SEPANG: Sepang International Circuit (SIC) is set to open its track to cycling enthusiasts this year in its latest initiative to allow more members of the public to utilise the world-class facility.
Its chief executive officer, Datuk Razlan Razali said SIC had organised competitive bicycle races on the track previously, but the new approach is different as it is more casual and recreational in nature.
"Cycling on the track is actually an activity that we at SIC do regularly amongst ourselves when there's ni event at the track.
"Hence, we hope to share this unique experience with other cyclists as well," he told reporters at a cycling programme with the media and SIC staff, here, today.
Led by Razlan, the session which started at 7am, saw participants enjoying a 90-minute cycling around the 5,543-metre track.
To kick off the intiative, Razlan said early announcements will be made to attract cycling enthusiasts from the Klang Valley and central region to take part in a special cycling programme, to be held soon.
Participants will take on the circuits' 15 corners and eight straights including two high speed stretches, which usually used by experienced in high-powered motor vehicles only.
"We would like to open the track as much as possible to members of the public. But our challenge has always been that the track is always fully booked.
"However, at the beginning of this year, we aimed to slot special sessions for cyclists. It would be something like the track days for bikes and cars," said Razlan.
He added the iniative bodes well for the growing interest in cycling among Malaysians.
"I have asked my team from Track and Operations to work out the schedule. We will be announcing the dates on our website and through our Twitter and Facebook accounts," said Razlan.