Perth, Aug 11: Malaysia Airlines has introduced a new competition inviting cyclists and fitness communities to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Melbourne, where they will train and ride alongside MHsports Ambassador Datuk Azizulhasni Awang, the Malaysian track cycling champion known as “The Pocket Rocketman.”
The launch comes shortly after his gold medal win at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Running from 7 to 28 August 2026, the challenge asks participants to complete a 6.5-kilometre ride tracked through the Strava fitness app. Entry does not require a flight booking or any purchase.
Five winners will be selected to travel to Melbourne for a behind-the-scenes cycling programme at the Joe Ciavola Velodrome (DISC Velodrome).
The itinerary includes a training observation session, a tour of the venue, a look at cycling equipment and technology, a WattBike sprint challenge, and a meet-and-greet with Azizulhasni.
The trip will conclude with a 60.7-kilometre coastal ride from St Kilda to Mount Martha along Port Phillip Bay, with the champion riding alongside participants.
According to Malaysia Airlines, the initiative reflects the airline’s broader MHsports programme, which aims to support athletes and active travellers by making sport-related travel simpler and more accessible.
The airline frames the contest as a way to connect everyday fitness enthusiasts with elite athletes while showcasing its travel services for sporting communities.
Beyond the cycling experience, the destination itself is a draw: Melbourne is known for its coffee culture, laneway art, and lively city atmosphere. Malaysia Airlines flies Kuala Lumpur–Melbourne using its A330neo aircraft as part of its wider Australia–New Zealand network.
The airline is also running promotional fares network-wide, bookable through 30 October 2026 for travel completed by 30 November 2026.
MHsports itself offers travel perks tailored to sporting groups and teams, including flexible date changes, an extra 10kg baggage allowance, complimentary seat selection, priority check-in, and the ability to add passengers or pre-book seats up to 24 hours before ticket issuance — useful for coordinating group or team logistics.
Full terms and conditions, along with entry details, are available on the official MHsports Challenge campaign page.
How to enter, in brief:
- Join the MHsports Challenge on Strava.
- Log at least 6.5km of eligible cycling during the challenge window — this alone earns participants a 15% discount code for a future Malaysia Airlines flight.
- Submit entry details and proof of the activity through the campaign page for a chance at one of the five grand-prize trips. Verified entrants also receive a separate 10% flight discount code.
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