Janamanjung Fellowship ride outcome

Around 30 MKH riders took part in the event including 6 brave souls that continue past traditions cycled down(160+km) to Lumut on Saturday to join the event. This year's ride was better than the last as faster pace was allowed by the organizers. All except 1 rider, Megat did not complete due to chest pains which was later admitted to Sri Manjung Hospital. We hope that he will recover fast and continue riding again. Pictures of the ride is currently being processed..stay tuned for updates

Pedu Lake on June 14..Big disappointment

Gone, Gone....GONE.... Most of the very beautiful Pedu lake roads are now gone permanently being replace with highway under construction. An eye sore for cyclist and nature lovers. So all the great hill road including the only 20+% hills in the northern region is something of the past now. The 8km road to the 2 closed down resorts is still being preserved for some reason. Total distance with the new highway remains the same as the old road minus the excitement, The stretch between K. Nerang to Pedu Lake Dam and Gubir to Nami remain unchanged. Looking at the development, road rides around the area is probably not recommended for sometime (guess is 2 years).

On the ride, 5 riders started riding at 750am on MTB and ended at around 315pm covering 116km from Kuala Nerang-PeduLake-Gubir-Nami-Naka-Kuala Nerang. Slow ride was due to the massive roadworks and lack of waterstop which left some somewhat dehydrated. There were many new roads and lack of road directions making it doubly hard.

Despite the lolites, we have some hilites which ranges from wild birds and animals to visit of a fishing village at Tasik Muda. Great views of both lakes and the many Thai temples along the way.

Pic Below : Morning break at K Nerang


Pic Below : A view of portions of the completed highway

Pic Below : Most of the old road being demolished except for the 8km resort stretch

Pic Below: It looks like this...most of the time

Pic Below: View of Pedu Lake from the Resort is still as stunning as ever

Pic Below: Fishing activities at Tasik Muda

And finally , one of the many Thai Temples along the way...

Jun 6/7 Cameron - Raub - Cameron takeaway

14 riders(from Cameron, Penang and Ipoh) set out at 5.15am towards Kuala Lipis on June 6, armed with variety of lightings and clothings the overcome the darkness and coldness.

Pic Below : Some of the starting riders

Arrived Bertam Valley at 730am after 40km of riding for breakfast and heading towards some off roading on yet to be completed highway. Experienced the company of some orang asli kids on the way

Travelled ~60km on a lone unclompleted rolling highway, That was a long and lonely highway !!

Most riders was still fresh at lunch time, which is unusual from past experience using the same route. There was a debate on the destination for the ride....Kuala Lipis, Raub and someone even suggested Gua Musang. Finally decided for Raub due to the attraction to climb Frazer hill for those who have not been there....but distance back to Cameron seems to be sidelined and most was not aware that there will be 2 major climb (the other being from Tapah to Cameron). Anyway decision made.....its RAUB.

Pic Below : Last refreshment stop beside a river

Total distance for the day 167km

Sunday June 7, Journey started at 5.15am again in complete darkness to ride up Fraser hill. Arrived Fraser hill entrance at 7.30am for breakfast. Thank you to our support crew. All the food just taste so delicious

The ride from Kuala Kubu Baru to Tapah was long and hot. Had couple of stops with some very tired riders....

Last climb of the day 80km uphill to Kampung Raja. Group was split into 2 due to riders' schedule. Finally arrived at destination and 9.30pm and 11.00pm respectively. 11 riders made it for the 238km. so total distance for the 2 days was a challenging 405km. The ride was relatively smooth except for one puncture and one "lost and later found" rider.

Pic Below : Final climb up Cameron Highland

Pic Below: Happy faces after completing 238km

Big thanks to our Cameron host and support drivers that make this trip such a smooth and enjoyable one.

Future suggestion : Should we ride from Cameron to Fraser and Genting all in one day !!! Any takers.......

What happen on Jun 6/7 weekend

Ever wondered what happened on Jun 6/7 weekend...one picture sneak preview will give you a clue (notice the trip computer, lights and smiling rider) ......trip report will follow soon.

Saturday June 13, MTB ride in Penang

Start from Sg Ara at 7.15 am.
Route Balik Pulau Titi Kerawang - Airitam - Sg Ara.
Interested call Danny

Sunday June 14 Rides

2 rides happening at the same time. Janamanjung fellowship ride where ~30 MKH riders will participate and another 100km MTB ride at Pedu Lake. For those who want to join Pedu Lake on MTB contact Danny. Note must be on MTB and need to arrange own transport.

Janamanjung ride notice June13/14 ride

Janamanjung 2009 ride will fall on June 14, There will be approximately 30 riders participating. For those who intent to cycle down to Lumut on saturday june 13, pls make arrangement with Kulim Lee asap. Fyi the group will leave Kulim at 7.30 sharp from Kulim Lee's house.

Saturday, June 6 - No Penang MTB/Road ride

Take note that there will be NO normal Saturday rides (MTB or Road) in Penang for this week only. Some MTB riders will be riding in Cameron Highlands - Kuala Lipis this weekend.

So it looks like this is a low week for MKH(Sat and Sun), take opportunity to spend time with your family and loved ones... See you all next week.

No sunday road ride from KUlim this sunday 7th june

All,

Pls take note that there will NOT be an organized road ride starting from Kulim this weekend. There are however exist small group rides around the area. If you need more info to this Pls call Kulim Lee directly.

External event : Kedah Jamboree 2009 - 1st August 2009

Date: Aug 1 (Saturday)
Venue: Tasik Jitra
Registration : rm 50 , limited to 500 riders
Goodies Jersey,socks and more

For more Information pls refer to
http://kedahjamboree.com/blog/