Putrajaya Cycling Club: August 2011

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

More rides in September,2011

Ramadhan has ended yesterday and after our Eid celebrations that may take one to 7 days of holidays,we shall return to work.A few of us even want to start riding tomorrow.However,I think the majority will start cycling by next weekend i.e 10th and 11th September,2011 when most people will back from their kampung retreat.

Tomorrow is our 54th Merdeka anniversary.Owing to Hari Raya,its celebration is postphoned to 16th September,2011.How I love to ride on Merdeka Day!!!Below is a photo of our members' new Brompton bicycles.Courtesy of Major KA Brompton.

Friday, August 19, 2011

From MTB to FB

Folding bicycles

I bought my folding bicycle(FB) on 3rd March 2011. One month has gone by and I rode it 2 or 3 times a week. So far, I am very happy and I feel I got value for money. My FB is a Dahon Eco C07 which cost me RM1000. At that price, many people can afford FB. More expensive versions are available but I can't afford them like Dahon Speed 8 and Brompton. Lately, I am getting worried that I am neglecting my mountain bike(MTB).To me, FB is very suitable for easy riding on the paved trails around Putrajaya parks and promenade. For someone like me who does not have a bike carrier, FB is very convenient and mobile for me to take with me and lighter for me take up and down from my car. My MTB is 4kg heavier and I have to take off my saddle and front whee every time I upload my MTB.

At my age(58+) I need less power to pedal FB around Putrajaya. Hence,I can cycle longer distance and have more fun. However,I still love the real jungle in FRIM where I can sweat it out to my heart's content(and competent) to pedal uphill and enjoy the adrenalin dosage downhill at nerve breaking speeds -;) once or twice a month.

If you wish to start riding a bicycle, FB is a good start. However, if I were below 40,I will go for MTB first. Whatever, cycling is good for you and if you don't believe what I said, just come and join us and see for yourself. Just bring any bicycles and a helmet. Let us ride for fitness and fun...Okay, see you cycling around Putrajaya:-)

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Ramadhan Ride #3

Last night was my 2nd Ramadhan Ride.Seven persons came after we did our solat terawih first and we rode at 11pm.We have two newbies who had done quite well climbing PICC for their first time.As usual,after our almost 17km ride,we went for supper at MDT @P9.Before we started our ride,Tajuddin brought a box of lempeng as supper starters and energy boosters.Thanks everyone for the ride.Below is a view from PICC.