5 best bike tours to try in Hong Kong

The aptly named tour operator offers family-friendly mountain-biking excursions across the region. Its Hong Kong offering – based in the New Territories – takes cyclists through the Kam Tin Walled City, past the mysterious Tree House and deep into Hong Kong’s wetlands. Tours are available as half- or full-day activities, with the half-day tour culminating in a dim sum lunch at midday. Group and private tours are available six days a week, with packages inclusive of bike and helmet rentals, lunch and entrance to the Hong Kong Wetland Park. mountainbikingasia.com.

Cycling apparel brand Rapha have created a global community of cycling enthusiasts, and it has found a home in Hong Kong on Sheung Wan’s Sai Street, where it recently opened its clubhouse and café. The clubhouse hosts frequent events, panel discussions, workshops and weekly rides that are open to both regular riders and one-off visitors, though these are definitely better suited to more seasoned cyclists. Check the website for a regularly updated events calendar.

Whether you’re a seasoned Hongkonger, a new arrival or a tourist with limited time on your hands, there’s always something to be said for stepping off the beaten path. The Eat, Bike, Love tour with local tour operator Running Panda offers just that. Combining a leisurely cycle through the New Territories with a foodie escapade that allows you to sample local delicacies, The Eat, Bike, Love tours are available both in the afternoon and evening, and typically last between four and seven hours. runningpandahk.com.

Smooth Ride Cycles offer guided tours through a slice of old Hong Kong. Its four-hour cycling tour spans a whopping 21 kilometres. Leading you through Shui Mei, one of the city’s oldest intact villages, cyclists pass through the old village settlements of Yuen Long before heading into the wetlands, where there’s a chance to see some of Hong Kong’s unique flora and fauna. Tours are available with both English- and Chinese-speaking guides and are inclusive of bike rentals. sr-cycles.com.

Adventure excursion and eco-tour operator Wild Hong Kong offers half- and full-day activities across Hong Kong. Its Tolo Harbour Excursion cycling tours last between three and four hours and span a section of the northeast New Territories. Tours take place along a dedicated cycling path – making it ideal for beginners as well as more experienced cyclists – with views of the Pat Sin Leng mountain range in the distance. Tour fees are inclusive of bike and helmet rentals. wildhongkong.com.