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Minal Aidin Wal Faidzin Taqabalallahu minnaa wa minkum.
Fairoz Izni Abd Ghani & Sekeluarga.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
CYCLING / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Acid test Down Under
Chris Hoy of Britain is a four-time Olympic and 10-time world champion cyclist.
CRUCIAL: British face action-packed five days against traditional rivals
MELBOURNE: THE Olympic gold-winning credentials of track superpowers
Great Britain faces a crucial test this week when traditional rivals
Australia host the 2012 World Championships.
Held over five, action-packed days at the Hisense Arena, the event
will serve as a pre-London tune-up for most and a crucial stepping
stone on the way to Olympic qualification for others.
By Sunday, there should be little room for doubt concerning Olympic
selection. For those already assured of a place, what needs done to win
Olympic gold in five months' time will remain the biggest concern.
Given their resounding success at the 2008 Olympics when they won
seven of 10 track gold medals, most would expect Britain to be
strutting towards their home Games in July.
However, changes to the Olympic programme -- the men and women now
compete in the same five events and only one competitor is allowed per
event -- as well as efforts by rival teams to close the competitive gap
mean Britain are no longer assured an easy ride.
Australia claimed only one medal, a sprint silver thanks to Anna
Meares, in Beijing but are now confident of challenging in most of the
10 Olympic events.
"I don't think I'm being unrealistic in saying that we're in the
hunt in most of the Olympic events," Australia's high performance
director Kevin Tabotta said recently.
Today the Australian men's team pursuit are expected to duel with
Olympic champions and world record holders Britain as they aim for their
third world title since Beijing.
Australia set a winning time of 3:54.615s, just outside the world
record of 3:53.314, to beat Britain at the World Cup last month -- a
defeat that Britain are desperate to avenge, preferably in London.
"We will go to Melbourne to win, or at least to close the gap,"
said Britain's start man Ed Clancy after Great Britain finished in
3:56.330.
In the women's team sprint, the two-lap power event which will make
its Olympic debut, Anna and partner Kaarle McCulloch are widely
expected to come up against British duo Victoria Pendleton and Jess
Varnish.
In London last month Anna and Kaarle beat their own world record,
before it was then eclipsed by Victoria and Jess as the Brits took a
surprise gold.
While Britain and Australia are expected to stake claims for medals
in the women's team pursuit and omnium, other nations will be among the
reckoning for the men's and women's sprint events of the sprint, keirin
and team sprint.
Despite being a four-time Olympic champion and the reigning champion
in the sprint, keirin and team sprint Sir Chris Hoy is duelling with
England's Jason Kenny for the sole sprint spot for London.
The Scot underlined his Olympic ambitions in London last month when
he won the sprint and keirin titles and took silver in the team sprint,
but despite that success his place is not guaranteed.
"Obviously selection hasn't been finalised for the British team yet
so I'm looking forward to putting in another good performance,
hopefully in the sprint, keirin and team sprint and try and stake my
claim for selection," said Hoy.
As well as from Kenny, Hoy is expected to meet stiff opposition from
Frenchman Gregory Bauge, Australian Shane Perkins and a strong German
team that also have eyes on the three-man sprint title. AFP
CYCLING: It's down to business
FOCUSED: Azizul will also target the 200m sprint besides the keirin
THERE'S no more room for selective focus on Azizulhasni Awang's menu as
he prepares for the UCI Track World Championships which begin in
Melbourne today.
Three-time UCI World Cup overall keirin champion Azizulhasni's mind is fully geared towards Saturday and Sunday when he is down for the 200m sprint and keirin, with equal emphasis on both events.
"There's no more hanky panky, now it's 110 percent for everything since both events are in the Olympics," said Azizulhasni, when contacted.
"Before this my focus had been on one event, the keirin. I didn't fully concentrate on the sprint. But now it is going to be full gas for both. I want excellent results in both events."
The duel between Azizulhasni and Josiah Ng for the Olympic slots in either event will be one to watch out for since one of them could yet miss the flight to London in July when the selection committee makes its final decision.
But the 24-year old Sportsman of the Year isn't distracted by the tension caused by that topic.
"I'm also entering this World Championships with a vengeance as I was forced to miss last year's meet. I am fully fired-up for it," said Azizulhasni.
He missed last year's World Championships in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands due to an injury sustained in a horrific crash at the final round of last year's UCI World Cup season in Manchester where he had a 20cm wood splinter from the track pierce his calf.
Since his return from a six-month lay-off, Azizulhasni's form has progressed with each competition.
"It is better than before and I'm targeting podium finishes," said Azizulhasni.
The new team sprint combination of Arfy Qhairant Amran, Edrus Yunos and Fattah Amri Zaid open Malaysia's campaign today, along with Harrif Salleh who contests the men's scratch race in the evening session.
Three-time UCI World Cup overall keirin champion Azizulhasni's mind is fully geared towards Saturday and Sunday when he is down for the 200m sprint and keirin, with equal emphasis on both events.
"There's no more hanky panky, now it's 110 percent for everything since both events are in the Olympics," said Azizulhasni, when contacted.
"Before this my focus had been on one event, the keirin. I didn't fully concentrate on the sprint. But now it is going to be full gas for both. I want excellent results in both events."
The duel between Azizulhasni and Josiah Ng for the Olympic slots in either event will be one to watch out for since one of them could yet miss the flight to London in July when the selection committee makes its final decision.
But the 24-year old Sportsman of the Year isn't distracted by the tension caused by that topic.
"I'm also entering this World Championships with a vengeance as I was forced to miss last year's meet. I am fully fired-up for it," said Azizulhasni.
He missed last year's World Championships in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands due to an injury sustained in a horrific crash at the final round of last year's UCI World Cup season in Manchester where he had a 20cm wood splinter from the track pierce his calf.
Since his return from a six-month lay-off, Azizulhasni's form has progressed with each competition.
"It is better than before and I'm targeting podium finishes," said Azizulhasni.
The new team sprint combination of Arfy Qhairant Amran, Edrus Yunos and Fattah Amri Zaid open Malaysia's campaign today, along with Harrif Salleh who contests the men's scratch race in the evening session.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
MNCF losing out despite booming industry
NOT many sports can claim to enjoy what cycling is currently experiencing in Malaysia, but what the sport gets out of it at the end of the road is something still left to be desired.
Compared to 10 years ago when the Malaysian National Cycling
Federation (MNCF) struggled to run events frequently, today there are
more cycling-related events than most other sports.
Complementing the MNCF's calendar of 44 events this year are hundreds of mountain biking, road or fun rides organised throughout the country on a weekly basis.
From government to corporate bodies are jumping onto the bandwagon wanting a piece of cycling.
The industry, Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek admits, is booming and he has studies done by the Sports Ministry's sports industry department to back his claim.
Ahmad Shabery even calls what cycling is experiencing a phenomenon.
So much so that around the country, more and more organisers are realising the often positive financial prospects of organising events for recreational cyclists, backed by the consistent entry lists of more than 1,000 participants for most non-MNCF sanctioned mountain bike jamborees.
This provides even an ad-hoc organiser who can put together a decent event that runs without any untoward incident, the chance to make decent profits from entry fees and sponsorship.
Aptly, manufacturers and distributors in the industry have in the past two years, stepped in to reap the potential from these events, while riders are benefiting from endorsements gained from their participation in such events.
The MNCF has allowed this phenomenon to boom rather than step in for fear of being accused of spoiling the party with the need to enforce regulations and sanctions.
It is a scene that seems to suit everyone if not for the stories of suffering junior riders aiming to make it big via development programmes being left unheard.
While Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam gets on his bicycle to join now frequent community rides as part of a 'Go Green' campaign in the state, the Malacca junior team of 30 riders were left with a budget of RM3,000 to cover their needs for their three-day trip to Perlis for a junior meet last weekend.
Over in Kelantan coach Rosli Salleh runs his talent mill by scouting for talent among youth using cheap basic bikes, but when he has the talent, he finds little support apart from the state sports council when he needs to give his riders exposure.
In most states, you will find coaches and state associations struggling to find the support required to ensure developing cyclists are given sufficient backing.
What this shows is the continued lack of cohesion in the cycling system, where development does not benefit from the growth in the sport.
While a regular jamboree organiser charges between RM35 and RM50 per entry and potentially makes profits of up to RM30,000 per event, each round of MNCF's SportExcel National Junior Circuit is run with a maximum budget of RM7,000 when they feature up to 180 of the country's top juniors.
The disparity is alarming because while others continue to show that cycling is becoming a lucrative industry, the MNCF continues to show the opposite.
The corporate sector won't be interested in these figures because they are not mileage cows on par with track stars Azizulhasni Awang or Fatehah Mustapa, but that's because the MNCF hasn't sold any of these ideas to them.
As unfair as it may seem, there should be a formula for the MNCF and its affiliates to capitalise on the growth in order to channel a piece of the pie towards development.
It will not happen if the cycling bodies themselves don't begin to realise the potential they are sitting on and continue to depend on the insecure injections of government funds.
Complementing the MNCF's calendar of 44 events this year are hundreds of mountain biking, road or fun rides organised throughout the country on a weekly basis.
From government to corporate bodies are jumping onto the bandwagon wanting a piece of cycling.
The industry, Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek admits, is booming and he has studies done by the Sports Ministry's sports industry department to back his claim.
Ahmad Shabery even calls what cycling is experiencing a phenomenon.
So much so that around the country, more and more organisers are realising the often positive financial prospects of organising events for recreational cyclists, backed by the consistent entry lists of more than 1,000 participants for most non-MNCF sanctioned mountain bike jamborees.
This provides even an ad-hoc organiser who can put together a decent event that runs without any untoward incident, the chance to make decent profits from entry fees and sponsorship.
Aptly, manufacturers and distributors in the industry have in the past two years, stepped in to reap the potential from these events, while riders are benefiting from endorsements gained from their participation in such events.
The MNCF has allowed this phenomenon to boom rather than step in for fear of being accused of spoiling the party with the need to enforce regulations and sanctions.
It is a scene that seems to suit everyone if not for the stories of suffering junior riders aiming to make it big via development programmes being left unheard.
While Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam gets on his bicycle to join now frequent community rides as part of a 'Go Green' campaign in the state, the Malacca junior team of 30 riders were left with a budget of RM3,000 to cover their needs for their three-day trip to Perlis for a junior meet last weekend.
Over in Kelantan coach Rosli Salleh runs his talent mill by scouting for talent among youth using cheap basic bikes, but when he has the talent, he finds little support apart from the state sports council when he needs to give his riders exposure.
In most states, you will find coaches and state associations struggling to find the support required to ensure developing cyclists are given sufficient backing.
What this shows is the continued lack of cohesion in the cycling system, where development does not benefit from the growth in the sport.
While a regular jamboree organiser charges between RM35 and RM50 per entry and potentially makes profits of up to RM30,000 per event, each round of MNCF's SportExcel National Junior Circuit is run with a maximum budget of RM7,000 when they feature up to 180 of the country's top juniors.
The disparity is alarming because while others continue to show that cycling is becoming a lucrative industry, the MNCF continues to show the opposite.
The corporate sector won't be interested in these figures because they are not mileage cows on par with track stars Azizulhasni Awang or Fatehah Mustapa, but that's because the MNCF hasn't sold any of these ideas to them.
As unfair as it may seem, there should be a formula for the MNCF and its affiliates to capitalise on the growth in order to channel a piece of the pie towards development.
It will not happen if the cycling bodies themselves don't begin to realise the potential they are sitting on and continue to depend on the insecure injections of government funds.
Monday, April 2, 2012
KL's Sean leaves rivals trailing
KUALA Lumpur's Sean Wilson was the biggest winner on the second day of the SportExcel Road Cycling National Junior Circuit 1 in Kangar, Perlis yesterday.
The 16-year-old rode solo across the finish line as the girls'
under-16 road race field struggled to stay in touch with her pace and
finished more than six minutes behind her.
It was also Kuala Lumpur's first victory on the circuit this year, as
the Terengganu contingent continued to dominate the boys' races.
Terengganu's Mohd Iskandar Fitri won a bunch sprint to edge teammate Abdul Aziz Zahit in the under-18 boys' road race.
Syazwan Hilmi made sure it was a perfect day for Terengganu when he bagged seven points to win the under-18 boys' criterium ahead of Ipoh Academy rider Irwandie Lakasek.
National back-up trainee Asyraf Naim Ying made it a third victory for Terengganu when he bagged the under-16 boys' road race, beating Tunku Mahkota Ismal Sports School's Ahmad Muazam Iman Mustaffa Kamal and ASZU's Shahrul Afham Rosli in a three-man sprint for the victory.
National junior star Lauretta Eva Adrian won the sprint that ended
the girls' under-18 road race ahead of rising Sarawak star Rosnina
Minggu, who has certainly made an impression in this year's circuit by
holding her own against the more established juniors.
Pahang's Nurul Nadia Mohd Fauzi totally swept aside the field in the under-18 girls' criterium when she bagged a total of 19 points, while Lauretta Eva settled for second with 13 points.
RESULTS -- Boys' Under-18, 91.3km road race:
1 Mohd Iskandar Fitri
(Ter) 2:17.26s,
2 Abdul Aziz Zahit (Ter),
3 Mohd Nasrullah Ismanizam
(Ked),
4 Irwandie Lakasek (Pel-Ipoh),
5 Mohd Asyraf Anuar (ASZU) all
same time;
26.4km criterium:
1 Syazwan Hilmi (Ter) 7 points,
2 Irwandie
Lakasek (Pel-Ipoh) 6,
3 Mohd Fauzan Nor Azman (Per) 6,
4 Mohd Mustazlee
Ishak (TMISS) 5,
5 Mohd Nasrullah Ismanizam (Ked) 3.
Under-16, 74km road race:
Under-16, 74km road race:
1 Asyraf Naim Ying (Ter) 1:56.56s,
2 Ahmad
Muazam Iman Mustaffa Kamal (TMISS),
3 Shahrul Afham Rosli (ASZU) all
same time,
4 Mohd Amirul Amran (TMISS) 1:58.29s,
5 Mohd Adil Roslan
(Mal) same time;
26.4km criterium:
1 Mohd Firdaus Mohd Zonis (Sel) 18
points,
2 Asyraf Naim Ying (Ter) 12,
3 Mohd Amirul Amran (TMISS) 7,
4
Mohd Shamir Adri Mohd Shukri (Mal) 3,
5 Dhia Danial Mohd Khairi (KL) 2.
Girls' Under-18, 74km road race:
1 Lauretta Eva Adrian (Sab)
2:25.46s,
2 Rosnina Minggu (Swk),
3 Caroline George (Swk),
4 Nur Farah
Ain Amran (Sel),
5 Nurul Nadia Mohd Fauzi (Pah) all same time;
26.4km
criterium:
1 Nurul Nadia Mohd Fauzi (Pah) 19 points,
2 Lauretta Eva
Adrian (Sab) 13,
3 Noor Azian Maslin Sazali (Sab) 9,
4 Rosnina Minggu
(Swk) 3,
5 Nur Farah Ain Amran (Sel) 2;
Under-16, 74km road race:
Under-16, 74km road race:
1 Sean Wilson (KL) 2:25.46s,
2 Farina
Shawati Mohd Adnan (Sel) 2:32.05s,
3 Nur Jeha Iwani Roslan (Ked),
4 Siti
Zulaikha Hamdan (Joh),
5 Nurkahirunnisatul Aina Mohd Fadzli (Sel) all
same time;
19.8km criterium:
1 Farina Shawati Mohd Adnan (Sel) 13
points,
2 Nuratika Fatiha Abdul Latif (TMISS) 9,
3 Nur Jeha Iwani Roslan
(Ked) 8,
4 Sean Wilson (KL 3,
5 Nurkahirunnisatul Aina Mohd Fadzli
(Sel) 2.
By Arnaz M. Khairul
CYCLING: Naim sends signal with surprising win
MALACCA'S Mohd Naim Suardi sprang the biggest surprise at the SportExcel Road Cycling National Junior Circuit I in Kangar yesterday. The 14-year-old bagged a sensational victory in the Under-16 time trial.
Naim, the younger brother of Melbourne-based national junior squad
trainee Firdaus, upstaged all the national back-up, academy and sports
school trainees in the 18.4km run against the clock.
Having only begun training with the new Malacca development squad
since last September, Naim's first victory came as a boost to the squad
under coach Fairoz Izni Abdul Ghani.
Naim clocked 27 minutes 15.970 seconds to beat Tengku Mahkota Ibrahim Sports School (TMISS) trainee Mohd Hisyamudin Jaafar to victory, while Selangor's Pelapis trainee Mohd Firdaus Mohd Zonis finished third.
Malacca received another surprise when 17-year -old Aimi Iwasaki Mohd Moritoshi, who was a swimmer before switching to cycling three months ago, bagged a surprise second place in the Under-18 girls' time trial.
Aimi clocked 31 minutes 0.44 seconds over the 18.4km course, a minute and 24 seconds slower than winner Nur Farah Ain Amran of the Pelapis Selangor squad.
But Aimi was also 19 seconds faster than favourite Nurul Nadia Mohd Fauzi of Pahang, giving the national junior rider a wake-up call as she prepares for the Malaysia Games in June, where Nurul Nadia is heavily tipped to be among the favourites.
"These results showed that we are heading in the right direction and
with sufficient support, we can do as good a development programme in
Malacca as anywhere else," said Fairoz.
"Naim is one of our biggest prospects and with his elder brother already among the top juniors in the country, he has a lot of motivation to move forward.
"Here Naim proved that he is one to look out for in the future. He's only 14 and is already beating established juniors in the under-16s, so that says a lot about his potential."
The circuit continues today with road races in all four categories.
RESULTS (All 18.4km individual time trial) -- Boys' Under-18:
"Naim is one of our biggest prospects and with his elder brother already among the top juniors in the country, he has a lot of motivation to move forward.
"Here Naim proved that he is one to look out for in the future. He's only 14 and is already beating established juniors in the under-16s, so that says a lot about his potential."
The circuit continues today with road races in all four categories.
RESULTS (All 18.4km individual time trial) -- Boys' Under-18:
1 Mohd
Firdaus Abdul Karim (Pelapis) 25:53.65s,
2 Badrul Hakimi Hamid (Ter)
26:21.05s,
3 Mohd Nadzmi Zakari (Ter) 26:25.07s,
4 Mohd Ameen Ahmad
Kamal (Mal) 26:41.00s,
5 Mohd Nasrullah Ismanizam (Ked) 26:53.44s;
Under-16:
Under-16:
1 Mohd Naim Suardi (Mal) 27:15.970s,
2 Mohd Hisyamudin
Jaafar (TMISS) 27:17.090s,
3 Mohd Firdaus Mohd Zonis (Sel) 27:29.960s,
4
Aiman Nasrq Sahludin (ASZU) 27:30.590s,
5 Mohd Amirul Amran (TMISS)
27:34.390s;
Girls' Under-18:
Girls' Under-18:
1 Nur Farah Ain Amran (Sel) 29:36.15s,
2 Aimi
Iwasaki Mohd Moritoshi (Mal) 31:00.44s,
3 Nurul Nadia Mohd Fauzi (Pah)
31:19.49s,
4 Noor Azian Maslin Sazali (Sab) 31:35.04s,
5 Rosnina Minggu
(Swk) 31:37.91s;
Under-16:
Under-16:
1 Nur Jeha Iwani Roslan (Ked) 31:18.44s,
2 Sean Wilson (KL)
31:18.80s,
3 Nursuriani Mohd Noh (Ked) 31:36.70s,
4 Farina Shawati Mohd
Adnan (Sel) 31:39.38s,
5 Nuratika Fatiha Abdul Latif (TMISS) 32:18.40s.
By Arnaz M. Khairul
SURAT TERBUKA
Salam ;
Melaka Maju Negeriku Sayang, Negeri Bandar Teknologi Hijau.
Melaka Bandaraya Warisan Dunia, UNESCO. Malaysia Boleh!
1Malaysia.
Melaka Maju Negeriku Sayang, Negeri Bandar Teknologi Hijau.
Melaka Bandaraya Warisan Dunia, UNESCO. Malaysia Boleh!
1Malaysia.
1. Dengan izin saya ingin meluahkan pendapat (mungkin membina) untuk
masa depan Sukan Berbasikal Negara Malaysia agar sukan ini lebih
terjamin dengan perlaksanaan program akar umbi diperingkat negeri
(remaja) dengan pelapis dibawah naungan Pembangunan MNCF.
2. Senarai atau slot yang dipenuhi diperingkat Pelapis Kebangsaan, Serantau Ipoh, ASZU dapat membuka ruang dan peluang kepada pelumba yang masih boleh digilap lebih-lebih lagi kepada pelumba domestik yang terlepas pandang oleh satu kendalian yang berkelayakkan untuk diketengahkan di peringkat kebangsaan dan diyakini persaingan sihat ini akan terus menyumbang serta memastikan atlet kita lebih berkualiti dan bernilai.
3. Jawatankuasa Pembangunan MNCF perlu pantas dengan mulai langkah gagah dengan kesungguhan dan pihak MNCF juga perlu mengunakan khidmat anak muda yang kini lebih berpotensi dan agresif serta bertenaga dalam menjaga imej Sukan Berbasikal Negara Malaysia.
4. Saya penuh yakin bayangan yang hadir dapat disertai oleh barisan muda yg mahu kedepan bersama pembanggunan MNCF tanpa mengira umur tetapi ilmu dan komited menjadi keutamaan.
5. Kita faham bahawa masa itu tetap berjalan, berlari, berlalu dan meninggalkan kita tanpa pesanan apa-apa.
Ayuh MNCF Out the Gas !
2. Senarai atau slot yang dipenuhi diperingkat Pelapis Kebangsaan, Serantau Ipoh, ASZU dapat membuka ruang dan peluang kepada pelumba yang masih boleh digilap lebih-lebih lagi kepada pelumba domestik yang terlepas pandang oleh satu kendalian yang berkelayakkan untuk diketengahkan di peringkat kebangsaan dan diyakini persaingan sihat ini akan terus menyumbang serta memastikan atlet kita lebih berkualiti dan bernilai.
3. Jawatankuasa Pembangunan MNCF perlu pantas dengan mulai langkah gagah dengan kesungguhan dan pihak MNCF juga perlu mengunakan khidmat anak muda yang kini lebih berpotensi dan agresif serta bertenaga dalam menjaga imej Sukan Berbasikal Negara Malaysia.
4. Saya penuh yakin bayangan yang hadir dapat disertai oleh barisan muda yg mahu kedepan bersama pembanggunan MNCF tanpa mengira umur tetapi ilmu dan komited menjadi keutamaan.
5. Kita faham bahawa masa itu tetap berjalan, berlari, berlalu dan meninggalkan kita tanpa pesanan apa-apa.
Ayuh MNCF Out the Gas !
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Makluman Buat Semua Peminat dan Warga Berbasikal
SEMUA Yang di-hormati dan di-sayangi : Buat masa ini saya tidak dapat menurunkan penulisan saya dalam perkembangan sukan berbasikal tanahair oleh kerana masa dan tumpuan saya terhadap pembangunan Sukan Berbasikal Negeri Melaka yang kini menunjukkan peningkatan yang positif. Usaha dan pelancaran coretan berbasikal akan ditampal semula setelah beberapa fokus dan perkara di-selesaikan. Terus menyokong saya dengan komen dan kritikan yang membangun. Terima kasih kepada semua peneroka blog ini. Ayuh semua Full Gas !!!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Tuntut Kayuhan Maksimum
Latihan intensif kelajuan menjadi keutamaan skuad berbasikal kebangsaan menjelang Kejohanan ACC dan LTdL 2012.
KUALA TERENGGANU - Latihan intensif pada kelajuan antara 50 dan 52 kilometer sejam (km/s) pada jarak 100km tanpa henti bermula minggu depan di sekitar Kuala Terengganu diharap mampu memercik sinar kecemerlangan baru kepada skuad lebuh raya kebangsaan menjelang dua pertandingan besar iaitu Kejohanan Lumba Basikal Asia (ACC 2012) dan Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL 2012).
Jurulatih baru skuad kebangsaan, Syed Muhammad Hussaini Syed Mazlan menegaskan, sistem latihan sedemikian rupa yang dianggap keras belum pernah ditampilkan pada mana-mana sesi latihan pusat yang melibatkan pelumba lebuh raya kebangsaan Malaysia sebelum ini.
"Saya mahu lihat tahap kayuhan maksimum semua pelumba negara. Ketika ini tahap kayuhan purata pelumba negara adalah sekitar 38 atau 40km/s. Bagaimanapun saya percaya kualiti kayuhan di Le Tour de Langkawi dan Kejohanan Lumba Basikal Asia nanti adalah sekitar 52 km/s.
"Justeru, saya akan memulakan sistem latihan intensif pada kelajuan 50 dan 52km/s untuk sejauh 100 km bermula minggu depan. Ia satu jarak yang jauh. Tapi saya rasa ini adalah satu permulaan yang baik untuk pasukan lebuh raya Malaysia. Mereka harus mula berkayuh mengikut rentak pasukan benua atau profesional.
"Mahu tidak mahu kita harus mula mengorak langkah ke depan. Kita tak boleh berada di takuk lama hanya berkayuh pada kelajuan 40km/s. Sampai bila kita mahu terus ketinggalan dan hanya tercicir jauh apabila berlumba dengan pasukan benua atau profesional yang baik atau hebat," katanya selepas sesi latihan di sekitar Sungai Chomo berdekatan Kuala Berang, Kuala Terengganu.
Setakat ini, pelumba kebangsaan khususnya Suhardi Hassan, Mohamad Rauf Nur Misbah, Ahmad Fallanie Ali dan Muhammad Nur Rizuan Zainal dilihat bersikap positif terhadap penerapan sistem latihan baru yang keras diperkenalkan oleh bekas jurulatih pasukan Terengganu Cycling Team (TSG) tersebut.
"Sesi perbincangan daripada hati ke hati sentiasa diadakan dari semasa ke semasa. Saya mahu tahu bagaimana mereka menerima corak latihan keras yang saya perkenalkan. Saya cuma mahu bersikap common sense (masuk akal).
"Saya akan sentiasa tambah jumlah jarak laluan yang dipertandingkan pada Le Tour de Langkawi 2012 dan Kejohanan Lumba Basikal Asia 2012 pada kadar 50 peratus. Kalau jarak itu 200km, mereka harus berlatih 250km. Jadi bermakna mereka sama sekali tidak akan gentar kepada jarak 200km kerana sudah biasa berlatih 250km.
"Setakat ini mereka tidak membantah sistem latihan keras yang saya perkenalkan. Semua pelumba bersikap positif dan saling menunjukkan reaksi baik tanpa sebarang bantahan. Ini satu perkembangan yang sangat bagus kepada pasukan lebuh raya Malaysia," katanya.
Syed Muhammad Hussaini menjelaskan, pasukan lebuh raya Malaysia akan terus berlatih secara intensif tanpa sentuhan rakan sepelatih daripada TSG yang kini berada di Chiang Rai, Thailand.
"Pelumba Malaysia telah pun boleh terima persepsi bahawa bukan hanya pasukan benua dan profesional yang perlu berlatih keras. Sebaliknya, pasukan kebangsaan Malaysia juga perlu melipatgandakan latihan bagi memastikan mereka benar-benar bersedia bagi menghadapi LTdL 2012 dan ACC 2012.
"Akhirnya mereka akan bersedia sepenuhnya menghadapi acara lepas beramai-ramai elit lelaki di Sukan Olimpik 2012 sejauh 250km," katanya sambil menegaskan pelumba negara sebenarnya memiliki kudrat sehebat pelumba TSG.
Malaysia sudah pun layak secara merit dalam acara lepas beramai-ramai lelaki pada Sukan Olimpik mewakili kouta Asia bersama Jepun, Uzbekistan dan Kazakhstan.
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