Indonesia is sending 16 of its best cyclists to compete in the 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championships, which will take place in Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia, from February 5-13.
The Red and White squad consists of 10 male and six female cyclists who will compete in the Asian Championships, which is also part of the international competition calendar under the auspices of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI).
In the men's sector, the Indonesian team was strengthened by Aiman Cahyadi, M. Syelhan, Astnan Maulana, Dimas N. Fadhil, M. Abdurrohman, M. Andy Royan, Raihan Maulidan, M. Hafizh, Radita Etto Wibowo, and Vinsya Aditya Putra Ramadhana.
Meanwhile, the women's sector consists of Ayustina Delia Priatna, Nihayatuzzain Asshofi, Sayu Bella Sukma Dewi, Shafa Al Zahra, Ida Ayu Manik, and Syahla Syafiah.
This Asian Championship is an important event for the Indonesian cycling team to measure the athletes' readiness to face a series of international competitions throughout the 2026 season, including the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
In the previous edition, Indonesia recorded a silver medal in the women's Individual Time Trial (ITT) at the 2022 Asian Road Championships.
The 2026 Asian Road Cycling Championship is set to be the largest cycling event in the region's history.
The Saudi Cycling Federation announced that Saudi Arabia has officially won the hosting rights for the Asian Paralympic Cycling Championships, marking the first time the country has hosted an Asian-level road cycling event.
This championship is projected to be attended by more than 1,500 male and female athletes from around 40 Asian countries, with a total of 24 competition categories covering elite men's and women's, junior, youth, and Paralympic categories.
All races will be held on specially prepared road courses in the Qassim Region, with safety and technical standards in accordance with UCI regulations.
The championship is also in line with Saudi Vision 2030, which targets sports development, increased community participation, and strengthening Saudi Arabia's position as a sports tourism destination and center for international sports in the Middle East.
