Over 200 cyclists to participate in ride

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KUANTAN: More than 200 local and international cyclists are expected to take part in the ‘Fraser Cameron Range Ride 2011’, which will be held on Nov 13.

The event, organised by the Pahang state government through the Fraser’s Hill Development Corp, will test the resilience of participants who will compete on a 187km route from Fraser’s Hill to Cameron Highlands.

Chairman of the State Tourism, Arts and Heritage Committee Datuk Shafik Fauzan Sharif said the event is expected to be flagged-off by Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen at 7.45am.

Tough ride: Participants will cycle for eight hours, passing through many towns before finishing in Cameron Highlands during the event.

“The participants will cycle for about eight hours, passing through Raub town, Sungai Koyan, Pos Betau and Ringlet before finishing in Cameron Highlands,” he told reporters after flagging off the ‘Kuantan Ride’ programme, here recently.

Shafik Fauzan said the entries for participation in the event would remain open until Nov 12.