Tuesday, June 14, 2016

MY FIRST C E N T U R Y R I D E

I've set series of goals to achieve the biggest in duration of 3 months , and amazingly I did it, and I thought at least I could write about it .
Lots of thoughts were putting me down and up and Im all between this exciting roller-coaster. The excitement started when I woke up one morning and thought hey ! fatty ! are your finding something to achieve rather your fail attempts of having some university could agree your age , face , ambitions to continue your study with .
So I had my first road bicycle and it comes with a name , black rhino , yes indeed it was a good companion and we have spent a wonderful time supporting my long excitement  alone without feeling bored a bit of what my feet and gluteus are doing .
 I ve been training / started my cycling hobby once again for 3 months now , and set some goals of progress . That include ; charity rides , crit race , long ride , climbing and a century .Rides started from 20 Ks  ,30 Ks ,40Ks , 80Ks and then 160 KM .
I could be full of pride and happiness that I’m all thirst of achievement has been succeeded. The first attempt of century ride , done it , within the cut off time . 7 hours of pedalling and seating on  a sharp saddle . I have sum up what these endurance rides all about .
  • ·         You got to endure the pain and exhaustion at everywhere in your body .
  • ·         Setting goals and plans a head is essential .
  • ·         Enjoy these sweet products along the way .
  • ·         Hydrating is always  paid off , don’t ever let the de- prefix your hydration .
  • ·         Smile and enjoying the ride plays big role in having your ride much enjoyable. Endure the inconsiderate riders who draft on you all time without let you draft behind. You can show off your abilities of climbing these steep hills.
  • ·         Trying your new stuff much earlier will help you reduce the adapting pain  in long distances.

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Perak Century Ride ( PCR 2016)
Here it comes the big day . It was a wonderful route and most important ; good road conditions , Malaysia is not new to the good road conditions  in anywhere , near the jungles , villages  or even a non-tourists sites i.e. oil palm plantations .
The early rain was enough to make most of horizons full of scenic elements , the clouds or mist or ghosts was floating above the hills  and creating a great of compositions which was a super rewards to the souls and glutes .
Water stations were as promised at some reasonable distances , and  some were aware how tough was the last 30 KM , have gotten a good helping hand of water bottle to cool my guts down .
People who helped  me:
Cousins , Noooo I haven’t seen them for ages I also don’t know what kind of feeling they would have .
Can’t deny  the wireless support  from the big brother asking for yellow jersey . BLUFF!
My Patient GF ,  sorry she couldn’t wait since she was hungry , but at least she received me while snacking and sitting on a chair ,crossing legs with umbrella . Fancy !
Whoever support I ve gotten during the ride , and I would like to mention them in particular , every water station gave me with an opened cap bottle , the motorbike support who deliver water during the ride at the last 30 KM , and the support car was parking  on side of the road at last 10 KM , they found that little tired bird was suffering and trying to ease the pain with a 2 bottles of water , thank you !
The bike fit , the certified cycling fitter Patrick from VO2MAX Sdn Bhd .
All the good instructors at the indoor stationary spinning class , was good intense training during all these months .

Done , the rest I will enjoy it in my memory  and that what you need to experience and can’t be told or expressed by any sign or word.



Photo above : keep riding and set more goals and keep the fun unmissed. 




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