A new cycle track linking Yuen Long with Sheung Shui has opened to the public in September. It has become a popular leisure destination for families to ride bikes during holiday time.
From Tuen Mun to Ma On Shan has become a popular leisure destination for families to ride bikes during holiday time.
Route:
Tuen Mun > Yuen Long > Sheung Shui > Fanling > Tai Po > Shatin > Ma On Shan
Distance:
Approx. 60 km
Duration:
Approx 6 hours (including breaks and photo stops)
Public Transport Access (Starting Point):
Take MTR to Tuen Mun Station, transfer to Light Rail 507 and walk to Wu Shan Recreation Playground
Public Transport Access (End Point):
Starting from the Ma On Shan Waterfront Promenade beside the end point of the cycle track, walk through the Ma On Shan Park and get into the Ma On Shan Plaza. Follow the signages in the mall, and you will see Ma On Shan MTR Station (EXIT A1).
Our cycling expert Andy has been to explore the newly opened cycle track between Sheung Shui and Yuen Long, which passes by a number of local attractions including Long Valley, San Tin and Kam Tin River.
Route:
Sheung Shui Bike Kiosk > Sheung Shui Ambulance Depot > Kwu Tung (Lung Tang Kok) > Ho Sheung Heung Road > San Tin Public Transport Interchange > The Boxes > Shek Wu Wai Road > Yau Pok Road > Fairview Park Boulevard > Pok Wai > Pok Oi Interchange > Yuen Long Cycling Hub
Distance:
Approx. 18 km
Duration:
Approx 2 hours (including breaks and photo stops)
Physical Effort:
1.5 / 5 (short route, mostly flat)
Technical Difficulty:
2.5 / 5 (Kwu Tung section crosses numerous busy roads and bollards)
Public Transport Access (Starting Point):
Take exit A3 at Sheung Shui MTR station and walk along the pavement until you reach the Sheung Shui Bike Kiosk beside the starting point of the cycle track
Public Transport Access (End Point):
When you reach the Yuen Long Cycling Hub, turn right onto Long Ming Street, where you will see Yuen Long MTR station (exit H)
At the weekends, the route between Sheung Shui and Yuen Long can get very busy,especially when people stop to take photos.
The route also crosses a number of roads, where bike riders are required to dismount.
This is especially the case along the Kwu Tung section of the route, which crosses several roads over a distance of just 1 km.
To reduce the risk of an accident, beginners and family groups are recommended to dismount along the narrow sections of the route near Kwu Tung.
Bicycles are available to rent from the Sheung Shui Bike Kiosk next to the Shek Wu Hui Post Office near Sheung Shui MTR station.
You can return the bicycles at the end of your tour to the bike kiosks in Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai or Tuen Mum.
The Sheung Shui Bike Kiosk has bathroom and drinking water facilities for visitors.
Before setting off, remember to check that the gears and brakes are working smoothly and that the tyres have enough pressure.
If you don’t want to rent a bike, we recommend choosing a hybrid bike.
Hybrid bikes are designed for riding in cycle tracks or on smooth off-road trails and have tyres that are wide enough to ride over gravel tracks and gentle slopes.
We used the hybrid 100 RIVERSIDE for our test ride.
