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