KUALA LUMPUR: BMW Group Malaysia, being the official automotive partner for the 22nd Le Tour de Langkawi Malaysia 2017, has committed more than 200 of its vehicles in support of the event from Feb 22 to Mar 1.

While bearing the blue and white colours from the Bavarian coat-of-arms, the fleet will consist of the 1 Series, 2 Series GT, 330e plug-in hybrid, 5 Series (F10), X1, X4, BMW Motorrad R 1200GS and MINI Countryman sport utility vehicle.

The vehicles will be used during Asia’s premier cycling stage race event by marshals, officials and also act as shuttles for riding teams.

The event, which is organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia and managed by Ciclista Sports, will cover more 1,200km - spread over eight stages.

During which, Asian and Malaysian riders will get the chance to challenge World Tour giants and Grand Tour cyclists from the Pro Continental ranks of China, South Korea, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Kazakhstan.

“Le Tour de Langkawi 2017 is our first ever presence in the sport of cycling at the highest level in the region and we at BMW Group Malaysia are very excited with the opportunity," said BMW Group Malaysia head of corporate communications Sashi Ambi.

He added that they are also pleased to be the White Jersey Sponsor for the competition, which is given to the best Asian rider to signify the discovery of local and regional talent and heroes in the sport.

 

 

 

 

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