Sunday, 24 January 2010 – I was prepare for today’s ride. I was keen to test out partial of JMFR2010 route. As I cycle my way to the meeting point, I believe today will be another fast ride. At Giant Hypermarket, I met Doc Kumar and I was surprisingly to see only both of us that will be riding today. It is 7.10am and the sky is still dark. As we waited, Anuar and Yong came and around 20 minutes of waiting, 4 of us decided to continue our ride.
4 of us only for 80km? Oh gosh…I’ve begin to worry that its gonna be a very hard day. As we ride passing Ayer Tawar, the average speed is about 34km/h. As we rotate taking the lead, my left leg begin to feel cramping as we enter Gelung Pepuyu junction.
When I hit the first climb, my legs cramp and causes me to slow down while others is leaving me a gap. Passing lots of rolling hill, I still feel no good until I was left behind for about 600metres. Luckily Anuar, Doc Kumar and Yong decided to slow down and waited for me as we passes the long winding hilly route before joining into main road to Beruas.
We stop for chit-chatting at the junction before Anuar decided to go on looking for water as he is insufficient of fluid. As we roll back towards Ayer Tawar, our average speed is at 31km/h. As usual, we took turns to lead the pack. Doc Kumar, Anuar and Yong are very strong as they lead most of the way. Anuar stop at a malay stall for refilling while we waited for him.
Coming out from Beruas intersection towards Ayer Tawar, I decided to take lead as I can feel tailwinds is getting stronger and stronger. I lead at 36km/h all the way passing Ayer Tawar before Yong took over. We decided not to stop at Ayer Tawar but at Giant Hypermarket for breakfast instead.
Yong maintain his speed at 36km/h and my legs cramping seems to came back amd I was struggling to follow the whole group. Passing by Kg Acheh, as Yong were leading, Doc Kumar make his attack follow by Anuar. I jumped out of the saddle and trying to close the gap with Anuar. I guess my legs is no near to Anuar’s as I couldn’t close the gap although I was at 48km/h.
Turning in to Giant Hypermarket, we slow down and came in all together to Nana Tanjung for breakfast. We have a good laugh and it was another great Sunday ride. Missing lots of other riders today, hopefully to see them on next ride. Total riding time 2h 36mins with the average of 30.4km/h.
Come join us ride as we preparing for Janamanjung Fellowship Ride 2010 and PCC Interstate 2010 ride on this April.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
PCC INTERSTATE 2010 30th April - 2nd May 2010
Although there is no official announcement yet, rumors are flying around that the PCC Insterstate 2010 will be roaming the East coast. Numerous sources point the date to the Labor day weekend and number of participants will be limited to 200 only. They are already accpeting pre-registration. Chances are the seats to be full before the official announcement quite high as what happened to the last Intestate 2009. So start pulling your string in PCC to get your names in the list if you were keen to join the ride!
The distance is rumored to be about 420km(as shown in the attached profile chart). It will start from Kuala Kangsar and ends at Tasik Kenyir. Below is the most probable route:
Day 1 Kuala Kangsar to Tasik Banding (145km approx)
Day 2 Tasik Banding to Tanah Merah (130km approx)
Day 3 Tanah Merah to Tasik Kenyir (145km approx)
Bikes (Side Business)
As you guys kove the sports as i am, i'm doing some side business in bikes.
Located in Sitiawan, Perak.
To all Manjung, Sitiawan, Lumut riders...whether you are a pros, recretional rider, weekend warrior or just staying healthy via bicycling....you are most welcome!
I'm Albert and i ride every weekend. All my buddies comes from all types - from young to adult, pro's or beginner, MTB or roadie, you most welcome to join our club.
I'm currently holding major high-end brands like - GIANT, CANNONDALE, SCOTT and etc...you know it, you name it. I also holding bike parts and components like - SHIMANO, MAVIC, ZIPP, TOKEN, FIZIK and etc.
From complete bikes to parts and accessories, whatever you want, you name it.
For any inquiries, bike parts, complete bikes, accessories or just chit-chat, call me at 014-6043366 (albert)
Located in Sitiawan, Perak.
To all Manjung, Sitiawan, Lumut riders...whether you are a pros, recretional rider, weekend warrior or just staying healthy via bicycling....you are most welcome!
I'm Albert and i ride every weekend. All my buddies comes from all types - from young to adult, pro's or beginner, MTB or roadie, you most welcome to join our club.
I'm currently holding major high-end brands like - GIANT, CANNONDALE, SCOTT and etc...you know it, you name it. I also holding bike parts and components like - SHIMANO, MAVIC, ZIPP, TOKEN, FIZIK and etc.
From complete bikes to parts and accessories, whatever you want, you name it.
For any inquiries, bike parts, complete bikes, accessories or just chit-chat, call me at 014-6043366 (albert)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ride with MTB Manjung
Sunday, 17 Jan 2010 - As i planned to go for another solo ride via Gelung Pepuyu, i received a test message late Saturday nite. There will be a group ride via Changkat Keruing. As my legs still weak, i decided to follow them, hopefully to complete the whole ride by staying inside the peloton.
About 15 riders for today ride, mixture of MTB and roadie. As i suspected, today’s ride will be mostly control by roadie. However, before hitting the Tengku Bainun bridge, the MTB group is leading up front.
There is a massive attack from the roadie on the bridge leaving the MTB guys way back on the climb. I however trying to stay on the fast group but my legs really giving me a hard time. The fast roadie slow down right after the bridge and i managed to regroup. About 7 roadie together we pick up speed again passing Damar Laut, Segari and soon come to a stop at Pantai Remis intersection. It was hard work, but it really worth it.
We rest and waited for the MTB group to arrive. We stop for 15minutes before the MTB groups leave first. They attack and we are doing at our best to close the gap. Strong headwinds causing the roadie group having difficult time chasing the front MTB group. Passing Bukit Tunggal, 2 roadie escape from our group and attack. I lead the rear peloton and soon Yong took over.
With the speed of 32km/h, i assume i’ll never able to join the MTB group. Remy came from the rear and attack at 42km/h. He overtook us and my peloton split again. I, Yong and some other roadie manage to stay behind Remy. With steady speed, we finally close the gap however Remy decided to go on. I stay in MTB group and rest my legs before following 2 roadie on the attack. With hot sun and strong headwinds, soon my legs giving up. 3 out of 6 MTB guys came from my back and i stay behind them for almost 3-4km.
Passing Kg Raja Hitam, i lead the group of 3 roadie up to Ayer Tawar junction. 1km to finish, both of them breakaway and i decided to cruise only the whole way till Ayer Tawar town. Together we waited for the remaining MTB guys to arrive before cruising into Ayer Tawar town.
Most of them stop for breakfast in Ayer Tawar. I, Yong and Kevin decided to stop at Sitiawan instead. It was a great ride with MTB guys. I didnt really clocked my time as we have done few stop to rest.
About 15 riders for today ride, mixture of MTB and roadie. As i suspected, today’s ride will be mostly control by roadie. However, before hitting the Tengku Bainun bridge, the MTB group is leading up front.
There is a massive attack from the roadie on the bridge leaving the MTB guys way back on the climb. I however trying to stay on the fast group but my legs really giving me a hard time. The fast roadie slow down right after the bridge and i managed to regroup. About 7 roadie together we pick up speed again passing Damar Laut, Segari and soon come to a stop at Pantai Remis intersection. It was hard work, but it really worth it.
We rest and waited for the MTB group to arrive. We stop for 15minutes before the MTB groups leave first. They attack and we are doing at our best to close the gap. Strong headwinds causing the roadie group having difficult time chasing the front MTB group. Passing Bukit Tunggal, 2 roadie escape from our group and attack. I lead the rear peloton and soon Yong took over.
With the speed of 32km/h, i assume i’ll never able to join the MTB group. Remy came from the rear and attack at 42km/h. He overtook us and my peloton split again. I, Yong and some other roadie manage to stay behind Remy. With steady speed, we finally close the gap however Remy decided to go on. I stay in MTB group and rest my legs before following 2 roadie on the attack. With hot sun and strong headwinds, soon my legs giving up. 3 out of 6 MTB guys came from my back and i stay behind them for almost 3-4km.
Passing Kg Raja Hitam, i lead the group of 3 roadie up to Ayer Tawar junction. 1km to finish, both of them breakaway and i decided to cruise only the whole way till Ayer Tawar town. Together we waited for the remaining MTB guys to arrive before cruising into Ayer Tawar town.
Most of them stop for breakfast in Ayer Tawar. I, Yong and Kevin decided to stop at Sitiawan instead. It was a great ride with MTB guys. I didnt really clocked my time as we have done few stop to rest.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Taman Bukit Maju, Lumut
Bukit Maju is located in the entrance of Lumut town. It s a 1km stretch uphill towards the top of the hill. Its a very good place to build up your legs muscle as the slope getting steeper towards half way point of the climb.
For those looking for a route to train your climbing skills, Bukit Maju it is. It was been so long since i did my last climb here. It was hard, but i felt good.
For those looking for a route to train your climbing skills, Bukit Maju it is. It was been so long since i did my last climb here. It was hard, but i felt good.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Solo Ride....Again
It was Sunday, 3 January 2010. Step into the 3rd day of year 2010! I decided to go for a ride with my other fellow riders that just came back from tackling in the Malakoff Interstate Fellowship Ride in Penang on New Year day. Guess the luck riding with them doesn’t come true as it was down pour in the morning.
At 4.30pm, suddenly I decided to go for a short ride. While no one is riding in the evening, I guess it’s a solo ride again for me today.
I had just ride 40km few days ago and decided to go for another loop, same route but in the opposite direction. I left my house at 4.40pm and make my way to Kg Koh, Simpang Tiga, Simpang Lima, Kg Sg Wangi, Kg Baru and Kg Acheh. Riding in the evening its completely different than riding in the morning as the sun is still shining bright. The weather is so hot and very windy too. I have to ride into headwind for almost 80% of today’s ride.
I completed the whole course in a total of time 1h 20m for a 40km solo ride. Although I feel tired, I feel great that I managed to complete the whole course again today. Very small improvement for me.
See you guys soon!
At 4.30pm, suddenly I decided to go for a short ride. While no one is riding in the evening, I guess it’s a solo ride again for me today.
I had just ride 40km few days ago and decided to go for another loop, same route but in the opposite direction. I left my house at 4.40pm and make my way to Kg Koh, Simpang Tiga, Simpang Lima, Kg Sg Wangi, Kg Baru and Kg Acheh. Riding in the evening its completely different than riding in the morning as the sun is still shining bright. The weather is so hot and very windy too. I have to ride into headwind for almost 80% of today’s ride.
I completed the whole course in a total of time 1h 20m for a 40km solo ride. Although I feel tired, I feel great that I managed to complete the whole course again today. Very small improvement for me.
See you guys soon!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Happy New Year 2010!
It was Friday, 1 January 2010. New Year Day!
As most of my fellow riders were tackling in the Malakoff Interstate Fellowship Ride in Penang, I decided to go for a short ride. While Yong is in KL celebrating new year day and Kwong Yew is no where to be contact, I guess it’s a solo ride for me.
I start from my house late around 8.00am and decided to take a 40km one loop through Kg Baru, Kg Sg Wangi, Simpang Lima, Simpang Tiga and Kg Koh. It has been nearly a month I was off from my bike and I wanted to take this slowly.
I completed the whole course in a total of time 1h 25m for a 40km solo ride. Not a good one but I guess I’m getting the feel back into biking. Will ride again soon!
As most of my fellow riders were tackling in the Malakoff Interstate Fellowship Ride in Penang, I decided to go for a short ride. While Yong is in KL celebrating new year day and Kwong Yew is no where to be contact, I guess it’s a solo ride for me.
I start from my house late around 8.00am and decided to take a 40km one loop through Kg Baru, Kg Sg Wangi, Simpang Lima, Simpang Tiga and Kg Koh. It has been nearly a month I was off from my bike and I wanted to take this slowly.
I completed the whole course in a total of time 1h 25m for a 40km solo ride. Not a good one but I guess I’m getting the feel back into biking. Will ride again soon!
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