KUALA LUMPUR: Roads around some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks will be closed this Sunday for OCBC Cycle KL 2016.
Stretching 14km, the road closure will include Jalan Raja, Jalan Sultan Salahuddin, Jalan Tun Ismail, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin.
City police chief Datuk Amar Singh gave the thumbs up to the upcoming mass participation cycling event. He said all preparations were underway to ensure that the event would run smoothly.
“The event has already seen more than 2,000 registrations including several overseas participants. This is much higher than last year and augurs well for both sports and tourism in Kuala Lumpur.
“On our part, we will ensure the necessary closures are in place and that traffic remains smooth and safe for everyone,” he said at the route unveiling press conference at Kuala Lumpur Police Contingent headquarters here today.
Organised by Multigreen Events, OCBC Cycle KL 2016 will be flagged off at Dataran Merdeka at 6.30am.
OCBC Cycle KL 2016 Implementation Committee chairman Datuk Naim Mohamad said the most distinct changes from last year is the introduction of an additional seven-kilometre stretch through Open University and International University of Malaya-Wales.
“We are set for an enthralling experience this year, with fewer loops over the same distance.
“The cycling community can look forward to a memorable morning soaking in more of the city’s iconic sites compared to last year,” he said, adding that with the new routes, the event would be more challenging.
He reminds participants to arrive at the race at least an hour before it starts.
Parking is available at Dataran Merdeka, Taman Botani, Padang Merbok, Dewan Bandaraya Building 1, Masjid Negara, Muzium Negara, Tugu Negara and Jalan Masjid India.
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