Successful MTB on the road ride to G.Jerai

Saturday Nov 29 2008 - 10 riders (all on MTB) rode from Southern Penang Island all the way to Gunung Jerai and back covering over 180km. Considering mix of more experience and relatively new riders, a high crusing speed of slightly over 30kmh was achievable almost throughout the whole journey. The ride started at 5 am and the last rider reached home at ~650pm It started raining from 7.30am or Sg Petani all the way to Gurun. the 12km climb was extended by another 2.5km military base road up to the summit where it was very cold due to the wind chill factor & was very foggy too (less than 100m visibility). We were joined by another 15 riders from Penang and Perlis (friends from TRM) at the foothill. Overall journey was smooth except for a puncture at Sg Petani on the return leg.

Pic Below : Group photo with Perlis/Alor Setar riders at the foot of Gunung Jerai

Pic below: This how it looks like on the way up (someting like 50m visibility

Pic Below: At the summit, 4 of 5 riders made it thru the cold whether conditions. Thanks to Haslizan(right most on the picture) from TRM who showed us the way

Pic below : Lunch at Gurun

Pic: Below : Sign of accomplishments onboard the Ferry

Sunday Nov 30 - Test out MTB trail at K Ketil

Planning to test out Kuala Ketil Mountain bike loop on Sunday Nov 30 ahead of the Kuala Ketil International Offroad Mountain Bike Challenge that will be held on Dec 28 2008.

Time : 8am at the trail site (Have not been there so a little searching needed)

Intersted call Danny

No Road ride in Kulim this sunday

Pls note that there will be no road organized road ride starting from Kulim this week. However there might be a small group short ride. If interested pls contact Lee(Kulim) directly.

Penang to Gunung Jerai on MTB -200km

Sat Nov 29 - MTB on the road ride from Penang to Gunung Jerai
Expected Distance: 200km !!

Starting/meeting points
1) Sg Ara - 5am
2) E Park -Coastal highway junction 5.20am
3) Penang Fery terminal motorcycle/bicycle entrance 5.40am
4) Perai Ferry terminal motorcycle/bicycle exit - 6.15

Cruising/Drafting Speed : 27-30kmh

Expected to reach Gunung Jerai foot hill between 945-10am.

Note : This is self supported ride hence no support vehicle, Make sure you you are self sufficient and make necessary arrangements (eg own support vehicle) should you feel challenged with the ride plan.

Will make 1 breakfast stop at ~7.30am, lunch stop at Gurun at 1.30pm and 2 water refill/toilet short stops along the way.

Expect to reach Perai at around 5.30pm.

For more info call Danny (012-4305049)

External ride Info : Penang Fellowship Ride 2008

Penang Fellowship Ride 2008

Date : 28th Dec 2008
Time : 8.00am
Cycling group arrangement: Police outriders in front, KOTRT Pace car and participants. Motorized marshal (KTM Superbike Group Pg) and MPPP 4WD sweep/emergency vehicle behind.
RM10.00 fee per participant.
Event souvenir T-shirt
You get a chance to win lucky draw prizes; provided you complete either the short or long ride
Goodies courtesy of our sponsors
A Certificate to be given to all who participates.
Medals for participants who complete the ride within the time limit

Visit the website for more info: http://kotrt.com.my/le_tour.html

Link to more Cameron Highland ride photos

Courtesy of Jamil...for your viewing pleasure
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32599007@N08

Saturday, Nov 22 evening MTB ride

Ride start at 430pm from Sg Ara (Danny's house). Route Sg Ara - Balik Pulau - Gertak Sanggul.

Note that this there will not be an organized morning ride for tjis week

Sunday Nov 23 - Road ride from Kulim

~100km road ride starting from Jabatan Hutan to Pantai Merdeka. Start at 7.30 am. This is a relatively flat (no hill) route . For more info Call Nizam 012-4202610

Nov 16 2008- Huge Turnout for Cameron Highland ride

Over 100 riders turnout for the 182km ride including 40+ MKH riders from Penang/Kulim. Ride to Tapah was rathered controlled but riders scattered in many small groups up Cameron Highlands. Heavy rain provided extra scare or excitement for some in the afternoon. It was an experience riding downhill in the wet and cold with brakes mostly ineffective at best. At of 6pm Sunday, approx 30-40 riders made it back safely, no reports of any major mishaps except for couple of punctures. for those who miss this ride or who failed to finish the ride, dont be dissapointed, we will organize one again next year. Thanks to the all support cars and camera men who helped out along the way. Do hope that every one enjoyed the ride in their own personal way. In the meantime enjoy some early pictures below courtesy of Jamil (MKH support car and camera man)

Pic below : Some of Penang/Kulim riders at the starting line

Pic Below : Riders from MKH Cameron branch. Dedicated riders rode down in the dark at 430am from Kampung Raja to join the ride...

Saturday 15th Nov Gambir- Lam Sua Ride outcome

10 riders joined the relatively slow ride up the Bkt gambir - Lam Sua and final decent to top of Paya Terubong Road. was Windy at the top of the hill. Even with one puncture every one was back home by 10.30 am.

Action pictures - BM Mountain Cross 2008

Some action pictures - Courtesy of Event organisers

Sunday 16 Nov - Cameron Ride ..No Kulim ride

Pls take note that there will not be an organized MKH road ride starting from Kulim this weekend. Most riders will be participating in the Cameron ride or Penang Bridge Marathon. Note that Penang Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning so riders from Penang Island who wish to travel to Ipoh need to do so the night before. Pls refer to earlier post on Cameron ride information, Pls note that the ride will start at 7.30 am sharp.....there will be no waiting.

Saturday Nov 15 MTB ride

Route : Bukit Gambir - Paya Terubong - Lam Sua - Relau
Starting from Bukit Gambir junction (close to traffic lights) at 7.30am sharp
This will be a slow ride with 2 hill climbs. For more info contact Danny (012-430-5049)

Sneak preview of 2009 MKH limited edition team jersey

Details to come later......

Sunday Nov 16 Cameron Highland ride update

All the 3 normal hotels that we usually stayed in are fully booked, riders are advised to travel early in the morning or make own accomodation arrangement if wish to stay overnight. Pls be at the Simpang Pulai starting point (shop houses) at 7am. The ride will start 7.30 sharp.

External ride info: International offroad mountainbike challenge 2008

Location Kuala Ketil.
Date: 28 December 2008
Closing date : 20/11/2008
Catagories : Open, Masters (35-45) and masters (>45)
Reg fee rm60

For more infor visit http://www.mroffroadadventureclub.com/

BM Mountain Cross outing

About 10 MKH riders participated in the event. Total distance was ~35km and a pretty scenic route, the rain on previous night made it very slippery making a good portion of the trail unridable. Great job by the orgainisers in getting VERY good signage along the whole way. Lunch was good too. All MKH riders completed safely with three top 10 finishes.

Pic below : Riders from Penang Island
Pic below: At the finishing line, Water spray from the fire engine...a big relieve....

Pics below : Top finishers from MKH, from left, Danny(4th) Shahran (6th) and Ja(2nd). Followed by the official results scoreboard Pic below : Party among the riders

External ride info: Taiping Jamboree 28 Dec 2008

70km Wet!!! MTB ride 7am 28 Dec 2008 . For more infor visit
http://taipingmtb.blogspot.com/

External ride info : 100 km FunRide - Teluk Intan 30 Nov 2008

Saturday Nov 9 Four-Hill Ride (MTB only)

Meet at E-park@7:15am, Lakeview traffic light@7:35am, Air Itam market@8am

Route:
E-Park - Bukit Jambul - Paya Terubong - Air Itam Market - Air Itam Dam - Balik Pulau (breakfast) - Tun Sardon - home
If you plan to join, do inform me if you will meet at which location (as listed below)
1. E-park@7:15am
2. Lakeview traffic light@7:35am
3. Air Itam market@8am

For more infor call Peng Soon o125265000 or 0195557609 during ride.

Sunday Nov 9 ....No road ride ... One open BM mountain cross entry available

Pls take note that there will be no road ride for this sunday. Lots of riders are either participating in Powerman race or BM mountain cross. Due to late participation pullout from one rider, we have ONE available BM mountain cross entry open for MKH riders on first come first serve basis. Pls SMS Danny if you have any interest to join the 40KM event on Nov 9

Ride to Hutan Lipur Lata Bayu

Instead of normal ride down rural roads and villages, we decided to have an abnormal stop at Hutan Lipur Lata Bayu for refreshments. To our surprise we were greeted by a huge waterfall just 50m passed the state park entrance. After cycling a relatively fast 60km it was certainly a relieve to feel the cool air. Total distance was slightly shorten to 122km and 14 cyclist including a first timer joined the ride.

Pic below: Mike, visitor from US that joins us for the last 4-5 sunday rides

Pic below : 14 riders with waterfall in the background

Pic below : More Scenery

Pic below : Is this a road ride or cyclocross or MTB

Pic below: Slow ride back after breakfast

Pic below : Is this Kia-si OR kia-su? Look at the amount of water bottles

Pic below : Welcome Poh, first time joining and riding more than 100km