Once a year, Hong Kong hands its highways over to cyclists. The Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon returns on Sunday 11 October 2026, closing off bridges and tunnels that are normally off-limits to bikes for the city's biggest cycling event. Here is what is confirmed so far about routes, dates and how to plan your ride.
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What is the Hong Kong Cyclothon?
The Hong Kong Cyclothon is the city's largest cycling event, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and sponsored by Sun Hung Kai Properties. For 2026, it also closes out the season as the final round of the UCI Asia Tour, according to the tour's official calendar — a marker of the event's growing profile among competitive riders, alongside its long-running role as a mass-participation ride for everyday cyclists.
What makes the Cyclothon different from a normal weekend spin is access: riders get to cross major highways, bridges and tunnels that are permanently closed to bicycles the rest of the year, all with rolling road closures to keep the routes traffic-free.
Hong Kong Cyclothon 2026
The 11 October 2026 date is confirmed via the official UCI Asia Tour calendar, which lists the Hong Kong Cyclothon as the season's closing race. Full registration details — including fees, opening dates and skill-test requirements for the 50km route — had not yet been published on the official HKTB Cyclothon page at the time of writing, so treat this as an early-bird planning guide rather than a final booking reference.
The routes: 50km, 32km and family rides
The 50km flagship route is the event's showpiece, taking riders across three bridges and three tunnels, including the dramatic Tsing Ma Bridge and Ting Kau Bridge. It is the route for experienced cyclists chasing both the scenery and the challenge, and in past editions has required riders to pass a basic skill test before entry.
For a shorter but still closed-road experience, the 32km route covers a gentler distance without sacrificing the thrill of riding empty highways. Family categories are also part of the event, giving parents and children a safe, traffic-free way to cycle together — a rare treat in a city where everyday cycling infrastructure is limited outside the New Territories.
Registration and what's still to be confirmed
As of publication, the Hong Kong Tourism Board had confirmed the event date and route highlights but had not yet published full registration fees, the exact route map, or the opening date for sign-ups on its official event page. Given past editions typically opened registration a few months ahead of race day, expect further details closer to the event.
Because Cyclothon slots — especially on the 50km route — tend to sell out, it is worth bookmarking the official HKTB Cyclothon page and checking back for the registration announcement, rather than relying on secondary listings, which have shown conflicting dates for this event in the past.
Getting ready to ride
If you are eyeing the 50km route, start building base mileage now — October gives you a solid few months to train. Pack sun protection for a ride that runs largely over open highways with little shade, and plan your hydration and electrolytes for a route with limited stops. Whichever distance you choose, arrive early on race day: road closures mean strict start windows, and parking or transport near Tsim Sha Tsui gets busy fast on event morning.
Looking for more ways to stay active around the city before race day? See our guides to the best everyday cycling routes in Hong Kong and the best outdoor activities in Hong Kong.
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Mark the date
Block out Sunday 11 October 2026, start training for the distance you want, and watch the official HKTB page for registration details. The Cyclothon is the one day a year you can ride Hong Kong's bridges and tunnels by bike.