KUALA LUMPUR AND PUTRAJAYA TO BE THE ARENA FOR BATTLE IN JELAJAH MALAYSIA 2015

(L-R) Yg Bhg Datuk Hj Abu Samah Abdul Wahab, MNCF President, Mr Shahirudeen Seeni Mohd, CEO Ciclista Sdn Bhd, Puan Nur Balkish Hood, Head Group Corporate Communications Proton Holdings Bhd., Mr Musairi Musa, CEO Jelajah Malaysia 2015, Ms Sherly Quah Mei Ha, Head of Corporate Communications Berjaya Corporation Berhad and Mr Azli Zainal Abidin, Senior Manager Mandarin Court Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR, 25th November 2015 : The Jelajah Malaysia is back, with the 2015 edition set to feature a five-stage battle covering a total distance of 502.6 kilometres around the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

In announcing the route today, event manager Peloton Resources chief executive officer Musairi Musa said the route has been designed to feature diverse challenges on offer in the routes around the twin cities.

"We will have some climbs, some flat roads and we've even added a team time trial on the second stage. It will be held on picturesque settings for stage finishes in Putrajaya and the final stage ends right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur," said Musairi.

Stage One of the race on the Wednesday, 9th of December sees the peloton take off from the Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur building, taking them through Rawang, Kapar, Klang and on to the finish line at km 176.1 at the Palace of Justice in Putrajaya.

Stage Two the following day will see an 11.1 km team time trial held in Putrajaya, centred around the Palace of Justice.

Stage Three of the race takes the peloton towards a more Southern route from the start in Bandar Baru Bangi, through Nilai, Labu and Salak Tinggi before the finish at 108.1 km at the Palace of Justice.

Stage Four will take the peloton through its toughest stage from Taman Tasik Permaisuri in Kuala Lumpur through the popular cycling routes of Hulu Langat, Ulu Yam, Broga and on to the finish line at 120.7 km at the Palace of Justice.

The Jelajah Malaysia 2015 will end with an 86km stage that starts from the Proton Centre of Excellence in Shah Alam and the peloton heads into Kuala Lumpur, where they will complete six laps around a 6.6km circuit before the finish line at Dataran Merdeka.

At the route launch today, the main sponsors of the race Proton Holdings Berhad, Berjaya Corporation Berhad, Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) and Ciclista were also presented to the media, while Mandarin Court, Kuala Lumpur was announced as the official hotel for the race.

The Jelajah Malaysia 2015 is scheduled to be held from 9^th to 13^th December and is a UCI sanctioned 2.2 class race, organised by the Malaysian National Cycling Federation, which was represented at the launch by president Yg Bhg Datuk Hj Abu Samah Abdul Wahab.

JELAJAH MALAYSIA 2015 ROUTE

STAGE 1, 9 December 2015 – Kuala Lumpur – Putrajaya (176.1 km)

STAGE 2, 10 December 2015 – Putrajaya Team Time Trial (11.1 km)

STAGE 3, 11 December 2015 – Bandar Baru Bangi – Putrajaya (108.1 km)

STAGE 4, 12 December 2015 – Kuala Lumpur – Putrajaya (120.7 km)

STAGE 5, 13 December 2015 – Kuala Lumpur – Kuala Lumpur Loop (86.6 km)

TOTAL DISTANCE : 502.6 km

2,000 CYCLISTS THRONG CITY CENTRE FOR 42KM OCBC CYCLE KL 2015

Kuala Lumpur, 8 November 2015 – About 2,000 cyclists from all walks of life converged in the heart of Kuala Lumpur this morning for the challenging 42km OCBC Cycle KL 2015 ride which saw them cycling past some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. 

The route, featuring five loops round an 8.4km stretch of city roads, flagged off at Dataran Merdeka and took riders through Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Ampang and Jalan P Ramlee, before getting back onto Jalan Ampang and heading into Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Jalan Raja and Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin. The route then featured a bend through the National Mosque roundabout before participants headed back to Dataran Merdeka.

OCBC Cycle KL 2015 is title-sponsored by OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and organised by Multigreen Events. It is part of the ASEAN Cycle Fest, which is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuala Lumpur City Hall and the Malaysian National Cycling Federation.

ASEAN Cycle Fest also featured an hour-long criterium for elite riders from ASEAN. 

Speaking at the event, OCBC Al-Amin Bank Berhad Director & CEO Syed Abdull Aziz Syed Kechik, who also participated, said the ride was a fitting carry-through from OCBC KL Car Free Morning, which is also title-sponsored by OCBC Bank.

“The thinking behind OCBC Cycle KL 2015 draws from both OCBC Bank’s experience as title sponsor of the highly popular OCBC Cycle Malaysia over the past four years and also the introduction of the OCBC KL Car Free Morning last year.

“When we began our journey in sponsoring cycling events in Malaysia back in 2011, there was no KL Car Free Morning and mass participation cycling was in its infancy. So, we invested significantly to become part of an initiative to offer rides for everyone regardless of riding experience and age. Now, with the introduction and our title sponsorship of KL Car Free Morning, we are already catering to the needs of the leisure cyclists and children among us. 

“So, it is with this in mind that we put together the 42km OCBC Cycle KL 2015, for the more competitive cyclists among us. We are pleased with the significant turnout today and trust everyone had a fantastic experience,” he said.

In addition to OCBC Cycle KL 2015, the public had an eye-fest when the top sprinters of Southeast Asia congregated to compete at speeds that are rarely seen in the city centre.

Apart from OCBC Cycle KL 2015 title sponsor OCBC Bank, other sponsors of the Asean Cycle Fest included Genting Malaysia Berhad (main sponsor), Le Coq Sportif (official cycling musette), 100Plus, Ciclista, Sunplay, Rocktape, Deep Heating Rub, FOX, Motoshoot Cycling TV, Garmin and Inno Car Rack, Great Eastern, Phiten, Cycling Express, Bertoni Eyewear Italy and Vittoria (neutral service provider).

The event also brought together various players in the region involved in cycling, cycle-related supplies, sports clothing, bicycles, bicycle equipment and tools and so forth who participated in a Bike Mart at Dataran Merdeka Underground. 

RESULTS – Day 3

ASEAN SPRINT KING

11.     2701 – Mohd Hariff Salleh (TSG) – 1:04:32

22.     2377 – Sofian Nabil Omar (MAS) – 1:04:33:247

33.     2374 – Cik KuNazmi b. Cik Gu Ramli (TSG) - 1:04:33:264

OCBC CYCLE KL

ROAD BIKE

11.     1120 – Masanori Nishahama – 1:04:35

22.     1195 – Khairil Fahmi Zainal – 1:08:59

33.     1349 –  Jack Loo Sze Kit - 1:09:07.427

MOUNTAIN BIKE

11.     2395 – 1:04:35

22.     1430 – Mohd Samsol Jailan –1:09:08

33.     2434 – Mohd Danny – 1:09:08

FOLDING BIKE

11.     1990 – Sam Goh - 1:08:02

22.     1087 – Vin Ping Loo - 1:10:45

33.     2010 – Wan Amril Nurman - 1:22:31

PRUUS TAKES EMPHATIC OVERALL VICTORY AT THE TOUR OF BORNEO

An ecstatic Peeter celebrates while crossing the finishline

The double threat from Team 7 Eleven Philipines, taking second and third place in Kundasang

Peeter Pruus proves he's in good form

Stage 5 winners

Top 3 Best Asian Rider Classification

Top 3 King of the Mountains Classification 

Best Overall Team & Best Asian Team Classification winner

Top 3 Sprint Classification

Top 3 Overall Classification

Tour of Borneo 2015 Jersey Winners

KUNDASANG, 4 November 2015 : Peeter Pruus powered his way to a deserved overall win in the Tour of Borneo despite a strong push from Asian riders in the final stage today.

Pruus (Rietmu-Delfin Continental Cycling Team) was in control throughout the 181.1km stage from Kudat to the punishing high altitude terrain of Kundasang, winning in a time of five hours 19 minutes and 17 seconds.

Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines riders Mark John Lexer Galedo and Marcelo Felipe gave chase but were forced to settle for second and third in 5:19:22s and 5:20:31s.

The Estonian took the yellow jersey (general classification) with a total time of 16:16:27s and also bagged the red jersey (mountains classification), as many had anticipated.

The 26-year-old climber said it was the perfect way to end his season.

"This is the last race of the season for me and to end it with a win is just great," said Pruus.

"I did not know if I could win it at the start of the tour because I knew it would be tough here with the routes and the weather.

"But today I just felt really good and it all went to plan. I was aware that I needed to control seven other riders who were also in contention for the GC.

"But the team did their best to help me and I have to thank everyone."

Nur Amirul Fakhruddin Mazuki (Terengganu Cycling Team) finished seventh in the stage for fifth overall in the GC but managed to make the green jersey (points classification) his own. 

CCN Cycling Teams' Hari Fitranto (Ina) took the white jersey (Asian classification) as Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines won both the Asian and general team classification titles.

Hari, who finished fourth in the fifth stage and second in the GC, said he was disappointed to miss out on winning the yellow jersey but was grateful to emerge the best Asian.

"I tried to take the Yellow but Pruus was just too strong, I tried to drop him towards the end but he matched all my moves.

"It is still a decent achievement for me as I had only managed a top 10 finish overall in 2013 and to take the white jersey is also good."

The best overall team and best Asian team Classification went to 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines.

Tour of Borneo is organized by Borneo International Cycling, held from 31st October to 4th November 2015. The 2.2 category Tour is sanctioned by the International Cycling Union (UCI) and is listed in UCI Asian Tour calendar, it is hoped to promote Sabah as the ultimate sports tourism destination in Malaysia, and promote cycling in the state.

Results--Stage five (Kudat to Kundasang 181.1km)

1 Peeter Pruus (Est) Rietmu-Delfin Continental Cycling Team 5:19:17s,

2 Mark John Lexer Galedo (Ph) Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines 5:19:22s,

3 Marcelo Felipe (Ph) Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines 5:20:31s,

4 Hari Fitrianto (Ina) CCN Cycling Team 5:20:31s,

5 Dadi Suryadi (Ina) Pegasus Continental Cycling Team (same as Fitrianto).

General classification (yellow jersey):

1 Peeter Pruus (Est) Rietmu-Delfin Continental Cycling Team 16:16:27s,

2 Hari Fitrianto (Ina) CCN Cycling Team +2:47s,

3 Mark John Lexer Galedo (Ph) Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines +3:16s,

4 Dadi Suryadi (Ina) Pegasus Continental Cycling Team +3:24s,

5 Nur Amirul Fakhruddin Mazuki (Mas) Terengganu Cycling Team +4:14s.

Asian classification (white jersey):

1 Hari Fitrianto (Ina) CCN Cycling Team 16:19:14s,

2 Mark John Lexer Galedo (Ph) Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines +29s,

3 Dadi Suryadi (Ina) Pegasus Continental Cycling Team +37s.

Points classification (green jersey):

1 Nur Amirul Fakhruddin Mazuki (Mas) Terengganu Cycling Team 38 pts (finished higher overall),

2 Marcelo Felipe (Ph) Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines 38pts,

3 Mohd Harrif Saleh (Mas) Terengganu Cycling team 35 pts.

Mountains classification (red jersey):

1 Peeter Pruus (Est) Rietmu-Delfin Continental Cycling Team 21pts,

2 Mark John Lexer Galedo (Ph) Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines 19pts,

3 Hari Fitrianto (Ina) CCN Cycling Team  10 pts.

General Asian team classificiation:

1 Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines 49:11:21s,

2 Pegasus Continental Cycling Team +18:57s,

3 Terengganu Cycling Team +43:49s.

General team classification:

1 Team 7-Eleven Roadbikes Philippines 49:11:21s,

2 Pegasus Continental Cycling Team +18:57s,

3 Rietmu-Delfin Continental Cycling Team +24:37s.