Hong Kong Cyclothon returns with new extended ‘five tunnels, three bridges’ route

Public registration for Hong Kong's prestigious annual cycling event, the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, will commence on Thursday. The marathon non-competitive ride, spanning 56 kilometers, will commence on October 11 and traverse a "Five Tunnels, Three Bridges" route. This extended route will unveil the Central Kowloon Bypass for the first time, passing through six districts: Yau Tsim Mong, Sham Shui Po, Kwai Tsing, Tsuen Wan, Sha Tin, and Kowloon City.

Organizers have also introduced a World University Trophy, uniting student cyclists from Hong Kong, mainland China, and elite universities worldwide. Notable institutions participating include Peking University, Tsinghua University, as well as universities from the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Malaysia. Alongside the extended route, the event will continue its traditional 32-kilometer non-competitive ride, following the "Two Tunnels, Two Bridges" path, which includes the Cheung Tsing and Nam Wan tunnels, alongside Stonecutters and Ting Kau bridges.

The start and finish lines will be moved to Museum Drive in the West Kowloon Cultural District, accompanied by a dedicated viewing zone for spectators. In addition to the rides, the Cyclothon will host the return of the Union Cycliste Internationale Class 1.1 Road Race, a 100-kilometer challenge for 100 cyclists representing 17 elite teams from 11 countries.

The event will culminate at the Great Lawn in the West Kowloon Cultural District's Art Park, where a carnival awaits, featuring sports, entertainment, family-friendly activities, culinary delights, stage performances, and markets.