Guardini Takes First Stage Of 2011 LTdL

Picture by Hamzah Osman

Italian Andrea Guardini Sunday clinched the first stage of 2011 Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) which covers 94.3km of the Langkawi Island.

Besides being the stage winner, he also clinched the Yellow Jersey as current overall leader and the Green Jersey when he collected 15 points to take the lead.

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For the Asian category, Park Sungbaek of the South Korean national team finished best when he clocked 2'03:22s that also saw him placed second overall.

In today's first stage which includes mountain climbs at Pantai Kok, Kuala Muda and Bukit Malut, Koen De Kort of Skil Shimano Cycling Team clinched the Red Jersey with six points.

Following closely was Iran's Mehdi Sohrabi of Tabriz Petrochemical Team and Belarus' Andrei Krasilnikau of Chipotie Development Team, accumulating an identical four points.
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Meanwhile, Malaysia's continental team Terengganu Pro Asia Cycling (TSG) are leading the field of 23 teams in the team general classification, followed by Korea National Team and Skil Shimano Cycling Team, accumulating a total time of 6'10:24s.

TSG finished best among the Asian teams. Refer Official Website here... 1st Picture by Hamzah Osman

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I think Langkawi will be the best racing place in Malaysia  

Le Tour De Langkawi Come Back ~ 23 January 2011

Its a joyfull ambient for regular folks in Langkawi when the prestige event make a comeback to Langkawi. I thank you for the effort of people who makes this come back came true. After all, the Prestige Event use 'Langkawi' as its name & its just fair Langkawi Island to be selected again as a must route in Malaysia.

Tomorrow's going to be hectic & busy day in Langkawi. The race will starts at Dataran Lang. Using the back route from Dataran Lang to Air Hangat. All the way towards Telaga Harbour/ Pantai Kok, Padang Matsirat, Pantai Chenang, Pantai Tengah, Bukit Malut & lastly back to pitstop at Kuah. Stage Maps here.

Please refer to Offical LTDL2011 website here.

For those who wish to take great picture of the event. Please find the download of pdf stage info & where the racers will be tomorrow. This stage info also provides Race Schedule & expected arrival time for each place.

Tips : The Race starts at 10:00 & ends about 12:00pm. If you wish to go from one place to another.. I suggest use the inner road which will not be effected by the road closure