Amirul Takes Stage 1 Victory but Misses Out on Yellow

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3 Oct 2017, HUTAN MELINTANG – As expected, Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) were in fine form in the opening stage of Jelajah Malaysia.

TSG’s Nur Amirul Fakhruddin Mazuki won the first stage from Shah Alam to Hutan Melintang (161.9km) in a time of three hours, 52 minutes and 46 seconds but was unfortunately given a 20 second penalty and CHF50 fine for sheltering behind his team car after a change of tires due to puncture.

Amirul remained as the stage winner, however, Indonesian Abdul Gani (KFC Cycling Team), who finished second in the stage, took charge of the yellow jersey. Australian youngster Ryan Thomas (Oliver’s Real Food Racing) came in third.

Amirul said he was disappointed but accepted the decision.

“It was a tough race with many breakways but we did well to win it in the end,” said the 25 year old.

“Unfortunately I suffered a puncture and paced (sheltered) behind our team car until I reached the convoy.

“I did not know it was against the rules as this (penalty) has never happened to me before.

“I accept the decision and will focus on our remaining stages.”

Amirul leads the sprinters competition (green jersey) while Zawawi Azman (Team Sapura Cycling) and Thomas lead the best Malaysian and best young rider categories. In addition to the yellow jersey, Abdul is also leading in the king of the mountains competition (polka dot jersey).

TSG coach Jeremy Hunt echoed Amirul’s sentiments and is expecting his charges to excel in the second stage today from Lumut to Kuala Kurau (145.30km) where Harrif Saleh will be expected to deliver the goods.

Stage Winner
Winner: MAZUKI Nur Amirull Fakharuddin (TSG)
2nd Place: GANI Abdul (KFC)
3rd Place: THOMAS Ryan (OLI)

Leader Jersey
Yellow Jersey: GANI Abdul (KFC)
Green Jersey: MAZUKI Nur Amirull Fakharuddin (TSG)
Polka Dot Jersey: GANI Abdul (KFC)
Wearer: CHAWCHIANGKWANG Peerapol (TCC)
Grey Jersey: THOMAS Ryan (OLI)
Red Jersey: AZMAN Muhammad Zawawi (TSC)

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