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Malaysian cyclists gear up for Le Tour De Langkawi

Afif Abd Halim2 years ago9th Oct 2022Pictures
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Malaysian riders experience traffic congestion in the city of Kuala Lumpur, with national coach Yusof Nasir keeping a close watch on them. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
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THE Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) is the most highly anticipated UCI ProSeries road race in the Malaysian cycling calendar.

Over the past four weeks, all eyes have been on the Malaysian national team as they ready themselves for a fight in LTdL 2022.

Two pandemic years later, this year officially marks the end of pro cycling’s off-season, with cyclists stepping up their training and race calendars.

After 30 days of preparation, six home riders consisting of Sofian Nabil Omar, Nik Azwan Zulkifli, Izzat Halil, Ameer Kamal, Ameen Kamal, and Kee Zhe Yie will be going all out for their long-awaited 2.HC 8-stage road race, going shoulder-to-shoulder with 20 professional teams.

LTdL is just around the corner and the national riders are putting the finishing touches on pre-race preparation. The race will start from October 11 to 18. – October 9, 2022.

Malaysian riders experience traffic congestion in the city of Kuala Lumpur, with national coach Yusof Nasir keeping a close watch on them. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Malaysian riders experience traffic congestion in the city of Kuala Lumpur, with national coach Yusof Nasir keeping a close watch on them. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Kee Zhe Yie (left) takes care of his diet to ensure he is adequately fuelled and hydrated every day, while Sofian Nabil Omar does home workouts to build up his core strength for stability and endurance. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Kee Zhe Yie (left) takes care of his diet to ensure he is adequately fuelled and hydrated every day, while Sofian Nabil Omar does home workouts to build up his core strength for stability and endurance. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Former Olympian and head coach of the Malaysian national team Amir Mustafa Rusli leads the way as the youngest rider, Kee Zhe Yie makes his debut in the event. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Former Olympian and head coach of the Malaysian national team Amir Mustafa Rusli leads the way as the youngest rider, Kee Zhe Yie makes his debut in the event. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Muslim athletes show the positive power of faith as they pray before every training. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Muslim athletes show the positive power of faith as they pray before every training. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Due to a time shortage, national cyclists face their stiffest endurance test by training at high altitudes to boost their performances. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Due to a time shortage, national cyclists face their stiffest endurance test by training at high altitudes to boost their performances. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Team captain Nik Azwan Zulkifli leads the training and shares his experience as a professional road racer. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Team captain Nik Azwan Zulkifli leads the training and shares his experience as a professional road racer. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Sofian Nabil Omar gets a fever during the Genting Highlands climb and takes a short break from the ride. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Sofian Nabil Omar gets a fever during the Genting Highlands climb and takes a short break from the ride. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
All bikes need to be checked and repaired to ensure there are no technical problems before d-day. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
All bikes need to be checked and repaired to ensure there are no technical problems before d-day. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
A few days before the tour, Izzat Halil adds motor pacing into his training to practice sprints and improve his speed. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
A few days before the tour, Izzat Halil adds motor pacing into his training to practice sprints and improve his speed. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah meets and greets the national team line-up for the Le Tour de Langkawi 2022, which takes place from October 11-18. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah meets and greets the national team line-up for the Le Tour de Langkawi 2022, which takes place from October 11-18. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, October 9, 2022.
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