The 2024 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Road Cycling Race and the 15th National Games road cycling test event kicked off on Nov 24 in Zhuhai, attracting 67 athletes from 23 teams across the country.

The 15th National Games themselves will be held in November 2025 across Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao,marking the first time these regions will jointly host a major comprehensive sports event.

The road cycling trial event served as a dress rehearsal for next year's official race, allowing organizers and athletes to identify issues, familiarize themselves with procedures and test various technical aspects.

Despite being a trial, it marked the first time that a major sports event was held entirely across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge.

Covering 160.7 kilometers in Zhuhai, 55.8 km in Hong Kong, and 13.5 km in Macao, the precision-designed course allowed athletes to take in the scenic views to be had of Zhuhai's Qinglyu Road, Hong Kong's Lantau Island and Macao's bridges – showcasing the vibrant development of the Greater Bay Area.

After hard-fought competition, Hao Ran from Inner Mongolia, Miao Chengshuo from Shandong and Wang Ruidong from Tianjin crossed the finish line in succession, claiming the top three positions.

The competitors race across the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. [Photo/WeChat account: zhuhaifabu]