Cycling Malaysia

After clinching the qualification for Ironman World Championship to Kona, it has since been a bumpy ride for the young man. Not only he has to catch up his athletic performance, but also acquire a thoroughgoing training program.In early January, he has been getting into shape and working out on his own. Unfortunately, not receiving proper training landed him...

The narration of Serena Yang Chen Yin’s triathlon career might not be boasting too many chapters just yet, but that doesn’t mean there are not too many colors there on the palette. From having serious injury to defying the odds while paving the way to the SEA Games meant that the marauding Sarawakian has tasted it all. On one...

At the beginning of 2018, the set-up of Forca Amskins Racing (FAR) came as a complete surprise to the Malaysian cycling community. However, this group of riders is no stranger in respect of their achievements, performances, and prominences to the public. The new UCI continental team is led by the former Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) rider, Anuar Manan who formed Forca...

When we met Irwandie Lakasek for the first time, his physical appearance instantly mesmerized our eyes! There was only one word to describe the 23-year-old. A strapping young man. A prominent jaw curved charmingly around and the strength of his neck showed in the twining cords of muscle that shaped his entire body; strong arms, bold thighs and calves,...

When the center cannot hold, you’re in trouble. Hub is the centerpiece of your bike’s wheels, which connects to the rims through the spokes. It handles all static and dynamic loads dished out by the road and the rider.To keep your wheels spinning smoothly, you must pick the right hub that suits your riding needs. But before you...

One of the best things about cycling is the ability to challenge yourself, and your buddies by using time and distance as a yardstick. Cycle computers give you the ability to measure those numbers and record them.  If you’re cycling for fitness and as a leisure sport, it soon comes down to numbers. The distance you’ve travelled, the time you...

Count your elevations. You have been riding so hard. The flexibility of your bike chain is diminishing. Whether or not you are a professional or amateur cyclist, scrutinizing your bike is habitually necessary. Stand to the side of your bike, lift the rear wheel off the ground and check on your bike. Manually rotate the pedal, inspect individual chain...

Every traveller is stuck in the conundrum of choosing between what to pack and what to leave at home.  For a long-haul bike adventure, weight matters. Your clothing can eat up a lot of room in your panniers, not to forget the cooking supplies that you still have to deal with, so prepare to compromise.But if that little bending of...

25th Mar 2018, Kuala Lumpur - Russian rider, Artem Ovechkin from Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) created history when he became the first rider from a Malaysian team to win the overall victory of LTdL 2018 which ended at Dataran Merdeka today.Artem arrived at the line by finishing in one big group in 37th place with the same time 3 hours...

24th Mar 2018, Muar - Having already secured the lead in KOM and overall at stage 6, Artem Ovechkin (Terengganu Cycling Team) once more retains the titles today. The final stage tomorrow will determine TSG's overall victory.The sixth stage covering a hard-hitting distance of 222.4km from the national velodrome, Nilai to Dataran Tanjung Emas, Muar took Manuel Belletti (Androni Giocattoli...