Tuesday, 20 May 2008
Malakoff CR - Day 3
It's day 3, and I have doubts that whether I will suffer or not today. Never did a 3 day long ride. The longest is just 2 days. Even that, the second day I kinda suffer.
Flagged off from Asrama Rakan Muda somewhere at 730ish. Weather was superb on the first 110km (40km - 40km - 30km). Its on the third stop that we have lunch. Last 40km is a bit harsh because of the road construction. Other then that, it is mostly flat. And we maintain a 25km - 30kmh pace.
So it was 40km-40km-30km-40km. On the second 40km and third 30km, most of the time we were pulled by Trengganu small cyclist, age was around standard6 - form 4, and they were bloody fast. Everytime they sprint I need to speed up until 52km to catch up with them.
Temperature was not hot, even at someplace you can see fog.Scenery was AWESOME. Use the inner road from Kemaman to Kerteh, but manage to ride along the oil refinery, which I must say again and again, the architecture is amazing. Route was mostly flat but there were hills between Kemaman and Kerteh, and even we have to avoid cow dungs.
Last stop was at Pantai Burok Beach Resort. Took a bath, (Thanks AJ for the room), dinner with the Malakoff staff, then take a night bus at 11pm.
Flagged off from Asrama Rakan Muda somewhere at 730ish. Weather was superb on the first 110km (40km - 40km - 30km). Its on the third stop that we have lunch. Last 40km is a bit harsh because of the road construction. Other then that, it is mostly flat. And we maintain a 25km - 30kmh pace.
So it was 40km-40km-30km-40km. On the second 40km and third 30km, most of the time we were pulled by Trengganu small cyclist, age was around standard6 - form 4, and they were bloody fast. Everytime they sprint I need to speed up until 52km to catch up with them.
Temperature was not hot, even at someplace you can see fog.Scenery was AWESOME. Use the inner road from Kemaman to Kerteh, but manage to ride along the oil refinery, which I must say again and again, the architecture is amazing. Route was mostly flat but there were hills between Kemaman and Kerteh, and even we have to avoid cow dungs.
Last stop was at Pantai Burok Beach Resort. Took a bath, (Thanks AJ for the room), dinner with the Malakoff staff, then take a night bus at 11pm.
Malakoff CR - Day 2
Torturous second day. Flagged off from Hotel Sri Malaysia Temerloh. Keep a constant pace of 25kmh. Our stop is at 45km - 45km(lunch) - 20km(stop to refill, panas beb) - 20km - 45km (end).
Were join by many under age cyclist, as I would like to say. They are supremely young, range from standard 6 - form 4. And coached by school teachers, who I understand one of them is a national cyclist. But still there are many volunteer who would coach these youngsters. I was told it's a culture here in Trengganu for people to cycling. Old men, young men, boys or girl.
Anyhow, today was hot, DAMN hot as I would say. Plus with chafing, couldn't ride with ease, as it was pain in the ass literally. Mostly reposition the ass or stand cycling. After the lunch stop, we still need to stop as it was too hot to continue. But after that the temperature cooled down, and we continue on.
Stop at Rakan Muda Hostel. Satar was delicous..haha
Were join by many under age cyclist, as I would like to say. They are supremely young, range from standard 6 - form 4. And coached by school teachers, who I understand one of them is a national cyclist. But still there are many volunteer who would coach these youngsters. I was told it's a culture here in Trengganu for people to cycling. Old men, young men, boys or girl.
Anyhow, today was hot, DAMN hot as I would say. Plus with chafing, couldn't ride with ease, as it was pain in the ass literally. Mostly reposition the ass or stand cycling. After the lunch stop, we still need to stop as it was too hot to continue. But after that the temperature cooled down, and we continue on.
Stop at Rakan Muda Hostel. Satar was delicous..haha
Saturday, 17 May 2008
Malakoff CR - Day 1
0630, cycled off from Lembah Keramat to Sekolah Menengah Teknik Gombak. Meet up with Malakoff staff, CK, Kam and Bandit. Were told that Shazly will join later as he have a class to teach. Cyclist mostly from Malakoff, Sterling Insurance, Le2a and outsiders like me, and some other people.
Start with picture snapping, stretching and doa recital.
I start off slow, spinning and warming up the legs as it'll be a slight climb to Genting Sempah. Allow some few riders to overtake me. I was at behind, I couldn't remember when, but suddenly I was behind AJ and Shahrim (cyclist from Sterling Insurance). Pace was steady at the climbing part up until Sharim told me that my tire was deflating. Have to stop pump, but then up at Genting Sempah I changed the tube, with the help from Kam and Bandit.
First stop at Kolam Air Panas, then continue on to Ice Cream shop in Bentong. Lunch at Felda Mempaga. Stop again at Petronas Jalan Karak. Last stop at Sri Malaysia Temerloh.
After the first stop, manage to play around with CK, we pulled each other until 49kmh. Few times breakaway from the peloton though.
Eat and berendam at Sri Malaysia. Then join the dinner at the orphanage house somewhere near, where Malakoff present the donation.
Start with picture snapping, stretching and doa recital.
I start off slow, spinning and warming up the legs as it'll be a slight climb to Genting Sempah. Allow some few riders to overtake me. I was at behind, I couldn't remember when, but suddenly I was behind AJ and Shahrim (cyclist from Sterling Insurance). Pace was steady at the climbing part up until Sharim told me that my tire was deflating. Have to stop pump, but then up at Genting Sempah I changed the tube, with the help from Kam and Bandit.
First stop at Kolam Air Panas, then continue on to Ice Cream shop in Bentong. Lunch at Felda Mempaga. Stop again at Petronas Jalan Karak. Last stop at Sri Malaysia Temerloh.
After the first stop, manage to play around with CK, we pulled each other until 49kmh. Few times breakaway from the peloton though.
Eat and berendam at Sri Malaysia. Then join the dinner at the orphanage house somewhere near, where Malakoff present the donation.
Tuesday, 13 May 2008
Gazelle Review - Triathlon
Triathlon, this is the one of the main reason why I want this Gazelle shoe. Usually when I do cycling, I never did worn any socks. And during running part, for both Sprint and Olympic Distance that I have done in Famosa, I didn't wear any socks as I bring the wrong socks which is a bit hassle just to wear it. But for training runs I usually did run with sock.
Problem is with stability, as my feet got wet because of the swimming and the sweats because of cycling, I do feel slippery at somepoint in running part. Thus causes blister, a small one. No biggie I guess. And since it is my first time running without socks, I do feel kinda weird when you can feel the holes at the sole. But as usual, after a few steps, you kinda adapt to it.
And the shoe does smell, a bit. Not at the Xstatic part, but at the upper mesh part.
Overall this shoe is ok. Note to self, dont forget socks
Problem is with stability, as my feet got wet because of the swimming and the sweats because of cycling, I do feel slippery at somepoint in running part. Thus causes blister, a small one. No biggie I guess. And since it is my first time running without socks, I do feel kinda weird when you can feel the holes at the sole. But as usual, after a few steps, you kinda adapt to it.
And the shoe does smell, a bit. Not at the Xstatic part, but at the upper mesh part.
Overall this shoe is ok. Note to self, dont forget socks
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