No training, No tour ride...YEH BEBEH.

My felllow rider, Jinggo call me up and and asked to join his ride to Cameron Highland. Eventhough I have ride up to Cameron Highland, I decided to join in. The last ride to Cameron Highland I did not ride from KL, had to take the train to Tapah as I was late to rendevous with my fellow riders. Thinking this might be an oppurtunity to remedy my mistake, and start my ride from KL.

From the month of February to May, I did not do any serious riding, except ride around the vincinity of my house. Thinking that it would be sufficient to be regarded as training, I did not prepared any serious training for the ride to Cameron Highland. Clearly I was wrong and I had to pay the price for it.

Among the riders along this trip was me, Jinggo, Zol Keramat, Man Langat. Zol and Man was riding a road bike. Another unexpected turn of event. Except me, other riders were strong and fit. Man Langat is a national rider for Paralimpic. That leaves me the weakest rider in the group. With heavy load, compared to them, Man Langat and Zol were carrying a daypack, and Jinggo was just carrying a 25litre touring bag, which much suitable for commuting.

I started my ride from my inlaws house at Sg. Besi at 5am. As planned  the night before, I suggested that we started the ride as early as 4am. Thinking I was late to meet up at Zol's house in Keramat, I did pushed a bit hard. Arriving at Zol's house, I was the only rider there. Not after half an hour later Jinggo and Man Langat arrives. Zol is still not out yet, so I decided to ride ahead and meet them up at Gombak, as I had forgotten my front bag bracket.

We had breakfast at Greenwood food court at 9am. I had nasi lemak with sambal kerang. The day was hot and shinny, for most tour riders, it was a great day to ride, as for me, I prefer to ride during rainy season, as it would be much cooler. Rainy season is over, and it has'nt rain for the past two days.

Continuing the ride after breakfast, we head to Rawang. The only challenge is the hill before reaching Templer's Park. Entering Pekan Rawang, the traffic was hectic, jammed up all the way to the pekan. Jinggo had to stop and buy a sock. From hereon, there'll be less traffic. With wide side road, its quite safe especially if you are riding in a group. Reaching Serendah, I started to feel my calf started to cramp up. To remedy it, I had to ride slow so not to worsen it. After a while, it came up to my knee and right thigh. But I still bear with the pain as I ride as slow as possible. Refusing to stop, as it may lead up to total cramp. As the ride became more hilly, I had no choice but to take a long rest. It took me half an hour just to relieve the pain.

Three months without any riding can be seen at my belly. Had to reconsider the next tour ride if I were to ride, it is very important to be physically ready. Otherwise I'll end up doing half the trip and had to go back by train. Cause thats what happened to me in this tour ride. Had to take tje train back to KL at Tanjung Malim. And my wife had to pick me up at KL Sentral. What a drag..