Sunday, May 24 – 60KM is the total distance that I gonna ride for today. The route begins from Giant Hypermarket, passing by Kg Acheh towards the first small climb (Tengku Bainun bridge). Right after the bridge, there will be rolling hills up to T-junction (Pantai Remis – Ayer Tawar) through Segari town. Turn right and second climb comes in 5km (Gunung Tunggal). After Gunung Tunggal, it will be all flat until Ayer Tawar town but there will be lots of headwind.
At 7am, all riders is already waiting at Giant Hypermarket Gate. Me, Yong, Kwong Yew, Rafi, Remy, Anuar, Ah Chui, Saiful, Malakoff Boy(sorry I forgot yr name) and Rizal. Did I forget anyone?
The tires start to roll as soon as Remy & Anuar arrived around 7.20am. They are late due to puncture in Anuar’s bike. There is an early breakaway by Kwong Yew as soon as we passes Kg Acheh. However, he being caught up just before the first bridge. Everyone was together with two rows side-by-side all the way till Tengku Bainun bridge.
There is a sprint on the Tengku Bainun bridge and splitting the peloton into 2 groups. I was following the 2nd group and we began to chase the 1st group. We manage to caught up just before Damar Laut junction and soon the speed has pick up around 30km/h – 32km/h. Rolling hills begin after Damai Laut junction and we was still together. With Saiful pulling the front at a steady rate, everyone seems to consume their energy. The second breakaway comes with Remy accelerate alone follow by Saiful. They successfully splitting up the peloton leaving most of them at the back struggling to follow. I was tired at the rolling hills and drafting behind Anuar. I was with him for the remaining distance till the T-junction (Pantai Remis – Ayer Tawar) where the front breakaway group had stop and rest.
I arrived together with Anuar and had a quick rest stop before Yong & Kwong Yew arrived. After a quick chat, drink and rest, we soon began our journey until Ayer Tawar town. Everyone was together and taking their responsibilities taking turn leading at the front. Rizal was leading when we passes Gunung Tunggal. There is another breakaway by Remy after Changkat Keruing. He slow down again for us after 800m ahead of us (I guess he’s boring with our riding speed)
Passing by an oil palm factory and lots of oil palm estate by the roadside, we all still together. Another breakaway done by the Malakoff boy but there is no one is chasing after him as most of other riders consume their boost for the last kilometer before Ayer Tawar town.
However, the Malakoff boy unsuccessfully breaking away from the peloton as the headwind is the strong. He has being breaking away a cuople of times, accelerate up to the front and soon he'll drop back from the group to regain his power. He's no where to be seen leading the peloton. Anyway, as we were maintain at a steady rate 32km/h, one by one rotating and just after Kg Raja Hitam village, I was in second position riding behind Rizal. Rizal was leading about 500m in distance. As soon as he open up and goes to the back of the peloton with 2km to go, I accelerated and hoping to pull the whole peloton faster before sprinting at the end towards the junction. I guess it was too early.
I was hitting 40km/h before I open up the rest of the group sprinting to the front. As I look back, Remy, Saiful, Rafi and almost everyone is sprinting. Its like a race towards the finish line. As usual, Remy was sprinting hard and almost no one able to catch up with him. However, it seems too early to sprint actually as it’s still around 700m to go.
I didn’t know who reaches the junction first as I was riding behind Yong & Saiful around 50m at the back. Kwong Yew was behind me. The Malakoff boy is dropping to the back.
Anyway, we stop the the traffic light before turning right into Ayer Tawar town. Right after the traffic light, my eyes caught a lady riding a motorbike at steady speed about 35km/h. I take my position and draft behind the motorbike. Yong quickly draft behind me and we both drafting at a steady speed. Suddenly, i can hear a loud VROMMMM sound coming from the bike and she is accelerating until 40km/h – 45km/h.
Yong didn’t manage to follow as the headwind became stronger. I push myself and maintaining at the speed rate of the motorbike. I soon overtook Remy, Anuar and soon joined with Rafi, Rizal and Ah Chui up front.
Upon reaching Ayer Tawar, I was tired and slowing down to regroup. After the first Ayer Tawar traffic light, there is a bunch of break away done by Remy and other riders, attacking in the centre of the town. Wow! I was surprise seeing lots of spectators from the roadside excited with the attack.
Anyway, we all regroup and have a good laugh and chat at the Taman Dindings Mamak Stall. Rafi went on as he got a date awaiting for him.
From Ayer Tawar, we cycle slow and chit-chat most of the time till we reach Sitiawan. I split up with the remaining group and cycle along with Yong and Kwong Yew. Yong was leading the whole way back to Sitiawan town. Kwong Yew nearly fell as he didn’t realize he was cycling at the edge of the road, lucky for him.
It was another great ride for all of us. Some tired, some feel great, some feel boring…but most of all, everyone had fun and safely return home.
NOTE :
Many apologize to our Farmasi Hing’s owner, Mr Ting as he had a puncture 16km from Sitiawan (near a temple in Damai Laut) We were pacing and didn’t realize that he had bike difficulties. I only got his message half way point to Ayer Tawar. However, we confirmed that he safely return home as his support car arrived within 30mins.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
JANAMANJUNG FELLOWSHIP 2009 Test Ride
Sunday – May 17, Janamanjung Ride 2009 Route Test Ride. As JMFR2009 just around the corner, we decided to test ride thie year Janamanjung 2009 route. As early 7am, everyone seems already at the meeting point (Giant Hypermarket Sri Manjung). Yong, Kumar, Remy, Jasni, Ah Chui, Kwong Yew and I were all excited about today’s ride. It was the day everyone was waiting for. The route will pass through Ayer Tawar, passing by Titi Gantung before turning left at Bota Town. The route continues about 20km to Parit town. After Parit, the hilly route begins till Beruas Town before turning back to Sitiawan via Ayer Tawar.
Total Distance : 115km
Total Ride Time : Start : 7.10am End : 11.55pm (4hrs 45mins inclusive of few rest stops)
All wheels begins to roll at 7.10am. As we cycle as a bunch, leading by Remy almost the whole journey, we travelling at 30km/h-32km/h. Our objective is to complete the whole journey in a big group. I was rolling with my different wheels (Shimano R550), I’m feeling satisfied with the few after a few kilometers in. Approaching Ayer Tawar town, we all still together. There are no breakaways made as everyone was consuming their energy.
Today’s sun seems to shine and warm up the earth very quickly. The time is only 8.00am, the sun is shining strongly and soon it begins to feel hot. Approaching Bota town, Kwong Yew drop his car keys on the road while trying to take his “black eye peas” spectacles.
Everyone slow down for him and soon we’ll together again. Everyone was relief when we turn left at Bota town towards Parit town as the route is shady with trees. Scenic route with kampongs houses, cow dung, filled with tress & rainforest.
The first climb comes in 4km before Parit with 5% gradient, short slope. We still together when we arrived into Parit town around 9.00am, 50km from Sitiawan. After a short discussion, we decided to continue our journey till Tanjung Belanja about 5km after Parit town. We push on till we passes Dataran Nordin (a small stopping area on the official day JMFR2009). After 500m from Dataran Nordin, we reached Tanjung Belanja. We stop for breakfast with nasi lemak, bihun goreng, teh O and milo ais.
Rizal phone us and decided to wait us at Beruas town due to waking up late and didn’t manage to join us earlier. After 30mins of resting and refueling, we go on till our next destination, Beruas. The sun begins to heat up the earth and soon everyone was tired. The rolling hills begins all the way to Beruas town. With Kumar & Yong leading in front, we maintain at a steady rate. The route towards Beruas is winding with up and down hilly and soon Remy was no where to be seen. Ah Chui shouted us to slow down and waited for Remy. By the time we saw Remy picking up his pace towards us, Ah Chui suddenly hit the back wheels of Yong’s bike. He regain his balance without falling into the road. Somehow, we stop and check their bikes and discover Ah Chui front wheels damage with a bend spoke. Yong’s rear derailleur was hit quite hard and bend inwards to the wheels. Anyway, after a quick check up, they manage to recontinue their journey.
Hills and hills keep coming in about 9km to Beruas and Remy was speeding up. Kumar keeping up with him and soon Ah Chui together with Jasni following them. I was tired and climbing up the hills quite slow. I was joined by Yong & Kwong Yew. We 2 team up together to start our chase back into the front group. Unfortunately, I exchange lead with Yong trying to close up the gap but I was too tired and the route is very hilly. I finally let go the lead and Yong chasing by its own. Kwong Yew was behind me.
Upon reaching Beruas town, the front group stop and waited for me. We regroup and before our legs cooling down, we decided to go on back to Sitiawan. Rizal join us and he’s leading most of the time. With the strong heat and direct sunlight, my legs begin to feel tired and weak. I finally let the group goes with I cycling alone at the back.
Kwong Yew slow down for me and Yong suddenly had his right thigh cramp and slowing down too. I manage to catch up with them but the front group is no where to be seen. I push myself with no energy left in the tank but a determination to complete this ride.
The front group was waiting for me at the Beruas intersection and we begin to cycle in a group again. Upoh reaching Ayer Tawar, I was picking up my pace about 32km/h and soon Remy, Kumar, Jasni, Rizal was breaking away into Ayer Tawar town. They stop at SHELL petrol kiosk and I begin to fuel up with plain water, isotonic water, soya bean and any fluid I can find. Some refueling their body with RED BULL!
We continue on and i decided to let the front group go when Yong is having another cramp on his legs. I slow down for him and we together ride until Sitiawan. 4km to Sitiawan town, my legs is extremely tired and i decided to let Yong go without drafting behind him.
I was alone all the way till Sitiawan through the rubbish dumping area with some slope up and down. I managed to continue till I reached home at 11.55am. Today’s ride is practically good. However, the sunny weather makes me a challenge to complete the journey. I’ll prefer to ride more under the shade, country roads.
Will be doing long distance ride again next week. Come! Come! We need more riders, see you guys soon ya!
Total Distance : 115km
Total Ride Time : Start : 7.10am End : 11.55pm (4hrs 45mins inclusive of few rest stops)
All wheels begins to roll at 7.10am. As we cycle as a bunch, leading by Remy almost the whole journey, we travelling at 30km/h-32km/h. Our objective is to complete the whole journey in a big group. I was rolling with my different wheels (Shimano R550), I’m feeling satisfied with the few after a few kilometers in. Approaching Ayer Tawar town, we all still together. There are no breakaways made as everyone was consuming their energy.
Today’s sun seems to shine and warm up the earth very quickly. The time is only 8.00am, the sun is shining strongly and soon it begins to feel hot. Approaching Bota town, Kwong Yew drop his car keys on the road while trying to take his “black eye peas” spectacles.
Everyone slow down for him and soon we’ll together again. Everyone was relief when we turn left at Bota town towards Parit town as the route is shady with trees. Scenic route with kampongs houses, cow dung, filled with tress & rainforest.
The first climb comes in 4km before Parit with 5% gradient, short slope. We still together when we arrived into Parit town around 9.00am, 50km from Sitiawan. After a short discussion, we decided to continue our journey till Tanjung Belanja about 5km after Parit town. We push on till we passes Dataran Nordin (a small stopping area on the official day JMFR2009). After 500m from Dataran Nordin, we reached Tanjung Belanja. We stop for breakfast with nasi lemak, bihun goreng, teh O and milo ais.
Having breakfast in Tanjung Belanja, Perak.
Kumar in full action
Rizal phone us and decided to wait us at Beruas town due to waking up late and didn’t manage to join us earlier. After 30mins of resting and refueling, we go on till our next destination, Beruas. The sun begins to heat up the earth and soon everyone was tired. The rolling hills begins all the way to Beruas town. With Kumar & Yong leading in front, we maintain at a steady rate. The route towards Beruas is winding with up and down hilly and soon Remy was no where to be seen. Ah Chui shouted us to slow down and waited for Remy. By the time we saw Remy picking up his pace towards us, Ah Chui suddenly hit the back wheels of Yong’s bike. He regain his balance without falling into the road. Somehow, we stop and check their bikes and discover Ah Chui front wheels damage with a bend spoke. Yong’s rear derailleur was hit quite hard and bend inwards to the wheels. Anyway, after a quick check up, they manage to recontinue their journey.
Hills and hills keep coming in about 9km to Beruas and Remy was speeding up. Kumar keeping up with him and soon Ah Chui together with Jasni following them. I was tired and climbing up the hills quite slow. I was joined by Yong & Kwong Yew. We 2 team up together to start our chase back into the front group. Unfortunately, I exchange lead with Yong trying to close up the gap but I was too tired and the route is very hilly. I finally let go the lead and Yong chasing by its own. Kwong Yew was behind me.
Upon reaching Beruas town, the front group stop and waited for me. We regroup and before our legs cooling down, we decided to go on back to Sitiawan. Rizal join us and he’s leading most of the time. With the strong heat and direct sunlight, my legs begin to feel tired and weak. I finally let the group goes with I cycling alone at the back.
Kwong Yew slow down for me and Yong suddenly had his right thigh cramp and slowing down too. I manage to catch up with them but the front group is no where to be seen. I push myself with no energy left in the tank but a determination to complete this ride.
The front group was waiting for me at the Beruas intersection and we begin to cycle in a group again. Upoh reaching Ayer Tawar, I was picking up my pace about 32km/h and soon Remy, Kumar, Jasni, Rizal was breaking away into Ayer Tawar town. They stop at SHELL petrol kiosk and I begin to fuel up with plain water, isotonic water, soya bean and any fluid I can find. Some refueling their body with RED BULL!
We continue on and i decided to let the front group go when Yong is having another cramp on his legs. I slow down for him and we together ride until Sitiawan. 4km to Sitiawan town, my legs is extremely tired and i decided to let Yong go without drafting behind him.
I was alone all the way till Sitiawan through the rubbish dumping area with some slope up and down. I managed to continue till I reached home at 11.55am. Today’s ride is practically good. However, the sunny weather makes me a challenge to complete the journey. I’ll prefer to ride more under the shade, country roads.
Will be doing long distance ride again next week. Come! Come! We need more riders, see you guys soon ya!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
NO RIDE on May 3rd
It was raining for the whole day.I guess i'm off from the road today, taking a complete day off from bike.
Will be riding again next week. See you guys next week!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
POWERMAN 2009 registration OPEN
POWERMAN 2009 REGISTRATION
To all cyclist, weekend warrior, fun riders out there...the registration for this year POWERMAN 2009 is already open.
I've registered my placing the Sprint Event. i'm gonna do 5.5km run, 32km bike and 5km run.
Either you are a sprint or full participant, booked your place fast. Let's make another year of POWERMAN great!!!
To all cyclist, weekend warrior, fun riders out there...the registration for this year POWERMAN 2009 is already open.
I've registered my placing the Sprint Event. i'm gonna do 5.5km run, 32km bike and 5km run.
Either you are a sprint or full participant, booked your place fast. Let's make another year of POWERMAN great!!!
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