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The 2017 Tour de Lombok Mandalika is set to run from April 13-16.
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Located in West Nusa Tenggara, the race will begin and end in Central Lombok.
Divided into four stages, the route will pass through Lombok's premier cultural and tourist attractions.
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The province’s head of tourism, Lalu M. Faozal, said the Union
Cycliste Internationale (UCI) had granted a license for the Tour de
Lombok Mandalika.
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During a press conference on Thursday at Dharmawangsa Hotel in South
Jakarta, Lalu said the event would involve three national teams and 17
international teams.
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Throughout the event, the cyclists will stay in Mataram, Central Lombok.
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The organizers have teamed up with the local police to ensure the safety of the event.
Meanwhile, West Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Moh. Amin offered his appreciation for the event.
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“Every event helps to support the hospitality industry in West Nusa
Tenggara. [The 2017 Tour de Lombok Mandalika] will help to promote
tourist destinations in the province ,” he said.
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Source - TheJakartaPost
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