Malaysian national cyclists can look forward to a new training base overseas in their programme for the 2012 London Olympics.
The Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) are looking at using London as the gateway to more competitive races in Europe.
Previously, the cyclists were based in Melbourne under the charge of Australian John Beasley.
MNCF deputy president Datuk Naim Mohd said that the switch of venue and exposure to competitions in Europe were needed to strengthen Malaysia’s preparation for the London Games.
Track riders Azizul Hasni Awang, Josiah Ng, Mohd Edrus Yunus and Mohd Rizal Tisin raised hopes of a first Olympic cycling medal at the recently concluded Beijing Olympics. But they came up short.
Despite the disappointment, Naim said that the team had done well to raise the profile of Malaysia in world cycling and the immediate plan was to raise the bar higher.
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