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2002 Le Tour De Langkawi
The 2002 Tour de Langkawi was the 7th edition of the Tour de Langkawi, a cycling stage race that took place in Malaysia. It started on 1 February in Putrajaya and ended on 10 February in Kuala Lumpur. In fact, this race was rated by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) as a 2.3 category race. Hernán Darío Muñoz of Colombia won the race. Robert Hunter of South Africa won the point classification and Ruber Marín of Colombia won the mountains classification. won the team classification. Stages The cyclists competed in 10 stages, covering a distance of 1,312.6 kilometres. Classification leadership Final standings General classification Points classification Mountains classification Asian rider classification Team classification Asian team classification List of teams and riders A total of 22 teams were invited to participate in the 2002 Tour de Langkawi. Out of the 151 riders, a total of 128 riders made it to the finish in Kuala Lumpur. ; * Paolo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hernán Darío Muñoz
Hernán Darío Muñoz Giraldo (born January 5, 1973 in Rionegro, Antioquia Department, Antioquia) is a Colombian former professional road bicycle racing, road cyclist. Career ;1997 : 2nd Overall Vuelta a Venezuela ::1st Stage 9 : 3rd Overall Vuelta al Táchira ::1st Stages 10b & 12 ;1998 : 1st Overall Clásica Nacional Marco Fidel Suárez : 1st Overall Vuelta a Chiriquí : 1st Overall Vuelta a Costa Rica : 1st Stage 7 Vuelta al Táchira : 1st Stage 2 1998 Clásico RCN, Clásico RCN : 2nd Colombian National Road Race Championships, Road race, National Road Championships ;1999 : 1st Overall Clasica Alcaldía de Pasca : 1st Overall Vuelta a Antioquia ;2002 : 1st Overall 2002 Tour de Langkawi, Tour de Langkawi ::1st Stage 9 : 1st Stage 12 2002 Vuelta a Colombia, Vuelta a Colombia ;2003 : 1st Overall Vuelta al Táchira ::1st Stages 8 & 13 : 2nd Overall 2003 Tour de Langkawi, Tour de Langkawi ::1st Stage 9 ;2004 : 1st Overall Clasica Ciclo Acosta-Bello ::1st Prologue : 1st Stage 3 (TTT ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrea Tafi (cyclist)
Andrea Tafi (born 7 May 1966, in Fucecchio) is an Italian former road bicycle racer who retired from his professional career in 2005. Tafi's propensity to perform best in the harder races earned him the nickname "Il Gladiatore" (English: "The Gladiator"). Tafi specialized in the cobbled Spring Classics such as Paris–Roubaix which he won in 1999, and Tour of Flanders which he won in 2002. He won the Giro di Lombardia in 1996 and the Italian National Championship in 1998. Career The most successful part of Tafi's career was spent with the Italian super-squad . In the 1996 edition of Paris–Roubaix the team put four of their riders in a breakaway at the front of the race: Johan Museeuw, Gianluca Bortolami, previous year's winner Franco Ballerini, and Tafi. Ballerini had a flat and was out of the lead group, but the other three powered their way to the finish. In 1996 Tafi won the "race of the falling leaves" Giro di Lombardia, using his strength to overcome the climbs of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Muar Town
Muar ( Jawi: موار) or Bandar Maharani, is a historical town and the capital of Muar District, Johor, Malaysia. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Malaysia to be visited and explored for its food, coffee and historical prewar buildings. It was recently declared as the royal town of Johor by Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and is the fourth largest urban area (after Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat and Kluang) in Johor. It is the main and biggest town of the bigger entity region or area of the same name, Muar which is sub-divided into the Muar district and the new Tangkak district, which was upgraded into a full-fledged district from the Tangkak sub-district earlier. Muar district as the only district covering the whole area formerly borders Malacca in the northern part. Upon the upgrading of Tangkak (formerly Ledang) district, the Muar district now covers only the area south of Sungai Muar, whilst the northern area beyond the river is in within Tangkak district. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wong Kam-po
Wong Kam-po SBS MH (, born 13 March 1973) is a Hong Kong racing cyclist. A specialist in road bicycle racing, at age 34 he became a track cycling world champion in the scratch race of the 2007 World Championships, which was not his specialty. Wong Kam-po is a five-time Olympian (the most of any Hong Kong athlete) and much-lauded sports icon. He won Asian Games individual road race three times (1998, 2006, 2010) under competition from Pro tour cyclists of Central Asia countries such as Kazakhstan. He won also track World Cup twice. Latterly, he was a coach with the Hong Kong cycling national set-up. Biography Early career and Asian Games gold medalist Wong Kam-po joined the Hong Kong cycling team in 1990. He quit the team after allegedly fighting with a teammate. After meeting his current coach (), he rejoined the team and began a successful career, winning golds in the National Games of China (1997 and 2001) and the Asian Games (1998, 2006, 2010). His 1997 win of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Malacca
Malacca ( ms, Melaka) is a state in Malaysia located in the southern region of the Malay Peninsula, next to the Strait of Malacca. Its capital is Malacca City, dubbed the Historic City, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008. The state is bordered by Negeri Sembilan to the north and west and Johor to the south. The exclave of Tanjung Tuan also borders Negeri Sembilan to the north. Its capital Malacca City is southeast of Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur, northwest of Johor's largest city Johor Bahru and northwest of Johor's second largest city, Batu Pahat. Although it was the location of one of the earliest Malay sultanates, namely the Malacca Sultanate, the local monarchy was abolished when the Portuguese conquered it in 1511. The head of state is the ''Yang di-Pertua Negeri'' or Governor, rather than a Sultan. Malacca is noted for its unique history and it is one of the major tourist destinations in Malaysia. With a highly strategi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangi, Malaysia
Bangi ( Jawi: باڠي; ), alternately Bangi Lama, is a small town situated south of Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia. Geography It is roughly situated between the towns of Kajang () and Nilai, Negeri Sembilan (). The town is surrounded by palm oil estates, most of which were converted to townships over the last 20 years. The town is surrounded by small Malay villages, within , namely, Kampung Bangi, Kampung Bahagia, Kampung Batu Lima, Kampung Rinching. Bangi is not to be confused with Bandar Baru Bangi, a larger township opened more recently. Bandar Baru Bangi is situated about 7 kilometers north of Bangi proper and is nearer to Kajang town. Features There is a main road with shops houses on both side of the road. Behind these shophouses, 30 acres of rubber estates were converted to residential housing, now known as Kampong Aman. A Malaysian Palm Oil Board research station belonging to UKM is also located near to the town. Within , there are Seri Putra Bangi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frédéric Amorison
Frédéric Amorison (born 16 February 1978) is a retired Belgian professional road bicycle racer who last rode for UCI Continental team . Amorison left at the end of the 2013 season, and joined for the 2014 season. Major Results ;2002 : 1st Sparkassen Giro Bochum : 1st Stage 2 Tour de la Région Wallonne : 4th Grand Prix d'Isbergues : 6th Grote Prijs Stad Zottegem : 9th Grand Prix de Fourmies ;2005 : 3rd Delta Profronde van Midden-Zeeland : 7th Schaal Sels-Merksem ;2006 : 3rd Rund um die Hainleite : 4th Grote Prijs Jef Scherens : 4th Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen : 4th Omloop van het Houtland : 6th Le Samyn : 7th Paris–Brussels : 9th Grand Prix de Fourmies : 10th Overall Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen : 10th Overall Tour of Belgium ;2007 : 3rd Grote Prijs Jef Scherens : 4th Dutch Food Valley Classic : 5th Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen : 6th Grote Prijs Stad Zottegem : 8th Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne : 8th Tour de Rijke ;2008 : 4th Overall Driedaagse van West-Vlaanderen : 8th M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moreno Di Biase
Moreno Di Biase (born 5 November 1975) is an Italian former professional racing cyclist. He rode in five editions of the Giro d'Italia. Major results ;1996 :1st Trofeo Città di Castelfidardo ;1997 :1st Trofeo Franco Balestra :1st Gran Premio San Giuseppe :1st Stage 6 Giro delle Regioni ;1999 :1st Stage 5 Tour de Langkawi :1st Stage 6 Tour de Slovénie :1st Stage 1 Tour of Japan ;2000 :1st Stage 5 Giro d'Abruzzo :6th Giro della Provincia di Siracusa :9th Giro di Campania ;2001 :8th Giro della Provincia di Siracusa :8th Criterium d'Abruzzo ;2002 :Tour de Langkawi ::1st Stages 4 & 7 :1st Stage 3 Brixia Tour ;2003 :1st Stage 2 Tour of Georgia ;2005 :7th Giro della Provincia di Reggio Calabria The Giro della Provincia di Reggio Calabria is a road bicycle race held annually in Province of Reggio Calabria The Province of Reggio Calabria ( it, Provincia di Reggio Calabria) was a province in the Calabria region of Italy. It was the souther ... Grand Tour general classification resu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bentong
Bentong (Jawi alphabet, Jawi: ﺑﻨﺘﻮڠ), the seat of Bentong District, is a town located in western Pahang, Malaysia, at the border with the state of Selangor in the west and the state of Negeri Sembilan in the south. Government Bentong Municipal Council ( ms, Majlis Perbandaran Bentong) is the local authority for the whole of Bentong District including Bentong town. From 5 May 1955 until 30 June 1981, Bentong town was governed by the Bentong Town Council ( ms, Majlis Bandaran Bentong). On 1 July 1981, the Bentong Town Council was merged with 5 local councils of Karak, Sungai Dua, Telemong, Manchis and Bukit Tinggi and 8 village councils of Kampung Shafie, Kampung Simpang Pelangai, Sungai Gapoi New Village, Kampung Jambu Rias, Kampung Benus, Genting Sempah, Kampung Janda Baik and Sungai Penjuring New Village to form the Bentong District Council ( ms, Majlis Daerah Bentong). The administrative area of Bentong District Council at the time of establishment was , consisting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tapah
Tapah is a town and the capital of Batang Padang District, Perak, Malaysia. Name The name "Tapah" is said to be originated from the name of a freshwater fish, ''"Ikan Tapah"''. The scientific name of the fish is '' Wallago leeri''. The locals said that the name has been taken from the Perak Malay word which means "no worry". Geography The Batang Padang River flows through this town. Major neighbouring towns are Kampar and Bidor. The Lata Kinjang waterfall is about 18 km from Tapah on the road to Chenderiang. It is an impressive series of cascades down a 100 m drop. The falls can be seen from the North–South Expressway (PLUS). Transport Tapah is located on the trunk road between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. There is an entrance to the North–South Expressway at Tapah. This town is also widely considered as the main entry point into the old Cameron Highlands route, which is a winding and narrow road uphill. The nearest train station is Tapah Road Tapah Road (pop. ~7, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Traversoni
Mario Traversoni (born 12 April 1972 in Codogno, Province of Lodi) is an Italian former professional road bicycle racer. In Stage 19 of the 1997 Tour de France, Traversoni finished third, 26 seconds behind Bart Voskamp and Jens Heppner. However, both Voskamp and Heppner were disqualified for bumping shoulders some 50 yards from the finish. A surprised Traversoni was thus classified as the winner of the stage, which would be his only stage win in the Tour de France. Major results ;1994 :4th GP de Fourmies ;1996 :2nd Road race, National Road Championships ;1997 :1st Stage 19 Tour de France :1st Stage 7 Tirreno-Adriatico :1st Stage 5a Setmana Catalana de Ciclisme :9th Scheldeprijs ;1998 :1st Clásica de Almería :1st Stage 2 Vuelta a Murcia ;1999 :2nd G.P. Costa degli Etruschi The Gran Premio della Costa Etruschi is a one-day professional cycling race between the towns of San Vincenzo and Donoratico on the Tuscany coast in Italy. The 193 kilometre long race takes place at the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Graeme Brown
Graeme Allen Brown Order of Australia, OAM (born 9 April 1979) is an Australian former professional cycle sport, cyclist, who competed professionally between 2002 and 2016 for the , and teams. A former Australian Institute of Sport scholarship holder, Brown's greatest success as a road cyclist came in the Tour de Langkawi in Malaysia, including a record-breaking 5 stage wins in 2005 and winning the Points Classification in 2003 and 2005. As a track cycling, track cyclist he won a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens as a member of the Cycling at the 2004 Summer Olympics - Team Pursuit Men, team pursuit (with Bradley McGee, Brett Lancaster, and Luke Roberts) in world record-breaking time of 3:58.233. He also won a gold medal with Stuart O'Grady for the Madison (cycling), Madison event at the Cycling at the 2004 Summer Olympics, 2004 Summer Olympics. At the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester he won two gold medals: for the Team pursuit, and the Scratch Race (cycl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
