The week before when the email was sent out regarding the training, my blood was boiling already. Legs were itching to get it on. There was a slight worry about whether I could make it or not. Was hoping that the RPM classes in gym would finally pay off.
The meeting point was a mamak behind the Petronas in Bukit Jelutong at 7am. Yes you got it right. 7 freaking am. Had to wake up at 6 to get the business all done and speed all the way there following the google map on my black berry. Teh and Ian reached about the same time that I did. Nobody was there yet so we decided to have breakfast at the mamak. I ate bread at home already before leaving. Ian had Roti Telur with plenty of sambal and curry.
Then 2 vehicles parked and out came 2 stern looking cyclist in cycling jerseys. I was thinking "need or not?" and then they approached us. They were Adam and Yong. Later another girl came as well.. Mei San. Introductions were made and then off we went.
Comparing our rides with theirs.. well there was no comparing at all. They were on Road Bikes which looked damn expensive while we were on MTBs.
The early morning excitement immediately turned to despair as it was tough. For having not riden in more than 10 years, this was tough!! The small climbs seemed like Genting Highlands!!
Finally we reached our 1st rest stop. I was already gasping for air. Mental note to self.. QUIT SMOKING!! Me and Teh reached 1st. Yong was already waiting there for us. I quickly dismounted and gulped down my water. 2nd Mental note to self.. GET ANOTHER BOTTLE CAGE!! We waited there for quite a while and started to get worried cos Ian was nowhere to be seen. Finally a call came from Adam who was the sweeper, saying that Ian fell down and had a cramp but was on the way already... I was surprised at that time cos Ian looked hell a lot healthier and thinner than I was.
Finally Ian reached and it was mainly due to his using Pedal Clips. He forgot he was on them and when decided to stop, couldn't unclip and fell.
After a few minutes of rest more, we continued on with the journey. The 2nd rest stop was at the R&R and we waited for Ian to arrive then we continued on and U turned at the Sg Buloh Exit.
The way back was much worst!! There was 1 heck of a hill to climb and it took like forever to reach... there was no more stop until we were back at the car park once again. We had lunch there and chit chatted with the senior cyclist about what we should do and stuff. They were very friendly and after lunch, Teh and I went for a round in the housing area wherelse Ian loaded up his car.
It was a fun day.. though tiring.. but we all knew that there was more hell to come..
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