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- Published on 29 January 2009
Is the TMS downhill going downhill?
What is happening to the lower section of Tai Mos San's downhill, ask Shaun Horrocks
On a recent ride, on the TMS downhill run, I was surprised to see construction is underway of a new/alternative section of trail that will by pass the now un-rideable bottom section to the dam...
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- Parent Category: About HKMBA 關於香港越野單車協進會
- Published on 17 May 2008
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL SITE OF HONG KONG MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION (HKMBA). IT OFFERS YOU THE BIKER ALL THE INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BIKING IN HONG KONG.
歡迎瀏覽香港爬山單車協會全新的官方網頁.在這網頁內,我們會為您提供關於香港的越野單車的相關資訊.
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- Published on 24 December 2008
Share and share alike
HKMBA is embarking on an initiative to promote safety and cooperation between other trail users and bikers.
Hong Kong's natural beauty draws thousands of outdoors enthusiasts out from the cramped city and into the hills every weekend, with hikers and mountain bikers being the primary users. Most of the time these two get along...
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- Published on 03 December 2008
Is there a doctor in the house
Steve Peat three times World Cup Champion and runner up in the 2008 Mountain bike World Championships has been awarded a Honorary doctorate
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- Published on 21 September 2008
No pain, no gain
bob smith was dreading the killer climbs and 5 hour expanse of the race but pushed through the pain and exhaustion to a podium finish. he tells us how he did it
Down at the starting area there was a frantic rush to get into position, jostling for a vantage place, the air was thick with anticipation. Suddenly in this maelstrom of madness the starter goes and we are off a surge of man and machine push forward...
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- Published on 24 October 2008
Team spirit
DO YOU LIKE THE IDEA OF TAKING PART IN ACTION ASIA’S 5 HOUR MOUNTAIN BIKE MARATHON ON LAMMA, 23RD NOVEMBER, BUT DIDN’T THINK YOU HAD THE STAMINA TO RACE ON ARGUABLY THE MOST INTENSE SINGLETRACK IN HONG KONG. WELL NOW YOU HAVE THE CHANCE.
Realizing that not everyone wants to push themselves for five hours straight...
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- Published on 21 October 2008
In at the deep end
From ‘watergirl’ to mountain bike champ in a single month, Elissa Whittington tells us more
It was hot and humid with little wind as all the racers gathered at the start line. Everyone was in good spirits...
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- Published on 17 October 2008
Challenging Chi Ma Wan
Racers suffer the heat and testing terrain of
the Chi Ma Wan peninsula, as they got to grips with
the Action Asia 4 hour Enduro
In a time of 3hrs 52 minutes Cheng Chuek Chun managed to complete a staggering 4 laps taking the podium from close rivals...
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- Published on 09 October 2008
HKMBA in the news
Last weekend the Sunday Morning Post ran an extensive feature on mountain biking in Hong Kong. The interview gives you some insight to HKMBA's current activities and goals. Check out - Hot on the Trail... read on
Mountain biking has enjoyed a huge surge in popularity over the last decade in Hong Kong but a lack of trails is becoming a major headache for riders. There are an estimated 12,000 mountain bikers in Hong Kong....
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- Published on 26 September 2008
Cruz control
Brandon Kirk is no hekler when it comes to his bike, read his one year appraisal
Well, it's been one year since I first threw my leg over a shiny, new Santa Cruz Heckler. The bright orange...
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- Published on 24 September 2008
The HKMBA pours onto the race scene
With temperatures soaring volunteers of HKMBA cool things down
The Hong Kong Mountain Bike Association (HKMBA) poured onto the scene at the Action Asia Events Mountain Bike race Sunday 21st at Tai Lam Country Park. HKMBA members volunteered to man the much-needed “cooling station” at the falls by dumping cool water over the heads of the hot racers as they zoomed by for three laps...
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- Published on 24 September 2008
Feeling good
Race day jitters and three hours in oppressive heat wasn't enough to stop bob smith from having a great day at the action asia tai lam reservoir enduro
Iam standing on the start line of the AAE Tai Lam MTB race, nervous energy is building up, already sweating. Adrenalin is running through my veins, the heart rate is high. I have been here before...
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- Published on 23 April 2008
Mountain biking in Hong Kong
MOUNTAIN BIKING HAS LITERALLY EXPLODED ONTO HONG KONG'S ADVENTURE SCENE. EVERY WEEKEND A THRIVING LOCAL COMMUNITY BEDECKED IN LYCRA, HELMETS AND PROTECTIVE PADDING CAN BE SEEN HEADING OUT TO THE HILLS
The natural topography of Hong Kong makes an ideal playground for any mountain bike enthusiast From gnarly rocky descents with a high regret factor. To endless singletracks that snake...
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- Published on 04 April 2008
Message from the Chairman
This is a message from Bob Smith, the HKMBA's Chairman back in 2008. Bob left HK in 2010 and now resides in Cairo, Egypt. In 2008, Bob spearheaded the revitalization of the HKMBA hoping to make Hong Kong a great place to live and ride a mountain bike. Bob closely follows the HKMBA's progress and dearly misses the incredible riding that is just under our noses here.Welcome to the Hong Kong Mountain Bike Association (HKMBA) Home Page. We have redesigned the site to reflect the changes and renewed efforts that the association is undertaking to address issues relating to mountain biking in Hong Kong.
The primary objective of HKMBA is to represent the interests of Mountain Bikers through advocacy efforts for purposes of maintaining or regaining access to suitable trails throughout Hong Kong. Trail access will always be our primary objective although we are not limited to this. For example, we will promote events, push for better public transportation access and provide information for all mountain bikers in the community for both Chinese and Western riders alike.Mountain bikers are responsible members of the outdoor recreation community and we share with hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts the appreciation and sense of responsibility for the preservation of Hong Kong open spaces. We are open and eager to work with government and other users in preserving, protecting and sharing these natural resources. Cooperation, respect and communication are the most effective means of ensuring a safe and rewarding outdoor experience for all trail users
Mountain bikers are responsible members of the outdoor recreation community and we share with hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts the appreciation and sense of responsibility for the preservation of Hong Kong open spaces. We are open and eager to work with government and other users in preserving, protecting and sharing these natural resources. Cooperation, respect and communication are the most effective means of ensuring a safe and rewarding outdoor experience for all trail users.
With the help of all of you we have the opportunity to further increase the legitimacy of our sport and gain the acceptance and access that we deserve and desire. But this job doesn't belong to a select few but to all of us. We must all do our part to promote and expand the interests of mountain biking in order to see real changes and successes.
I thank you for the opportunity to head up this worthy cause and look forward to working with all of you. Good riding!
Sincerely
Bob Smith
Chairman
