All-rounder Rikunov claims polka dot jersey after conquering Cameron


No age limit: Maliki Mat Jusoh holding his seven-month-old baby Marissa Anggun while cheering on the peloton. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

CAMERON HIGHLANDS: Russian Petr Rikunov is no mountain goat but he climbed like one to conquer Cameron Highlands and claim Stage 4 win of the 30th edition of Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) from Meru Raya.

The Wheeltop Rotor Chengdu rider surged to the top of the King of the Mountains standings after being the first to cross the finish line after the 142.3km route from Meru Raya to Cameron Highlands, clocking a time of 3’29:12.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Cycling

Azizul shifts up a gear for sprint quarter-final battle
Stronger in second
Ren Bao relishes finishing ahead of younger brother Ren Han
Bronze breakthrough for Izzah as she rides to first-ever Asiad podium finish
Aiman on a mission to reclaim polka dot jersey
Taufiq wants Jerai to remain as permanent fixture in future editions
Not shy for more
Men’s trio of Fadhil, Ridwan and Akmal fall short of podium
Rising from the wreckage
Cycling-Niewiadoma-Phinney joins Lidl-Trek on two-year deal

Others Also Read