Aussie former world champion Glenn O'Shea heads Hong Kong Cyclothon line-up as he prepares for Olympics
Australian, who won a gold medal in the men's omnium at the 2012 Track Worlds in Melbourne, will compete in the criterium race on Saturday
Former world champion Glenn O'Shea of Australia will head a strong overseas contingent for the inaugural Hong Kong Cyclothon, which takes place on Saturday.
O'Shea, who won a gold medal in the men's omnium at the 2012 Track Worlds in Melbourne, will compete in the criterium race on Saturday night, which requires riders to finish 25 laps of 2.5km each in Tsim Sha Tsui.
The 26-year-old is preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympics and is currently third in the UCI omnium world rankings.
We are still trying to get our best young riders for the Hong Kong event as it will be a good opportunity for them to gain international exposure
Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board to promote cycling to the community, the two-day event features eight races, which also includes a 35km challenge ride through some of Hong Kong's iconic sights.