Sg. Bil, Tanjung Malim

Azlan, centre, our newest member, so we organize a fun and easy ride for him. From the famous Pau shop, we parked our cars and start off at 10.30am. After a quick check, and we are off. The distance is about 18km, so its suitable for beginners. Ride next to him so that I can monitor his gearing. Proper gearing is important if you want to conserve your energy.

The weather was kind, so for me it was a fun ride to Sg. Bil. For Azlan a beginner, its his beginners luck. The trunk road is quite peaceful as not many cars passes by, so chatting while riding is quite enjoying for the group. Rizal is our cameraman, so you would expect him to rode upfront and stop to take the photos.

From KL to Pahang National Park

On the 23rd October 2008, me and my fellow riders are planning for a ride to Pahang's National Park. So far only four riders confirm to join in. Since my last solo ride, This will be the first that I ride with a group. Surely it will be a different experience. Riding solo you can take your sweet time, according to your own pace. With a group, you need to confirm with the speed of the group. If you are faster, then you need to pace down a bit so that the rider behind wont be too far off. At least maintain visual of the rider behind.

The best thing about riding in a group is that you'll not easily get bored. Riding long distance is a mental challenge. If you are not used to riding solo, dont try to ride long distance by yourself. Sure you are fit, your average speed is 30 and a 50km ride is only when you brake sweats, but in a long distance ride, all of that does not matter much, especially in a group ride. In group ride you need to be more supportive, especially slower rider than you.

For this ride, I'm still not sure with the fitness level of my ther fellow riders. Hopefully I'm not too far off. From what Zol told me, I can expect a quite a fun ride. Well, I guess it is still to be seen. The plan so far is that we will start the ride at the pekan of Bentong at 0800hrs and expected to stay overnight at Jerantut. As for me, I'll start my ride from my father's house at Gombak. I'll join them in Bentong.

Yup yup.. got my photo uploaded after the trip. Some experience it was. Definately, touring is now my favourite ride. YEH BEBEH.

Solo ride from JB to KL

7th October 2008 I began my ride to Kuala Lumpur (KL) from Johor Bahru (JB). 0330hrs left my childhood house in Kampung Setanggi, with my Specialized bike. It still way early in the morning, but for me its the best time if you want to cover more milage. I would be expected to be in KL on the 8th Oct 08, oh.. by the way, it's my 41st birthday. A quick stop to get my cancer stick, and I'm off. My first strecth will be from JB to Air Hitam, a 96km trunk road ride. Since bicycles were not allowed on the PLUS hiway, cyclist had to take the trunk road.

I reached Air Hitam at 0900hrs. My next stop will be the town of Yong Peng. The sun is starting to shine, so I'm expecting some very dehydrating rides onwards. Yong Peng is onlys18km from Air Hitam, but the hills and sun surely will make the next strecth a bit harsh. A stop at Yong Peng takes me a for lunch brake. It's quite normal and expected when you stop at any stalls, that you'll be interviewed by the locals. Surely they could recognise that you are not from around there, and cycling with a bag, they get the idea that you are touring on your bike. Finish my lunch, and I'm off. After 20minutes of riding, nearing the town of Parit Yani, it began to rain heavily. Had to stop to unpack my raincoat. Ready to brave the rain, just when I was about to turn on my blinker, it was not there. Must have fallen off somewhere. Well, have to get a new one though. And got one at the Pekan Parit Sulong. The bike shop is not entirely a bike shop. It's also an electrical outlet. The guy had to take the blinker from his store. After a quick check and installing the blinker, continue my ride to my grandmother's house in Panchor.

So had to take the route to Pagoh first. The rain almost stops, but still its a wet ride though. I reached Panchor at 0600hrs. My grandmother is at in front of the house with my uncle Zainal. Unload and unpack, I have rode for 190km today. So I guess I'll continue my ride tommorow and stayed the night here.

Yup Yup

Yeh bebeh, well.. got my self blogging now.