Hong Kong Cyclothon returns with expanded 56km route
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The Hong Kong Tourism Board’s Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon will return on October 11 after last year’s cancellation, with organisers expanding the flagship non-race route from 50km to 56km. Public registration for the 56km and 32km non-race rides opens at 10am on August 20 on a first-come, first-served basis, with more than 6,500 places available in total. This year’s 56km route spans six districts and upgrades from “four tunnels, three bridges” to “five tunnels, three bridges”, adding the Central Kowloon Route for the first time. The same day will also feature a UCI 1.1 road race and a cycling-themed carnival at the West Kowloon Cultural District.
Key Points
- The 56km route crosses Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Kwai Tsing, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin and Kowloon City, starting and finishing at Museum Drive in West Kowloon.
- Riders on the upgraded course will pass Cheung Tsing Tunnel, Nam Wan Tunnel, Eagle’s Nest Tunnel, Sha Tin Heights Tunnel, Tsing Ma Bridge, Ting Kau Bridge and Stonecutters Bridge.
- The Central Kowloon Route, linking Yau Ma Tei and Kai Tak, will be opened to a cycling event for the first time as part of the 56km ride
- Entry fees are HK$600 for the 56km group and HK$280 for the 32km group, while non-exempt participants must pass skill assessments in September.
- The UCI 1.1 road race will feature 17 teams from 11 countries and regions, including the Hong Kong, China team, with about 100 riders competing.
Why It Matters
The event gives local riders rare access to major highways, tunnels and bridges that are normally closed to bicycles, turning transport infrastructure into a one-day public sporting venue. For Hong Kong, the combination of mass participation rides, an international road race and a West Kowloon carnival broadens the event beyond elite sport and strengthens its appeal to residents and visitors