...::: '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

(google: http://goo.gl/maps/3qbk5 )

Day 2 :
Sat 8th Jun 2013
Route: Lumut - Lekir - S/Bernam - Tg Karang - K/Selangor (google: http://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 :::.....

Refer : ( - Click - )

• Planning @ Intention : http://ramlydirtcorner.blogspot.com/2013/03/my-intention.html
• Train & Test : http://ramlydirtcorner.blogspot.com/2013/04/test-half-loaded.html
• The Ride @ Tour Semenanjung and 'short write' : http://ramlydirtcorner.blogspot.com/2013/12/jelajah-semenanjung-malaysia.html

...::: Scott Speedster S6 For Sale :::...

- Limited Edition -

Size : 52cm 

Groupset : Shimano 105

Wheelset : Ksyrium Elite

Email : ramlysp@gmail.com

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

...::: Fulcrum Wheel :::...

...::: Carbon Wheel :::...

= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

...::: Test "half-loaded" :::...

 ...::: DAY 1 :::...

Date : 23rd April 2013

Route : goggle http://goo.gl/maps/V4u2l 

...::: hilly & long climb :::....

 - Aim -
.... Train 'half-loaded' ....
 ..... Test 'gearing' 52/42 ....
..... Get use with the bike ....
.... Endurance ....

Selepas 50km kayuh dari Sg Petani, stop kat Kupang
.... 'fuel up' .....
..... More than usual day ....

...::: Kupang Gerik Highway :::...

 ...::: Have a rest at the top of the hill and enjoy the 'scenic view' :::...

- Train ur' legs, Train ur' Brain -

 ...::: Awesome :::...

'It hurt and take a lot of effort ..... but it Fun'

And again after 20km+ climb on 'steep tarmac' need more Carbo ...

No traffic .... No Noise .... :-)

Front Brake not functioning .... rod & nuts worn out.

 ...::: La hawla wala quwwata illa billah aliyil azeem :::...
'tiada daya dan tiada kekuatan melainkan dengan (pertolongan) Allah s.w.t.'

Sudah habis ikhtiar, brake depan tidak berfungsi. Brake belakang hadapi masalah yg sama 'nuts worn out'. Bila brake 'bergegar' wheelset belakang kerana brake longgar. Setelah 110km+ menempuh laluan berbukit, berhenti utk SOLAT. Khuatir meneruskan kayuhan di laluan berbukit ke Gunung Paku dan Pang. Hulu. Upset ... terpaksa 'call' rakan2 utk membantu/membaiki. Repaired/Prepare for Day 2 to Gulau.

 

 Terima kasih Yusri, dapatkan alatganti 'classic' yg boleh digunapakai 

pada 'brake' depan dan belakang.

 ...::: My humble thanks to Tuan Fadzil, Mohd Haniff, Yusri and Razif Baling :::...

Semoga tuan-tuan semua dimewahkan dengan rezeki yang berakah, dipanjangkan usia, diberi keberkatan hidup, kesihatan yang baik serta kebahgiaan berpanjangan disamping insan-insan tersayang.

 ...::: DAY 2 :::...

Date: 24th April 2013

Route : http://goo.gl/maps/5OU3T

- My 'breakfast' before the ride -

Carbo ..... before the 'long climb'.

...::: Yusri & Amin from Pangkalan Hulu :::...

...::: Assalammualaikum Ya Ahli Kubur :::.... 

....::: Long Climb :::

Selepas Batu Lapang, Baling 'laluan ini sunyi....hutan tebal kiri kanan jalan'. 

Tiada kampong, tiada kedai selepas Batu Lapan, Baling Kedah

Sekali-sekala terasa 'seram' terdengar bunyi dalam semak.

Berhenti utk rehat & mengambil gambar.

 ...:::: More 'climb' waiting for me :::...

then Stop Again ..... Allahu Akbar !

...::: The Last Climb on 'steep tarmac' :::...

...:::  Downhill on loose gravel :::...

After the 'long climb'..... heading to Gulau, Sik Keah 

'awesome' .... need to be careful on loose gravel.

Back on 'tarmac' from Gulau to Sik and Sungai Petani, Kedah

...::: Fuel Up with 'kelapa muda' :::...

...::: "Lunch" before heading towards 'Finish Line' :::....

..::: Day 2 - DONE :::...

...::: Test Completed :::...

============== Masjid sebagai tempat persinggahan Musafir ==============.

....::: Astagfirullahaladzim :::....

- Tiada daya dan upayaku  melainkan dengan bantuan Mu Ya Allah -

...::: Masjid Rahmaniah, Kg Kerunai Gerik Perak :::...

...::: Masjid Jamek Pangkalan Hulu, Perak :::...

Masjid Jamek, Pangkalan Hulu, Perak

...::: Suasana Waktu Subuh :::...

Masjid Nurul Iman, Gulau Sik Kedah

...::: Tahiyatul Masjid :::....

...::: Masjid Ar-Rahman :::...

'Ya Allah, jauhkan lah aku dari sifat lalai dari mengingati Mu .........."

... Jauhkan aku dari sifat riak, takbur, sombong, angkuh dan buruk sangka pada saudara2ku ....

- Sesungguh tiada daya dan upayaku melainkan dengan pertolongan Mu Ya Allah -

...::: Next "Test Ride" :::...

Date : 23rd & 24th Mar 2013

(Google Maps) - "hilly & long climb"

Day 1 : approx 150km+ ....
Day 2 : approx 150km+ ....

Mode: Half-loaded Touring.

Aim:

• Train 'half-loaded .... 
• Test 'half-loaded ....
• Test 'gearing' 52/42 &  MTB 8 speeds
• Test on 'hilly route' ....
• Build up fitness and stamina .....
• Keep riding and enjoy the ride .....

"Train you legs, Train your brain"
... Need to train @ 'work hard' with this 52/42 .... hope on D-Day the Ride will be Easy :-)
.... practice, practice and practice ....



 ... My outdoor 'windproof' camping stove ....

 ~ My outdoor 'windproof' camping stove ~
- prep. for d worst -

 Weight: 400g
Size" 150x150x120mm



...::: Iktikaf & Tahiyatul Masjidi :::...
Masjid Jamek Pangkalan Hulu, Perak

~ In Syaa' Allah ~

- 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 )