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Group Executive Director Adam Kwok (back, fifth left) arranges for young Hong Kong cyclists to interact with professional riders on Team Jayco AlUla, a top-tier cycling team 集團執行董事郭基煇（後排左五）賽前安排年輕車手與冠軍級車隊Jayco AlUla的成員交流 The 2023 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon made a successful comeback in late October with major international races 「新鴻基地產香港單車節 2023 」十月下旬成功舉行 全面恢復國際級賽事 The Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon, for which the Group is the title and charity sponsor, recently concluded successfully. Providing seven rides and races, the international mega cycling event this year attracted about 5,000 cyclists and featured the return of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 1.1 Road Race, which was paused during the pandemic, bringing an exhilarating vibe to the competition. About 5,000 riders and over 400 cycling enthusiasts from the Group participate in the Cyclothon In recent years, the Group has been dedicated to supporting cycling development. Group Executive Director Adam Kwok said they encouraged more people to take part in cycling through a three-pronged approach – promoting cycling in the community, supporting elite cyclists, and contributing to Hong Kong's position as a centre for major cycling events. As an international major sports event in Hong Kong, the Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon is a testament to Hong Kong's unique position as a global city with strong connections to the Greater Bay Area. To encourage the public to participate, the Cyclothon featured the popular 50km and 30km rides, as well as Men's and Women's Opens, which allowed elite riders from various Greater Bay Area cities to compete. After achieving remarkable results at the Hangzhou Asian Games with one silver and one bronze medal, the SHKP Supernova Cycling Team, sponsored by the Group, continued their exceptional performance by attaining the top three positions in both the Men's and Women's Opens. The highlight event, the UCI 1.1 Road Race, made its return after a pause during the pandemic, attracting nearly 100 professional riders on 14 teams from Australia, Italy, Malaysia, Thailand, the mainland and Hong Kong. After the thrilling 100km race, a rider from Team Jayco AlUla, a renowned cycling team from Australia, clinched the championship. The Group fully supported the Cyclothon, with over 400 colleagues taking part. In addition, the Group sponsored 50 young people and underprivileged families to enjoy participating in the Cyclothon, including 11 families in the transitional housing project United Court, by taking part in the Cyclothon’s Family Fun Ride. In upholding the spirit of Sports for Charity, the donations generated in the Cyclothon The UCI 1.1 Road Race, which made its return this year, attracts nearly 100 professional cyclists from around the world 今年復辦的「國際單車聯盟 1.1 級公路賽」，吸引到近百位來自世界各地的專業車手參賽 Sustainability Vol 110 • Q4 2023 • SHKP Quarterly 16