G Club Round Island Nite Ride (Kah Kean Cycle Shop)

Route: BJI -> Kah Kean Cycle Shop(meeting place) -> Sungai Ara -> Teluk Kumbar -> Bukit Genting -> Sungai Pinang -> Titi Kerawang -> Teluk Bahang -> Batu Ferringhi -> Gurney Drive -> Green Lane -> Yeap Chor Ee -> BJI
Date: 27/Mar/2010
Distance: 76km
Riders : Freddy, Woei Tong, Ang, and 57 more rider (total ~60 riders)

Me , Ang & Woei Tong ride out from Parkview about 8pm to meet up with the rest of the riders at Kah Kean Cycle Shop.

In contrast to last month ride when only 20 odd rider turn out, there were about 60 riders who took part in tonight's ride. Partly due to the fact that last month, it was held on a Sunday whereas this one is on a Saturday.

After some photo shoots & briefings the ride begins. Believe me, its tough trying to control 60 odd riders from different teams, groups & backgrounds. I would say Pak Nasir and team did a good job keeping the riders together although there were instances where riders stray off and go ahead on their own. Credits also goes to the 2 police escort cum cameramen who escorted us all the way on their motorbike.

There were several stops along the journey namely, Bukit Genting, Teluk Bahang Dam and Gurney drive. This is where all riders get a chance to regroup before continuing on.

The only setback was the heavy downpour at Teluk Bahang Dam and Batu Ferringhi. All riders were soaking wet. Luckily the rain was only for a short while and we were able to continue the ride.

We did not regroup with the other riders at Gurney but decide to continue our ride back. We reached Parkview around 1:45am.

Overall it was an enjoyable ride but a tiring & exhausting one for me.

For photos go to G Club website

1200 Steps Ride

Route: BJI -> Relau -> Paya Terubong -> Air Itam -> 1200 Steps -> Air Itam -> Dato Keramat -> Pulau Tikus -> Dato Keramat -> Terengganu Road -> Batu Lanchang -> Greenlane -> Jalan Yeap Chor Ee ->BJI
Date: 13/Mar/2010
Distance: ~36km
Riders : Mei Ling, Ch'ng, Freddy, Ong, CC Teh, Woei Chyang, Wai Jia, Jason & Ang

Ride out from BJI at 7:15am and meet up with CC Teh, Wai Jia & Jason at Relau junction. Then we proceed to Paya Terubong and meet up with Woei Chyang & Ong. From there we proceed to Air Itam and ascend up 1200 steps via Kek Lok Si temple. This time, we did not stop for breakfast before ascend coz we were planning to take our breakfast in Pulau Tikus.
As usual, some rider have no difficulties ascending the slope but some of us struggles with the slopes, including me. Its my 3rd time up here and although my bike pushing is less now compared with my last 2 trips, I am still unable to ascend without some pushing.

After a brief rest up the temple, we decide to descend and proceed to Pulau Tikus for breakfast.
We ended up in an Indian restaurant where we enjoyed some Capati, Tosai, Murtabak & Roti Canai with Fresh Milk, Coffee and Coconut water.

After breakfast, we head for home with the sun already very bright & hot on us.

Nite Ride to Georgetown

Route: BJI -> Jalan Sungai Nibong -> Jelutong Coastal Highway -> Jelutong -> Dato Keramat -> Burmah Road -> KSH Cycle Shop(Lorong Selamat) -> Burmah Road -> Anson Road -> Jalan Data Keramat -> Terengganu Road -> Jelutong -> Jalan Yeap Chor Ee ->BJI
Date: 10/Mar/2010
Distance: ~36km
Riders : Mei Ling, Ch'ng, Freddy & Ang

Me and Ch'ng ride out from Parkview to meet Ang & Mei Ling at Sungai Niboung police station at 6:15pm as both Ang and Mei Ling cycle to work.

From there we head towards USM and exit into Jelutong Coastal Highway and head towards the Greenlane roundabout. From there we proceed to Jalan Jelutong then make our way towards Jalan Dato Keramat and stop at Tong Hooi Coffee Shop(beside former Federal Theatre) for dinner. The speciality there was Tai Lok Mee.

After dinner we proceed to KSH Cycle Shop at Lorong Selamat. Ch'ng had his bicycle chain check for any sign of worn out. It turn out that is is still good. He ended up buying a front bicycle light.

After spending some time talking to Vincent, we decide to push out. From there we headed to Counter Hall for Thong Sui but the stall was closed. We the proceed to Jelutong Market for the Thong Sui there.

From there we use Jelutong road towards the roundabout the to Yeap Chor Ee to head home.

Short ride to Titi Kerawang

Route: BJI -> Relau -> Jalan Tun Sardon -> Balik Pulau -> Sungai Pinang - > Pantai Aceh - > Titi Kerawang -> Balik Pulau -> Tun Sardon -> BJI
Date: 06/Mar/2010
Distance: ~49km
Riders : Mei Ling, Ch'ng, Freddy, Ang & Kevin

Ride our from Parkview at 7am and ascend Jalan Tun Sardon and head towards Rapid Bus Station in Balik Pulau for breakfast.

After breakfast, we head out to Pantai Aceh just to survey the area. But to our disappointment, there were no beach in sight and the name suggested. It was just a small fishing village populated mainly by chinese fisherman. At the end of the road, there is just a small round turn that leads us back to the road where we came from. From there, we decide to a another acsend to Titi Kerawang.

We took a rest and our usual photo shots and descend back due to time constrain some of our members are facing.

From Titi Kerawang, we ride non stop all the way till the View at Jalan Tun Sardon. After a brief rest, its time to head back home.

Photos will be downloaded once available to me.

Round Island

Route: BJI -> Yeap Chor Ee -> Green Lane -> Scotland Road -> Gottlieb Road -> Tanjong Tokong -> Tanjong Bungah -> Batu Ferringhi -> Teluk Bahang -> Titi Kerawang -> Balik Pulau -> Tun Sardon -> BJI
Date: 26/Feb/2010
Distance: 62km
Riders : Mei Ling, Ch'ng, Freddy, Woei Tong, Ang, Jason, Wai Jia & new member CC Teh

Ride out from Parkview at 6:30am & meet up with Jason, Wai Jia & CC at Asia Hill Residence Junction, Bukit Jambul.

It was just a normal relax ride for all of us as it was just after Chinese New Year and some of us have not been riding much during the Chinese New Year holidays.

As usual, we had our breakfast at our usual spot in Teluk Bahang. Then we proceed to Teluk Bahang Dam to have some photos taken before proceeding. Our next stop will be at the view at Jalan Tun Sardon.

Unfortunately, Jason's Santa Cruz had a puncture tire around Balik Pulau town. Fortunately, there is a bicycle shop nearby which were able to fix the problem.

We were all finally at the View around noon time. Here we all take turn to check out CC's new bike which is a Lynskey twisted tube(Titanium). This is a hand crafted frame from USA. It was also fitted with some very good components, among others, Hope Hub and Brakes, XT Crankset and DT Swiss Fork. It sure was a very good bike. We then, take a rest and a little chit chat before proceeding home.

Photos will be updated once available to me.