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Weekly Newsletter – 10 Nov 2010 / Issue Number: 521‐47‐2010
PCC, Your Perfect Cycling Companion
Mud & Dirt (MTB) by The English Nose
After last weekend’s exhilarating ride at Plentong, we are going to take it easy
with a simple cross country ride at Elmina this weekend to loosen up our sore
muscles. Nothing technical, just kilometres and kilometres of cranking on
plantation tracks, both up and down.
Sunday MTB Ride – Subang Bestari/Elmina
Date: Sunday, 05 Dec 2010
Meeting Time: 7:30am
Meeting Place: Caltex Station along Jalan Sg Buloh (in direction of Shah
Alam) at junction of old road to Subang Airport. We convoy
from here to the start point.
Starting Point: Restoran Salma at Subang Bestari. Those who know the
place can meet us there at 7.45AM. Park your cars just
opposite the restaurant.
GPS coordinates: N3 10.363 E101 32.239
Ride Distance: 35km only. Expected Ride duration: 4 hours (inclusive of rest and regrouping)
Directions: Head for Subang Airport. The previous Terminal 3 is now called the new Skypark Terminal. Stay on the
main highway, up the 'ramp' and go straight past 2 traffic light junctions until you reach the T junction,
right to Sungei Buloh, left to Shah Alam. Turn left immediately into the Caltex Station
Ride Description: Easy straightforward XC riding on mostly oil palm tracks with all hills rideable. We’ll be doing a figure 8
loop that will cut cross the Guthrie Corridor Expressway via a tunnel and then looping back. Suitable for
all levels of riders as long as you have the fitness to ride 35km without any problem.
NO HELMET NO RIDE!
For more info or directions, please call Gan 016 2017217 or Pete 012 227 4443
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The week ahead – T + G Sunday ride 05 Dec 2010
Sunday Road Ride by Don Chan
We are heading back to Gap this Sunday by
popular demand. Seems there’s a lot of
riders who couldn’t make the last KKB‐Gap
ride due to the Penang Bridge Run & other
clashing events. Plus, we have a bonus! Our
buddies Jan & Jacqui Brinkhorst & the
Piasau team from Miri will be riding with
PCC too.
So, do come along and have a fellowship
ride with the Piasau team while enjoying
the serene climate and fresh air at Klang‐
valley’s Best Ride.
Distance: 75km up to Gap and back. We will regroup at Gap for Rest & Refuel (there should be some food stalls at the
Gap)
Safety notes:
The downhills, especially the final descent into KKB town is
very fast. Make sure your brakes are up to par. Roads are in
good nick and traffic should be minimal. Do not grab your
brakes, but apply them intermittently..This is a self‐
supported ride, so do come prepared with spare tube,
pump, 2 water bottles, hydrating salts, muesli/ energy bars,
$, hand phone & helmet. Always be self‐reliant. See yuh
Sunday!
Ride Leader: Vong (016‐287 2066)
Weekly Newsletter – 01 Dec 2010 / Issue Number: 521‐47‐2010
The Week That Was – M + D Plentong Epic 28 Nov 2010
My Plentong Epic by the YellowManta
Date / Time: Sunday 28 Nov 2010
Venue: Plentong Johor Bahru
No. of riders: 700 + registered
Distance: 60km
Time Taken: 6hrs 30min
Ride conditions: Wet and muddy with a slight drizzle in
the afternoon. Except for the beginning it was mostly
overcast with nice cool weather all the way!
Adrian, Alvin and Choy were raving about the Johor can have RRI and develop it as much as they
singletracks, having taken part in last year’s epic like under the Economic Transformation Programme.
and urging us all to sign up for this year’s. This I got After all PJ is already over‐developed and what we
to agree with them. There were miles and miles of need is more greenery than housing estates. Selfish it
singletracks. Perhaps almost half the entire loop may sound but that’s how fun and desirable it was
comprised singletracks of all sorts. riding those tracks!
And where the trail led into wide open spaces to
I was riding behind Alex McNab on one of those reconnect at another point, God gave us great
singletracks when I told him how nice if we could trade weather. Except in the morning, the sky was mostly
RRI for Plentong! Meaning we needn’t have to drive 4 overcast when it mattered with a bit of rain towards
hours and all those fabulous singletracks would be just the afternoon.
in our backyard!
“Sure enough after some
belching, I felt rejuvenated and
sort of found my second wind
when we left Checkpoint 2.”
Photos by Yellow Manta
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The Week That Was – M + D Plentong Epic 28 Nov 2010
Yong, Simon, Gerard, Elhan and I decided to stick together as much as
possible, regrouping at each checkpoint. But as we all know, things seldom
turn out as we want them to. Still we managed to stay together till
..Checkpoint 2 which was preceded by a long climb
which had us all (as Rob would put it) “very knackered”.
Soon, I shot ahead of the gang as we slogged on to Checkpoint 3 which had
us hiking our bikes up 2 super steep hills, the second of which reminded
me of that huge V dip in our very own 2007 Presidential in Semenyih!
I waited for the gang at Checkpoint 3 but after what seemed like a long
while it didn’t seem like they were going to show up anytime soon.
Repairing the Trails ☺
To me, the section between Checkpoint 3 and 4 was
the toughest and felt the longest too. Most of the
hills were here and even if they were all rideable,
you would be so tired by now. This is also the
section where you find the more technical sections
with steep drops.
There were also a few terraced
sections downhill which were such a
blast to ride.
At one point I was wondering if I had
overshot Checkpoint 4 as it seemed like I had
been riding forever.
The Week That Was – M + D Plentong Epic 28 Nov 2010
Finally I saw some
familiar faces again at
Checkpoint 4 after
having been in the
company of strangers
all the way. Alex and
Joyce were catching a
breather there.
After a short rest, we
decided to move on to
avoid being caught by
heavy rain. The
marshals told us it was
15km back to the finish
line but it turned out to
be a lot shorter.
Surprisingly Simon, Gerard and
Fong had also only just arrived
Checkpoint 5, located atop a grassy hill was just 5 or a short while earlier despite
6km away. riding on the lorry! Seems that
the lorry ride took more than
Unfortunately by now both Checkpoint 4 and 5 had
45 minutes, with them huddled
run out of water. And it was another 5km back to
like cattle at the back, haha!
finish line. And rationing my water almost gave me
cramps on one of the hills on the way back to the
finish line.
It was just shy of 3pm when I got back to the finish
line with my water also just running out.
Yong, Elhan and Choy were then still slogging in the
trails! Kiat Hong, Bernard and Lena were out very
much earlier.
I’d rate this Epic as my best ride for 2010.
The organisation was superb if not marred by the late
turn up by the VIP to flag off the ride. Trails were very
well marked and if you missed a turning (which I did a
couple of times), you only have yourself to blame for
following the herd and not seeing the vital signs.
If I had any advice to offer the organisers, it would be to
stick to the bigger bottles for the water rather than
those small little ones which add to the litter and more
work for the organisers. You can bet I’ll be back again
next year!
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Weekday T + G rides
TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL – TAMAN TUN
(INTERMEDIATE AND ABOVE ONLY – PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE REASONABLY FIT)
Ride distance: 25km (TTDI – Damansara Heights – TTDI)
Time: 8.30pm (check in 15mins before) COMPULSORY TAIL LIGHTS
Meeting place: In front of KSH (Taman Tun Dr Ismail) FOR ALL NIGHT RIDERS
Contact person: Shang (016 209 2999) / Amanda (012 659 3838)
NO HELMUT, NO RIDE
Rules of Road Riding – T + G
Change positions correctly Rules of Road Riding By The Don
‐ Slower moving traffic stays to the left; faster traffic to the right. Never
overtake on the left of the group!
‐ Pass slower moving vehicles on the right; announce your intention to do
so
Announce hazards
‐ Most cyclists do not have a full view of the road while riding in a group
‐ Announce potholes and other hazards so others can avoid them
‐ Call out the hazard and point down to it, either left or right. No need to
yell like a maniac tho.
Watch for traffic from the rear
‐ The last rider should frequently check for overtaking cars
‐ Announce "car back" clearly and loudly
‐ It is also helpful to announce "car up" on narrow roads or when riding
two abreast
Watch out at intersections
‐ Leader should announce slowing or stopping at intersections, if necessary
‐ Cyclists should not follow others through intersections without first
looking for themselves
‐ Each cyclist is responsible for checking cross traffic; if you must stop, Practise Good Peloton Etiquette
signal ‐ Everyone in the peloton has to contribute to the workload. That means taking
Leave room for cars your fair share of pulls at the front. It’s ok to do shorter pulls, especially if you
‐ On narrow road or during climbs, leave space between every three or are tired. Just do a token pull, indicate and pull off to the right & back after
four riders you’ve established it is safe to do so.
‐ Motorists will utilize the shorter passing intervals to pass the group ‐ When you go to the front, always keep a constant & steady speed. Do not
‐ Good relations with motorists is the responsibility of every cyclist. accelerate or show how fast you are. It is not a race, moron!
Remember, we share the roads with others; it’s not our Grandfathers’ ‐ Typically everyone climbs at their own pace. So after a climb, recover &
road. regroup before setting off again.
Stop off road ‐ Do not pull too long at the front. Always reserve some energy
‐ When stopping for mechanicals or regrouping, always move clear off the Ride single file
road ‐ It is illegal in some areas to ride more than two abreast. Avoid doing this.
‐ Always indicate you are stopping with your right hand asking them to ‐ In our country, the roads are narrow and winding. It is better to ride single
overtake you on the right. filed in this case, unless it is safe to ride a double pace line.
l i ld ffi i h d
Spare Wheels Project
Your friends have heard you rant about the drops and Boon Foo has recently offered his assistance to put together a few hard tails, and
the endos and have seen the breathtaking scenery together with what we have now, we should be able to cater for height ranging from
from your flickr, Facebook and not to forget the fridge Snow White's pals to the Yang Mings who want to give this ago.
door photos.
In all SERIOUSNESS, if you have someone who wants to join us for a ride, please do not
hesitate to drop us a line and we WILL do our best to get them a bike for the next suitable
They finally want to get off their bum and join you for a
ride. Take note that there will be a $15.00 charge to cover expenses such as ferrying the
ride but running behind you, sitting on your top tube or bike around (only if you are riding with us), washing it and of course its ongoing
dinking them are probably not the best ways for them maintenance.
to experience it with you. Of course, he/she could be
shit hot, then no one would probably say anything.
In any regards, PCC has the SPARE WHEELS PROJECT
underway. Currently made up of generous owner's
bikes, they are available for people to borrow and ride.
Some of them have been ridden more than the
Rob (012 6191 308) /
village…er…never mind. They've been ridden a lot.
PLEASE DO NOT CALL US AT THE 11th HOUR ASKING FOR A BIKE. ALLOW 2 DAYS NOTICE
Weekly Newsletter – 01 Dec 2010 / Issue Number: 521‐47‐2010
Guidelines to Mountain Bike Trail Etiquette
FROM VARIOUS SOURCES IN RELATION TO SHARED TRAILS AND NON BIKE SPECIFIC TRAILS.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Wear a brain bucket (yes..that’s a helmet) whenever you ride.
2. Do not travel into remote areas without informing others
3. Ride within your capabilities. Ensure that if you want to push your limits, your buddies are around to support you.
4. Know your bike and bring the necessary/essential spares.
RIGHT OF WAY IN RELATION TO OTHERS (NON RIDERS)
1. Give way to non motorised trail users, i.e. hikers, horse riders, because people judge all cyclist by my actions.
2. Give way to motorised trail users, i.e. motor cross bikes etc, because generally we will end up worse off in a an accident.
3. Alert others when approaching. Get a bell, or “Excuse me” works quite well.
RIGHT OF WAY IN RELATION TO OTHER RIDERS.
4. Riders have the right of way. If you are pushing your bike, leave the riding line open for others to go past.
5. Rider up hill has the right of way.
6. Allow faster riders to past
SPEED
1. Approach turns and bends in anticipation that there’s someone there.
2. Make your presence know when approaching someone or any turns.
IMPACT ON THE TRAIL
3. Leave the wildlife and fauna alone. Magic mushrooms are bad for you.
4. Stay on designated trails and avoid destroying vegetation if possible
5. Don’t take short cuts over/around technical sections. If you can’t ride it, walk it.
6. Learn how to use your front brakes so that you minimise skidding your rear wheel. If you refuse to learn, then ride only in bike parks where people are
paid to maintain the trails.
7. Do not litter. Take out whatever you take in.
8. Practise minimal impact riding, take only photos and memories with you.
FUN
9. You are to have loads of fun, talk lots of cog, and make good friends on your ride.
10. Develop of sense of humour. Some people say it’s good for the soul.
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