Cycling in Hong Kong

Cyclists in Hong Kong 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.^[1] At least one hand must be kept on the handlebars at all times. Cyclists must use a cycle track wherever one is present.^[2]

Cycle tracks

Cycle tracks in Hong Kong are located predominantly in the New Territories, in new towns. 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, 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 (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 (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
• Hong Kong Cycling Association

References

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cycleways in Hong Kong.

This page was last edited on 27 February 2024, at 23:13