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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: 16/May/2010
Distance: 62km
Riders : Ang, Mei Ling, Ch'ng, Freddy, CC Teh & his oversea counterpart (from US)

Ride out from Parkview at 7:00am & meet up with CC and his colleague at Teluk Bahang for breakfast. CC & friend rode out from G Hotel. Surprisingly, G Hotel got 3 Mountain bikes that they allow their guests to use for FREE. Although only 21 speed, it was enough to travel round the island. Well, at least in the hands of an experience rider from US.

As usual, we had our breakfast at our usual spot in Teluk Bahang. Our next stop will be at the rapid station for a quick drink and then view at Jalan Tun Sardon.

We reached at the View around 11:30am. We had a little rest before proceeding home. It was a tough and exhaustive ride for me as I have not made any long distance ride for some time.

CC and colleague continue with their ride back to G Hotel via Air Itam.

Kayuhan "Penanti Kambing"

Date: 11th, April 2010
Route: Ghani start from Teluk Kumbar, WoeiTong start from Bukit Jambul Indah, TK start from Jalan Perak.
Main route : Ferry -> Kuala Muda -> Penanti -> Respective Home
Distance : Ghani ( 124 km ), TK Tan ( 83.5 km ), WoeiTong ( 94 km )
Duration: Bloody 9-11 hrs ride
Note worthy : Ghani first attempt to pedal over 100 km; Discovered "Penanti Kambing" restaurant. No support car required for this trip.

My MTB cum Touring Bike:



Initial thought for Gahni and me just want to pedal to Kuala Muda then back to island, this is a test run for us to see how things goes for our June Kuala Perlis trip. But, on Friday we heard that Penanti have a restaurant that prepare delicious mutton meals, this restaurant even put lamb milk in their coffee and "air bandung". We decided to give it a try since Penanti is not that far from Kuala Muda and Butterworth ferry terminal. TK decided to join as well due to this "Penanti Kambing"

We don't have any dramas reaching Kuala Muda, just bounced to some riders who joined the Pendang Jamboree today.

Confidence and Happy Faces:


At Pg Ferry Terminal:


In Ferry, TK and Ghani get excited since both of them didn't take any ferry trip for few years now:



At Kuala Muda Beach, and main motivation factor to have this trip:


Friendly local pakcik, he get some "shock" when learned we come from Bayan Lepas area:


Reached Puncak Mutiara Cafe in Penanti:


I love the environment and the set up, pretty cozy even we reach there at 12pm:


Getting ourselves comfortable:




Appetizers:


Gone in 60s:


Main course: Nasi Briyani Paha Kambing




Our problem start when we leave Penanti for Ferry Terminal at 1pm. Ghani and TK having problem just even to continuous pedal for 3km under scorching sun, there are frequent stops, a 15km distance take us 2 hours to reached Butterworth ferry terminal. Talk about heavy lunch + scorching sun, this is a big no-no. But I do pitty them especially the BKE stretch, it is hot and challenged the weak minded. Luckily both Ghani and TK able to tough it out.

Overall this is a exciting trip, three of us love the Penanti Kambing and also help me realized, I might over estimate myself able to pedal 190 km in a day when come to June trip. Last but not least, three of us became "orang arang". Well, need to go back to drawing board see how to do ~450km in 3 days. As for this restaurant, definitely a big thumb up from three of us.

WoeiTong's Weight Loss Result

Yesterday is anniversary where I embark using exercise and healthy eating to manage my weight and cardiovascular fitness.

Result after one year of hard work and temptations resistance:
-> weight loss = 14kg
-> able to run 10k just under 1hr 15mins ( I know is not a good time, but considered where I come from, it is a milestone for me )
-> total cholesterol reading is 4.4 mg/dl
-> blood pressure control at 135/85 (with medication)

Goal for this year:
-> 2010 Kayuh Lasak (if have)
-> Pg Bridge Marathon Run (42K)
-> ~500km touring in 3 days
-> BP drop to 120/80

Before

From Green Wheeler

After

From Green Wheeler

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.