The first-ever Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), witnessed the participation of over 3,000 cyclists for 35km Challenge Ride and 10km Community Ride. The kick-off ceremony for the event was performed by Gregory So, Secretary for Commerce & Economic Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government; Peter Lam, Chairman of the HKTB; Raymond Kwok, CMD of Sun Hung Kai Properties Ltd; Daniel Lo, General Manager & Head of Operations, Support & Service Division of The Bank of East Asia and various other guests.
The iconic Tsing Ma Bridge was open for the first time for a cycling event, giving the participants 35km Challenge Ride with breathtaking views along the bridge. In addition to over 100 professional cyclists, amateur cyclists and other cycling lovers get to experience road-cycling in Hong Kong in the two-day Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon.
The participants in the 35km Challenge Ride begin their journey in Tsim Sha Tsui, pass Hong Kong’s tallest building, the International Commerce Centre, and go over Stonecutter’s Bridge and Tsing Ma Bridge before heading back to the starting point.
The Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon was a more family-friendly event, with a 1km course set up near the Hong Kong Cultural Centre for children and family to enjoy the fun of cycling.
