Malaysian cyclist

Anuar Manan (born 11 October 1986) is a Malaysian professional cyclist, who last rode for Malaysian amateur team Amskins Cycling Club.

Contents

• 1 Career
  • 1.1 LeTua Cycling Team
  • 1.2 Azad University Iran
  • 1.3 Geumsan Ginseng Asia
  • 1.4 Terengganu Cycling Team
  • 1.5 Champion System
  • 1.6 Synergy Baku
  • 1.7 Return to Terengganu Cycling Team
• 2 Major results
• 3 References
• 4 External links

Career

LeTua Cycling Team

Manan started his career with the LeTua Cycling Team and showed his natural talent as a sprinter when he won two stages of the 2007 Jelajah Malaysia and the blue jersey. In the same year, he also won one stage in the Azerbaijan Tour and the Tour of Hainan. In the 2008 Jelajah Malaysia, he retained his blue jersey and won three stages.

Azad University Iran

His steady performance attracted several potential suitors and Manan made a decision to join Iranian team Azad University Iran. Manan won three stages in the 2009 Jelajah Malaysia and became first rider to win the blue jersey:– for the sprints cl*ification:– for three successive years.

Geumsan Ginseng Asia

Manan had to leave Iran because of a visa problem and then signed a contract with Korean team Geumsan Ginseng Asia. Manan became the first Malaysian rider to win a stage in the Tour de Langkawi, winning stage five, and also became the first Malaysian rider to win the points cl*ification, in the race. He also won two stages in the Tour of Thailand and one each in the Tour of East Java and the Tour of Ganzhou Songcheng.

Terengganu Cycling Team

Manan returned to Malaysia and joined the Terengganu Cycling Team, winning stages in the Jelajah Malaysia, the Tour de Brunei and the Tour of Hainan.

Champion System

For the 2012 season, Manan was signed by Asian team Champion System, joining the likes of Jaan Kirsipuu in the team.

Synergy Baku

For the 2013 season, Manan joined Synergy Baku. Prior to the end of 2013, he joined CCN on a loan move ahead of the Tour of Poyang Lake.

Return to Terengganu Cycling Team

He would later rejoin the Terengganu Cycling Team for the 2014 season.

Major results

2007Jelajah Malaysia1st Sprints cl*ification1st Stages 3 & 61st Stage 9 Azerbaïjan Tour1st Stage 5 Tour of East Java1st Stage 2 Tour of Hainan2008Jelajah Malaysia1st Sprints cl*ification1st Stages 2, 3 & 51st Sprints cl*ification Tour de Langkawi20101st Stage 2 Tour of East JavaTour de Langkawi1st Points cl*ification1st Stage 520111st Stage 4 Jelajah Malaysia1st Stage 2 Tour de Brunei1st Stage 5 Tour of Hainan8th Melaka Governor Cup2013Tour of Poyang Lake1st Stages 1, 2, 3 & 41st Stage 1 Tour de East Java1st Points cl*ification Tour de Borneo5th Melaka Governor Cup20151st Stage 5 Jelajah Malaysia

References

External links

• Anuar Manan at ProCyclingStats
• Anuar Manan at Cycling Archives
• Anuar Manan Profile