/>OCBC Cycle Malaysia Shares the Joy of Cycling
Surprise bicycle gifts bring Raya cheer to Home of Peace children
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 8, 2011 – Representatives from OCBC Cycle Malaysia brought smiles to the children’s faces at Home of Peace, a home for underprivileged girls, when they presented 14 Polygon bicycles over the festive Hari Raya season.
According to OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad Director & CEO, Mr. Jeffrey Chew, the gesture reiterated the values of OCBC Cycle Malaysia to encourage Malaysians to get on their bikes and ride to healthier lifestyles. “Every child should be given the opportunity to learn how to ride a bicycle,” he said. “It is a fundamental skill which is critical during these formative years. By learning to ride, these children will now be able to cycle for exercise and leisure and not miss out on this fun element of their childhood,” he added.
Mr. Jeffrey Chew led the entire entourage which included OCBC Bank (Malaysia) employees, as well as, celebrity disc jockey DJ Blink, in teaching the children how to ride their new bikes. To further encourage their development, all 14 children were also offered the chance to ride at OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2011 on October 15.
Justine Morais, the home’s director, was delighted to see the joy on the children’s faces. “I had just returned from a meeting to find 14 bicycles,” she exclaimed. “For each of these children to receive such wonderful gifts is truly a blessing. I am sure they will cherish this day for many years to come,” she beamed.
Poised to become the largest mass participation cycling event in Malaysia, OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2011 offers five distance ride categories ranging from 100m to 52km, making the three-day event accessible to both serious cyclists and beginner riders.
The 100m Tricycle Ride is specially designed for children between the ages of two to five, while the Mighty Savers™ Kids Ride (4km) is open to children from six to 12. Beginners and families who want to participate in OCBC Cycle Malaysia can sign up for The Community Ride (21km), while the Polygon Foldies Community Ride is catered especially for folding bike riders. The Challenge (52km) is open to participants over the age of 14. The rides will flag off from DataranMerdeka and will take participants through the streets and iconic landmarks of Kuala Lumpur such as the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Petronas Twin Towers, Keretapi Tanah Melayu train station, and the National Mosque.
Endorsed by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Malaysian National Cycling Federation, OCBC Cycle Malaysia is also supported by sponsors Doubletree by Hilton, Shimano, F2P, BaikBike.com, Polygon, MixFM, 100Plus, The Expat Group, Cycling Malaysia Magazine, and the New Straits Times Press.
Registration for OCBC Cycle Malaysia 2011 starts from RM27 and will end Sept. 30, 2011. Interested parties can visit www.ocbc.cyclemalaysia.com.my for more details or to register.
On your bike, Malaysia!