KUALA LUMPUR: Defending champions Team Sapura Cycling are still unsure what to expect at Le Tour de Langkawi on Oct 11-18.
Organisers, Human Voyage Sdn Bhd recently announced a star-studded team list for the UCI ProSeries competition, which includes six WorldTeam squads.
The six are — UAE Team Emirates, Lotto Soudal, Cofidis, EF Education-EasyPost, Movistar and Astana-Qazaqstan.
"I am quite impressed as there are six WorldTeams on the list of entries," said Sapura team principal Sayuti Zahit today.
"If the WorldTeams send their best riders, it will be a tough race this year. But to date, we have not received any information.
"I also think Androni Giocattoli are a team to watch this year.
"They have good riders such as Natnael Tesfatsion (Eritrea)."
WorldTeams usually rotate their cyclists between the various tours.
Tesfatsion is a two-time Tour of Rwanda yellow jersey winner.
Sayuti confirmed that Sapura's Italian climber Danilo Celano will be back to defend his yellow jersey. Sapura, however, have not decided on the other five riders for the race.