LANGKAWI, 27th Sept – “Rain or shine, the race will go on.”
That was the sentiment echoed by Chief Operations Officer (COO) of PETRONAS Le Tour de Langkawi 2024, Emir Abdul Jalal when asked about the weather conditions for this year’s edition.
Emir said, weather conditions should not be an issue as the organisers has put into place contingency plans should the matter arise.
“We are ready. There are contingencies in place should there be any weather issues. There might be changes to the route if necessary, but the race will go on,” said Emir today.
The race, which covers a total of 1,190 kilometer (km) will be held in 8 stages, beginning with Langkawi on 29 September.
The weather has been a concern to the organisers, since Malaysia is currrently facing a monsoon transition period which brings thunderstorms that have the potential to cause flash floods.
In elaborating further, Emir said, the race commissaire would make the decision based on recommendations from the technical team.
“But the riders knew the fact that in a race, beside the terrain, they would be facing the elements as well,” said Emir.
The PETRONAS LTdL 2024 will cover a distance if 1,190 kilometer and will see Langkawi Island back on the route, along with two stages held for the first time in the two cities of Sarawak – Miri and Bintulu.
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