Malaysia Airlines’ MHsports Challenge Offers an Exclusive Opportunity to Ride Alongside Dato’ Azizulhasni Awang in Melbourne

Five cyclists will win an all-expenses-paid trip featuring an exclusive velodrome experience and coastal ride with “The Pocket Rocketman”

KLIA, 11 August 2026 – Malaysia Airlines has launched the “Ride Together, Fly Together” Challenge, giving cyclists, fitness enthusiasts and sporting communities the opportunity to win an all-expenses-paid cycling experience in Melbourne with MHsports Ambassador and Malaysian track cycling champion, Dato’ Azizulhasni Awang (known fondly as The Pocket Rocketman), fresh from his recent gold medal victory at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

The challenge invites participants to complete a 6.5-kilometre ride on the global fitness platform Strava from 7 to 28 August 2026 for a chance to be one of the five lucky winners. No flight booking or purchase is required to participate.

The five winners will travel to Melbourne for an exclusive cycling programme where they will gain behind-the-scenes access to elite track cycling at the Joe Ciavola Velodrome (DISC Velodrome), including a training observation session, velodrome tour, equipment and technology showcase, WattBike sprint challenge, and a meet-and-greet with the cycling champion. The experience culminates in a 60.7-kilometre coastal ride alongside Dato’ Azizulhasni from St Kilda to Mount Martha, taking participants along the scenic Port Phillip Bay coastline.

Bryan Foong, Chief Executive Officer of Airline Business from Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), said, “MHsports was created to make travel more accessible and convenient for athletes, sporting teams and active communities, whether they are traveling to compete, train or pursue the sport they love. Through this initiative, we hope to inspire more people to stay active while demonstrating how Malaysia Airlines can support their sporting journeys beyond the destination. Together with Dato’ Azizulhasni Awang, we are giving aspiring cyclists an opportunity to ride alongside one of Malaysia’s greatest sporting icons and gain first-hand insight into the world of elite track cycling.”

Joining the challenge involves these simple steps*:

1. Join the official MHsports Challenge on Strava here.
2. Record at least 6.5 kilometres of eligible cycling activity during the challenge period.
   • Participants who achieve this milestone will receive a unique promotional code for 15% off their next flight on Malaysia Airlines.
3. Submit your details and a screenshot of your achievement via the dedicated MHsports challenge campaign page for a chance to become one of the five winners.
   • Verified participants will also receive a separate new promotional code for 10% off eligible flights which can be used for future purchases.

Beyond the experience, Melbourne rewards travellers with its renowned coffee culture, art-filled laneways and vibrant urban experiences. Malaysia Airlines connects Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne through its extensive Australia and New Zealand network, where travellers can experience one of the youngest fleets serving the region with the airline’s flagship A330neo.

Malaysia Airlines is also offering promotional fares across its network, available for booking from now until 30 October 2026, for travel until 30 November 2026.

Designed for sporting communities, MHsports is Malaysia Airlines’ curated travel offering that provides flexible travel dates, an additional 10kg baggage allowance, complimentary pre-selected seating and advance check-in. Travellers can also pre-book seats and add passengers up to 24 hours before ticket issuance, making it easier to manage team arrangements and accommodate last-minute changes.

For more information and learn more about the campaign, visit the MHsports Challenge Campaign Page here.

*Terms and conditions apply. Refer to the campaign page for more details.