Cartoon of the Week

Surly Long Haul Trucker

Every since I started cycling, I often imagine myself doing unsupported cycle tour like those adventurous souls which I read about at CrazyGuyOnABike.

So after 'bout a year thinking about it, I finally took the plunge and brought in a Surly Long Haul Trucker 700c 56' frame.

The Surly Long Haul Trucker is by far amongst the most reputable tour bicycles which season cycle tourist swears by around the globe.


Take note that it isn't going to be a fast and nimble bike by any stretch, so don't expect it to get you anywhere quickly. It will, however, promises you a very smooth and comfortable ride once you get rolling, and handle all the weight you can throw at it.


If you want to carry a lot of stuff while riding your bike long distances, you’d be hard pressed to find a better bike than the Long Haul Trucker. It starts with the frame, whose tubing and geometry were specifically designed for loaded travel.

Equipt with my old Garmin GPS map... ( as I am hopeless in Directions )

Small Front Rack

Rear Rack - Topeak Super Tourist DX / Brooks B17 Flyer Leather Saddle ( worth every cents )

Conclusion :

Its Heavy and definately not going to win any races but the smoothest ride.... thus, Malaysia tour, here I come!

A bike for the fearful / doggy mobile

Just last week, a relative of mine decided that she wanted to take up a healthy hobby, and obviously I suggested cycling.

She has never been on a bicycle before ( common among women ) and despite Sharon coaxing, she was reluntant to try until we found the perfect solution:-

A Trike bike - Three (3) Wheel Bicycle

We found this brand new beauty retailing at RM1280.00 at Joo Ngan Son at Uptown. It was love at first sight for her, and guess what... her doggies love it too....

Here's a picture of Sharon's niece, Kay Yen testing a 2nd hand unit for sale at Gainway Enterprise.

The true facts...

Bike Trailling - local style

Cartoon of the Week

Bike Lanes in Selangor ( But not in Subang???? )

HULU SELANGOR: Kuala Kubu Bharu will become the first town in Selangor with its own designated bike lanes by December, with Petaling Jaya and Shah Alam likely to follow suit soon.

Executive councillor Elizabeth Wong told Selangor Times the Hulu Selangor District Council, in its July full board meeting, had approved a proposal to construct bike lanes around Kuala Kubu Bharu. “Kuala Kubu Bharu will serve as a pilot project. If it is successful, the Petaling Jaya mayor is also keen to build bike lanes around the city [to reduce traffic congestion and the city’s carbon footprint],” said Wong in a phone interview.

Wong said Shah Alam is another city that has the potential to transform itself into a biking city as its development over the years has been more controlled and organised.

Selangor is mirroring a worldwide trend where major cities including London, Paris and Washington, DC are taking varioussteps to promote cycling as the preferred mode of transport. Apart from constructing bike lanes, Wong said Selangor and relevant local governments will be amending their laws and by-laws to ensure cyclists’ safety on the road.

“Safety is our number-one concern. So, for example, we plan to introduce penalties for those who endanger cyclists by parking their vehicles on bicycle routes,” said Wong rest of article here

Richard in London

Richard was in London recently on a business trip...

His Text : Hi folks, still doing my rituals in London. Swipe credit card unlock and off you go paddling. London is full of bikers now. Ok just bluffing. Most of the time shopping. Not me- Stef, have to carry her shopping bags. Dying to come back- to cycle. See you soon.

"Bought the foldy for my wife oneeee...."

Becky with her 20" Japan HANG TEN

6 Speed Folding Bicycle.

OCBC Cycle Malaysia - October 16, 2011

SOME 4,000 people turned up at the OCBC Cycle Malaysia event held at Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.This was the largest cycling event ever conducted in the busy streets of the city centre where nearly half the roads were closed to allow cyclists to take part in a 52km challenge and 21km community ride

Our USJ Green Riders were there...

Our USJ Green Team in Action...

At 5am, all gear-up and ready to roll...

Ready, Get Set,.......

Uphill Task

The 52km Challenge Team - Victor, Lai, Daryl and Yeap

Vic at the front, trailing by Daryl...

Lai on lap 2

Yeap on his roadbike

Vic overtaking a Roadie on the uphill...

Chong (too easy, sms texting pulak)

Face of determination

Rachel on her Mini Cooper Foldy

At the finish line, with our (Gold Plated) Medals...

Alicia with her brand new Polygon CLEO

Chua, Remo and Eric getting ready for 21km

Chua

OCBC participants from USJ

1st Ride outside of Klang Valley

In the quiet weekend following the hectic Raya Holidays, Foldie Couple Chongs and I decided to take part in an outstation community event, Kempen Berbasikal Bersama Rakyat 1313 in my hometown Ipoh. This would be our 1st ride outside of Klang Valley.

Picking up our Goodie Bag and T-Shirts

The Crowd was 'bout 400 plus due to another event being held
at Pangkor Island on the same day

Rachel strike a pose

Re-grouping in front of Pantai Hospital, Ipoh

It was super sunny, but surprisingly cool for such a bright day

Still waiting, apparently the train of cyclist had stretched as wide as 4km

Wah.. ada Cert....

Reward after ride... jalan-jalan cari makan at Wooley Food Court.

See if you can spot Rachel at 1:30min

More action shots (Putrajaya Interpark Ride-Series 11)

Chong with his P18 Dahon - Peace be with you

Lai with new Polygon Heist 4.0

Alicia on her UGO foldie

Eric on his new HASA R1

Remo also on his new foldie

Dashing Daryl

Andy on his Foldie

Yeap on pursuit


Richard on his Polygon Urbano 4.0

Chua with Style

Fine Photography by Vic