21 Apr, Saturday - The 17km uphill from Gombak to Genting Sempah is a popular route preferred by cyclists, it is also an alternative route to Janda Baik, Bukit Tinggi and Bentong. We joined with 12 other cyclists organized by 'My Cyclist Friends' group buddy, Rivern.
From left - Anna Cheong, Yean Koon, Meng, David Ong, DC Ong, Rivern, Andrew Sia, Rachel,
CYM, Remo, Vincent Choo, Chee Weng, Vic, Daryl, Bil Choy and Alex Moi (in the washroom)
Surrounded by greenery and mist
Ray of sunshine
1st re-group stop
The Green Riders - Remo, Rachel, Daryl & Vic
At 472m altitude overlooking to Karak Highway
Under the bridge at Genting Sempah, Selangor - Pahang federal border
Upon reaching to Bukit Tinggi Village
By 10.40am we reached at Bkt Tinggi village
Had a nice roast duck and crispy roast pork with wantan noodle
The beginning of the steepest climb at Bukit Tinggi
The end of the steepest climb
Made it!
To Bentong or back to Genting Sempah?
To Janda Baik village
At Genting Sempah junction
Downhill all the way, less pedaling needed but beware of incoming vehicles
(Note: In this outing, one of our rider suffered a crash due to the incoming trailer that cut across his path while making a sharp turn. He avoided the trailer and crash to the left side of the road shoulder)
Finally, flat road back to Gombak. Covered a total distance of 50.4km
The USJ Green Riders are all about using our bike. We love all things utilitarian that bicycles can accomplish from basic transportation to bike delivery to bike moves to emergency and patrol services and beyond.
Bikes are great tools for getting from here to there in an efficient and fun manner. But just because we focus on utility here doesn’t mean that we don’t love our bikes…or that there isn’t utility in love.
