The 2023 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon made a successful comeback in late October with major international races

The Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, for which SHKP is the title and charity sponsor, recently concluded successfully. Providing seven rides and races, the international mega cycling event this year attracted about 5,000 cyclists and featured the return of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 1.1 Road Race, which was paused during the pandemic, bringing an exhilarating vibe to the competition.

About 5,000 riders and over 400 SHKP cycling enthusiasts participate in the Cyclothon

In recent years, SHKP has been dedicated to supporting cycling development. SHKP Executive Director Adam Kwok said they encouraged more people to take part in cycling through a three-pronged approach – promoting cycling in the community, supporting elite cyclists, and contributing to Hong Kong’s position as a centre for major cycling events. As an international major sports event in Hong Kong, the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon is a testament to Hong Kong’s unique position as a global city with strong connections to the Greater Bay Area. To encourage the public to participate, the Cyclothon featured the popular 50km and 30km rides, as well as Men’s and Women’s Opens, which allowed elite riders from various Greater Bay Area cities to compete. After achieving remarkable results at the Hangzhou Asian Games with one silver and one bronze medal, The SHKP Supernova Cycling Team, sponsored by SHKP, continued their exceptional performance by attaining the top three positions in both the Men’s and Women’s Opens. The highlight event, the UCI 1.1 Road Race, made its return after a pause during the pandemic, attracting nearly 100 professional riders on 14 teams from Australia, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand, the mainland and Hong Kong. After the thrilling 100km race, a rider from Team Jayco AlUla, a renowned cycling team from Australia, clinched the championship.

SHKP fully supported the Cyclothon, with over 400 colleagues taking part. In addition, SHKP sponsored 50 young people and underprivileged families to enjoy participating in the Cyclothon, including 11 families in the transitional housing project United Court, by taking part in the Cyclothon’s Family Fun Ride. In keeping with the spirit of Sports for Charity, the donations generated in the Cyclothon will support medical services for the underprivileged through The Community Chest of Hong Kong.

Inviting international professional riders to take a warm-up ride with young Hong Kong cyclists

To provide young cyclists from the SHKP Supernova Cycling Team and the SHKP Cycling Academy with an opportunity to interact with international professional riders, SHKP Executive Director Adam Kwok invited Team Jayco AlUla riders to take a warm-up ride with young local cyclists along Castle Peak Road. The young cyclists took this valuable chance to exchange experience with the world-class cyclists. Mr Kwok also introduced the exquisite scenery of Hong Kong and local cuisine, showing hospitality and facilitating amiable communication among the cyclists. Click here for the highlights.