Cyclists in

Hong Kong Hong Kong)., Legally Hong Kong, China in international treaties and organizations. is a special administrative region of China. With 7.5 million residents in a territory, Hong Kong is the fourth most densely populated region in the wor ...

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.Road Users Code
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Cycle tracks

Cycle track A cycle track or cycleway (''British'') or bikeway (''mainly North American''), sometimes historically referred to as a sidepath, is a separate route for cycles and not motor vehicles. In some cases cycle tracks are also used by other users such ...

s in Hong Kong are located predominantly in the

New Territories The New Territories (N.T., Traditional Chinese characters, Chinese: ) is one of the three areas of Hong Kong, alongside Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It makes up 86.2% of Hong Kong's territory, and contains around half of the population of H ...

, in

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. 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. However, apart from the prohibition of motor vehicles, most of these rules are not regularly enforced or followed.

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 issu ...

, are: * Sai Kung West Country Park (Wan Tsai Extension) * Sai Kung West Country Park (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 701-hectare rural marine park located on Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong and facing the South China Sea. The park opened on 21 September 1979. The park is popular for its Hiking trails. In 2004, Time Magazine Asia ...

(Hong Kong Trail from -Tai Tam Gap -to To Tei Wan) * Lantau South Country Park (Catchwater road from Pui O to Kau Ling Chung) * Lantau South Country Park (Chi Ma Wan Country Trail ) * Lantau South Country Park (Footpath on Chi Ma Wan Peninsula) * Lantau South Country Park (Coastal trail from Mui Wo to Pui O) * Sai Kung West Country Park (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)

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Mountain biking venues

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Mountain biking

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