Cyclists in
Hong Kong
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have the same rights and responsibilities as all other road users, except for prohibitions from expressways and some other designated locations, such as all tunnel areas, the
Tsing Ma and Tsing Sha control areas, many elevated roads and many underpasses. At least one hand must be kept on the handlebars at all times. Cyclists must use a cycle track wherever one is present.
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Cycle tracks
Cycle track
A cycle track, separated bike lane or protected bike lane (sometimes historically referred to as a sidepath) is an exclusive bikeway that has elements of a separated path and on-road bike lane. A cycle track is located within or next to the r ...
s in Hong Kong are located predominantly in the New Territories
The New Territories is one of the three main regions of Hong Kong, alongside Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. It makes up 86.2% of Hong Kong's territory, and contains around half of the population of Hong Kong. Historically, it ...
, in new towns
A planned community, planned city, planned town, or planned settlement is any community that was carefully planned from its inception and is typically constructed on previously undeveloped land. This contrasts with settlements that evolve ...
. Almost all the rules applicable on normal roads also apply on cycle tracks, as they are also roads, though motor vehicles and pedestrians are normally not allowed to enter or use them.
The popular Tolo Harbour Cycle Path will become part of the planned New Territories Cycle Track Network, currently under development by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and originally due for completion in 2012-2015.
Mountain biking
The mountain bike trails approved by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (; formerly the Agriculture and Fisheries Department () before 2000, of the Hong Kong Government is responsible for agriculture and fisheries in Hong Kong, conservation projects and iss ...
, are:
*Sai Kung West Country Park
Sai Kung West Country Park () is a country park on the Sai Kung Peninsula in northeast Hong Kong.
Opened in 1978 the park's sights include:
* Wong Chuk Wan ()
* Tai Mong Tsai ()
* Pak Tam Chung
* Yung Shue O
* Lai Chi Chong
* Hoi Ha Mar ...
(Wan Tsai Extension)
*Sai Kung West Country Park
Sai Kung West Country Park () is a country park on the Sai Kung Peninsula in northeast Hong Kong.
Opened in 1978 the park's sights include:
* Wong Chuk Wan ()
* Tai Mong Tsai ()
* Pak Tam Chung
* Yung Shue O
* Lai Chi Chong
* Hoi Ha Mar ...
(Footpath between Hoi Ha Village and Wan Tsai Peninsula)
* Tai Lam Country Park (Tai Lam Mountain Bike Trail)
*Shek O Country Park
Shek O Country Park is a rural marine park located on Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong and facing the South China Sea. The 701-hectare park opened on 21 September 1979.
Urban hiking is extremely popular here, there are three exceptional hikin ...
(Hong Kong Trail from -Tai Tam Gap -to To Tei Wan)
*Lantau South Country Park
Lantau South Country Park () is one of two rural country parks on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, the other one being Lantau North Country Park and its extension.
Lantau South Country Park is located on the south side of the island. It was designated ...
(Catchwater road from Pui O to Kau Ling Chung)
*Lantau South Country Park
Lantau South Country Park () is one of two rural country parks on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, the other one being Lantau North Country Park and its extension.
Lantau South Country Park is located on the south side of the island. It was designated ...
(Chi Ma Wan Country Trail )
*Lantau South Country Park
Lantau South Country Park () is one of two rural country parks on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, the other one being Lantau North Country Park and its extension.
Lantau South Country Park is located on the south side of the island. It was designated ...
(Footpath on Chi Ma Wan Peninsula)
*Lantau South Country Park
Lantau South Country Park () is one of two rural country parks on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, the other one being Lantau North Country Park and its extension.
Lantau South Country Park is located on the south side of the island. It was designated ...
(Coastal trail from Mui Wo to Pui O)
*Sai Kung West Country Park
Sai Kung West Country Park () is a country park on the Sai Kung Peninsula in northeast Hong Kong.
Opened in 1978 the park's sights include:
* Wong Chuk Wan ()
* Tai Mong Tsai ()
* Pak Tam Chung
* Yung Shue O
* Lai Chi Chong
* Hoi Ha Mar ...
(Pak Tam to Pak Sha O)
*Clear Water Bay Country Park
Clear Water Bay Country Park is a rural country park located in the New Territories of eastern Hong Kong. The park is located near the beaches in Clear Water Bay. The 6.15 square kilometre park opened on 28 September 1979 with features like:
* ...
(Ng Fai Tin to Ha Shan Tuk)
(High Junk Peak Mountain Bike Trail is not open on Sundays or public holidays)
See also
* Hong Kong Cycling Alliance The Hong Kong Cycling Alliance (HKCAll) () is a small non-profit organisation that works to make Hong Kong a more bicycle-friendly city. Through coordination of the efforts of Hong Kong's many cyclists and cycling groups, it campaigns to educate d ...
* Hong Kong Cycling Association
The Hong Kong Cycling Association (in Traditional Chinese: 香港單車聯會) or HKCA is the national governing body of cycle racing in Hong Kong.
It is a member of the UCI and the Asian Cycling Confederation.
See also
* Hong Kong Cycling ...
References
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Mountain biking venues