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.
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