SOME 700 cyclists took the Monster Climb Challenge 2016 and pushed themselves to the limit to conquer three hills within Balik Pulau
on May 8.
With a tougher and longer route compared to the previous year, the cyclists had to push through a total elevation gain of 721 metres to
complete the 64km route within four hours to earn their medals.
They cycled from the Balik Pulau Sports Complex at Jalan Sungai Nipah to Anjung Indah, Tun Sardon where the end was a rewarding
view of the lush green padi fields and fruit orchards that make up the scenic Balik Pulau.
Participants comprised Malaysians from all over the country and foreigners from Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, USA and the Philippines.
Apart from the prize presentation ceremony, the organizer, Cleaner & Greener Sports – also presented a road bicycle to the Penang Cycling
Association.
Association president Mohd Ibrahim Marican said the bicycle will be put to good use under the athletes’ development programme.
“The association appreciates this contribution because we need more equipment to train more athletes,” he said.
Meanwhile, Cleaner & Greener Sports marketing manager Edric Beh hoped that the bicycle will help the association train more
cyclists to represent Penang at competitions.
“We organised the Monster Climb Challenge for the second consecutive year and noticed that we could generate enough funds
to buy one road bicycle and in a way, this is how the Monster Climb Challenge 2016 is contributing to society, especially to help
young athletes,” said Beh.
This annual event is organised by Cleaner & Greener Sport, co-organised by the Penang Cycling Association and endorsed by the Penang
state government with the support of Malaysia National Cycling Federation and the Penang Island City Counc} else {
Cyclists explore Balik Pulau’s challenging trail
