JAKARTA - The straight track racing competition for pedal-less bicycles, or known as pushbike drag racing, has broken the record of the Indonesian World Record Museum (MURI).
As many as 400 children from various communities gathered and competed fiercely to show their agility on the race track.
The racing event titled Kids Holiday Weekend was held for two days at Metland Cikarang, on July 4 and 5, last weekend.
This competition was appointed as one of the pedal-free cycling competitions with the first straight track format and the largest in Indonesia.
Hundreds of preschoolers seemed enthusiastic about riding their bikes since the start line began. The cheers from parents and spectators who crowded the race area also added to the intensity of the competition atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Metland Cikarang General Manager, Dhika Mahardhika, explained that this event was indeed presented to support family togetherness and become a positive space for children's active growth and development.
"As a residential area designed for families, Metland Cikarang not only presents a green and comfortable residence, but also the area is built to facilitate various activities that can support children's growth and development and strengthen family togetherness," said Dhika in a statement, Tuesday, July 7.
The high participation rate in this event marks the rapid interest of the public in the pushbike sport. This physical activity is also considered not only as a playing event, but also an effective means of training body coordination, focus, and children's confidence from an early age through a safe and safe competition path.
Meanwhile, representatives from the Indonesian World Record Museum officially recorded this achievement in the "Pedal-Free Bicycle Straight Track Race with the Most Children Participants" category. All the evaluation team carried out strict verification of the validity of the participants and the suitability of the straight track before handing over the award charter.
At the end of the race, Pushbike Karawang won the Exhibition Community Champion category, while Nusantara Pushbike Academy came out and was named the Best Team.
In addition, the Metland Cikarang area which is the background of this race is also crowded with family groups from various areas outside the Cikarang area, such as Karawang, Bekasi, to Jakarta. The success of the MURI record event also confirms that children's physical activities in public open spaces are now increasingly sought after by urban communities.
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