3rd Nongsa Challenge 2017 Participated By 120 Cyclists From 18 Countries

BATAM ISLAND, Indonesia - Aug. 22, 2017 - PRLog -- The Nongsa Challenge is now in it's 3rd Year. This bike race event will be held on 27^th August 2017 .  The 3^rd Nongsa Challenge is a collaboration  between Cycosports Singapore , Turi Beach Resort and is supported by Wonderful Indonesia, Riau Islands Tourism Office and Batam Tourism Office. In the past it has proven to be a very competitive race and lives up to the name as "challenging" due to the hills and the continuous breaks in the peloton.

This year the race has been divided into age categories which are then grouped into 3 Pelotons. Being a circuit race such a setup is possible as everyone can still get water and wheel support easily.

Peloton1

Men's Elite Open (19+)

Men's Masters  (35-44)

Peloton 2

Men's Junior A (17-18)

Men's Supermasters (45-54)

Men's Veterans (55+)

Women's Elite Open (19+)

Peloton 3

Men's Sport Open (17+)

Women's Sport Open (17+)

1^st Peloton starts at 8:00am at Batam Centre – Finish at Turi Beach Hotel . Peloton 1 & 2 – 103km (7 Laps)  and  Peloton 3 – 79km (5 Laps) . The race route will be the same as 2016, leaving from Batam Centre and heading out to the Nongsa Circuit.

This race will be joined by 120 cyclists from 18 countries such as United Kingdom, Singapore, Australia, Japan, France, Germany, Belgium, United States, Denmark, Canada, India and Malaysia.

Many professionals are serious bike racers. Professional sectors include banking, insurance, marine, bio-tech and construction.  Majority reside in Singapore, but also have riders coming from Melbourne  as a category 1 winner of the Tour de Barelang 2017 is back - Kristjan SNORRASON , Bali and Jakarta - Previous podium winners (KGB - Sepeda Kita) back in force with 15 entries  and Riau Islands representatives as a good Local group of riders is represented

"The cyclists all get very excited by the Nongsa Challenge - it's a tough course which wears down the cyclists every lap" added KentMcCallum from Cycosports . Cycosports is an event organizer specializing in competitive and sportif cycling races on the road and mountain bike / cyclo-cross . Started in 2013, Cycosports is a Singapore based company that has undertaken 30 races in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. Their major annual races are the Tour de Barelang, Tour de Phuket and Nongsa Challenge .

"This the 3rd time this event is being held. It is a form of recreational sport, a cycling activity. Nongsa has been chosen as one of the tourist destinations for this race," said Batam Culture and Tourism Department Head, Pebrialin.

The lunch and prize giving ceremony will be held in Turi Beach Resort. "We are delighted to support this annual event that bring Nongsa and Batam to world cyclist community" added Sumantri Endang , General Manager of Turi Beach Resort .

For more information  , please visit www.cycosports.com


About Turi Beach Resort

Set amid 7.7 hectares of beautiful green landscaping in a tranquil tropical village, Turi Beach Resort features Modern-Minimalist accommodation. All 140 deluxe rooms and suites are facing the sea, being well spread over the beach front and the hillside. Nestled in Nongsa Resorts,Turi Beach Resort allows everyone to immerse in boutique paradise and explore the beauty of nature. It is conveniently located, merely 35 minutes away from Singapore by ferry and 15 minutes from Hang Nadim Airport. Turi Beach Resort is idyllic place for retreat in the tropical Riau Islands amidst unspoiled beauty and fine beaches where tranquility and impeccable service are rightly  to savor.

For more details please visit www.turibeach.com