Frequently asked question

Registration for the 2025 L’Étape Pahang will be exclusively at pahang.letapebytourdefrance.com or via our official ticketing platform MUSE and CheckpointSpotAsia from May until August 2025.

L’Étape Pahang is a single distance race of 55KM with a total elevation of 1,800m. The race is divided into the elite and non-competitive categories. Only riders who registered in the elite categories are entitled to compete for the podium finish

ELITE

• Individual Men
• Individual Women
• Men's Team (5 men in a team)
• Women's Team (5 women in a team)

Only those who sign up for Elite race are eligible for podium finish. This applies for the individual and team categories. 

A minimum of 5 teams must register before top 3 podium finishers are determined. Team results will be based on the cumulative time of the best three riders

Absolutely! We have a team category for both men and women at the 2025 L’Étape Pahang. Teams are made up of 5 riders only. The cumulative time of the first three riders will be the competitive measure of the team times. All members of the team must be registered for the same course.

There is only a single distance of 55KM at L’Etape Pahang 2025.

Prizes will only be given out to winners of the Elite team categories if each category has a minimum of 3 registered teams participating.

Please note that all team names are subject to approval.

While there is no cap on age limit to participate in the event, participants need to be at least 18 years old in 2025 to qualify for registration.

*Exclusive of PA Insurance: RM6/PAX + Admin Processing Fee: RM2/PAX + Platform Processing Fee: 5% + RM5

Tier pricing as follows
1st tier First 200 riders across all categories 
2nd tier Next 400 riders across all categories
3rd tier Remainder of riders

During your registration process, you will be asked if you are registering as an individual or team. If you are registering as a team, the team captain should register for the whole team.

We are capping participation to 1,500 riders for the 2025 L’Étape Pahang.

Upon registration, riders will be entitled to the following:

• Registration
• 1 x Zoot Jersey of choice
• 1x L'Étape MALAYSIA branded sunglasses
• L'Étape Malaysia branded dry bag
• Finisher/Commemorative T-shirt *
• Timing System
• Race pictures package **
• Pasta Party for rider (special price for accompanying non-rider)
• Complimentary parking at hotel (one per room) 
• Insurance for all riders
• Race Medal (for finishers)
• Transport - hotel to start and Festival Village to hotel

* Only those who complete the race within the cutoff time will be awarded a Finisher t-shirt. Those who do not meet this criteria will receive a commemorative t-shirt
** Estimated 20 pictures per rider, subject to terms and conditions
+ Room rates separate. To facilitate coordination.  All riders must stay for a minimum of 1 night at a Genting hotel to facilitate transport to the start point. Riders are permitted to share a room based on room accommodation terms & conditions

We do not practice a refund in case a registered participant is unable to join us at the race. We may consider registration transfers to the next edition of L’Étape Malaysia by Tour de France only on medical grounds.

Yes, you may choose to do a direct transfer to another participant or allow. All requests are subject to a RM50 processing fee. Do write in to us at info@letapemalaysia.com for us to assist. All requests are to be made before 3rd August 2025.

If you need to amend any errors in your registration, please contact the registration team at info@letapemalaysia.com

There will be no shower facility on-site available. We will have sufficient mobile toilets.

There will be an administration fee of RM20 for any jersey or T-shirt size changes. Do write in to us for us to assist. All requests are to be made before 3rd August 2025.

Registrations are final and non-refundable, unless a valid medical reason and proof is provided. We will in turn provide a deferment to another L’Etape Malaysia event.

Yes. You will need to top-up the difference for upgrade requests. We are unable to refund the difference for downgrade requests.
All requests are subject to a RM20 processing fee. Do write in to us for us to assist at info@letapemalaysia.com. All requests are to be made before 3rd August 2025.

Riders are able to choose from a selection of bikes including road bikes, mountain bikes, city bikes, and cross bikes (recumbents, disc wheels, tri or aero bars are not permitted). Cyclists riding an e-bike won’t be ranked in a specific ranking to preserve fairness between participants. Straight handlebars and disc brakes are permitted. Tandems are only permitted for vision-impaired riders (only the vision-impaired riders will be required to register). Please ensure, for the safety of all riders, that bikes are well-maintained throughout the course.

Yes, it is compulsory to wear a helmet throughout the entire route. Any participant without a helmet will be removed from the event.

All riders must carry photo identification at all times.

There will be Snacks and Refreshment Zones to supply riders with nutrition, water, and other necessities. However, to ensure all riders are prepared, we suggest packing the below list of items:

- Helmet *
- Photo identification card *
- Water bottles *
- Additional food and/or sports nutrition
- Sunscreen & Sunglasses
- Spare clothing for warmth or rain protection
- Bike repair kit including: a puncture repair kit, spare inner tubes, and an air pump
- Mobile phone (don’t forget to ensure it is fully charged prior to the start)

 Items marked with * are compulsory

The day before the event, mechanical support will be available in the Festival Village for riders to check their bike, if needed – available on a first come, first served basis. The mechanical support will also be available throughout the race – both on the course and at selected Snacks and Refreshment Zones.

According to monthly averages, the peaks are likely to range from a minimum temp of 22°C to a maximum of 30°C in September. Riders will need to be prepared for all weather conditions on the day. Riders are encouraged to consult the Malaysian Meteorological Department at www.met.gov.my for forecasts in the area prior to the event.

The race will commence in the event of light rain.

In case of a thunderstorm making a race dangerous, we will delay the race by 30 mins. If heavy rain persists, we will cancel the event as we have to factor in the need to reopen public roads. Rides can collect their finisher entitlements if this happens.

We might not continue with the race if lightning is detected within 2KM of the race start. Riders are advised to seek shelter along the route if such a situation occurs midway during the race.

Race organisers could at any point of time on race day, in consultation with the authorities and ASO, have the final say as to whether a race could proceed.

A race e-guide covering details pertaining to the race, including safety instructions will be produced before the race. These will be sent to all registered racers and participants are advised to familiarise themselves with the e-guide prior to arriving at Genting Highlands, Pahang.

We also plan to produce short instructional videos prior to the race

Please Waze or Google "GENTING HIGHLANDS, PAHANG" for directions to the venue.

There are first aid stations set up in the Festival Village, at the Start Line, at selected Snacks and Refreshment Zones, and at the Finish Line. There will also be medical teams among the riders on the route, in case riders need medical attention or transportation to a nearby first aid station.

If a rider has an accident or mechanical issue, there will be medical teams and mechanical support at selected Snacks and Refreshment Zones, as well as along the route (mobile assistance). In addition to the support offered, each rider should bring spare inner tubes, air pump and any extra components that they may need with them.

Riders will be provided with an emergency number to call for roadside pick-up if they are unable to make their own way to a Snacks and Refreshment Zone following an accident or a breakdown. In the event of riders waiting for roadside pick-up – with the exception of major injuries – riders are asked to move off the course and out of the way of other riders to wait for pick up.

Yes, all courses are timed. All riders will be given a race plate for their bike in their registration pack, which the timing system is embedded in this plate and it must be attached on the bicycle frame at all times. This will record the time of the rider as they cross the start line, checkpoints throughout the route, and the finish line to provide accurate time. 

For team timings, the best 3 timing will be used to determine placement. 

Failure to attach the race plate will result in no timing available for the ride and immediate disqualification from the race.

Final times will be published on the L’Étape Malaysia by Tour de France's website following the event

All Snacks and Refreshment Zones will have bins to dispose of trash. If consuming gels or snacks while on the road, riders must ensure that they hold on to associated rubbish until they are able to dispose of this correctly. Let's maintain Pahang as a pristine area for all to enjoy.

There will be Snacks and Refreshment Zones on the course. Water is available at all Snacks and Refreshments via self-serve tanks with taps.

Riders are expected to stop to replenish themselves. Due to the size of the field, our volunteers are unable to cater to individual needs.

Even with the professional conditions of fully closed roads, it is important to remain alert and respect the following:

1.  Keep to the left of the road so the faster riders and race management vehicles can overtake on the right
2.   When overtaking, do it on the right and with caution
3.   Indicate prior to overtaking
4.   When riding in the peloton, indicate to riders following of any dangers or imperfections 

      on the route

Please note that in an amateur race, the competency level of riders can differ greatly. Please be aware of your general surroundings and seek help if you need any assistance. Your race bib will have our emergency numbers and safety marshals are available throughout the course.

If a rider is eliminated, they will be asked to go to the pick-up areas where a bus and truck If a rider is eliminated, they will be asked to go to the pick-up areas where a bus and truck will take the rider and their bike to the Festival Village.

Bikes will be loaded onto trucks and returned to riders to the Village upon presentation of their race numbers.

For L’Étape Pahang, the cut off time will be strictly adhered to. Riders will not be allowed to remain on course after the cut off time including if they do not reach the halfway mark in 2.5 hours respectively, from the start of the race.

The Cut Off Time helps plan the time at which the road is closed, when riders will be eliminated and when the roads reopen to the public. These times are negotiated with L’Étape Malaysia, the councils, the police and the emergency services. Strict compliance with the Time Schedule is essential if we want to continue to enjoy a road which is entirely closed to public traffic in the future.

The entire route will be closed to all non-event related vehicles. Roads will re-open progressively on a time schedule which allows riders who ride at an average of 15 km per hour to complete the route.

The Time Schedule will be published on L'Etape Malaysia by Tour de France's Instagram and Facebook page.

The cut-off time is five (5) hours.

Similar to the professional rides in Tour de France, roads will be closed to general motor vehicle traffic throughout the entire event. The time limit is set to ensure the road opens again at a specific time and this is outlined in the Time Schedule, which will be released closer to the event. After this time, the road will reopen to the public once again.

Snacks and Refreshment Zone locations will be released, together with the e-guide, before the event.

As we hope that all our athletes will be able to complete the race, even if it takes longer than the Cut-Off time, we will only enforce the Cut-off times only on a case-to-case basis or due to safety reasons. 

There is no bag drop-off at the Festival Village. We advise all riders to pack light, and only bring essential items for the race.

Podium finish is only available for the Elite category. Those wishing to race competitively must register in the Elite. Those outside Elite are not entitled for a podium finish but their race time will be made available to them.

For those outside Elite, please join Non-Competitive at 7:30AM respectively. If there are changes to the start times, you will be notified in the e-guide, which will be distributed to all riders closer to race day.

We recommend you arrive 45 minutes to 1 hour before your start time. The first start will be given at 7:15AM on Wednesday, 3rd September 2025.

All race packs are to be claimed at your designated Official Hotel. Further details will be provided soon.

The Race Car will follow the precise Cut Off time for the course. Any participant who is overtaken by this vehicle (which features a timer on its roof) at any point during the race, will be declared “Hors-Course” (out of the race).

Elite participants will be competing for the coveted official Tour de France Jerseys

• THE YELLOW JERSEY will be presented to the overall Male and Female winners of The Race.
• THE WHITE JERSEY will be presented to the fastest overall in The Race, aged 25 years or less, on the day of the event.
• THE GREEN JERSEY will be presented to the winner of the Sprint, the fastest over a certain stretch of the course.
• THE POLKADOT JERSEY will be presented to the best climber, King/Queen Of the Mountains, classification.

For the first time, L’Etape Malaysia is offering cash prizes for its race competition 

PRIZE MONEY

In addition to the cash prizes, the first place finishers for the Men and Women categories will be entitled to an all expense paid trip to France to participate in the 2026 edition of the L’Étape du France. For clarity, this includes flight, accommodation and registration to L’Étape du France 2026.

A minimum of 8 participating teams are required per team category before the competition for the category takes effect. If any team  category could not take effect due to lack of competing teams, riders will automatically be included into the respective men or women individual competition.

Unofficial results will be listed at the end of event day.

Official results will be published on the L’Étape Malaysia by Tour de France website as they come available during the day.

No, accommodation is not included in the registration fee. However, please follow our social media announcements in the near future for any attractive hotel deals from our official hotel partners.

You can download your E-Certificate from the same Results link.

Do reach out an email to within 7 days of the event for collection instruction. No collection will be permitted 30 days after the event.