PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - A total of 103 cyclists or riders competed in the Mayor's Cup Pump Track Race event at Kanhay Bike 2, Cibiru District, Bandung City (29/9/2024).

This event was opened directly by the Acting Regional Secretary of Bandung City, Dharmawan

This event marks an important momentum in the revitalization of bicycle sports facilities in East Bandung. The Mayor's Cup Pump Track Race is divided into 6 BMX classes and 7 MTB classes. Including the expert class whose participants have competed at the national level.

Dharmawan said that the role of sport is important in building a healthy society, especially the younger generation.

“I feel very proud and happy to witness the extraordinary enthusiasm of the bicycle enthusiast community in Bandung City.

"This event is not only a competition, but also a form of joint commitment to supporting a healthy lifestyle, especially among young people," he said.

He believes that events like this are not just about competition, but also have an important role in developing sports infrastructure in the city of Bandung.

The city of Bandung continues to strive to provide adequate sports facilities for its citizens.

This pump track is one example, which is now a popular arena among the cycling and skateboarding communities.

We hope that facilities like this can be a place to channel talents and interests, especially for the younger generation," he said.

The pressure of this competition is expected to produce superior athletes who can later make Bandung's name famous on the national and international stage.

"The holding of competitions like this is also an opportunity for young athletes to hone their skills. Who knows, from here talents will emerge who are able to bring the name of Bandung to a higher level," he said.

Dharmawan also emphasized that environmental preservation is one of the priorities of the Bandung City Government in creating a sustainable city. He hopes that this event can strengthen togetherness between the bicycle community, government, and the private sector.

"I am optimistic that the Kanhay Bike area will develop into one of the important sports tourism destinations in East Bandung," he said.

Meanwhile, the Advisor of the East Bandung Cyclist Association, Wawan Darmawan, said that this competition was the community's dream since it was founded in 2018.

"This is our dream, to hold the Kanhay Reborn Mayor's Cup, as a thematic bicycle racing event. We are very proud to be able to contribute to the city of Bandung through this event," said Wawan.

In the same place, the Head of the Bandung City Water Resources and Highways Agency, Didi Ruswandi explained that the revitalization of the Kanhay Bike venue was carried out to improve the previous facilities.

"We hope that the cycling community can play an active role in preserving this area and improving the quality of the green spaces around it," he said.

This Pump Track Race was not only attended by riders from Bandung, but also from other areas such as Cirebon, Sumedang, Majalengka, Ciamis, and Tasikmalaya.

This shows that this event has an attraction among the cycling community, especially in West Java. (Bandung City Communication and Information Service/Fauziah)