300 partake in bicyclethon to mark World Habitat Day

Participants of all age taking part in a bicyclethon organised by the Housing Development Department, Ministry of Development to mark World Habitat Day yesterday.
SOME 300 cyclists took to the street yesterday in a bicyclethon, an outdoor activity which was organised by the Housing Development Department of the Ministry of Development to mark World Habitat Day.

Cyclists at the department's parking area as early as 7am and began with a light aerobic exercise.

Minister of Development Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Abdullah Begawan Mudim Dato Paduka Hj Bakar, who was among the participants, started off the event which took cyclists along the 44km route, starting at the headquarters.

Traffic gave way to the storm of cyclists as they made their way, passing through four checkpoints at Kg Jangsak, Jalan Jerudong, Tungku Beach and Tungku Link Highway, before finally reaching the finish line at the headquarters. The bicyclethon took roughly two hours.

Open to all cycling enthusiasts in the country, the event was held to enhance the harmony, cooperation and unity among officers. It also aimed to create awareness on the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

Safety was a priority in the bicyclethon as the cyclists were escorted by police motorcycles through the streets, accompanied by safety vehicles.


Development Minister Pehin Orang Kaya Hamzah Pahlawan Dato Seri Setia Hj Abdullah (in red shirt) joins 300 other cyclists in a bicyclethon to mark World Habitat Day