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  "id": 13648894,
  "title": "Riders praise new route for annual cyclothon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/riders-praise-new-route-for-annual-cyclothon-13648894",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T04:52:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTHK News",
    "slug": "rthk-news",
    "url": "https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1873484-20261011.htm"
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  "summary": "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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        "title": "Riders praise new route for annual cyclothon",
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        "published": "2026-10-11T04:52:20.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}