The 2nd Hong Kong Cyclothon, hosted by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), will
be staged on 25th September 2016, and has been scaled up to be the biggest
event ever of its kind, with more than 4,000 cyclists from Hong Kong and around
the globe set to participate. Two highlights of the event include the 50km and
30km rides, which take riders past a number of Hong Kong city’s most iconic
landmarks, including the stunning
backdrop of Victoria Harbour. On the 50km ride, cyclists also have
the rare opportunity of speeding along three major bridges, including the Tsing
Ma Bridge.
be staged on 25th September 2016, and has been scaled up to be the biggest
event ever of its kind, with more than 4,000 cyclists from Hong Kong and around
the globe set to participate. Two highlights of the event include the 50km and
30km rides, which take riders past a number of Hong Kong city’s most iconic
landmarks, including the stunning
backdrop of Victoria Harbour. On the 50km ride, cyclists also have
the rare opportunity of speeding along three major bridges, including the Tsing
Ma Bridge.
This year’s Hong Kong Cyclothon is also the anchor
event of Hong Kong Sports Month, with four races and five rides held on the
same day. Visitors can watch world-class cyclists up close, racing across the
finishing line and cheer them alongside tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. Join in and experience the
dynamic vitality of the events capital of Asia!
event of Hong Kong Sports Month, with four races and five rides held on the
same day. Visitors can watch world-class cyclists up close, racing across the
finishing line and cheer them alongside tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. Join in and experience the
dynamic vitality of the events capital of Asia!
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Date and Time
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25 September 2016, 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Venue
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Tsim Sha Tsui East to Stonecutters Bridge / Ting
Kau Bridge,
Ma Wan and Eagle’s Nest Tunnel
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Main Activities
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05:30 – 08:00
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50 km Ride
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08:15 – 10:30
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30 km Ride
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13:05 – 13:45
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Men’s Open Race
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14:00 – 14:45
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Women’s Open Race
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15:00 – 17:00
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International Criterium
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Vantage Point
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Both sides of Salisbury Road (near
the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade) |
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Website
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