Covering a total distance of 615 km, the participants are expected to finish in Labuan Bajo on May 26, 2016.Kupang, E Nusa Tenggara (ANTARA News) - Some 230 cyclists from 25 countries are participating in the first Tour de Flores, which is being held on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province, from May 16 to 26, 2016.
The cycling race is scheduled to be officially flagged off by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Rizal Ramli in Larantuka, East Flores, on Thursday.
"This morning, as part of the pre-race session, a trial run was held from Larantuka-Wailibang to the eastern part of Larantuka, covering a distance of some 25 kilometers (km)," East Flores District Head Yoseph Lagadoni Herin remarked, here, Wednesday.
Covering a total distance of 615 km, the participants are expected to finish in Labuan Bajo on May 26, 2016.
President Joko Widodo is scheduled to be present at the finish line on May 26.
The participants are grouped in 20 teams, including Wisdom Hengxiang from China; KINAN CT and Ukyo from Japan; LX IIBS CT and Geumsam Insam Cello from South Korea; Terengganu from Malaysia; 7-ElevenSava RBP CT from the Philippines; Black Inc CT from Laos; Singha Infinite CT from Thailand; St. George Merida, Olivers Real Food Racing, and Swiss Wellness Team from Australia; and Kenyan Riders Downunder from Kenya.
Tour de Flores is aimed at promoting NTTs tourism. (*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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