| Wani Roslan |
THE third and fourth series of the PWM-Porsche Survivor Series Criterium will be held on August 26 and September 29 respectively.
The Malaysia Citizens Association (PWM) has teamed up with Brunei Darussalam Cycling Federation (BDCF) to hold and complete the last two of the four part race series with Porsche Centre Brunei (QAF Eurokars Sdn Bbd).
The details of the competition were revealed in a press conference yesterday. In attendance were the Event Manager and Chairperson of the competition Mewsum Wong, General Manager of QAF Eurokars Sdn Bhd Clement Chong, President of PWM James Lee, Secretary of BDCF Omar Ali Ibrahim, and Technical Officer of BDCF Haji Wahab bin DDW Haji Yusof.
The competition’s third series will be held at the Hassanal Bolkiah National Stadium, and the fourth series at Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien in the capital.
Mewsum Wong said, “We are very happy to continue the last two race of the Porsche Survivor Series that we had started last year. These two particular races are important and special as we have teamed up with PWM who is joining us in co-organising this event.”
PWM will also organise a Fun 20km Night Ride on September 29 at the same venue. The ride is open to all ages.
Four categories will be contested in the third and fourth race series namely Elite and Under-23, Master, Veteran and Novice. The race series are open to cyclists above 17 years, and it was informed that amateur as well as professional cyclists (BDCF members or non-members) are welcomed to participate.
Participants must have valid UCI licence and insurance coverage for the race.
Points accumulated from previous races in Belait and Tutong districts will be carried forward.
Winners will get exclusive limited edition Porsche watches and cash prizes.
Registration can be done online at www.payglass.wufoo.com/forms/survivor-series-2017/. The closing date for registration for the third race series is on August 19 and the fourth race series on September 22. The registration fee is BND50 inclusive of a race jersey, finishing medal and rental of the time chip, or BND30 without the race jersey.
Registration form for the Fun 20km Night Ride can be obtained form www.pwm.com.bn. Applicants must submit the form to Traders Inn, Gadong with registration fee of BND30 inclusive of jersey, finishing medal and a lucky draw entrée.