LTdL turns to global firepower as 30th-edition takes shape
KUALA LUMPUR: Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) is banking on a heavyweight international field to mark the 30th edition, with two WorldTeams and eight ProTeams confirmed for the eight-stage race from Sept 27-Oct 4.
KUALA LUMPUR - The 30th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) is set to feature a strong international lineup, with two WorldTeams and eight ProTeams confirmed for the eight-stage race from September 27 to October 4. Kazakhstan's XDS Astana and Dutch outfit Picnic PostNL are among the 20-team field announced by the National Sports Council (NSC) on Wednesday.
Seven of the eight ProTeams have previously competed in one of cycling's Grand Tours. Despite the reduction in teams from 22 last year, organizers retained focus on field quality, turning down two interested WorldTeams. New American team Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, guided by cycling legend George Hincapie, has also joined the roster.
The race aims to expand its reach in the US and gain greater exposure in China. Organizers emphasize that LTdL is about viewership value beyond competition on the road. The final rider line-ups have yet to be submitted, but Astana is expected to take the race seriously while names like Wout Poels and Thomas De Gendt have been mentioned. Despite the smaller field, organizers retain the same prize money as last year.
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