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New Straits Times
5 hours ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Powerful challengers for LTdL
KUALA LUMPUR: The possible absences of overall champion Max Poole and 2023 sprint winner Simon Pellaud from Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) is not expected to dampen the excitement of the 29th edition, scheduled from Sept 28-Oct 5. LTdL chief operating officer Emir Abdul Jalal said this year's race promises to be intense with the participation of 22 teams, comprising three World Teams, eight Pro Teams, 10 Continental teams and the Malaysian national squad. The three World teams confirmed for the race are XDS Astana Team from Kazakhstan, Team Picnic PostNL (Netherlands) — known last season as DSM-Firmenich PostNL — and Cofidis (France). "We believe this edition will still draw strong attention as these teams have listed top sprinters such as Fabio Jakobsen, while Uno-X has included Alexander Kristoff in its provisional line-up and Tudor has named Alberto Dainese. "For us, it is a great honour as the race will feature three big names who have recorded victories in Grand Tours as well as various European tours and one-day classics, further enhancing the profile and image of LTdL," said Emir. Six of the eight Pro teams have also competed in the three Grand Tours — Total Energies, Tudor Pro Cycling Team and Uno-X Mobility (Tour de France), VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane and Team Polti VisitMalta (Giro d'Italia), and Burgos-BH (Vuelta a España). The other two Pro teams are new French outfit Unibet Tietama Rockets and Italy's Team Solution Tech-Vini Fantini. The race will also feature 10 Continental teams, including two local sides — Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) and Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) — along with the national squad. Seven other Continental outfits familiar to this ProSeries Asia tour are Nusantara-BYC (Indonesia), HKSI Pro Cycling Team (Hong Kong), Aisan Racing Team (Japan), KSPO Professional (South Korea), St George Continental Cycling Team (Australia), 7Eleven Cliqq Roadbike (Philippines) and Thailand Continental Cycling Team (Thailand), as well as newcomers Chengdu DYC Cycling Team (China), making their debut appearance. Covering all 12 states in Peninsular Malaysia over a total distance of 1,257.8 kilometres, LTdL 2025 remains among the most prestigious tours in Asia, as reflected by the number of participating World and pro teams.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Three world teams confirmed for Le Tour de Langkawi 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 22 teams will participate in the 29th edition of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) from September 28 to October 5. Three WorldTeams and eight ProTeams are among the confirmed participants, alongside 10 continental teams. The WorldTeams include XDS Astana Team (Kazakhstan), Team Picnic PostNL (Netherlands), and Cofidis (France). National Sports Council (NSC) Deputy Director-General Ariffin Mohd Ghani noted the same number of elite teams as last year. Six of the eight ProTeams competed in this year's Grand Tours, including Total Energies and Tudor Pro Cycling Team. Ariffin expects fierce competition, particularly in Stages 3 and 5, despite no Genting Highlands climb this year. Stage 7 will be the longest at 214.6 km, while the final stage covers 180 km from Tangkak to KLCC. Full rider rosters are still pending, but the race is set to attract strong interest from cycling fans. LTdL Chief Operating Officer Emir Abdul Jalal remains uncertain if last year's champion Max Poole will return. Notable riders like Fabio Jakobsen and Alexander Kristoff will compete, boosting the event's prestige. This year's route spans 1,257.8 km across all 12 Peninsular Malaysia states. Emir highlighted LTdL's status as a premier Asian race, with more WT and ProTeam entries than other regional events. The race is organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports through NSC and PKBM.
Barnama
2 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Three WorldTeams Set To Ignite LTdL 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- A total of 22 teams are set to participate in the 29th edition of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) cycling tour, which will take place from Sept 28 to Oct 5. Of the total, three WorldTeam (WT) outfits and eight ProTeams have confirmed their participation in the eight-day race, along with 10 continental teams, including two from Malaysia -- Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) and Malaysia Pro Cycling -- as well as a national team from Malaysia. The three WT teams confirmed so far are XDS Astana Team from Kazakhstan, Team Picnic PostNL (Netherlands) -- known last season as DSM-Firmenich PostNL -- and Cofidis from France. bootstrap slideshow According to National Sports Council (NSC) Deputy Director-General Ariffin Mohd Ghani, the three WT teams match the number of elite teams that competed in last year's LTdL. He added that among the eight ProTeams, six had also raced in this year's three Grand Tours - Total Energies, Tudor Pro Cycling Team and Uno-X Mobility (Tour de France); VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizane and Team Polti VisitMalta (Giro d'Italia); and Burgos-BH (Vuelta a España). 'With nine teams from the Grand Tours participating, we can expect intense and exciting competition daily, beginning with Stage 1 in Langkawi and concluding at the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC) in Stage 8. 'Although, for the second year running, there won't be a Hors Categorie climb to Genting Highlands, Stage 3 (Gerik–Pasir Puteh) and Stage 5 (Temerloh–Bukit Fraser) will be key battlegrounds in the general classification and King of the Mountains jersey contest. 'In fact, the competition is expected to remain fierce until the final days, especially with Stage 7 featuring the longest route of 214.6 km from Melaka to Medini, and the final 180 km stage from Tangkak to KLCC,' he said during a press conference announcing the teams today. Ariffin added that while full rider rosters from each team have yet to be confirmed, the LTdL is still expected to captivate cycling fans with its high level of competition and strong presence in the Asian circuit.
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
LTdL 2025 promises to be one of the most competitive in recent years
Deputy director-general of the National Sports Council of Malaysia (NSC), Ariffin Mohd Ghani (3rd left) and Antah Group Board Director, Tunku Khairul Zaim Tunku Naquiyuddin (3rd from right) posing a group photo after press conference on the Le Tour de Langkawi 2025 at Majlis Sukan Negara, Kuala Lumpur. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star KUALA LUMPUR: Get set for fast and furious action in the 29th edition of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) from Sept 28 to Oct 5. This year's edition will be one of the most competitive in recent years with the confirmation of three WorldTeams (WT) and eight ProTeams (PT). National Sports Council (NSC) deputy director general Arrifin Ghani said that although there will be no summit finishes he is confident the competition will stay fierce, with every team vying for stage wins. "With a total of nine teams who have raced in the Grand Tours, we can expect strong and exciting competition each day - from Stage 1 in Langkawi to the final Stage 8 at the Petronas Twin Towers (KLCC)," said Arrifin during the team announcement press conference. "Although there will be no Hors Categorie climb to Genting Highlands for the second year running, Stage 3 (Gerik-Pasir Puteh) and Stage 5 (Temerloh-Fraser's Hill) will be the key battlegrounds in the fight for the overall individual classification and King of the Mountains jersey. "In fact, the battle is expected to continue until the final days, especially with Stage 7 featuring the longest distance of 214.6km from Melaka to Medini followed by the final stage covering 180km from Tangkak to KLCC." The three confirmed WorldTeams are XDS Astana Team (Kazakhstan), Team Picnic PostNL (Holland), previously known as DSM-Firmenich PostNL, and Cofidis (France). A total of 22 teams will compete in the eight-day race, including 10 continental teams and the Malaysian national team. According to Arrifin, six of the eight ProTeams also race in the three Grand Tours – Total Energies, Tudor Pro Cycling Team, and Uno-X Mobility (Tour de France); VF Group–Bardiani CSF-Faizane and Team Polti VisitMalta (Giro d'Italia); and Burgos-BH (Vuelta a Espana). The two other ProTeams are newcomers Unibet Tietama Rockets (France) and Team Solution Tech-Vini Fantini (Italy). Adding to the excitement will be 10 continental teams, including local outfits Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) and Malaysia Pro Cycling (MPC) alongside the Malaysian national team. Arrifin is optimistic that every team will field their best riders and that the 2025 LTdL will remain a major attraction for cycling enthusiasts. 'Although teams have yet to submit their full six-man rider lists, we believe LTdL 2025 will still capture the attention of many cycling enthusiasts due to its high level of competition across Asia. "In fact, the organisers themselves are eagerly awaiting the finalised team rosters. From those names, we can gauge each team's strategy and objectives - whether they're targeting stage wins, overall individual standings, team classifications, King of the Mountains or the sprint jersey," he added. Also returning to heat up the competition in this Asian ProSeries race are seven familiar continental teams - Nusantara-BYC (Indonesia), HKSI Pro Cycling Team (Hong Kong), Aisan Racing Team (Japan), KSPO Professional (South Korea), and St George Continental Cycling Team (Australia), along with 7Eleven Cliqq Roadbike (the Philippines), Thailand Continental Cycling Team (Thailand), and new entrants Chengdu DYC Cycling Team (China).
The Star
12-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
Time to pedal forward with Le Tour de Langkawi
JUST a year ago, I argued in this very column that Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) had run its course. The costs, the logistical complexity, and the perceived lack of returns made it seem like a relic of a bygone era. But today, I stand corrected. Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Full access to Web and App. RM 13.90/month RM 9.73 /month Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter. RM 12.39/month RM 8.63 /month Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.
