Yes, the last 3 days of Hari Raya holidays were well spent on bike.
Day 1 (13-10-07)-1st day of Hari Raya.
Managed to persuade my family to make a day trip to Fraser's Hill. They drove, I rode J. Woke up early at 6am and surprising everyone was up at that time. This never happen during working day J.
Started our journey at 6.30am and reach KKB stadium slightly after 8am. After a quick change into cycling outfit, I quickly started my solo ride up to the GAP. It was so quite during this first day of hari raya. Traffic was so few and I only see a few stray dogs along the way. The weather was so good and the ride was so enjoyable. Although I was riding alone, the support from family in the support car made me feel 'accompanied' all the w ay. Scenery was supurb like usual. In actual fact, the beautiful scenery was the reason for me to travel all the way to cycle here.
Arrived at GAP in 1 hr 42 mins for a total of 32km ride. My family was there receiving me in the support car. As I promised my wife to drive from GAP to clock tower, I stopped and load my bicycle into our car and continued our journey. We arrived at the clock tower around 11.30am, just in time to have our lunch in the store. Hanging around for another 11/2 hours taking photos and rest, we left Fraser's around 2pm. While descending, we saw a group of cyclists (around 8-9) riding up.
Day 2 (14-10-07)-2nd Day of Hari Raya
Joined my usual Sunday cycling group (PCC) for a ride from Batu 14 to Genting Perez and Titi and back. The turn up was big surprisingly (>20 riders). After a quick briefing by the ride director, Dennis Soh, we push off at a pace of 30-32km/hrs. This time, I managed to tag along with the main peloton until the foot hill of Genting Perez. Then, I took a short rest before climbing the 9km ascending route to Genting Perez. Managed to reach the peak without much problem. Waited a while for the rest of the group at the regroup point at the peak.
Majority of the riders decided to turn back and not continue to Titi in view of the hot weather. Only 6 of us decided to continue our ride to Titi for "Wantan noodles". The journey to Titi was quick enjoyable with lots of down hills and rolling hills. However, we knew that we have to pay for this on the way back as we will be taking the same route back. This simply means "a lot of uphill climbing" waiting for us.
Had our breakfast as planned in Titi and refilled our water bottles before we started our journey back to Batu 14. The weather shown no mercy to these 6 cyclists and we were put to test by the "never ending climbs". I was dropped by the front riders and had to ride alone in most part of the journey. It was a big relief when I finally reached the peak of Genting Perez again. I thought the front guys will wait for me but I don't see a single "ghost" when I reached there. So, I continued riding downhill to the foot hill of Genting Perez thought that those guys will be there. Again, I don't see anyone. So, it is confirmed that I have to cycle back to Batu 14 alone.
The sky started to get gloomy when I reached Batu 18. In no time, the heavy down pour showered me and I was completely soaked. This has actually cooled me down and I started to feel a bit more energetic. Although it was not so pleasant to cycle in the rain, but at least it was not so hot.
Arrived at the car park at around 1pm where I saw Adeline and Andrea already changed their clothes. In total, my cyclometer registered 99.4KM.
Day3 (15-10-07), Day 3 of Hari Raya
Received sms from Andrea and Adeline to join them for a recovery ride in Kesas after cleaning my bike yesterday. I was hesitating as I had just cleaned my bike. But, it is so near from home……, can't resist the invitation and decided to ride from home joining them in Kesas highway. All together, 6 of us including me riding along the highway. I took a big loop from Puchong to Sri Petaling to Shah Alam and back. This time, I could not keep up with the pace as my legs still feel the strain from the last 2 days of cycling.
The distance this time was 42km.
All in all, I have cycled 180km for the last 3 days. Legs are sore and body is tired but I am totally satisfied with the way this holiday is spent.
Going to Egypt next week, so no cycling for the next 2 weeks L.
