Community Sawahlunto, West Sumatra, packed Setiga Park on Friday (10/06/2011). They seemed enthusiastic welcome participants of the Tour de Singkarak (TDS) 2011. Residents were busy pictures with rider especially with Zarfari Amir, who have won one at Stage 5 TDS 2011.
"People here are very good. They're so welcome us. The view was also very amazing. I like the word 'Sawahlunto' that's up there," said Amir, pointing to big writing 'Sawahlunto' on the hill.
At Stage 5, yet another bike rider from Iran to master the podium. They won the first position to third Payakumbuh Stage 5 - Sawahlunto along 79 kilometers. Rahim Emami get second position and Golakhour Pourseyedi champion in the third champion position.
In line with the expressed Amir, Jang Jae Chan from Terengganu Pro Cycling Team-Asia, Malaysia, was amazed with Sawahlunto population. At Stage 5, he again became the fastest sprinter.
"People like racing bikes Indonesia ya? There is much to welcome us. I am very happy here. At the finish point, very crowded. On the road, too," he said.
Tonight, all invited guests, participants, athletes, until the committee will stay in Sawahlunto. Though there is one star hotels (which is planned to be three-star class) that just opened. Most of the parties involved will be staying at hotels and homestay.
"It is still not yet qualified but our city was chosen as a place to stay. At the Tour de Singkarak there are only 4 cities diinapi," said Mayor Sawahlunto, Amran Nur.
The same PHRI chairman disclosed Sumatra, Maulana Yusran. "It is not yet adequate. But we appreciate the enthusiasm of the community and local government Sawahlunto. They facilitate all the inns. Even a five-star hotels were built with government funds. One of the triggers is because the Tour de Singkarak," he said.
Amran said TDS impact on improving the development of tourism and tourist visits. "Tourists from many more. The people become familiar Sawahlunto of the Tour de Singkarak," he said.
As a finish point Stage 5 is the Triangle Park, Sawahlunto. In the Dutch colonial period, Sawahlunto known as coal-mining town. The city was touted as a ghost town since coal production declined. Then, by the local government, Sawahlunto was converted into a tourist town. Some relics of the coal mine "transformed" into tourist attraction.
Meanwhile, the Stage 5 start point at Grotto Belle, Payakumbuh. Grotto Belle is a mainstay attractions Payakumbuh. Payakumbuh city panorama from the heights of the main attraction of tourists visiting the Grotto Belle.
According to Khadija from the Department of Tourism and Culture Payakumbuh, a day visit could reach 100 people.
To see the sights Payakumbuh, visitors must walk up as far as about 400 meters. Another option is to ride a tandem bicycle free of charge. At the Grotto Belle also has a cave with stones shaped like people or objects. In addition, the Grotto Belle is also famous as the location for paragliding.
TDS lasts 6 to 12 June 2011 which combines sports and tourism. TDS 2011 melombakan 7 Stage with a total distance of 739.3 km. The route through which is full of unique attractions of each region. In addition, the cultural and culinary West Sumatra were also introduced to participants TDS.
Districts and cities involved, among others, Padang City Administration, City of Pariaman, Padang Pariaman district, Agam District, City of Bukittinggi, Sawahlunto City, Solok District, Solok City, Payakumbuh, Padang Panjang, Tanah Datar, and Fiftieth District Municipality.
This event has become the official agenda of the annual World Cycling Organization (Union Cycliste Internationale) in collaboration with the Executive Board of the Institute of Sport Bike Indonesia (PB ISSI), local governments, and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Quoted from :http://travel.kompas.com/read/2011/06/10/20115336/Sawahlunto.Jadi.Kota.Wisata
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