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Cycling tracks
ON YER BIKE
Hong Kong’s cycling boom is here to stay, here are the best cycling tracks around town
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As the pandemic shut down travel plans, people flocked to cycling tracks and mountain bike trails across the city. But while cycling in Hong Kong is largely restricted to designated bike paths, there’s plenty of options for those looking to test their skills on two wheels.
New Territories Backbone
One of the biggest cycling developments in 2020 was the opening of the New Territories Cycle Network that links Tai Po to Tuen Mun. The 50-plus kilometer ride zigzags through the scenic suburbs of Hong Lok Yuen, Sheung Shui, Fanling and Yuen Long. For day trippers, there are water stations, food kiosks and toilets for cyclists to rest and explore nearby attractions. bike paths that link Tai Mei Tuk to Tai Po, Science Park and Shatin offer a leisurely alternative. As a popular cycling spot, Tai Mei Tuk boasts several bike rental stores. Along Ting Kok Road and near the Tai Mei Tuk public car park, you will find
Tai Po to Science Park
If a 50km ride through Yuen Long sounds daunting, the
plenty of shops offering cheap rental for a full day of cycling. Be warned though, weekend crowds can be brutal.
Ho Pui trails
Hong Kong’s reputation as a mountain biking hub is on the rise and there are now 15 designated mountain bike trails around the city. If a challenge is what you’re after, the Ho Pui Mountain Bike Trail in Yuen Long is rated as a black diamond route, meaning it’s very difficult and requires users to be comfortable with epic jumps and steep cliffs.
Mui Wo
After some construction delays, a new mountain bike park will open in Mui Wo this year, complementing an already impressive selection of moderate and challenging off-road tracks. It’s very easy to rent bikes in Mui Wo, plus you will experience fantastic coastlines views and scenic beaches - just what you’ll need after cutting a swathe through the mountain terrain.
Tseung Kwan O
Take a scenic route around the Tseung Kwan O on its 14 kilometre cycle track. Offering various routes the track covers ground over Po Lam, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, Tiu Keng Leng and Lohas Park and takes around three hours to complete.