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
Pic below : Lunch at Gurun
Pic: Below : Sign of accomplishments onboard the Ferry