PCC INTERSTATE 2010

It's about 5 weeks to this year Interstate Ride 2010 covering almost 500km in 3 days.

Everyone is talking about this spectacular event that will be taking riders from West across to East of Malaysia.

At last, 3 confirmation riders that will be tackling one of the hardest event ever held. Riders representing Sitiawan name list.

1. Santhirakumar a/l Kathan

2. Yong Yee Wan

3. Albert Toh Boon Huat

Wish us luck and safe ride to all participant. It's gonna be another history made by Sitiawan rider to complete this year interstate ride.

Fast Ride

Route : Kg.Baru - Spg Lima (30km) flat with rolling hills.

Rider of the day : Ah Choii

JMFR Test Ride (100km)

Rider of the day : Fazli Navy Rider

Stay tuned for ride details.

Gunung Tunggal (60km)

Rider of the day : Doc Kumar

Stay tuned for ride details.

Teluk Senangin Ride

Sunday, 31 January 2009 - There were 2 rides today in Manjung, first group is heading for Janamanjung Fellowship Ride 2010 route and second group is going for Teluk Senangin. As my legs still sore due to jogging yesterday, i decided to go for Teluk Senangin ride.

Teluk Senangin ride is relatively easy, there are few small climbs heading towards a beautiful seaside suitable for fishing. 8 of us rolled out with myself, Jasni, Ridzal, Remy and 4 young state riders. Together we ride into Tengku Bainun bridge where the first attack were made by one of the your state rider follow by Jasni.

As my legs still weak, i decided to take my own pace with Rizal. We regroup with the others remaining rider, however two of them are far ahead. Riding pace begin to speed up leading by the young state rider. I took over right after the Damar Laur junction and trying to close the gap. However, my legs doesnt seem too coorperate and i drop off just after turning into Teluk Senangin junction. For about 6km, i ride with Ridzal only until our stop near the beaches.

We took a long rest before heading back to Manjung. Once again, i drop off once i hit the open road before the bridge. I slow down and wait for Jasni. For the next 15km, i ride with Jasni till Manjung while the others are no where to be seen.

This sunday will be another long distance ride arrange by Doc Kumar.

Note : I'm organizing a small group ride up to Cameron Highlands in the month of Mac 2010, so lets prepare for this fun ride.

Road Bikes Components, Parts & Accessories

GROUPSET for all roadie -

For shimano lover,
Shimano Ultegra 2009/2010 - RM2650
Shimano 105 2010 (in stock) - RM1880

For SRAM enthusiast,
SRAM Rival - call
SRAM Force - call

WHEELSET for all roadie -

For Shimano lover,
Shimano WH-7850-C50 Clincher - RM2450
High profile rim, good for flat & maintaining constant speed.
Weight 1695g

Shimano WH-7850-C24 Clincher - RM1450
Low profile rim, good for climbing & quick acceleration.
Weight 1392g

For TOKEN enthusiast,Token T50 Tubular - RM3800
High profile rim, good for flat & maintaining constant speed.

For Mavic enthusiast,
Mavic Aksium Race (Silver) - RM880
Entry level wheelset, good for all rounder terrain
Weight - 1950g

I'm currently carrying FIZIK saddles -
a) FIZIK Aliante Gamma XM (259g) RM365
a) FIZIK Arione CX (199g) RM509
a) FIZIK K1 Carbon RM1098
a) FIZIK Gobi XM (229g) RM479

TOKEN Bartape - RM40
Black, Red, Yellow, White, Blue

The Continental Grand Prix 4000 - RM235 each
Successor to the GP 3000, road tire is a clincher weighing in at a scant 205 grams a piece. With a maximum riding pressure at 120psi and a recommended running pressure of 110-115psi the GP 4000 has very little rolling resistance. The GP 4000 comes in a variety of colors. Some of the colors include yellow, black, metallic blue/black, blue/black, red/black, and silver/black.

4 of us only for 80km?

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.