Jakarta (Antarasulteng.com) - Soon after arriving in the Parigi Moutong District in Central Sulawesi Province, the participants of the upcoming Tour de Central Celebes (TdCC) will certainly feel at home and enjoy a plethora of tourism experiences.
Initiated by Central Sulawesi Governor Longki Djanggola, the international cycling race of TdCC to be held on November 6-8, 2017, will cover a total distance of 487 kilometers, passing through the districts of Tojo Unauna, Poso, Parigi Moutong, and Sigi and the city of Palu.
The TdCC international cycling race will be divided into three stages, with the first one from the Tojo Unauna district town of Ampana to Tentena at the side of Lake Poso, the second from Poso to Parigi Moutong, and the third from Parigi to Sigi and will finish in the city of Palu.
Parigi Moutong Tourism Office Chief Hamka Lagala had stated that some 120 cyclists from 30 countries, including Indonesia, expected to participate in the TdCC cycling race, will arrive in the district on Nov 7 at 10:30 a.m. Central Indonesia Standard Time (Wita) from Poso.
The cyclists will cross the route set by the provincial government of Central Sulawesi and the Indonesian Bicycle Sport Association to arrive at Parigi Moutong.
"With an average speed of 60 kilometers, the participants of the TdCC are expected to enter the Parigi Moutong area at 10:30 a.m. Wita and then finish at the yard of Parigi Moutong district head office at 12.45 p.m. Wita," Lagala revealed.
After a welcome ceremony to be enlivened by attractive traditional art and cultural performances, the TdCC participants and guests can take time out to enjoy the pristine sandy beaches and beautiful mountainous rainforests located in proximity.
Situated some 67 kilometers to the north of Palu, Parigi Moutong is popular for an array of spectacular scenery that will make the tourists and the TdCC participants feel at home.