Come Ride for Malaysia!

PETALING JAYA: Ride for Malaysia is all set to flag off tomorrow morning at Sunsuria City, Sepang! The cycling event organised by Star Media Group and Sunsuria Berhad is ready for a jubilant crowd to ride in either a 30km or 5.5km ride, as well as mingle, take part in fun activities and and enjoy the outdoors at Sunsuria City.

How to get there There are two ways to get there, by car (drive or taxi/Grab/Uber) or by train (Express Rail Link).

The first train leaves from KL Sentral at 4.33am and stops at Salak Tinggi, Sepang (RM18.30 one way). No full-sized bicycles are allowed on the train; only folding bikes are allowed and must be bagged. From the ERL station, walk or cycle 200m to the event starting point at Celebration Centre, Sunsuria City. Look out for signboards to guide you. Those driving can use GPS coordinates (2.828999, 101.709019) or key in Celebration Centre@Sunsuria City, Kota Warisan, Sepang into Waze or Google Map.

Cab prices range from RM40-RM70 from Petaling Jaya/Kuala Lumpur.

 

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Car parks Car parks are located about a 10-minute walk from the event starting point, at the Salak Tinggi station open air parking lot, and around the Kota Warisan shophouses.

If you’re adventurous or live close by, you might even want to warm up by cycling to the venue. Be sure to stay safe and respect traffic rules if you decide to do this.

What, When, Where The 30km ride will flag off off at 7.15am and the family ride at 7.30am.

Participants of the 30km fun ride will be given a timing chip attached to a bike plate which they need to place onto their bicycles. It is a rolling-start and the cut-off time to complete the ride is 9.30am. A sweeper bus is provided. There will be Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) officials present and a photo finish to determine winners.

For the 5.5km family ride, there is no rolling start and participants are given a bike plate to attach onto their bicycles.

Don’t forget Bring along enough cash, as there will not be any ATMs there. Also other essentials like cap, sunscreen, isotonic drink, bandaids, towel and a backpack to carry valuables. Bring your identity card, because you might win one of the lucky draw prizes! And in case you get hungry or didn’t have time for breakfast, don’t worry because there will be food trucks selling everything from burgers and pasta to nasi goreng and sandwiches. There will also be activities like caricature drawing, giant bubbles, and BMX stunt performances to revel in. Toilets are also available within walking distance in the vicinity.

Those who have rented a bicycle can pick up your bikes and helmets (which are compulsory) at the Bicycle Pick Up/Return area.

All participants will receive a participation certificate which you can download and print out by typing in your registration code (only available until Aug 14).