The long awaited day has finally come, many of us have prepared in a way or two for this event. Here is my perspective based on my pace. |
5:00am - Allan & Ho Lin waited for me at Farlim Petronas Station at 4:45am and we rode to Jelutong to regroup with some local friends. |
6:30am - Many friends from Kuala Lumpur were there. |
These ladies are also from Kuala Lumpur. |
7:00am - The event started on time and watch out for this Go he is fast. |
My brothers were also in this grand event Yong Lim, Ho Lim & Allan. |
7:20am - Cruising steadily along the highway near Jelutong. |
7:30am - Still on the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway. |
7:40am - I began to witness troubles encountered by cyclists and many with flat tyres problem. |
7:40am - This one looks serious I do not know what happened but the saddle went missing. |
7:45am - Queensbay Mall |
7:50am - South Bay |
8:20am - We were stalled here for a while at Teluk Kumbar due to a fatal accident. |
8:30am We resumed and this road accident was really bad but nothing involving the cyclists. Thank goodness. |
8:40am - It was the start of the first long climb many pushed and I was glad I could managed it. Thanks to all the training at Bukit Damansara & Ulu Langat. |
Apparently this newly built road helps make it safer and easier to climb. It was scenic and I had an enjoyable climb. |
I was amazed by this young boy one hand on the handle the other checking smses. He rides well with confidence. |
9:05am - A couple on a tandem bike, well done and I can see that them enjoying the fun. |
9:25am - my first stop for an isotonic drink @ Balik Pulau, the free drinks at the drink stations were all finished by the time I reached there. |
9:35am - Jalan Sungai Rusa |
9:45am - To the left is to Jalan Kuala Sg Pinang but we went straight. |
9:45am - Going ahead into Jalan Telok Bahang |
There were many cyclists stopped over here for food and drinks and after this point it was a tough ride, the second climb to Titi Kerawang.
9:50am - I got excited when I saw this lorry sweeping "gave-up" cyclists. |
Full load of gave-up cyclists on the way to the finishing line. |
9:55am - This is the road of Jalan Teluk Bahang and the climb is covered with matured trees, the climb is tough but manageable. |
One of the biggest challenge of the ride. |
10:05am - Titi Kerawang Waterfall |
10:30am - Teluk Bahang Dam |
10:40am - Teluk Bahang town for food and drink. |
10:50 - In front of Caltex Station Jalan Teluk Bahang, a cyclist with No.0105 seen sitting on the road side for energy bar. |
11:10am - Park Royal Hotel with a drink station in front of it (Batu Ferringhi) . |
11:35am - Straits Quay Shopping Mall. |
11:40am - Fettes Zone. |
11:57am - The ultimate point and the finishing line. |
We did it. And I did it my way with a time of 4hrs 57mins. |
What a feeling!!! |
Lucky draw time. |
Congratulation to Team Ori the fastest clocked 2hr 55mins and averagely 3hrs 30minutes. Well Done. |
Lunch with Ori Team at Cecil Street |
Dinner with Ori Team at Sunshine Bay at Tanjung Bungah, Thanks Jeff Yap for the recommendation. |
Thank you G Club Penang....I shall return. |
Good show brother!
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