Showing posts with label Jelajah Semenanjung Malaysia 2013. Show all posts
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Saturday, May 18, 2013

...::: 'Short Tour' @ Jelajah Semenanjung Malaysia :::...




 .....::: In Syaa' Allah :::.....
- Sekadar 'kayuh santai' menyusuri Pantai Barat & Pantai Timur -

Day 1 :
Fri 7th Jun 2013
Route: Sg Petani - Taiping - Pantai Remis - Lumut
(googlehttp://goo.gl/maps/3qbk5 )

Day 2 :
Sat 8th Jun 2013
Route: Lumut - Lekir - S/Bernam - Tg Karang - K/Selangor (googlehttp://goo.gl/maps/Wdo2G )

Day 3 :
Sun 9th Jun 2013
Route: K/Selangor - Banting - Port Dickson
(google: http://goo.gl/maps/O0INJ )

Day 4 :
Mon 10th Jun 2013
Route: Port Dickson - Merlimau, Melaka - Muar
(google: http://goo.gl/maps/GjmoC )

Day 5 :
Tue 11th  Jun 2013
Route: Muar - Rengit - Pontian - Tg Piai, Kukup Johor  (google: http://goo.gl/maps/SFWvA )

Day 6 :
Wed 12nd Jun 2013
Tg Piai, Kukup Johor  .... 'Rest & Recovery' ...........

Day 7 :
Thur 13rd Jun 2013
Route: Tg Piai - Johor Bahru - Kota Tinggi (google: http://goo.gl/maps/9qXmY ) .... Singapore ? ? ?

Day 8 :
Fri 14th Jun 2013
Route: Kota Tinggi - Mersing - Endau, Pahang
(google: http://goo.gl/maps/RNTF2 )

Day 9 :
Sat 15th Jun 2013
Route: Endau - Kuala Rompin - Pekan - Kuantan
(google : http://goo.gl/maps/zVj7I )

Sun 16th Jun 2013
Day 10 : Kuantan - Cukai - Paka - Dungun (google: http://goo.gl/maps/Tkhbe )

Day 11 :
Mon 17th Jun 2013
Route: Dungun - K/Terengganu - Bandar Permaisuri (google: http://goo.gl/maps/VQgjr )

Day 12 :
Tue 18th Jun 2013
Route: Bdr Permaisuri - Jerteh - Bachok - K/ Bharu (google: http://goo.gl/maps/KEMoQ )

Day 13 :
Wed 19th Jun 2013
Kota Bharu ...... 'Rest & Recovery' .....

Day 14 :
Thu 20th Jun 2013
Route: Kota Bharu - Jeli, Kelantan (google: http://goo.gl/maps/VJvN6 or Banding ? ? ?

Day 15 :
Fri 21st Jun 2013
Route: Jeli - Banding - Gerik, Perak (google: http://goo.gl/maps/evaAu )

Day 16 :
Sat 22nd Jun 2013
Route: Gerik - Pangkalan Hulu - Baling - Gulau, Kedah (google: http://goo.gl/maps/ynnZf )
or Route: Gerik - Pangkalan Hulu - Betong, Thailand (google:  http://goo.gl/maps/Ixs8T )
(subject to amendment)

Day 17 :
Sun 23rd Jun 2013
Route: Gulau - Kuala Nerang - Changlun - Kuala Perlis (google: http://goo.gl/maps/RjhXz )
(subject to amendment)

Day 18 :
Mon 24th Jun 2013
Route: Kuala Perlis - Kuala Kedah - Yan - Sg Petani (google: http://goo.gl/maps/7YVbE )

Day 19 : .....Spare....
Day 20 : .....Spare....
Day 21 : .....Spare....

...:::  Laluan Jelajah Semenanjung Malaysia  :::...
- Subject to amendment -
.... In case of  breakdowns (mechanical, human or 'urgent @ compassionate case') ....


- Rides 'easy to moderate pace' -
- Expecting burn more than 3,000 calories a day -
 - luggage @ load + wind resistance + hot weather -
... need to 'keep the engine in good shape' ...

- Cycling -
...::: 'Yes, it's hurt and take a lot of effort ..... but it Fun' :::...

 .....::: In Syaa' Allah :::.....

Thursday, April 11, 2013

- Test Ride II -


Date:  
9th & 10th April 2012

Day I :  
SP - A/Star - Jitra - Tunjang - Kodiang - Kangar

Day II :  
Kangar - A/Star - Gurun - Sg Petani

- 1st Stop - 
Tandop, Alor Star
..... 2hrs+ ..... for 50km+ .....

= Route =
~> Heavy traffic ..... :-(
~> 'Flat Road' ..... maintain good pace & speed ...
~ good weather .... :-)

Test :
- Bike setting.: OK
- Endurance : Need more training & practice
- MTB 'granny' gear : Should be OK if no steep tarmac 'climb'
- Saddle : OK
- Test 'loaded' : Need to minimize.
- Best affordable speed/pace (loaded) : approx 25 - 30km+ (on flat tarmac)

- 'Fueling' -
Papaya & watermelon 

- 2nd Stop -
TM Bike Jitra, Kedah
Met Mohd Shahar aka Abang Ai & Sharon Lo

Lunch : 
'Roti Bakar wz Peanut Butter - 2 sets
Apple Juice & Nescafe

Laluan yang dicadangkan oleh Mohd Shahar @ Abang Ai
'Flat' all d way to Kangar.Laluan ini lebih kurang Kuala Kedah ke Yan ......
'Open' ......... Angin Kuat :-)

- Malam -
  • Selepas Magrib: Terasa lapar. Bergegas keluar pekan Kangar bersama Abang Ipar pekena 'nasi ganja' dengan 3 ketul daging masak rendang & dalca .....  Nice !
  • Sslepas Isya' : Meet Hj Aznal, Hj Haslizan, Hj Shuib and Cgu Zul aka Wa Don and Shahriman @ Shah Kitchen......
  • No pics taken ...... aduhhh !

Day 2
SP - A/Star - Gurun - Sg Petani

1st Stop after 45km+ ... approx. 1hr 30mins on 'flat road'.
- Good rolling resistance on tarmac -

- Breakfast -
'Milo Kosong Panas & Nasi Lemak (buang sambal) dan 2 kueh kacang.
- Should be OK -
  
- Train for Tours -
~> My next tour (20 days on tarmac): ....... Prefer light & fast.

~> Less weight .... more fun to ride ...

~> need more training, practice @ 'test run' on 'loaded' .... 

"Prepare for the worst, Expect the Unexpected"

2nd Stop
'Air Kelapa Muda' 
Pekan Guar Chempedak, Gurun Kedah

Note:
 Completed Day 1 & Day 2 without any 'mechanical problem' .......Alhamdulillah

"Kayuhan Biasa"
- 2 days, 2 wheels, sunny sky, scenic road, nice foods and meeting nice guys. -
 - Enjoy Cycling -

- Next Test Run - 
'on hilly route, long climb, steep tarmac'

Ref:  Prep. For Tour ( Link )