its been more than a year since i wrote my cameron highlands climb stories. Looks like this time i did it again! More than 1 hour quickier...
15 September 2011 - a day before Malaysia Day
As usual, a last minute decision had being made between Yong, Sam(the come back - more stories about him), Kwong Yew, Kong Hing, Ah Choii & Kumar. Everyone is eager to climb this long Category 1 climb.
Just before the night fall, i receive 2 news from Kumar & Kwong Yew that will not able to join this year ride due to some house work commitment. You know lar, wife not around - the man will be the housewife.
Looks like I, Yong, Sam, Ah Choii and Kong Hing will be conquering this Cameron Highlands climb tomorrow. Hopefully i made it. (there is lots of worries in my mind)
16 September 2011 - Malaysia Day
Happy Malaysia Day a wish to all Malaysian that are celebrating it.
So as early as 4.00am, i wake up and gear up all my biking stuff. Yong arrive at 4.30am and we assemble to rack on his car. Sam arrive 10mins later and before 5am, we make our move to KFC. (for breakfast? no...)
Ah Choii were waiting for us and Kong Hing no where to be seen (probably decided not to join last minute). After a short chit-chat, we travel to Simpang Pulai, Ipoh where the pain begins. We stop at Tronoh petrol kiosk to get some chocolate bar (replacing true PowerBar). We decided to have a breakfast here instead in Simpang Pulai.
We have a good laugh while having our breakfast without knowing the time already at 6.20am. We quickly continue our journey and reach Simpang Pulai mamak stall at around 7am. We were surprise seeing lots of other rider were already there to ride to Cameron as well. There is UCI group, Batu Gajah group and a bunch of touring guys.
After a quick change, 4 set of tires begin to burn the road. We stop by at Petronas petrol kiosk to remove some excessive weight (bathroom..hehe). It was 7.30am and there are already other riders passing us...so here i am, together with Yong, Sam & Ah Choii will be tackling this category 1 climb for 5 hours (as i expected).
Getting burn by the hot sun, to suffer muscle pain, neck & shoulder sore only for one and only achievement, to reach the top of Cameron Highlands.
More on riding stories ahead! Be right back...
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Missing in Action
Sorry to all of you that never stop visiting my blog. Being missing in action from cycling for almost a year now due to my current work commitment. Fron now onwards...i'm back into writing blog. Hopefully it stays.
Cameron highlands climb stories ahead, stay tuned!
Cameron highlands climb stories ahead, stay tuned!
CFAL 3rd edition miss out
Looks like i miss out this year CFAL 3rd edition in Penang Island due to work commitment. Will be joining you guys in the 4th edition next year!
Friday, September 17, 2010
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Cameron Highlands Climb Conquer!
Cameron Highlands Climb Conquer via Simpang Pulai!
Yes, i did it...
Its been a week since i plan to climb Cameron Highlands via Simpang Pulai (new road) instead of Tapah town. Since puasa month had just started, so i decided to invite all the chinese/indian riders to ride up.
However, Kumar and Ah Chooi has plan on the weekend, so i decided to go with Yong and Kwong Yew. Unfortunately, Kwong Yew chicken out just a day before the ride. Instead of giving up this ride, i decided to continue the ride. With only 2 of us, we confirmed and gear up the bikes, tools, supplies just a night before the ride. Quite a last minute decision actually. I managed to install the roof rack and pack everything i slept at 12 midnight.
15th of August 2010. Time 5.30am. I woke up and get myself ready. Yong arrive at 6.00am, i set up the bikes and without losing any more time, we set up our journey while looking for petrol kiosk to buy some supplies. Last minute decision didnt give me enough time to prepare.
We stop by at Tronoh Shell petrol kiosk and get some Snickers bar (thats the only thing i can think of). We continue and park our car at mamak stall at Simpang Pulai town. Suprisingly, while we are having a quick breakfast before gearing up and climb, we saw a bunch of riders setting out up to Cameron Highlands too.
After a quick breakfast, we set up and start our longest uphill journey of 51km till Green View Garden up in Cameron Highlands. The weather is quite warm as the sun already high up on the sky. 7.45am is the exact time for our 2 road bikes tires start to roll.
Crossing the Simpang Pulai intersection trafficlight, i reset my trip meter on my bike and here i go, 51km to destination.
Stay tuned for ride details...
Yes, i did it...
Its been a week since i plan to climb Cameron Highlands via Simpang Pulai (new road) instead of Tapah town. Since puasa month had just started, so i decided to invite all the chinese/indian riders to ride up.
However, Kumar and Ah Chooi has plan on the weekend, so i decided to go with Yong and Kwong Yew. Unfortunately, Kwong Yew chicken out just a day before the ride. Instead of giving up this ride, i decided to continue the ride. With only 2 of us, we confirmed and gear up the bikes, tools, supplies just a night before the ride. Quite a last minute decision actually. I managed to install the roof rack and pack everything i slept at 12 midnight.
15th of August 2010. Time 5.30am. I woke up and get myself ready. Yong arrive at 6.00am, i set up the bikes and without losing any more time, we set up our journey while looking for petrol kiosk to buy some supplies. Last minute decision didnt give me enough time to prepare.
We stop by at Tronoh Shell petrol kiosk and get some Snickers bar (thats the only thing i can think of). We continue and park our car at mamak stall at Simpang Pulai town. Suprisingly, while we are having a quick breakfast before gearing up and climb, we saw a bunch of riders setting out up to Cameron Highlands too.
After a quick breakfast, we set up and start our longest uphill journey of 51km till Green View Garden up in Cameron Highlands. The weather is quite warm as the sun already high up on the sky. 7.45am is the exact time for our 2 road bikes tires start to roll.
Crossing the Simpang Pulai intersection trafficlight, i reset my trip meter on my bike and here i go, 51km to destination.
Stay tuned for ride details...
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Penang Ride Rider's Confirmed
7 guys from Sitiawan Cycling Club is joining this year "Ride with Chief Minister 2010" in Penang. A total distance 80km covered the whole Penang Island.
1. Albert Toh
2. Yong Yee Wan
3. Ho Kwong Yew
4. Francis Diong
5. Ong Eng Chong
6. Santhirakumar a/l Kathan
7. Ong Lay Foo a.k.a Ming Meng (replacing Khairul Anuar place)
Retired:
1. Ting Kong Hing
2. Khairul Anuar (Depart to Australia for Tour Down Under training)
Registration officially CLOSED! For those still interested, we'll be seeing you next year and for those already registered, see you guys there...
1. Albert Toh
2. Yong Yee Wan
3. Ho Kwong Yew
4. Francis Diong
5. Ong Eng Chong
6. Santhirakumar a/l Kathan
7. Ong Lay Foo a.k.a Ming Meng (replacing Khairul Anuar place)
Retired:
1. Ting Kong Hing
2. Khairul Anuar (Depart to Australia for Tour Down Under training)
Registration officially CLOSED! For those still interested, we'll be seeing you next year and for those already registered, see you guys there...
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