Short Easy Ride - (30km)
Kg Baru - Simpang Lima (relatively flat with some rolling hills)
It was Wesak Day - As today was a public holiday, i decided to have a short ride with my old buddies. At 7.00am, i was joined by Kwong Yew, Yong and the return (Kong Hing) after he left his bike on the wall for almost 6 months. Too many programs for him lately - motor-biking, gathering, reunion dinner, travelling...bla, bla, bla...
As per plan, the tire start to burn exactly at 7.15am. We decided to go for a slow easy ride as Kong Hing has not being on the bike for half a year now. However, the pace picks up fast as we already pacing at 28km/h averagely.
As Yong and Kwong Yew were leading the pack, I and Kong Hing has a lot of catch up stories to talk. As we turned into Kg Bahru, we were left behind for about 150 metres. I try to catch up with the front 2 of them before the rolling hills began.
Suprisingly, Kong Hing is tailing closely at my back as i was doing 37km/h closing the gap. Dont play-play...although he's being away from the bike, never under estimated his big engine CC power output.
As usual, Kwong Yew attack on the slope and this time i attack with him and never let him passed. Even though it was a short slope, i was practically tired and together we ride into Simpang Lima. I was doing a quick fast pacing with Yong as he mostly doing the pulling job just to avoid Kwong Yew launching an attack.
Approaching Simpang Tiga, Kong Hing and Kwong Yew slowing down, tired i guess...still a very good cyclist as or not on the bike for 6 months and still able to tail us for nearly 25km. We slow down while waiitng for them to catch us. We stop at Kg Koh and have a good laugh and heavy breakfast...hahaha, we eat a lot!
The return of Kong Hing (our extraordinary man)
Rider of the day : Kong Hing
Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Gelung Pepuyu (80km)
Its been two weeks pass the most best ride ever held, Interstate 2010 organise by PCC Group. As usual, Sunday morning, i, Yong, Kumar and Kwong Yew decided to ride on our own as Anuar back to his kampung as he just got himself a newborn baby girl...Congrats to him!
As per plan, today's ride will be aproximately about 80km, passing by Gelung Pepuyu estate with flats and rolling hills. We start at 7.20am and soon we are already pacing ourself in one straight line leading by Kwong Yew. At average 31km/h, we rotating between each other. Passing by Kg Sg Wangi, Ayer Tawar, Kg Jering...no attack has been done.
After Beruas junction, Yong increase the average at 33km/h before turning into Gelung Pepuyu estate route. I was tailing behind the group as the group doesnt seem to slow down. Yong increase the speed again up to 35km/h before the first small hill...crazy kah?
As i saw Kwong Yew preparing for the attack (as he use to be) i overtook Yong while forcing myself maintaining the speed just enough for Kwong Yew giving up his attack.
Approachiing second hill, I attack and leave Kwong Yew behind. Yong and Kumar following closely behind me. Descending the second hill, Yong seems strong and lead the whole group while Kwong Yew catching up.
Kwong Yew attack again on the third slope and i tailing him behind. However, after the last 2 effort, i guess i'm out of breath. I bonked and almost black-out half way the slope causing me dropping way back behind.
Thanks to Kumar, he waited for me while i slowly recovering. I managed to close the gap with Yong and Kwong Yew after the fast downhill but i was way too empty and tired. On the final rolling hills, 3 of them smoke me and i was riding alone till the next junction.
The other stories:
While i was drop far back, Kumar and Kwong Yew decided to have their own KOM "King of Mountain" stage. They attack each other on the final slope and wanted to crown themself the "polka dot jersey". Yong steadily arrive at the junction while Kumar and Kwong Yew debating about who is suppose to wear the KOM jersey. Funny ar?
I arrive few minutes later with no water to spare. 2 bottles of water finish in 50km journey. Am i a drinker?
Anyway, we decided to go on and stop at Ayer Tawar for breakfast. With empty bottle and emtpy stomach, i go on hoping to stop at a nearby stall for a quick drink. I was tailing behind while Yong and Kumar do most of the pulling upfront. Kwong Yew decided to stay behind too although i think his tank has not empty yet...preparing for another attack maybe?
No luck for me as most of the stall close today so i decided to push myself till Ayer Tawar, about 20km away. Yong and Kumar is pulling hard and steadily at 33km/h with headwind towards us. Two of them has been rotating for almost 11km and i decided to do the job. Kwong Yew seems not helping the group and i wonder what he is up to.
I lead the group for the remaining 2-3km up till the Beruas junction. Once out to the open road towards Ayer Tawar, i decided to go on leading as I was feeling quite good (i can smell teh ais up front in Ayer Tawar) hehehe...With some help of mix wind, sometimes tail wind, sometimes head wind...i push myself up to 37km/h all the way to Ayer Tawar. Yong decided to help and he leads for another quarter of the distance to Ayer Tawar. Finally i saw Kwong Yew speeding up (now i know what he is up to...for final sprint) Without any chance, i push myself to go on together with the help of Kumar overtook Kwong Yew and left him behind...hehehe. Looks like he wont be wearing green jersey for today.
I, Kumar, Yong and Kwong Yew stop for breakfast in Ayer Tawar, join by Ong Lay Foo aka Ming Meng (mixed MTB and road kaki). We have a good laugh before continuing back to Sitiawan. Kumar is rushing home so i decided to lead again. Steadily at 35km/h, we have a quick ride up to Kg Sg Wangi when i decided to turn into Sitiawan instead. Kumar left us and 3 of us together riding into Sitiawan town.
Yong do most of the leading job and finally, Kwong Yew legs giving up and i decided to follow Yong. However, we slow down for Kwong Yew before entering Sitiawan town. Thinking of stoping for another teh ais but the weather seems not allowing so I decided to ride straight back home.
As per plan, today's ride will be aproximately about 80km, passing by Gelung Pepuyu estate with flats and rolling hills. We start at 7.20am and soon we are already pacing ourself in one straight line leading by Kwong Yew. At average 31km/h, we rotating between each other. Passing by Kg Sg Wangi, Ayer Tawar, Kg Jering...no attack has been done.
After Beruas junction, Yong increase the average at 33km/h before turning into Gelung Pepuyu estate route. I was tailing behind the group as the group doesnt seem to slow down. Yong increase the speed again up to 35km/h before the first small hill...crazy kah?
As i saw Kwong Yew preparing for the attack (as he use to be) i overtook Yong while forcing myself maintaining the speed just enough for Kwong Yew giving up his attack.
Approachiing second hill, I attack and leave Kwong Yew behind. Yong and Kumar following closely behind me. Descending the second hill, Yong seems strong and lead the whole group while Kwong Yew catching up.
Kwong Yew attack again on the third slope and i tailing him behind. However, after the last 2 effort, i guess i'm out of breath. I bonked and almost black-out half way the slope causing me dropping way back behind.
Thanks to Kumar, he waited for me while i slowly recovering. I managed to close the gap with Yong and Kwong Yew after the fast downhill but i was way too empty and tired. On the final rolling hills, 3 of them smoke me and i was riding alone till the next junction.
The other stories:
While i was drop far back, Kumar and Kwong Yew decided to have their own KOM "King of Mountain" stage. They attack each other on the final slope and wanted to crown themself the "polka dot jersey". Yong steadily arrive at the junction while Kumar and Kwong Yew debating about who is suppose to wear the KOM jersey. Funny ar?
I arrive few minutes later with no water to spare. 2 bottles of water finish in 50km journey. Am i a drinker?
Anyway, we decided to go on and stop at Ayer Tawar for breakfast. With empty bottle and emtpy stomach, i go on hoping to stop at a nearby stall for a quick drink. I was tailing behind while Yong and Kumar do most of the pulling upfront. Kwong Yew decided to stay behind too although i think his tank has not empty yet...preparing for another attack maybe?
No luck for me as most of the stall close today so i decided to push myself till Ayer Tawar, about 20km away. Yong and Kumar is pulling hard and steadily at 33km/h with headwind towards us. Two of them has been rotating for almost 11km and i decided to do the job. Kwong Yew seems not helping the group and i wonder what he is up to.
I lead the group for the remaining 2-3km up till the Beruas junction. Once out to the open road towards Ayer Tawar, i decided to go on leading as I was feeling quite good (i can smell teh ais up front in Ayer Tawar) hehehe...With some help of mix wind, sometimes tail wind, sometimes head wind...i push myself up to 37km/h all the way to Ayer Tawar. Yong decided to help and he leads for another quarter of the distance to Ayer Tawar. Finally i saw Kwong Yew speeding up (now i know what he is up to...for final sprint) Without any chance, i push myself to go on together with the help of Kumar overtook Kwong Yew and left him behind...hehehe. Looks like he wont be wearing green jersey for today.
I, Kumar, Yong and Kwong Yew stop for breakfast in Ayer Tawar, join by Ong Lay Foo aka Ming Meng (mixed MTB and road kaki). We have a good laugh before continuing back to Sitiawan. Kumar is rushing home so i decided to lead again. Steadily at 35km/h, we have a quick ride up to Kg Sg Wangi when i decided to turn into Sitiawan instead. Kumar left us and 3 of us together riding into Sitiawan town.
Yong do most of the leading job and finally, Kwong Yew legs giving up and i decided to follow Yong. However, we slow down for Kwong Yew before entering Sitiawan town. Thinking of stoping for another teh ais but the weather seems not allowing so I decided to ride straight back home.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Warming Up Ride
Sunday, 9th May - Its been a week after the best ride of the year, Interstate 2010 (K.Kangsar-P.Banding-Kota Bahru-Kenyir Lake). Kumar decided to lose his legs muscles so i decided to join today's short ride.At 7.30am, I, Kumar and Ho with his new full carbon bike (Battaglin) begins our ride heading to Kampung Baru. Ride speed pick up after passing the first bridge at Kg. Acheh. Kumar was leading at 33km/h and Ho attack at 36km/h. I slow down the pace by leading at 30km/h while trying to recover.
I and Kumar takes our turn to lead the 3 of us while Ho stays behind. I was tired and Kumar did most of the hard work.Coming out from Kg Sg.Wangi, we slow down again before turning into Spg Lima junction. Without any time to waste, i and Kumar took our turn to lead again while doing average speed at 33km/h before hitting 40km/h towards Kg Koh town.
I decided to stop for a quick rest however Kumar wanted to push on for another 10km. I rejoin with Kumar and Ho but i'm feeling very tired so i slow the paced down. Ho suprisingly attack and hit 50km/h towards the 40km mark before our stop for teh-tarik. Kumar was tailing him and i decided to let them go as my legs begin to cramp. Side-by-side they were sprinting before Ho suddenly decided to turn back home immediately after the sprint.
I and Kumar was suprise Ho manage to sprint at 50km/h. Looks like he will be our new sprinter with his new bike. Will be riding again next week.
Rider of the day : Ho Kwong Yew - Battaglin Carbon
I and Kumar takes our turn to lead the 3 of us while Ho stays behind. I was tired and Kumar did most of the hard work.Coming out from Kg Sg.Wangi, we slow down again before turning into Spg Lima junction. Without any time to waste, i and Kumar took our turn to lead again while doing average speed at 33km/h before hitting 40km/h towards Kg Koh town.
I decided to stop for a quick rest however Kumar wanted to push on for another 10km. I rejoin with Kumar and Ho but i'm feeling very tired so i slow the paced down. Ho suprisingly attack and hit 50km/h towards the 40km mark before our stop for teh-tarik. Kumar was tailing him and i decided to let them go as my legs begin to cramp. Side-by-side they were sprinting before Ho suddenly decided to turn back home immediately after the sprint.
I and Kumar was suprise Ho manage to sprint at 50km/h. Looks like he will be our new sprinter with his new bike. Will be riding again next week.
Rider of the day : Ho Kwong Yew - Battaglin Carbon
Monday, May 3, 2010
Being Away and now I'm Back!
Sorry to all bloggers, readers, KPOs....
I'm been away from the blog for some time as i'm preparing for my new shop. (not tour de france though)
Being away from biking for nearly a month and i started to ride last weekend. May 1, Labour Day.
As others were away for PCC Interstate ride, others were on holidays, i geared up and get myself onto my bike and rode. Its being a painful day, however...i'm trying hard to get back into my rhythm.
Will be back riding with you guys soon!
I'm been away from the blog for some time as i'm preparing for my new shop. (not tour de france though)
Being away from biking for nearly a month and i started to ride last weekend. May 1, Labour Day.
As others were away for PCC Interstate ride, others were on holidays, i geared up and get myself onto my bike and rode. Its being a painful day, however...i'm trying hard to get back into my rhythm.
Will be back riding with you guys soon!
PCC Interstate 2010 Conquer!
2 riders from Sitiawan has successfully conquer the most grueling long distance interstate ride ever held. From Kuala Kangsar - Pulau Banding - Kota Bahru - Lake Kenyir.
1. Santhirakumar a/l Kathan
2. Yong Yee Wan
Many thanks for our supporting Crew - Patrick
Nearly 500km, 3 days in a row with two Category 1 climb over the "Banjaran Titiwangsa" into Terengganu, Kenyir Lake.
Congratulations to them! to suffer and pain for the victory of "The best ride!"
::applause:: ::applause:: ::applause::
1. Santhirakumar a/l Kathan
2. Yong Yee Wan
Many thanks for our supporting Crew - Patrick
Nearly 500km, 3 days in a row with two Category 1 climb over the "Banjaran Titiwangsa" into Terengganu, Kenyir Lake.
Congratulations to them! to suffer and pain for the victory of "The best ride!"
::applause:: ::applause:: ::applause::
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