Hot Weather Poses A Challenge To LTdL Racers
19/02/2010, BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The current hot weather will not pose an obstacle to riders in the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) but will provide a challenge to those participating in the prestigious cycling event in Asia.

"We have actually expected the hot weather. I don't see it as an obstacle, on the contrary, it will provide a challenge to all the riders.

"Most of the riders are not first-timers in the LTdL or any other cycling race in this country," said LTdL chief operating officer (COO) Mohamed Salleh.

According to a report of the Malaysian Meteorological Department recently, the hot weather that has reached 36 degrees Celsius prevailing in the country since January is a normal phenomenon and is expected to end in March.

Mohamed disclosed this at a press conference after receiving sponsorship from Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd (Permanis) at the LTdL 2010 Secretariat, the National Aquatic Centre in Bukit Jalil, here Friday.

For the 15th edition of the LTdL from March 1 to 7, Permanis will sponsor 2,500 cartons of mineral water and 1,300 cartons of the energy drink, Gatorade, estimated to be worth about RM125,000.

A total of 120 riders from 20 teams including two local teams will take part in the race.

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