Jamie Wong Wan-yiu, champion cyclist, who won the Asian Cycling Championships in 2013 said, “It is the first time cyclers get to experience the Tsing Ma Bridge- even experienced riders like myself. Sporting events in general seem to be gaining popularity across Asia Capitalising on the fantastic October weather, the Cyclothon plans to showcase the best of the Hong Kong’s scenery, incorporating several major landmarks into the racing routes and even opening up the imposing Tsing Ma suspension bridge to cyclists for the very first time. When it comes to exploring Hong Kong’s backyard by bike, there’s no better time of year than autumn-by then clear blue skies have replaced the summer’s heavy humidity. “Downtown has fewer roads and more cars, but if you cycle around the new territories, you can experience Hong Kong’s culture and enjoy the greenery of the city.” Even a kid can join in the community during the family cycling events.” The first Chinese World Champion cyclist to win the 15km UCI Track World Championships in 2007, Wong says the territory is a great destination for cyclists, especially if you manage to venture beyond the busy city center. Wong Kam-Po, world champion racing cyclist said, “Rugby is a game that you can watch but cycling is a game that you can participate in, so that’s a big difference. Hong Kong holds myriad large-scale athletic competitions throughout the year, including the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, Hong Kong Masters, International Dragon Boat Races and the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix. At the same time, sporting events in general seem to be gaining popularity across Asia. Even in densely packed Hong Kong, visitors and residents alike are hopping on two wheels to navigate the matrix of urban streets, explore the leafy new territories and tackle the challenging mountains trails peppered around the SAR. The weekend-long event expects to attract 5,500 participants riding across eight different riding categories, from beginners who simply want to absorb the scenery to professionals looking to warm-up before their next big competition to families looking for a fun day out with their little ones.įrom Copenhagen to London, Chicago to Paris, urban cycling has been riding a wave of momentum lately. Thousands of experienced and casual riders will descend on the city for the inaugural Cyclothon.
World-class facilities combined with a stunning location and professional management is HKCEC’s perfect formula to ensure the global impact of your event.Hong Kong Tourism Board in association with The Cycling Association of Hong Kong is all set to introduce the 2015 Hong Kong Cyclothon on October 10-11. The HKCEC has been awarded numerous prestigious titles, including ‘Best Convention and Exhibition Centre in Asia-Pacific’ by the industry-leading CEI Asia magazine, ‘Best Convention & Exhibition Centre’ by TTG and many more.
The venue’s location at the heart of Hong Kong’s Central Business District puts the best of the city right on its doorstep for event-goers to enjoy our vibrant city packed full of colours and life. Overlooking the iconic Victoria Harbour, HKCEC provides a spectacular backdrop for events. Equipped with fast and reliable telecommunications connections and full on-site support by professional technicians, Harbour Studio enables organisers to create impactful Phygital events to connect participants all over the world. Harbour Studio, a brand new facility well-equipped with ready-built LED wall panels and supporting equipment for online and virtual events, has been launched. It is deemed one of the world's most impressive, efficient and functional meeting and exhibition venues, with 91,500 square metres of total rentable space for hosting exhibitions, major conventions and events of any scale concurrently. Hundreds of world congresses, local conferences, meetings and seminars are held yearly at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).