2023-12-15 10:49:50
[Tilu News]Former “Asian Car God” Huang Huangbao changed his career to become a boss! “Tong Wing Bicycle” Tsuen Wan flagship store officially opened today (15th). In addition to taking over as the boss and operating bicycle product sales, “Po” will also be committed to organizing training classes and bicycle promotion activities to promote it in a more comprehensive way. The development of cycling in Hong Kong and the inheritance of “Tong Wing Cycling”, a time-honored brand in Hong Kong’s cycling industry.
“Tong Wing Bicycle” is located in the International Commerce Plaza, No. 1 Sha Tsui Road, Tsuen Wan, covering an area of nearly 10,000 square feet. It is adjacent to the starting point of Castle Peak Road, a cycling hotspot. In addition to selling a variety of bicycles, parts, accessories and clothing products, it also has riding postures Setting equipment, bicycle fitting equipment, bicycle maintenance and cleaning services, as well as the “Wings Cafe”, a coffee shop managed by another former Hong Kong general, Deng Hongye, that provides light meals, allow cycling enthusiasts to enjoy their time on the bike. There is a good place to gather and rest. The most special thing is that the trophies, medals, rainbow jerseys and various trophies won by “Po” in his athlete career are also placed in the store, just like its small exhibition hall. To celebrate the opening of the new store, a simple but grand opening ceremony was held this followingnoon. Many celebrities from Hong Kong’s sports and cycling circles, as well as principals and teachers from many primary and secondary schools came to congratulate the store.
The “Wings Cafe” next to the car dealership is managed by Deng Hongye.
The rainbow jersey won by “Po” in 2007.
The trophies won by “Po” over the years.
“Tong Wing Bicycle” was established in the 1960s and is the oldest professional bicycle retail store in Hong Kong. The founder, Ouyang Liang, is a cycling enthusiast and athlete. After the bicycle shop was established, he began to introduce competition bicycles and parts from well-known European brands to Hong Kong, promoting the development of Hong Kong cycling. In the past, “Tongrong Cycling” has been silently supporting Hong Kong cyclists and often donated expensive cycling equipment to the Hong Kong team. Among the beneficiaries is the former “Asian Cycling God” Huang Jinbao. Mr. Ouyang and Huang Jinbao have long agreed that following the latter completes his career as an athlete in the Hong Kong team, he will take over the management of “Tong Wing Bicycle”.
When “Boss Huang” was interviewed, he said that rather than saying that he entered the business world, it would be more appropriate to say that he entered the education world: “There is actually no place where I am not suitable. I don’t particularly think regarding it from a business perspective, because retail and sales , wholesale aspects are handled by colleagues. I just do what I want to do, education and promotion.”
He continued: “For me, there is a new milestone. I am very happy. Of course, I also hope that I will not let down everyone’s support. I also hope that in the future I can develop into what I want to do. With this platform, I will not be able to do it.” Reasons and excuses, so I hope that in addition to the sales level of hardware, I also hope to promote more software. It can also help the entire Hong Kong cycling culture, which is very broad, such as competition and safety. I think the government is very supportive of sports. Industry. If we have the conditions and ability, we will help other grassroots people. Of course, if we have money, we will pay. If we don’t have money, we may hope to be able to take care of it mentally. Sometimes we will spend some time to help them, and even do a good job. Make good use of this place to do some different activities.”
Regarding the retirement of Shen Jinkang, who has coached the Hong Kong team for many years, “Po” has never thought regarding returning to the Hong Kong team. Instead, he is more keen to support Hong Kong drivers from another angle: “At this stage, I actually care regarding Hong Kong sports. In fact, I think we can support it at different paces. I think according to my own model, I have always thought regarding how this bicycle shop can help the development of Hong Kong sports, just like education. Education is concrete, I will do it more carefully. , let’s look at the big picture. In fact, can I do some school training? Various activities, some team work, some teaching, and even if my team is qualified and capable, I can send them to compete in Europe. These are all I really want to do it myself, for example, support some capable friends, or they may not be friends of the Hong Kong team, to compete in Europe, this is what I want to do.”
He also revealed that he would cooperate with schools in the hope of further popularizing cycling: “Because cycling is relatively popular in Hong Kong, apart from the business perspective, I would like to see people running marathons, cycling, and playing sports on weekends. Of course, the school sector is also a good place for germination. At present, there are more fixed forms at the primary school level. If the children have good grades, we will fully cooperate with them if they need it. If the Hong Kong team needs anything, we will support it.”
Many former Hong Kong generals showed up to support “Po” today. Jamie Huang, known as the “Iron-Blooded Bicycle Goddess”, revealed that she has been busy recently at the Shenzhen Xiangmi Lake BMX Bike Park (Hole Shot Bike Park). Preparatory work is underway for the opening, and the parking lot is scheduled to be officially unveiled on the 24th of this month.
Former Hong Kong players Yang Yinghan and Huang Yunyao also made appearances.
Chen Zhenxing (from left), Liang Junrong and Wu Jianshen are happy to meet each other.
A group of former Hong Kong racing stars congratulated “Po”.
Guo Haoting (left)
Deputy Secretary-General of the Hong Kong Association and Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Judo Federation of Hong Kong, China, Wong Po-kee (left)
In addition to the marketing of bicycle products, “Tongrong Bicycle” will also carry out bicycle training. The team led by Huang Huangbao includes: many former Hong Kong team members Zhang Jingwei, Tsang Kai-ming, Tang Hongye, and the former executive director of the Hong Kong Cycling Association, Huang Zhiru, arranged Training courses at different levels to further promote cycling at the community level. In addition to physical cycling training, indoor cycling training is also provided, allowing cycling enthusiasts and amateur cyclists to practice and communicate around the clock. “Tong Wing Cycling” hopes that the launch of the flagship store will make it easier for the public to get in touch with cycling. On the one hand, it will introduce and market professional cycling equipment, and on the other hand, it will promote the development of cycling in Hong Kong by organizing education and training courses and activities, so as to make cycling more accessible to the public. “Tongrong Cycling” and the sport of cycling can continue to develop.
Pictures and text: Vincent
This article is written by “Sportsroad“Originally published in “[Bicycle]Wong Wong Pao, now a bicycle shop owner: supports Hong Kong riders from another angle」
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