Bicycle Rides
Hansen’s Rides explore a great number of areas and landscapes which might otherwise be inaccessible or hard to find. The routes include
visits to wetlands in the northwestern New Territories, the villages and farmland north of Tai Po, and the shores of the great eastern bays.
Bicycle
On most tours we rent 18-speed 26” mountain bikes. This has less to do with the terrain than with the choice available at most Hong Kong
bicycle rentals. If you have one, you are most welcome to bring your own bicycle and receive a discount on the tour fee. However, you must
remember that you can't bring your bicycle on the train or the bus, so you might have to take a taxi to and from the trail...
If you are looking to buy a bicycle, you might want to check out BSP Bicycles Outlets, which is where we got ours.
Helmet, Clothing and Other Equipment
Only on rides entering the Hong Kong country parks is it a requirement that you wear a crash helmet. Nonetheless, and though we spend
most of our time way out in the country, we do recommend all riders to wear a helmet on all our rides as an extra safety precaution.
Other than sun-screen, sun-glasses, hat/cap and insect repellent, we suggest bringing a small towel and an extra shirt. The very efficient air-
conditioning on Hong Kong's trains and buses can be harmful to your health when wearing wet clothes...
On certain rides, you might be able to get a basket for your stuff, but this might impact your bicycle's handling. Should you settle for just a
back pack, please be reminded that you will have to wear it for up to 5 hours, so pack lightly...
Finally, but most importantly, you must remember to bring something to drink as the high humidity levels in Hong Kong increase the risk of
dehydration and subsequent heatstroke dramatically, especially on hot summer days. Our rides do usually pass many small stores, but we
recommend that everybody brings at least one bottle of liquids per person.
Mountain Biking Permit
In order to participate in bicycle rides that enter the Hong Kong Country Parks, you are required to be in possession of a valid Mountain Biking
Permit, issued by the HKSAR Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department. The permit is free of charge, but a legal requirement, so
please click here for information on how to apply for your passport to the parks.
Distance
All distances quoted are in kilometres. 1 kilometer = 0.62 miles.
Difficulty
At Hansen's Rides we rate the level of difficulty of our bicycle rides on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the easiest and 10 the most difficult.
Rides rated 1, 2 and 3 are categorised as easy. This indicates that the route offers a relaxed ride with few, if any, inclines of significance.
Suitable for novices and families.
Rides rated 4, 5 and 6 are categorised as moderate. This means that the route is more difficult and, usually, longer than those of the easy
rides, but that most people can manage the entire route without getting too exhausted. The itinerary would rarely involve heights of more than
150 metres.
Rides rated 7 and 8 are categorised as challenging, while rides rated 9 and 10 are deemed to be hard. This indicates that a certain stamina or
fitness levels is required and that they might be unsuitable for novices and/or people suffering from vertigo. A bicycle ride might be rated as a
7, 8, 9, or 10 due to its length or the amount of effort and fitness required to complete the entire outing. Road surface and the steepness of
inclines and descents are also taken into consideration.
Approximate Altitude Change
These numbers indicate the (approximate) total altitude gained and lost during the outing.
Being the total sum of all the peaks, crests, dips and valleys encountered during a walk, the numbers are only an indication of the terrain we
might encounter. The numbers do not necessarily reflect the steepness of our route. Some rides might include only one steep and high hill,
while others would contain numerous low sloping inclines and descents, yet they might both reach the same total amount of altitude gained
or lost.
Highest Point
This number indicates the height above sea-level of the highest physical point along the route.
Prices
All prices are quoted per person on a join-in tour and in Hong Kong dollars based on a minimum of 5 participants per event. Should the
number of participants on a hike be less than 5, the price might change. However, all prices are guaranteed not to change after you have
received your confirmation of booking from us.
Hansen’s Rides explore a great number of areas and landscapes which might otherwise be inaccessible or hard to find. The routes include
visits to wetlands in the northwestern New Territories, the villages and farmland north of Tai Po, and the shores of the great eastern bays.
Bicycle
On most tours we rent 18-speed 26” mountain bikes. This has less to do with the terrain than with the choice available at most Hong Kong
bicycle rentals. If you have one, you are most welcome to bring your own bicycle and receive a discount on the tour fee. However, you must
remember that you can't bring your bicycle on the train or the bus, so you might have to take a taxi to and from the trail...
If you are looking to buy a bicycle, you might want to check out BSP Bicycles Outlets, which is where we got ours.
Helmet, Clothing and Other Equipment
Only on rides entering the Hong Kong country parks is it a requirement that you wear a crash helmet. Nonetheless, and though we spend
most of our time way out in the country, we do recommend all riders to wear a helmet on all our rides as an extra safety precaution.
Other than sun-screen, sun-glasses, hat/cap and insect repellent, we suggest bringing a small towel and an extra shirt. The very efficient air-
conditioning on Hong Kong's trains and buses can be harmful to your health when wearing wet clothes...
On certain rides, you might be able to get a basket for your stuff, but this might impact your bicycle's handling. Should you settle for just a
back pack, please be reminded that you will have to wear it for up to 5 hours, so pack lightly...
Finally, but most importantly, you must remember to bring something to drink as the high humidity levels in Hong Kong increase the risk of
dehydration and subsequent heatstroke dramatically, especially on hot summer days. Our rides do usually pass many small stores, but we
recommend that everybody brings at least one bottle of liquids per person.
Mountain Biking Permit
In order to participate in bicycle rides that enter the Hong Kong Country Parks, you are required to be in possession of a valid Mountain Biking
Permit, issued by the HKSAR Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department. The permit is free of charge, but a legal requirement, so
please click here for information on how to apply for your passport to the parks.
Distance
All distances quoted are in kilometres. 1 kilometer = 0.62 miles.
Difficulty
At Hansen's Rides we rate the level of difficulty of our bicycle rides on a scale from 1 to 10, where 1 is the easiest and 10 the most difficult.
Rides rated 1, 2 and 3 are categorised as easy. This indicates that the route offers a relaxed ride with few, if any, inclines of significance.
Suitable for novices and families.
Rides rated 4, 5 and 6 are categorised as moderate. This means that the route is more difficult and, usually, longer than those of the easy
rides, but that most people can manage the entire route without getting too exhausted. The itinerary would rarely involve heights of more than
150 metres.
Rides rated 7 and 8 are categorised as challenging, while rides rated 9 and 10 are deemed to be hard. This indicates that a certain stamina or
fitness levels is required and that they might be unsuitable for novices and/or people suffering from vertigo. A bicycle ride might be rated as a
7, 8, 9, or 10 due to its length or the amount of effort and fitness required to complete the entire outing. Road surface and the steepness of
inclines and descents are also taken into consideration.
Approximate Altitude Change
These numbers indicate the (approximate) total altitude gained and lost during the outing.
Being the total sum of all the peaks, crests, dips and valleys encountered during a walk, the numbers are only an indication of the terrain we
might encounter. The numbers do not necessarily reflect the steepness of our route. Some rides might include only one steep and high hill,
while others would contain numerous low sloping inclines and descents, yet they might both reach the same total amount of altitude gained
or lost.
Highest Point
This number indicates the height above sea-level of the highest physical point along the route.
Prices
All prices are quoted per person on a join-in tour and in Hong Kong dollars based on a minimum of 5 participants per event. Should the
number of participants on a hike be less than 5, the price might change. However, all prices are guaranteed not to change after you have
received your confirmation of booking from us.
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