LTdL: Gunung Jerai an early warning for local riders
KUALA LUMPUR: Local riders have been warned not to underestimate the challenge awaiting them on Stage Two of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL), with the climb up Gunung Jerai expected to provide an early test.
Local riders have been advised to be cautious about the forthcoming Stage Two of the Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL), particularly the climb up Gunung Jerai. Former national road cyclist Ng Yong Li noted that this Category 1 ascent could pose a challenge not just for Malaysian riders, but also for some foreign sprinters. Yong Li, who once held the best position among Malaysian riders in the Genting Highlands climb (2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010), compared Gunung Jerai to the final 10 kilometers of that ascent.
With its steep incline as opposed to the more gradual route through Cameron Highlands, Yong Li expects the peloton to split and possibly conclude with a solo finish, much like in Genting Highlands. He is confident that Malaysian Pro Cycling (MPC), Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG), and the national squad will have been well-prepared by their respective team management and coaching staff, who have all been former riders themselves.
The 2026 LTdL, a 2.ProSeries race, starts on Sunday with Stage One from Shah Alam to Kampar, covering a total distance of 1,285.5km.
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