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Tour de Bintan 2026 Returns with New Concept and UCI Category

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • The international cycling event Tour de Bintan is returning in 2026 with a new concept and branding.
  • The transformed event will feature a new logo and aims to usher in a new era of sport tourism in Indonesia.
  • A key update includes the addition of a UCI 1.2 Point Race category, allowing professional cyclists to earn international ranking points.

The international cycling race, Tour de Bintan, is set to make a comeback in 2026, introducing a revamped identity and concept designed to usher in a new era of sport tourism in Indonesia. The event, which has been held since 2009, will feature a fresh, dynamic, and expressive new logo, symbolizing a new chapter for the race hosted in the Bintan Resorts area.

Abdul Wahab, Chief Operating Officer of Bintan Resorts, emphasized that Pulau Bintan will remain the primary destination and host for the international event. "The year 2026 marks the transformation of Tour de Bintan," Wahab stated. He highlighted the event's strategic importance in boosting Pulau Bintan's global exposure and showcasing the region's readiness to host international events. The collaboration between government bodies, the private sector, and the sports community is seen as reinforcing Bintan's image as an active lifestyle and leisure destination.

The year 2026 marks the transformation of Tour de Bintan. With a new visual identity of the logo, it looks fresh, dynamic, and expressive. This logo renewal will be the beginning of the recommencement of a new chapter for the Tour de Bintan event with Pulau Bintan as the destination and host of the event.

· Abdul WahabChief Operating Officer of Bintan Resorts, announcing the event's rebranding.

The Tour de Bintan 2026 is scheduled to take place from August 21 to 23, 2026, with its hub at Lagoi Bay within the Bintan Resorts. The event caters to cyclists of all skill levels. Elvin Ting, founder of Trifactor, expressed pride in partnering with Bintan Resorts to bring back the race, stating, "This partnership reflects a shared commitment to elevating the sport and uniting the cycling community."

A significant new addition for 2026 is the UCI 1.2 Point Race category, officially registered with the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). This category provides professional cyclists with the opportunity to earn points towards their international rankings. Event coordinator Raja Azmizal Usman confirmed that the Tour de Bintan 2026 will offer various race categories, including Gran Fondo Classic (150 km), Gran Fondo Century (100 km), Gran Fondo Challenge (70 km), Gran Fondo Discovery (45 km), and an Individual Time Trial, ensuring participation for both professional and amateur cyclists.

On behalf of Trifactor, we are proud to collaborate with Bintan Resorts to bring back the Tour de Bintan. This partnership reflects a shared commitment to elevating the sport and uniting the cycling community through the big family of Trifactor.

· Elvin TingFounder of Trifactor, expressing enthusiasm for the renewed partnership.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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