Another Awesome Ride From Rawang (TESCO) to Serendah Waterfall

I have not fully recovered from my lower back pain and I could deny myself from not going to this event. Initially I thought I would just start from Serendah town and follow the group to the waterfall but I will miss the stretch at Rawang-Serendah highway which I do not want to ..... hence I decided to start from Tesco Rawang just like the rest of the people. This group of friends are really fun and easy going and here we were at the highest point of the entire ride taking another beautiful group picture.

The usual Cikgu Chin's starting point at this Mamak restaurant opposite Tesco where we could fill up our stomach before we ride.

There were 46 of us in this ride what a tremendous response from the cycling community and many could have missed it but not to worry Cikgu will be back again for it. So watch out for the next spectacular time my dear leisure riders!

We started moving across the busy Jalan Rawang (the old trunk road to north) into the Chinese village and Industrial area of Rawang which is approximately on the Eastern side of  the town.

Somewhere near an Indian Temple @ Lorong 7 we turned towards the right closing to Rawang Perdana where the climb starts.

Slowly but surely we ascended the elevation of Jalan RP (Rawang Perdana) and turned right into Jalan RP5 comprising of mild climbs and some drastic ones.

It was at the mid-span of Jalan RP5 we turned right into a construction access road where many of us had to dismount our bikes and push to reach the peak.

Even the young and strong ones has to push ... hehehe we got you bro!!!

A highway project by the Public Works Department with a highway linking Serendah to Templer's Park for LATAR highway which leads to the coastal regions of Selangor like for instance Kuala Selangor. This highway will bypass Rawang town and will help to ease traffic congestion in Rawang town.

So before all the fast moving vehicles take over the highway in the near future we were there taking possession of the site.

We had a good and enjoyable downhill roll of about 4 kilometres before we reached the trunk road (Route E1). We had a couple of stops and many photos were shot with lots of fun and sightseeing.

A contraflow ride towards Serendah of less than 2 km that was unavoidable. Carefully, in single file we made it safe and sound to the town.

That is it ... the town of Serendah facing Route E1. At right of these prewar houses you will see a livelier side of this cowboy town.

A stop over at the town to pack some food for our picnic at the waterfall. There were variety of foods for us to choose. Some tapao Chee Cheong Fun, noodles, roast chicken, kueh mueh, cakes, iced tea, kopi "o" and etc etc....

A quick glance at the old Serendah before we moved on.

An educational visit to the Seven Wells of Serendah which is located at the fringe of the town and definitely it's a worthy visit.

We were fortunate to have 3 teachers with us who have given us valuable knowledge of the history of Serendah. Terima Kasih Cikgu Cikgu .. we love it because there is no examination after that... great and we want more.

It was time for the waterfall, over here we were passing by the first fall where we headed straight to the second one which is about another 600 metres away.

Without wasting much time the water fun started immediately and we enjoyed finishing all the food we brought for the picnic. Then finally came the whistle from Cikgu Chin calling everyone out off the water for the next itinerary.

The attempt to visit Sekeping Serendah did not materialised as it was closed due to a full house occupancy.

Another must stop place for a refreshing Leng Chee Kang before we leave the town. Some even indulged in some Thai Tomyam Seafood Beehoon prepared by the Siamese sisters of Serendah. Their tilapia fish and fried chicken are also very popular.

Look out for this structure when you are Serendah, ask for the Siamese sisters & their Leng Chee Kang, you will never fail to find the place.

All feeling afresh and rejuvenated after a good rest at the Sisters' Place we were ready to roll back to Rawang.

But before that a strenuous journey started from here, it was pay back time as we have earlier enjoyed ourselves the 4km downhill roll and now we have to go up and by hook or by crook we have to go back using this same route in the name for a safer journey instead of using the busy E1 trunk road.

The painful push and ascending a distance of 4 km up to the peak before a relief ride back to the base. Photo credit from Anne Cheong.

Some of us did not cross this pedestrian bridge for another food adventure at Kampung Dato Lee Kim Sai for Tilapia Wan Ton Mee.

We covered a distance of 35km which was not far but it was painful due to the severe climb at the Rawang-Serendah Highway but we have enjoyed it and it going to be a memorable one for most of us. I am glad that Jo managed to complete this ride and I hope she will continue to enjoy such rides. 
Thanks to the organisers and everyone who have help to made this event possible. Cheers!!!

See our previous rides at Serendah such as : -

Serendah 1.0, Serendah 2.0 and a TV filming.

An Experience of a Film Making - a Ride to Serendah Waterfall

A day before the actual day two friends went to Serendah to survey the logistics of a proposed cycling route for the shooting.

11 of us were picked to help in a production for a TV programme called "Get Fit Get Focus". It is a 13 episode programme on simple fitness activities and cycling is one of them.

Good Morning Serendah!!! ...everyone of us has to wake up very early in the morning, some of us left in a convoy from RSC Bukit Kiara at 5.30am.

So here we were in Serendah in the morning of 15 September 2013. As usual we have to eat before we can do anything for the day.

Besides the good local coffee, we tried a variety of noodles which was unique and interesting.

This is the coffee shop,  Kedai Kopi Yee Kee a place for you to remember if you want to find a reasonable good breakfast in Serendah.

All fully satisfied with their morning meals and were ready to rock & roll.

A briefing by Jason Chong, the Director of the production house.

We took his briefing bit by bit and try our best to blend with his expectation.

A warm up ride around the town and enjoy the Sunday crowd of Serendah.

Now...this looks rather serious... right..... there were scenes of us gathering at this meeting point, unfolding our bicycles, putting on our gloves and helmets like what we normally will do....

Jason joined us in the ride while the crew members were following us in a van and a cameraman on a scooter. 

7 Wells was our first stop and it was about 2km away from the town.

We did some scenes of warm up stretches as part of our cycling practice.

The crews were requested by the Director to prepare a few smaller video cams to be fixed onto us.

Like on the helmet

Onto the bicycle.

On our way to the Waterfall.

While the cameraman on scooter would move up and down taking shots of us cycling.

Within a short ride we reached the waterfall of Serendah the place was crowded with people picnicking.

YY Lee is the writer of this programme, he too rode with us and he surely enjoyed doing it. YY you should get one of this small bike leh.

While some crew members were working on something at the lower waterfall we rode further up to another fall.

Cameraman capturing moments of our arrival at the upper waterfall.

The Director arrived with full expression which we should try to imitate him.....hehehe

Coming down from where we parked our bicycles.

What a beauty place, it was soul less and ideal for filming.

Moslim testing his photography skill.

Macro filming of a butterfly by enthusiasts.

So were the Director and his crewman.

Thank you to Seang Nee for initiating this deed and surprising us with the plastic garbage bags and gloves. Let's clean the place apart from riding our bicycles. 

Please don't leave such trash the next time you go picnicking.

The only thing we could not do was to bring down the collected rubbish. The authority will be informed for this collection.

We Cycle We Clean & we feel good about it!

The crew had to draw out a special equipment to overcome the loud and continuous sound of water gushing from the upper stream.

The crew found a spot for interview.

Camera ....Action!!!  the lady cyclists talk about their shares of this lovely sport of cycling.

Moslim, the veteran had a good time sharing his experience.

What's up Jason? Is everything ok?

The Director viewing from the small screen.

Bye bye Serendah Waterfall.

A surprise discovery of young puppies on our way to the waterfall and some of us came back to check the puppies after we have completed the waterfall scene.

Kim communicating with one of them.

There were 5 of them all together. They came out to play with us after being fed by their mother.

Our last visit was Serendah Sekeping and I am sure all of them had a good encounter with this beautiful place.

It's meal time we headed to Tomyam Serendah, the business was too good it was packed to the brim. They gave us a separate table in the garden. 

The service was so slow and we were so hungry and wanted to eat badly.....fortunately the Leng Chee Kang came earlier to keep our mouths busy.

Everyone seems busy with their handphones connecting to their own world ... they surely look busy while waiting for the food to come.

It was a wonderful outing and a great experience in a film making especially on a cycling event.
Get Fit Get Focus!
 Happy Malaysia Day!!!