Klojen (malangkota.go.id) – For the third time, event national folding bicycle (seli) entitled M111 Family Reunion was held again in Malang City, Saturday (21/6/2025). Around 500 participants from 82 communities from various regions in Indonesia such as Batam, Padang, Gorontalo, and of course Java enlivened the event which was part of enlivening the 111th anniversary of Malang City.
Community initiated activities Ngalam Folding Bike This route covers a 50 kilometer route starting from the Shalimar Hotel and ending at Malang City Hall. Sports tourism events also becomes a form of collaboration between the Malang City Government and the community in making the priority program of '1.000 Events' and the Dasa Bakti of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Malang a success, especially Ngalam Tahes and Ngalam Asyik.
The Mayor of Malang, Wahyu Hidayat, appreciated this activity as a form of support for the vision of Malang City as a tourist destination. Sports Tourism. "Participants are happy because the atmosphere of Malang City is different from other cities, the air is cool, the scenery is beautiful, and the tourist attractions are complete. Many cyclists, even from outside Java, are interested in joining an event like this," he said.
Wahyu said that this event also encourages regional economic growth. "Hotel occupancy rates have increased, as have food consumption and shopping. They are not only cycling, but also traveling and enjoying the culinary delights of Malang City," he continued.
On the same occasion, the Chairperson of the M11 Executive Committee, Arif Tri Sastyawan, mentioned the theme event which was raised this year is ''Family Reunion' , which is a forum for participant reunions in event previously, namely M109, M110, and Jamselinas (National Folding Bike Jamboree).
"There are three categories, solo rider, family, and community, but still carrying the spirit fun bikes and Sports Tourism. The enthusiasm of the participants was very high, even the M11 tickets were sold out immediately sold out in just three days," said Arif.
Not only cycling, participants are also invited to explore and take pictures at interesting icons of Malang City, such as Kayutangan Heritage, Ijen Boulevard, Kampung Warna-Warni, Alun-Alun Tugu and take part in the M11 Photo Challenge.
Representatives from one of the communities, Srikandi Dua Pedal, said that their community was very happy to participate in the M111 event. According to the community whose members are women, Malang City is a very representative area for holding cycling events.
"Hopefully in the future there will be a bigger event, involving lovers of various types of bicycles. So that more people can explore Malang City. After all, Malang City is a City of Education, a City of Tourism, a City of Culture, the route is also fun, suitable for Sports Tourism,” he concluded enthusiastically. (ari/yn)
