Hong Kong is ready to race ahead with new sports and wellness-themed events added to this year’s Cyclothon carnival.
Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), the Sun Hung Kai
Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong Cyclothon will take place 13 October.
The cycling routes have been enhanced to provide an even better
cycling experience to attract more participants to ride across the Hong
Kong cityscape.
New cycling routes, including tunnels and bridges, have been designed
for two cycling events: the 50km and 32km rides which have expanded to
the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD).
HKTB will host a new carnival at the WKCD incorporating elements of
sports, large-scale photo-worthy installations, and a cycling-themed
market.
Dane Cheng, Executive Director of HKTB, said, “A wellness and
health-centric lifestyle has become an emerging trend for in-depth
tourism.
“Leveraging the Cyclothon, HKTB aims to further promote Hong Kong as a sports and leisure tourism destination.”
Last year, together with SHKP's top-up donations, the event raised
HK$1.3 million to support services for cardiovascular disease, dementia
patients and their carers through The Community Chest of Hong Kong.
new routes including four tunnels and three bridges for the 50km ride and Ting Kau Bridge for 32km ride added.
Also returning this year is the Family Fun Ride on a 1km segment of
Salisbury Road. Three hundred participants will get a chance to ride on
roads where cyclists are normally not allowed.