MICR sees 600 cyclists from round the globe

MIRI: The second edition of Miri International Century Ride (MICR) is back with cyclists from around the world and bigger prizes.

The flag-off is being held at 7am in Permaisuri Imperial City Mall here today with Assistant Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Datuk Lee Kim Shin officiating, according to a press statement yesterday.

MICR 2018 offers six races and cash prizes amounting to RM16, 500 for some 600 cycling enthusiasts from Brunei, Germany, Thailand, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Organised by Masterpiece Pujut Cycling Club, MICR 2018 has six categories namely Men Elite, Men Junior (Under 18 years old), Men Veteran, Men Master (50 years old and above), Women and Mountain Bike.

From the starting point, participants will cycle 120km through the city centre to Bekenu via Miri-Bintulu coastal road and turn back to Lambir via the coastal road heading to the finishing line at the Imperial Mall in about three hours. Participants would also stand a chance to win prizes in a lucky draw with a specialised bike as the grand prize.

MICR 2018 helps promote Miri as a tourist destination and encourages cycling for health. It is supported by Ministry of Tourism Sarawak, Miri City Council, Fire and Rescue Services Department (Bomba), Royal Malaysia Police and Cycling Association of Sarawak.

Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) Miri Office is having Zumba challenge before the prize presentation.

Meanwhile, road users are advised to take alternative routes at North Yu Seng and Merpati roads near Permaisuri Imperial City Mall and Imperial Mall as the roads will be closed for the race from 5am onwards.