Cycling is gaining a following both as a leisure activity and a sport in the Philippines.
The government and some organizations see it as an alternative mode of transportation that can help promote an environment-friendly community. In Hong Kong this coming Oct. 14, cycling enthusiasts will be in for a treat as the anticipated annual Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, in partnership with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, gets set to host the Asian leg of the revolutionary international professional Hammer Series for the first time ever.
The Hammer Series 2018, which kicked off in Stavanger, Norway in May and continued in Limburg, Netherlands in June, will have its finale at Hammer Hong Kong, a Union Cycliste Internationale Asia Tour Class 1.1 Road Race, with 11 UCI WorldTour teams (an unprecedented number) converging on Hong Kong’s shores, putting the international spotlight squarely on the city.
The Hammer Series is different from other professional races, as only a team can win, not an individual rider, and Hammer Hong Kong is designed to allow fans to see some of the world’s best teams race up close and personal in two races: Hammer Sprint and Hammer Chase.
The team that accumulates the most points in total from Stavanger, Limburg and Hong Kong will be crowned Hammer Series 2018 champion.
In addition to the professional Hammer Series, amateur cyclists from around the world can put their speed and endurance to the test by participating in the equally exciting 30km or 50km rides. Participants can cycle through the diverse cityscape against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline, from Tsim Sha Tsui to Tsing Yi, Ma Wan and back to Tsim Sha Tsui. The 50km riders will also streak through three tunnels and enjoy the fantastic view from three spectacular Hong Kong landmarks: Tsing Ma Bridge, Ting Kau Bridge and Stonecutters Bridge. This breathtaking ride is a “must-do” for cycling lovers and professionals alike.
To register, please visit register.hongkongcyclothon.com or email hongkongcyclothon@hktb.com for inquiries.
