Telekom Malaysia Cycling Team
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Telekom Malaysia Cycling Team is an Invitational Continental Team cycling team
based in the Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia. The team are founded to participated in the Tour de Langkawi. Telekom Malaysia Cycling Team's most prominent riders are New Zealand
's Graeme Miller, Hong Kong
's Wong Kam-po
, Indonesia
's Tonton Susanto
, Iran
's Ghader Mizbani Iranagh
and Malaysia's Nor Effandy Rosli and Musairi Musa.
The team's title sponsor is Telekom Malaysia
, which is the largest telecommunication company in Malaysia and also Southeast Asia
's second-largest telecommunication company.
Team
Cycling team
A cycling team is a group of cyclists who join a team or are acquired and train together to compete in bicycle races whether recreational or professional - and the supporting personnel...
based in the Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia. The team are founded to participated in the Tour de Langkawi. Telekom Malaysia Cycling Team's most prominent riders are New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
's Graeme Miller, Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
's Wong Kam-po
Wong Kam-po
Wong Kam-po BBS MH in Shatin, Hong Kong, is a world champion racing cyclist.-Biography:Wong Kam-po joined the Hong Kong cycling team in 1990. He quit the team after allegedly fighting with a team mate...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
's Tonton Susanto
Tonton Susanto
Tonton Susanto is an Indonesian professional racing cyclist, currently riding for LeTua Cycling Team.-Career highlights:# 2001: 2º in General Classification Perlis Open...
, Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
's Ghader Mizbani Iranagh
Ghader Mizbani Iranagh
Ghader Mizbani Iranagh is a professional road bicycle racer since 2002 from Iran. Mizbani Iranagh is twice champion of the UCI Asia Tour Ghader Mizbani Iranagh is a professional road bicycle racer since 2002 from Iran. Mizbani Iranagh is twice champion of the UCI Asia Tour Ghader Mizbani...
and Malaysia's Nor Effandy Rosli and Musairi Musa.
The team's title sponsor is Telekom Malaysia
Telekom Malaysia
Telekom Malaysia Berhad , DBA TM, is the largest integrated solutions provider in Malaysia, and one of Asia's leading communications companies, with a market capitalisation of RM13.9 billion and a workforce of 26,629 employees. Established as the Telecommunications Department of Malaya in 1946, it...
, which is the largest telecommunication company in Malaysia and also Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
's second-largest telecommunication company.
Squad
| Nationality & Riders | Tour de Langkawi (Tours Participated) |
Achievements |
|---|---|---|
 Graeme Miller |
2000, 2001 & 2002 | 2000 Tour de Langkawi - 54th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 30th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) 2001 Tour de Langkawi - 34th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 8th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) 2002 Tour de Langkawi - 112th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 38th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) |
| Glen Mitchell |
2000 | 2000 Tour de Langkawi - 69th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 46th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) |
 Wong Kam-poWong Kam-po Wong Kam-po BBS MH in Shatin, Hong Kong, is a world champion racing cyclist.-Biography:Wong Kam-po joined the Hong Kong cycling team in 1990. He quit the team after allegedly fighting with a team mate... |
2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003 | 2000 Tour de Langkawi - 20th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 37th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey), 5th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) & 1st in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2001 Tour de Langkawi - 24th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 1st in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2002 Tour de Langkawi - 27th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 17th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey), 6th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) & 3rd in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2003 Tour de Langkawi - 94th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 20th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
 Nor Effandy Rosli |
2000, 2002 & 2003 | 2000 Tour de Langkawi - 60th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 12th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2002 Tour de Langkawi - 64th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 9th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2003 Tour de Langkawi - 73rd in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 15th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
 John TalenJohn Talen John Talen is a former road racing cyclist from the Netherlands, who was a professional from 1987 to 2000... |
2000 | 2000 Tour de Langkawi - 85th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 64th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) |
 Franky Van HaesebrouckeFranky Van Haesebroucke Franky Van Haesebroucke is a former Belgian professional racing cyclist and formerly riding for Navigators Insurance Cycling Team.-References:... |
2000 | 2000 Tour de Langkawi - 100th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 6th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) |
 Victor Espiritu |
2001 | 2001 Tour de Langkawi - 33rd in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 5th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
 Ghader Mizbani IranaghGhader Mizbani Iranagh Ghader Mizbani Iranagh is a professional road bicycle racer since 2002 from Iran. Mizbani Iranagh is twice champion of the UCI Asia Tour Ghader Mizbani Iranagh is a professional road bicycle racer since 2002 from Iran. Mizbani Iranagh is twice champion of the UCI Asia Tour Ghader Mizbani... |
2001, 2002 & 2003 | 2001 Tour de Langkawi - 25th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 22nd in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) & 2nd in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2002 Tour de Langkawi - 32nd in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 71st in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey), 21st in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) & 4th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2003 Tour de Langkawi - 34th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 4th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
| Amir Zargari Amir Zargari Amir Zargari is an Iranian professional racing cyclist currently riding for Islamic Azad University Continental Team.-Career highlights:# 1998: 3º in Asian Games, Track, Points race, Bangkok... |
2001 | 2001 Tour de Langkawi - 72nd in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 47th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey), 9th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) & 12th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
 Björnar Vestöl |
2001 | 2001 Tour de Langkawi - 78th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) |
| Musairi Musa |
1996,1998,2001 & 2002 | 1998 Tour de Langkawi - 95th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 4th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) 11th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2001 Tour de Langkawi - 69th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 11th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2002 Tour de Langkawi - 49th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 9th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
| Ahad Kazemi |
2002 | 2002 Tour de Langkawi - 90th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 14th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
 Tonton SusantoTonton Susanto Tonton Susanto is an Indonesian professional racing cyclist, currently riding for LeTua Cycling Team.-Career highlights:# 2001: 2º in General Classification Perlis Open... |
2002 & 2003 | 2002 Tour de Langkawi - 15th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 51st in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) & 1st in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) 2003 Tour de Langkawi - 20th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 2nd in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
 Thomas EvansThomas Evans Thomas Evans or Tom Evans may refer to:*Thomas Evans , British Army General*Thomas Evans , American politician, U.S... |
2003 | 2003 Tour de Langkawi - 118th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 19th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) & 10th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) |
| Tsen Seong Hoong |
2003 | 2003 Tour de Langkawi - 69th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 14th in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
 Simone MoriSimone Mori Simone Mori is an Italian former professional racing cyclist and formerly riding for Telekom Malaysia Cycling Team.-External links:... |
2003 | 2003 Tour de Langkawi - ???? in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) |
Team achievements
Riders| Race | Riders | Achievements |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Tour de Langkawi | (Wong Kam-po Wong Kam-po Wong Kam-po BBS MH in Shatin, Hong Kong, is a world champion racing cyclist.-Biography:Wong Kam-po joined the Hong Kong cycling team in 1990. He quit the team after allegedly fighting with a team mate... ) |
20th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 5th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) & 1st in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
| (Franky van Haesebroucke Franky Van Haesebroucke Franky Van Haesebroucke is a former Belgian professional racing cyclist and formerly riding for Navigators Insurance Cycling Team.-References:... ) |
100th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 6th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) | |
| 2001 Tour de Langkawi | (Wong Kam-po Wong Kam-po Wong Kam-po BBS MH in Shatin, Hong Kong, is a world champion racing cyclist.-Biography:Wong Kam-po joined the Hong Kong cycling team in 1990. He quit the team after allegedly fighting with a team mate... ) |
24th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 1st in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
| (Graeme Miller) |
34th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 8th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) | |
| (Amir Zargari Amir Zargari Amir Zargari is an Iranian professional racing cyclist currently riding for Islamic Azad University Continental Team.-Career highlights:# 1998: 3º in Asian Games, Track, Points race, Bangkok... ) |
72nd in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 9th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) | |
| 2002 Tour de Langkawi | (Tonton Susanto Tonton Susanto Tonton Susanto is an Indonesian professional racing cyclist, currently riding for LeTua Cycling Team.-Career highlights:# 2001: 2º in General Classification Perlis Open... ) |
15th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 1st in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
| (Wong Kam-po Wong Kam-po Wong Kam-po BBS MH in Shatin, Hong Kong, is a world champion racing cyclist.-Biography:Wong Kam-po joined the Hong Kong cycling team in 1990. He quit the team after allegedly fighting with a team mate... ) |
27th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 17th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) & 6th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) | |
| 2003 Tour de Langkawi | (Tonton Susanto Tonton Susanto Tonton Susanto is an Indonesian professional racing cyclist, currently riding for LeTua Cycling Team.-Career highlights:# 2001: 2º in General Classification Perlis Open... ) |
20th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey) & 2nd in Best Asian Riders Classifications (Blue Jersey) |
| (Thomas Evans Thomas Evans Thomas Evans or Tom Evans may refer to:*Thomas Evans , British Army General*Thomas Evans , American politician, U.S... ) |
118th in General Classifications (Yellow Jersey), 19th in Points (Sprint) Classifications (Green Jersey) & 10th in Mountain Classifications (Red Polka-Dot Jersey) | |
Team
| Tours | Achievements |
|---|---|
| 2000 Tour de Langkawi | 13th in Team General Classifications & 2nd in Asian Team Overall Classifications |
| 2001 Tour de Langkawi | 7th in Team General Classifications & 1st in Asian Team Overall Classifications |
| 2002 Tour de Langkawi | 7th in Team General Classifications & 1st in Asian Team Overall Classifications |
| 2003 Tour de Langkawi | 16th in Team General Classifications & 3rd in Asian Team Overall Classifications |