Ever wished you could cycle across borders without the usual paperwork headaches? Well, at the 15th National Games, athletes got just that thanks to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge 🌉✨
On Nov 12, 2025, the men’s individual road cycling race spanned a whopping 231.8km, linking three regions in one epic loop. What used to feel like multiple border checks was now a smooth glide – no brake taps for customs clearance! 🚴♂️💨
How did they pull it off? Here are the highlights:
- Soft Connectivity: Cross-border medical support vehicles with special three-region plates, plus 'triple-zone' command cars kept the peloton safe and the relay tight.
- Smart Customs: RFID scanners – those tiny radio-frequency tags you might find in your passport or e-toll passes – sped up ID checks at the Guangdong-Hong Kong and Guangdong-Macao boundaries. Chip magic! 🔍📡
- Tech in Action: The Guangdong-Hong Kong Joint Laboratory of Marine Infrastructure handled real-time monitoring and maintenance, showing off next-level engineering. 🔧🤖
Opened in 2018, the bridge is more than concrete and steel. It’s a symbol of the Greater Bay Area coming together in sports, culture, and business. Think of it as an IRL superhighway for ideas, goods, and people – kind of like how ASEAN nations aim for seamless travel and trade. 🌏🤝
Whether you’re planning your next road trip or just geeking out over the latest smart border tech, the HK-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge proves that bridges aren’t just about crossing rivers – they’re about connecting dreams. 🚀
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Live: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, hub linking the Greater Bay Area
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