2012 Tour de Singkarak

2012 Tour de Singkarak
UCI Asia Tour
Race details
Dates 4–10 June
Stages 7
Distance 854 km (530.7 mi)
Palmares

The 2012 Tour de Singkarak was the 4th edition of the Tour de Singkarak, one of Indonesian official tournament series of Union Cycliste International (UCI).[1] It started on 4 June in Sawahlunto[2] and ended in the Padang on 10 June.[3] Like previous edition, the international cyclists competed in 7 stages over 7 days, which the routes has been surveyed by Amaury Sport Organization which surveyed also Tour de France routes.[4] Covering a distance of 854 kilometres[5] with prize money total to IDR 1 billion.[6][7][8] The route across Lake Singkarak on stage 2 and stage 5.

Starting in Sawahlunto[9] and finishing in provincial capital Padang, it was will again offer some of the finest landscape in West Sumatra, a region animated with beautiful scenery, rich cultural attractions and delicious local cuisine and delicacy. The race visited 14 regencies and cities in the West Sumatra: Sawahlunto, Payakumbuh, Lima Puluh Kota, Sijunjung, Tanah Datar, Padang Panjang, Pariaman, Agam, Solok, Solok Regency, Pariaman, Pesisir Selatan, and Padang.[10]

Difference

Different from organization of the Tour de Singkarak in previous years which always start from the city of Padang, this year's Tour de Singkarak actually began in Sawahlunto, one of the best old city in Indonesia.[9] While the city of Padang as the capital of West Sumatra, as a finish place Tour de Singkarak, after previously placed in Lake Singkarak. However, Lake Singkarak and other famous objects remain a part of this year trajectory pathway, which length is 854 km. These differences occurred caused this championship has cooperated with the Amaury Sport Organization or ASO, organizers of the Tour de France in France.[11]

Teams

As of 29 May 2012:[12][13]

  • Taiwan Action Cycling Team
  • Japan Aisan Racing Team
  • Australia Australian National Team
  • Iran Azad University Cross Team
  • Brunei CCN Cycling Team
  • New Zealand Colossi Miche Team
  • Australia Eddy Hollands Bicycle Services
  • Australia Genesis Wealth Advisers Pro
  • Netherlands Global Cycling Team
  • Japan Japan Cycling Federation
  • Iran Mess Kerman Cycling Team
  • Singapore OCBC Singapore Continental
  • Australia Plan B Racing Team
  • France Reine Blanche
  • Malaysia Trengganu Pro
  • Uzbekistan Uzbekistan Suren Team
  • Indonesia Binong Baru Pesisir Selatan
  • Indonesia Cikeas Cycling Team
  • Indonesia Custom Cycling Club
  • Indonesia Pengprov ISSI Sumatera Barat
  • Indonesia Polygon Sweet Nice
  • Indonesia PSN Gillas
  • Indonesia Putra Perjuangan
  • Indonesia Wimcycle Araya
  • Indonesia WPS Management Jogja

Stages

List of stages[14][15][16][17]
Stage Date Course Distance Winner
1 4 June Sawahlunto — Muaro Sijunjung — Sawahlunto 77.5 km (48 mi) Japan Ito Masakazu
2 5 June Sawahlunto — Harau Valley, Payakumbuh 124.5 km (77 mi) Taiwan Shihhsin Hsiao
3 6 June Payakumbuh — Pagaruyung Palace, Batusangkar 102 km (63 mi) Iran Pujol Munoz Oscar
4 7 June Pagaruyung — Malibo Anai — Kelok 44— Bukittinggi 157.5 km (98 mi) Brunei John Ebsen
5 8 June Padang Panjang — Solok 149 km (93 mi) Uzbekistan Hamid Shirisisan
6 9 June Gandoriah Beach, Pariaman — Painan, Pesisir Selatan 146 km (91 mi)
7 10 June Padang 99.5 km (62 mi)

References

  1. ↑ "Tour de Singkarak, Promosi Wisata Lewat Kayuhan Sepeda" (in Indonesian). Media Indonesia. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  2. ↑ "Ayo Manfaatkan TdS untuk Promosi Wisata!" (in Indonesian). Kompas. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  3. ↑ "Dimulai dari Sawahlunto Berakhir di Padang" (in Indonesian). Okezone.com. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  4. ↑ "Bukan Balap Sepeda Biasa di Tour de Singkarak 2012" (in Indonesian). Detik.com. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  5. ↑ "Wisata Sumbar Kian Ramai Berkat Tour de Singkarak" (in Indonesian). Kompas. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  6. ↑ "Tour de Singkarak Sediakan Hadiah Rp1 Miliar" (in Indonesian). Metrotvnews.com. 2 February 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  7. ↑ "Hadiah Tour de Singkarak 2012 Naik" (in Indonesian). Kompas. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  8. ↑ "Tour de Singkarak 2012 Berhadiah Rp1 Miliar" (in Indonesian). Antara (news agency). 1 May 2012. Retrieved 2012-05-03.
  9. 1 2 "Tour de Singkarak 2012 Dimulai dari Sawahlunto" (in Indonesian). Tempo 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  10. ↑ "Sumbar Ibarat Swiss yang Hijau" (in Indonesian). Kompas. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  11. ↑ "ASO Kelola Tour de Singkarak". Kompas. 2012-04-24. Retrieved 26 May 2012.
  12. ↑ "Tour de Singkarak Tunggu Dua Tim Perancis" (in Indonesian). Antara (news agency). 9 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  13. ↑ "Tour de Singkarak 2012 – Participants Update" (in Indonesian). Situs resmi Tour de Singkarak. 2 May 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
  14. ↑ "Tour de Singkarak 2012 Digelar Awal Juni" (in Indonesian). Detik.com. 18 January 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  15. ↑ "Kereta Mak Itam, Siap Sambut Peserta Tour de Singkarak 2012" (in Indonesian). Detik.com. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  16. ↑ "Tour de Singkarak, Promosi Wisata ke Mancanegara" (in Indonesian). Media Indonesia. 13 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.
  17. ↑ "Sudah Ada Hotel, Sawahlunto Siap Jadi Titik Start" (in Indonesian). Kompas. 14 May 2012. Retrieved 24 May 2012.

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