About
The first Tour de Timor international mountain bike race was held in August 2009. The inaugural race was a watershed event for the country, with 300 competitors from 12 countries, over 100 registered media and the largest level of Timorese participation in any event of the young country’s history. The event was an initiative of HE the President of the Republic, Dr. José Ramos-Horta, as part of his peace-building and nation-building campaigns.
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Results
Neil Van der Ploeg won the Open Mens in a total time of 14:23:26, while Tory Thomas took out the Open Women's title in a time of 17:13:40. Ben Mather was crowned King of the Mountain(s). Ozorio Marquas was the top placed Timorese rider, crossing the finish line in 22nd place.
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Testimonials
- "Wow, what an amazing event - so much more than a race."
- The streets were lined in every village with children yelling “viva Timor-Leste”, Richard Bell
- In a bunch of 288 riders, we were able to cycle through Timor on completely closed roads (bar the occasional dog, pig, chook and child) through thousands and thousands of cheering crowds. There was hardly a kilometre of road without at least a couple of people, and there were times we were faced with only a thin passageway through, just like we watch in the the Tour de France", Libby
- "The Timorese efforts represented to me a real effort to involve Timor in the world and to attain the goals of peace and unity. As a tourist, I was well and truly catered for. As an interested onlooker, I will be sure to continue to keep in touch with our newest neighbour."
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