Mason Hung
The organisers of the Hong Kong's first-ever Cyclothon say they have alerted the MTR about the possibility of hundreds of participants using local trains to carry their bikes.
This comes as controversy surrounds a ban imposed by MTR on carrying large musical instruments some weeks ago. It culminated in a protest by musicians last week.
The Tourism Board said they have notified MTR about the two-day tournament this weekend, and was informed that as long as the cyclists took off the front wheel before they get on board as per MTR rules, there shouldn't be any problem.
Some 3,600 people are taking part in the event, a turnout slightly lower than its organisers had targeted. Mason Hung, general manager of the board's Event and Product Management, told RTHK’s Candice Wong that they are still pleased with the number.
Hung also said the inaugural event hopes that about 40,000 fans will turn up to watch the event. Traffic restrictions will be in place for the event, for which the Tsing Ma Bridge will be opened for the first time.
This comes as controversy surrounds a ban imposed by MTR on carrying large musical instruments some weeks ago. It culminated in a protest by musicians last week.
The Tourism Board said they have notified MTR about the two-day tournament this weekend, and was informed that as long as the cyclists took off the front wheel before they get on board as per MTR rules, there shouldn't be any problem.
Some 3,600 people are taking part in the event, a turnout slightly lower than its organisers had targeted. Mason Hung, general manager of the board's Event and Product Management, told RTHK’s Candice Wong that they are still pleased with the number.
Hung also said the inaugural event hopes that about 40,000 fans will turn up to watch the event. Traffic restrictions will be in place for the event, for which the Tsing Ma Bridge will be opened for the first time.
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