Riders praise new route for annual cyclothon
Cyclists on Sunday praised the Hong Kong Cyclothon's move to the West Kowloon Cultural District and the new 56-kilometre course, saying the change offered a fresh experience which would boost interest in cycling and sports tourism. This year, the course's start and end points were located at the West Kowloon Cultural District and the 50-kilometre non-race ride was extended to 56 kilometres on a…
The Hong Kong Cyclothon has introduced a new 56-kilometre course for this year's event, which has received praise from cyclists for offering a fresh experience. The route, which starts and ends at the West Kowloon Cultural District, features a five-tunnel, three-bridge course and enables riders to traverse six districts in Hong Kong.
The new route also includes the Central Kowloon Bypass, connecting Yau Ma Tei and Kai Tak. Sun Hung Kai Properties executive director Adam Kwok expressed hope that the route adjustment would attract more visitors and showcase the combination of sports and tourism in Hong Kong. Olympic medallist Sarah Lee Wai-sze noted that Hong Kong's strong performance at the recent Asian Games has increased public attention on cycling, and hopes for more events like the Cyclothon to promote local sports development.
The event also featured a shorter 32-kilometre course and a World University Trophy, with cyclists from top global institutions participating in the 56-kilometre non-race ride. A professional cycling race was held on a 100-kilometre route, involving around 100 world-class cyclists.
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