Woke up at 4am all ready to do my final Keppel Flyover Ride in a long time.
After a visit to the washroom, the stomach continued its Royal Rumble...
The ride is well and truly underway when I finally decided to take Po Chai pills to quell the un-easiness. =(
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Cycling 29th April 2009
Left the house at 5am, I made my way down to Mandai Shell.
Start of the ride, the right knee feels weak.
After travelling for another km, the pain still won't go away.
Ahh.... I am in the Big Chainring.
Changed to the small chainring and the problem went away.
Met Blackie and Charmaine on the way to Mandai Shell.
Moving off together with the train, it was a peaceful ride till Clementi Flyover.
All of a sudden, Daniel Cheng shot out from the peloton.
He is like going for a time trial.
Needing a bit of adrenaline rush, GJ and I gave chase and it was a tough race all the way to Singapore Polytechnic.
Traffic Lights start tearing the group apart.
But the guys waited at the West Coast Highway junction and it was another orderly ride to Keppel Flyover.
Saw Daniel Cheng spoke to Melissa and all of the sudden, both went darting up the flyover.
Interestingly, no one joined in the crazy sprint.
Up the Flyover, we went in pairs.
Along the flyover, it was painfully slow as a MTB leads the pace.
After 1km of painful riding, a peloton broke out and sprint ahead.
I joined in the fun. =D
After a while, I overtook the entire peloton of 10 riders. Woo hoo....
Start to tear away from the group and just keep on pedalling.
Without a draft, it is crazy pedalling all the way till the end of Keppel Flyover, where the peloton finally overtook me, just before we descend down the flyover.
Shiok shiok shiok. =D
Re-group at IBM Towers before we made our way home.
Rode with Melissa, till we went on our own ways at MaryMount Road.
Legs are still feeling fine, so I stayed in Big ChainRings all the way home =D
Start of the ride, the right knee feels weak.
After travelling for another km, the pain still won't go away.
Ahh.... I am in the Big Chainring.
Changed to the small chainring and the problem went away.
Met Blackie and Charmaine on the way to Mandai Shell.
Moving off together with the train, it was a peaceful ride till Clementi Flyover.
All of a sudden, Daniel Cheng shot out from the peloton.
He is like going for a time trial.
Needing a bit of adrenaline rush, GJ and I gave chase and it was a tough race all the way to Singapore Polytechnic.
Traffic Lights start tearing the group apart.
But the guys waited at the West Coast Highway junction and it was another orderly ride to Keppel Flyover.
Saw Daniel Cheng spoke to Melissa and all of the sudden, both went darting up the flyover.
Interestingly, no one joined in the crazy sprint.
Up the Flyover, we went in pairs.
Along the flyover, it was painfully slow as a MTB leads the pace.
After 1km of painful riding, a peloton broke out and sprint ahead.
I joined in the fun. =D
After a while, I overtook the entire peloton of 10 riders. Woo hoo....
Start to tear away from the group and just keep on pedalling.
Without a draft, it is crazy pedalling all the way till the end of Keppel Flyover, where the peloton finally overtook me, just before we descend down the flyover.
Shiok shiok shiok. =D
Re-group at IBM Towers before we made our way home.
Rode with Melissa, till we went on our own ways at MaryMount Road.
Legs are still feeling fine, so I stayed in Big ChainRings all the way home =D
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
...
How is it possible that I feel more lethargic and less alert when I do not ride this morning.
I has a running nose yesterday afternoon, but I definitely felt better yesterday as compared to now. =S
I has a running nose yesterday afternoon, but I definitely felt better yesterday as compared to now. =S
Monday, April 27, 2009
Recovery Ride 27th April 2009
Went for a 52.5 km Recovery Ride.
Recovery has never felt so good. =)
Enuff said. =D
Recovery has never felt so good. =)
Enuff said. =D
RAW Duathlon
Woke up at 4am and slowly prep for the race.
Had wanted to downgrade to 5-40-5, but decided to give the full distance a try.
Was hoping for rain on Saturday, but got a hot and humid weekend instead.
Stocked up on Accelerade and made my way down to Changi Coastal Road.
Parked at CP4 and ride down to the race site with Daniel Gan.
Set up transition, chit chat and it was time to make our way to the Start Line.
We are in for a long day!
Cloudless sky is the theme of the day.
Horn sounds and we are off.
Within 1km, I'm already sweating buckets.
This is a good sign.
If I do not perspire, then I will probably get worried.
Had wanted to walk, but everyone is running, so bo pian lor. Just keep on running. =p
Just as I was reaching the end of the first loop, the emcee announced... "Well Done, Jodan!"
Haha...Munn is the emcee for the day...
Gave Munn a hi-five and did a U-turn for the 2nd loop of the first leg.
2nd loop, army-styled training kicked in.
Aim to run past x lamp posts, if can push a bit more , add a few more lamp posts.
Walked y lamp posts, run x posts again.
The process repeats itself till I complete my 1st 10km. =)
By the end of the first leg, it is painfully clear that I'm the last 10km runner.
(Not that it bothers me, just stating it as a matter of fact. =) )
Made my way into transition.
Oh boy, never knew that the transition is this l-o-n-g.
Luckily, my bike is near the Bike-In Bike-Out.
I really hate to push my bike with my cleats on.
I still dunno how anyone can run with cleats.
Big chainrings, mid gears.
It is how I started and ended the race.
SINGLE GEAR!!! *Faint*
After 5km on the bike, my legs felt good enough for a sprint, so I went down onto my drop bars.
Immediately, the right calf seized up!
Ease myself back onto the handlebars and keep changing my pedal strokes till the cramp went away.
Without a cyclometer, I do not know what is the pace I am doing.
I keep on pedalling with the same gear ratio, cos it is a very comfortable pace.
I din really wanna push my pace, in case I get cramps again.
Shift down 2 gears, ouch...
So back up 2 gears I went.
Drafting were aplenty, even among the pros.
With the absence of bike marshalls (Remember this is a no-frills race), riders were riding in the center lane to avoid the speed bumps.
There was even a helmet-less rider!!!
Adrian, Ben and Sandy were all doing 5-40-5 and should be out on the bike leg, so it really puzzles me why they allowed the rider to continue for the entire race.
There is another rider with a self styled disc wheel. Did it really helped him to be more efficient? I seriously do not know... =D
After completing the 4 bike loops.... Used my Garmin to make sure I did not miscalculate, I got off the bike course and back into transition.
Finished the remaining half bottle of Accelerade and off I went for the 2nd Run Leg.
Spotted Eugene and Ernest who has already finish their race. Well done, guys!!! =)
Most of the competitors is still on the course... meaning that I am still doing fine. =D
Had joked with Baoying that I should be coming in from my Bike Leg when she would have already completed her race.
For the record, Trudy and Baoying is still on the course, when I start on my run. =D
Can't find my running legs, so it was walking time for me.
Took a banana at the 2nd aid station and downed countless cups of 100-Plus.
Tried to start running... right leg seized up.
Ok... start walking...
Rynn overtook me at the 2.5km mark, probably on her way to another podium finish.
This gal is truly awesome. She just started to do Swim-Bike-Run 1 month ago and she always seems to be in contention of a podium finish.
Took another banana at the 2nd aid station and a fewhundred more cups of 100-Plus.
Continuing on my journey, I saw an ambulance racing out on the race course.
Someone has collapsed about 800m ahead.
Looks like Lin Leong!!!
One can see and feel the agony...
She is less than 1km away from finishing her race.
In the later part of the race, announcement were made over the PA system looking for Lin Leong's family...
Please please please.... dun let that happen to Lin Leong.
Hi-five to Munn and Kah Han and I am on my last 5km.
Saw Daniel Gan. He decided to time-out for the race.
Cannot really blame him. He just got back from a bout of flu and has not trained adequately for the race.
Rest well, mate.
There is always another race.
Turning at the 2.4km mark, it is a final push to the finish.
With less than 200m to go, the clock is counting 4:28+++
I have set a target of 4:30, so I better move a bit faster.
I decided to crank up that motor just a little bit and is rewarded with cramps.
Ignore the pain and over the Finish Line I went. =D
The whole right leg seized up, I could not stand up.
Did some light stretches before proceeding to reward myself with a can of Red Bull.
This is no doubt one of the toughest race to date.
Even Aviva Ironman 70.3 is nothing compared to this...
Yes people, you heard that right....
After the race, it does not matter anymore that there ain't any Finisher Medal nor goodie pack.
U just wanna complete the race and get the hell out of the race site.
Got back onto my car and went home for a well deserved rest. =)
Had wanted to downgrade to 5-40-5, but decided to give the full distance a try.
Was hoping for rain on Saturday, but got a hot and humid weekend instead.
Stocked up on Accelerade and made my way down to Changi Coastal Road.
Parked at CP4 and ride down to the race site with Daniel Gan.
Set up transition, chit chat and it was time to make our way to the Start Line.
We are in for a long day!
Cloudless sky is the theme of the day.
Horn sounds and we are off.
Within 1km, I'm already sweating buckets.
This is a good sign.
If I do not perspire, then I will probably get worried.
Had wanted to walk, but everyone is running, so bo pian lor. Just keep on running. =p
Just as I was reaching the end of the first loop, the emcee announced... "Well Done, Jodan!"
Haha...Munn is the emcee for the day...
Gave Munn a hi-five and did a U-turn for the 2nd loop of the first leg.
2nd loop, army-styled training kicked in.
Aim to run past x lamp posts, if can push a bit more , add a few more lamp posts.
Walked y lamp posts, run x posts again.
The process repeats itself till I complete my 1st 10km. =)
By the end of the first leg, it is painfully clear that I'm the last 10km runner.
(Not that it bothers me, just stating it as a matter of fact. =) )
Made my way into transition.
Oh boy, never knew that the transition is this l-o-n-g.
Luckily, my bike is near the Bike-In Bike-Out.
I really hate to push my bike with my cleats on.
I still dunno how anyone can run with cleats.
Big chainrings, mid gears.
It is how I started and ended the race.
SINGLE GEAR!!! *Faint*
After 5km on the bike, my legs felt good enough for a sprint, so I went down onto my drop bars.
Immediately, the right calf seized up!
Ease myself back onto the handlebars and keep changing my pedal strokes till the cramp went away.
Without a cyclometer, I do not know what is the pace I am doing.
I keep on pedalling with the same gear ratio, cos it is a very comfortable pace.
I din really wanna push my pace, in case I get cramps again.
Shift down 2 gears, ouch...
So back up 2 gears I went.
Drafting were aplenty, even among the pros.
With the absence of bike marshalls (Remember this is a no-frills race), riders were riding in the center lane to avoid the speed bumps.
There was even a helmet-less rider!!!
Adrian, Ben and Sandy were all doing 5-40-5 and should be out on the bike leg, so it really puzzles me why they allowed the rider to continue for the entire race.
There is another rider with a self styled disc wheel. Did it really helped him to be more efficient? I seriously do not know... =D
After completing the 4 bike loops.... Used my Garmin to make sure I did not miscalculate, I got off the bike course and back into transition.
Finished the remaining half bottle of Accelerade and off I went for the 2nd Run Leg.
Spotted Eugene and Ernest who has already finish their race. Well done, guys!!! =)
Most of the competitors is still on the course... meaning that I am still doing fine. =D
Had joked with Baoying that I should be coming in from my Bike Leg when she would have already completed her race.
For the record, Trudy and Baoying is still on the course, when I start on my run. =D
Can't find my running legs, so it was walking time for me.
Took a banana at the 2nd aid station and downed countless cups of 100-Plus.
Tried to start running... right leg seized up.
Ok... start walking...
Rynn overtook me at the 2.5km mark, probably on her way to another podium finish.
This gal is truly awesome. She just started to do Swim-Bike-Run 1 month ago and she always seems to be in contention of a podium finish.
Took another banana at the 2nd aid station and a few
Continuing on my journey, I saw an ambulance racing out on the race course.
Someone has collapsed about 800m ahead.
Looks like Lin Leong!!!
One can see and feel the agony...
She is less than 1km away from finishing her race.
In the later part of the race, announcement were made over the PA system looking for Lin Leong's family...
Please please please.... dun let that happen to Lin Leong.
Hi-five to Munn and Kah Han and I am on my last 5km.
Saw Daniel Gan. He decided to time-out for the race.
Cannot really blame him. He just got back from a bout of flu and has not trained adequately for the race.
Rest well, mate.
There is always another race.
Turning at the 2.4km mark, it is a final push to the finish.
With less than 200m to go, the clock is counting 4:28+++
I have set a target of 4:30, so I better move a bit faster.
I decided to crank up that motor just a little bit and is rewarded with cramps.
Ignore the pain and over the Finish Line I went. =D
The whole right leg seized up, I could not stand up.
Did some light stretches before proceeding to reward myself with a can of Red Bull.
This is no doubt one of the toughest race to date.
Even Aviva Ironman 70.3 is nothing compared to this...
Yes people, you heard that right....
After the race, it does not matter anymore that there ain't any Finisher Medal nor goodie pack.
U just wanna complete the race and get the hell out of the race site.
Got back onto my car and went home for a well deserved rest. =)
Friday, April 24, 2009
Cycling 24th April 2009
[Do read back on my older posts. Just posted all the missing entries since Trifam Sprint. The uploads are not in order, so if you have readed some of the older posts during the last few days, do check in between the posts.]
Waking up at 4am, I felt so reluctant to get out of bed.
The century ride which ended 12 hours ago have wore me out slightly.
But remembering that this is probably my last Friday long ride for this year, the thought got me out of bed and I am ready to fire up those legs.
Leaving the house at 4.55am, I did a slow ride to Mandai Shell.
Surprisngly, the legs felt fresh and the cool weather helps to perk me up.
Took a while for the train to appear and we are off.
Very quiet and orderly ride today. No one is out for blood.
Sharon ask me if I am doing Clementi.
"Yes" I told her.
"Watch out for me, okay?"
"Ok", I responded.
Along Clementi Road, Sharon started falling back, prompting me to slow down and wait for her.
Seeing that the group is stuck at the traffic junction, I urged Sharon to pick up the pace.
"Time to start using big chainrings", I told her.
Alas, the next traffic light broke us apart from the group.
Turning left onto West Coast highway, I was delighted to see that the entire group was only 100m ahead.
"Time to sprint", I told Sharon.
Bubbles is contented to keep spinning at her current cadence.
Ouch, this is going to hurt.
Sharon is not eager to join back with the group.
Up West Coast Flyover, I watched in desperation as the main pack rode ahead. =(
"You got to learn to sprint. That is the only way you can overtake riders during a race.", I highlighted.
Big chainrings, second largest gear, she chose to ride.
Geez, how can anyone ride with this selection of gears on an expressway DOWNSLOPES!!!
"Drop two, you are riding too lightly", I exclaimed.
She chose to stay in her current settings. =(
Over the next 5km, we are basically riding at 30km/h.
Geez, this slow pace really sucks.
Never knew that riding slow can hurt so much.
Reaching IBM Towers, only the breakfast group remains.
"Peter got tired of waiting and was about to ride home", Joyce commented.
Joined the group for brekkie at Amoy Street before making my journey home.
Waking up at 4am, I felt so reluctant to get out of bed.
The century ride which ended 12 hours ago have wore me out slightly.
But remembering that this is probably my last Friday long ride for this year, the thought got me out of bed and I am ready to fire up those legs.
Leaving the house at 4.55am, I did a slow ride to Mandai Shell.
Surprisngly, the legs felt fresh and the cool weather helps to perk me up.
Took a while for the train to appear and we are off.
Very quiet and orderly ride today. No one is out for blood.
Sharon ask me if I am doing Clementi.
"Yes" I told her.
"Watch out for me, okay?"
"Ok", I responded.
Along Clementi Road, Sharon started falling back, prompting me to slow down and wait for her.
Seeing that the group is stuck at the traffic junction, I urged Sharon to pick up the pace.
"Time to start using big chainrings", I told her.
Alas, the next traffic light broke us apart from the group.
Turning left onto West Coast highway, I was delighted to see that the entire group was only 100m ahead.
"Time to sprint", I told Sharon.
Bubbles is contented to keep spinning at her current cadence.
Ouch, this is going to hurt.
Sharon is not eager to join back with the group.
Up West Coast Flyover, I watched in desperation as the main pack rode ahead. =(
"You got to learn to sprint. That is the only way you can overtake riders during a race.", I highlighted.
Big chainrings, second largest gear, she chose to ride.
Geez, how can anyone ride with this selection of gears on an expressway DOWNSLOPES!!!
"Drop two, you are riding too lightly", I exclaimed.
She chose to stay in her current settings. =(
Over the next 5km, we are basically riding at 30km/h.
Geez, this slow pace really sucks.
Never knew that riding slow can hurt so much.
Reaching IBM Towers, only the breakfast group remains.
"Peter got tired of waiting and was about to ride home", Joyce commented.
Joined the group for brekkie at Amoy Street before making my journey home.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Cycling 23rd April 2009
Woke up at 4am.
Given the secret mission, it will be foolish to do the extra 2okm to start from Longhouse.
So I skive and ride to Mandai Shell instead.
It did not take long for the group to reach Mandai Shell and we are off again.
Manage to hang onto their tails till Kranji Bridge, where Joyce and I slowed to let a rider behind catch up.
Wrong move! The last rider never caught up and we never managed to catch up with the pack.
As Joyce rode ahead, I decided to take a shortcut through Lim Chu Kang Lane 3.
Along Lim Chu Kang Road, I caught Blackie and a CSC rider and drafted them all the way till the Jalan Bahar re-grouping point.
Waited quite a while before Joyce appears and we started rolling off.
When we reached the Jurong Point , it was only Kangaroo Glyn and me.
Glyn feared that some mishap could have befallen Joyce and prefer to wait for Peter and Joyce.
I could not wait as I have a train to catch, so I went ahead.
BIG mistake and I paid a huge price for it.
First Road Sign
Left Turn > International Road, hmmm... not correct, dun turn.
Did a check behind for any riders... none for as far as I can see.
Second Road Sign
Left Turn > Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.
Straight > Jurong Pier Road.
This must be the correct turn...
Turning left, AYE?!?!
Cham... I am totally lost now...
Quickly made a left turn at the first junction.... Corporation Road?!?!
Geez.... I recognise the roads and sure enough, I am back on Boon Lay Way....
Desperate Times calls for Desperate Measures.
Brain went into overdrive trying to map out a new route to my destination.
Riding along the MRT tracks will bring me to Buona Vista.
Jurong East Central.... haha... the MRT track run perpendicular to my current route.
Shall turn left...
Oh my, I am good. =)
2 traffic junctions later... "Welcome to Bukit Batok New Town"?!?!
Oh no... I am hopelessly lost.
Did a quick U-turn and back onto Boon Lay Way.
Let's just take Boon Lay Way and see where it leads me.
Oh good! I am on Commonwealth Ave West.
Should I take Clementi Road? No... I will be horribly late if I still wanna do my intended route.
Turning left at Holland Road, I stop at Holland Ave Shell for re-fuelling.
1.5 litre, please.
Please throw in some powergels if you can.
Thank you! =D
Once the fuel tank is topped up, I moved on towards Farrer Road > Lornie Road.
Oh boy, Lornie Road during rush hour is so different.
Cars are lined up bumper to bumper for as long as the naked eye can see.
Travelling along Braddell Road, I had problems changing lanes when I encountered the Toa Payoh Flyover.
Cars are travelling at high speed, forcing me off the road.
Wasted 10 minutes before the traffic slowed down to a crawl, so that I can carry my bike across that single lane to continue my journey... =S
Bartley Road > Paya Lebar Road > Sims Ave... I am nearing my destination.
Along New Upper Changi Road, I kena summoned twice by Certis Cisco for riding on the bus lane. =(
10 mins later, I made a soft landing on Planet Earth.
Washed up and it is time to start work. =D
*-*-*
5.55pm.... it is time to continue on our journey.
Low and I took a shortcut through Pasir Ris and soon we are on Tampines Ave 10, where he ride towards Bedok Reservoir, while I took Old Tampines Road.
With Buangkok East Drive now open, I had my riding distance cut drastically.
Plus I am able to avoid the horrendous peak hour traffic jam at Hougang Ave 3.
Traffic is light in Sengkang and I am able to reach home within an hour, both to my own surprise as well as my family =D
That conclude our Earth Day Ride =D
Given the secret mission, it will be foolish to do the extra 2okm to start from Longhouse.
So I skive and ride to Mandai Shell instead.
It did not take long for the group to reach Mandai Shell and we are off again.
Manage to hang onto their tails till Kranji Bridge, where Joyce and I slowed to let a rider behind catch up.
Wrong move! The last rider never caught up and we never managed to catch up with the pack.
As Joyce rode ahead, I decided to take a shortcut through Lim Chu Kang Lane 3.
Along Lim Chu Kang Road, I caught Blackie and a CSC rider and drafted them all the way till the Jalan Bahar re-grouping point.
Waited quite a while before Joyce appears and we started rolling off.
When we reached the Jurong Point , it was only Kangaroo Glyn and me.
Glyn feared that some mishap could have befallen Joyce and prefer to wait for Peter and Joyce.
I could not wait as I have a train to catch, so I went ahead.
BIG mistake and I paid a huge price for it.
First Road Sign
Left Turn > International Road, hmmm... not correct, dun turn.
Did a check behind for any riders... none for as far as I can see.
Second Road Sign
Left Turn > Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim.
Straight > Jurong Pier Road.
This must be the correct turn...
Turning left, AYE?!?!
Cham... I am totally lost now...
Quickly made a left turn at the first junction.... Corporation Road?!?!
Geez.... I recognise the roads and sure enough, I am back on Boon Lay Way....
Desperate Times calls for Desperate Measures.
Brain went into overdrive trying to map out a new route to my destination.
Riding along the MRT tracks will bring me to Buona Vista.
Jurong East Central.... haha... the MRT track run perpendicular to my current route.
Shall turn left...
Oh my, I am good. =)
2 traffic junctions later... "Welcome to Bukit Batok New Town"?!?!
Oh no... I am hopelessly lost.
Did a quick U-turn and back onto Boon Lay Way.
Let's just take Boon Lay Way and see where it leads me.
Oh good! I am on Commonwealth Ave West.
Should I take Clementi Road? No... I will be horribly late if I still wanna do my intended route.
Turning left at Holland Road, I stop at Holland Ave Shell for re-fuelling.
1.5 litre, please.
Please throw in some powergels if you can.
Thank you! =D
Once the fuel tank is topped up, I moved on towards Farrer Road > Lornie Road.
Oh boy, Lornie Road during rush hour is so different.
Cars are lined up bumper to bumper for as long as the naked eye can see.
Travelling along Braddell Road, I had problems changing lanes when I encountered the Toa Payoh Flyover.
Cars are travelling at high speed, forcing me off the road.
Wasted 10 minutes before the traffic slowed down to a crawl, so that I can carry my bike across that single lane to continue my journey... =S
Bartley Road > Paya Lebar Road > Sims Ave... I am nearing my destination.
Along New Upper Changi Road, I kena summoned twice by Certis Cisco for riding on the bus lane. =(
10 mins later, I made a soft landing on Planet Earth.
Washed up and it is time to start work. =D
*-*-*
5.55pm.... it is time to continue on our journey.
Low and I took a shortcut through Pasir Ris and soon we are on Tampines Ave 10, where he ride towards Bedok Reservoir, while I took Old Tampines Road.
With Buangkok East Drive now open, I had my riding distance cut drastically.
Plus I am able to avoid the horrendous peak hour traffic jam at Hougang Ave 3.
Traffic is light in Sengkang and I am able to reach home within an hour, both to my own surprise as well as my family =D
That conclude our Earth Day Ride =D
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Cycling 22nd April 2009
Woke up at 4.
Tried to fixed my AeroDrink with a belt strap after breaking both supplied rubber bands.
Managed to leave the house at 5am.
Rode straight toward Mandai Shell.
3km into my ride, someone shouted from behind "Hey!!!".
Within seconds, the chiongsters swarmed in and I got caught right in the middle of the pack.
Average pace to Mandai Shell? 40km/h!!! (36km/h - 46km/h)
When we reached Mandai Shell, it is evident that everyone has push themselves to the max.
Everyone's shades are fogged out!!! =D
Turning left onto Woodlands Road, the pace is just right.
Knowing that I will make it home in time for work, I took Clementi today. =D
Along Clementi, we spotted Jeanette out for her morning run. =)
It is wonderful to see another triathlete out training.
Each of us are doing what we love best.
For Jeanette, it is running. For JoyRiders, it is riding! =D
On West Coast Flyover, Rynn is dozing off.
How to cycle well, when the poor gal has only three hours of beauty sleep.
Hehe... maybe that is her race strategy... to slack now, so that she can chiong this Sunday. =D
Average pace on West Coast Flyover today is 38km/h.
A far cry from the pre-Aviva IM 70.3 pace of 46km/h.
Anyway, it is not every day that our form is at its peak.
So I am not too worried.
Re-grouping today is at IBM Towers.
While Joyce and gang proceed for brekkie at Killiney, we cycle home.
Waited for Rynn and WenRui along Marymount Road for 10 minutes, but they never appear.
With WenRui around, I ain't too worried.
Rynn is in good hands.
Maybe they rode to Longhouse and turn off from there.
Did a solo ride up north and prep for work.
Tried to fixed my AeroDrink with a belt strap after breaking both supplied rubber bands.
Managed to leave the house at 5am.
Rode straight toward Mandai Shell.
3km into my ride, someone shouted from behind "Hey!!!".
Within seconds, the chiongsters swarmed in and I got caught right in the middle of the pack.
Average pace to Mandai Shell? 40km/h!!! (36km/h - 46km/h)
When we reached Mandai Shell, it is evident that everyone has push themselves to the max.
Everyone's shades are fogged out!!! =D
Turning left onto Woodlands Road, the pace is just right.
Knowing that I will make it home in time for work, I took Clementi today. =D
Along Clementi, we spotted Jeanette out for her morning run. =)
It is wonderful to see another triathlete out training.
Each of us are doing what we love best.
For Jeanette, it is running. For JoyRiders, it is riding! =D
On West Coast Flyover, Rynn is dozing off.
How to cycle well, when the poor gal has only three hours of beauty sleep.
Hehe... maybe that is her race strategy... to slack now, so that she can chiong this Sunday. =D
Average pace on West Coast Flyover today is 38km/h.
A far cry from the pre-Aviva IM 70.3 pace of 46km/h.
Anyway, it is not every day that our form is at its peak.
So I am not too worried.
Re-grouping today is at IBM Towers.
While Joyce and gang proceed for brekkie at Killiney, we cycle home.
Waited for Rynn and WenRui along Marymount Road for 10 minutes, but they never appear.
With WenRui around, I ain't too worried.
Rynn is in good hands.
Maybe they rode to Longhouse and turn off from there.
Did a solo ride up north and prep for work.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Tribob Sprint Triathlon 2009 Results
Swim - 19m 21s
(Overall 528/748 70.6%) (Mens 427/584 73.1%) (Mens 30-39 182/252 72.2%)
T1 - 3m 09s
(Overall 577/748 77.1%) (Mens 456/584 78.1%) (Mens 30-39 192/252 76.2%)
Bike - 37m 03s
(Overall 215/748 28.7%) (Mens 199/584 34.1%) (Mens 30-39 90/252 35.7%)
T2 - 3m 56s
(Overall 736/748 98.4%) (Mens 575/584 98.5%) (Mens 30-39 247/252 98.1%)
Run - 41m 13s
(Overall 696/748 93.0%) (Mens 559/584 95.7%) (Mens 30-39 243/252 96.4%)
Total - 1h 44m 42s
(Overall 607/748 81.2%) (Mens 502/584 86.0%) (Mens 30-39 218/252 86.5%)
(Overall 528/748 70.6%) (Mens 427/584 73.1%) (Mens 30-39 182/252 72.2%)
T1 - 3m 09s
(Overall 577/748 77.1%) (Mens 456/584 78.1%) (Mens 30-39 192/252 76.2%)
Bike - 37m 03s
(Overall 215/748 28.7%) (Mens 199/584 34.1%) (Mens 30-39 90/252 35.7%)
T2 - 3m 56s
(Overall 736/748 98.4%) (Mens 575/584 98.5%) (Mens 30-39 247/252 98.1%)
Run - 41m 13s
(Overall 696/748 93.0%) (Mens 559/584 95.7%) (Mens 30-39 243/252 96.4%)
Total - 1h 44m 42s
(Overall 607/748 81.2%) (Mens 502/584 86.0%) (Mens 30-39 218/252 86.5%)
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Tribob Sprint Triathlon 2009
Woke up to lightning flashing in my room... Lots of them.....
Ground check... Dry roads.
Hope it stay that way.
Live Weather Report from the Central and East Areas are bad... Showers....
Reached Changi Coastal Road to find Car Park 2 and 3 very empty, thus I decided to try my luck to see if I can find a parking lot further up.
Drove all the way up to Car Park 6 to find all the car parks packed to the brim.
Dashed back to Car Park 2 and managed to secure the last few parking lots.
Spotted my gynae again!!!
Haha, he is also another adrenaline junkie. =)
After making sure that I had everything, I proceed to cycle to the race site.
Used that chance to try to engage my Big ChainRing.
To my dismay, I was not able to do so, no matter how hard I try!!!
This is going to be disastrous.
Ahh... let's hope that the official bike mechanic at the race site can help...
Reached Race Site to see Daniel Gan perched high up viewing the competition coming in. =D
Immediately made my way to the BikeHaus tent and got my BIG problem fixed. =D
After setting up transition, I went around chit-chatting till I forgot to do body marking. =D
Did body marking, stay around transition a little while longer and it is time to proceed to the Swim Start.
Met Kia Liang and chit chat for a while.
Men's competitive wave started pretty quickly.
The pace of the the wave is rojak one... I dun think probably only half the pack will finish below 15mins. =)
Was about to test the water when the officials asked us to get out of the Swim In Area.
Proceed up to the shores to find the next wave is Men's Fit???
What happen to the Women's Wave?
Quickly cross over the timing mat.
The Men's Fit wave is too huge for comfort.
Less than 30 seconds later, it is the 10 seconds countdown and we are off!!!
Made a vital Jodan's error and got caught right in the middle of the swim pack.
Got kicked and slapped on the head and side numerous times.
Darn, I really hate this.
Turning left at the buoy, I followed the crowd only to notice that I have swim very far off course.
After getting kicked so often during the swim start, I am getting angry with myself for doing extra distance today.
Took me quite a while before I manage to swim back to the course.
Hehe... it is very fun when a breast stroker is able to keep up with the free stylers and overtake them. Somemore this breast stroker only swim during races.... =p
Ok Ok.... let's be humble here. =p
Coming up from the swim, I took the long walk back to transition.
The legs are gone...Could it be the 60km ride I did yesterday?
Nah.... just not enough training lah...
Took a lengthy transition and carry bike and shoes out of transition.
After crossing the timing mat, I proceed to the side to put on my cycling shoes.
Bad decision, almost cramp while doing a half squat to put on the shoes.
Reaching the main road, the riders are all queueing up to mount the bike.
Start on the big chainrings, it wasn't long before I got ahead...
Oh my.... the right thigh is burning again...
Shoot... 2XU I miss you again.... Really time to get my tri top.
Look down to check my speed to notice that my speedometer is missing!!!
2nd speedometer lost in 2 months. =(
Probably won't buy another one liao. Just rely on Garmin...
Ride to the U-turn seems never ending... it does not help that the legs are not up to speed yet.
Are they certain that we are riding 5km to the U-turn and not 10km???
The U-turn finally came into view...
Did a quick U-turn without un-cleating.
The closed roads are wide for U-turn as compared to Tribob Sprint Duathlon.
On the return leg, I could travel much faster and switch to smaller gear.
Oh boy, this is fun... I am able to overtake riders much faster.
Hehe.... wonderful experiences overtaking the over-takers and aero-bar-ers.
The priceless experience is overtaking an aero-bar-er and seeing the unbelieve-able look on his face. =D
Looking on the other side of the course, is it my imagination or is there a slight gradient to the roads that prompted the faster return leg?
Hmm... cannot be leh... if so, how come I did not feel the difference during last week's Trifam Sprint Race?
Reaching the U-turn near transition, the volunteers on the left are shouting "Dismount Dismount".
Seen quite a number of guys dismounting...
Hmm... can't be these guys are all that fast leh....
Willie and Sebastain passed me near the 3km mark and I dun recall much more other riders passing me since then.
Keeping to the right, I made the U-turn for my 2nd bike loop.
Riding up the stretch, it finally hit me!
I am riding into a strong headwind!!!
No wonder it is so tough riding just now.
Switching to lighter gears, I made the tough journey up to the U-turn.
Again, the ride west seem never ending and I am just glad when I saw the barricades signalling that my bike torture is about to end.
Making the U-turn, I started to turn on the heat. =D
First thing though... I saw a rider in the lightest set of gears (Small ChainRing, Big Rear Gear)!!!
"Smaller gears smaller gears", I shouted but the guy looked at me puzzlingly...
"Gears on your right", I shouted when I passed him... Hope he understood.
Haha... sorry ah... guardian angel's bad habit.
Doing something that is a Jodan first and Race first, I went to my drop bars and I am very surprised that I could do it. (Stop laughing, Rynn!!! *Angry* =D)
The roads from this angle took on a very new perspective.
I am like watching a movie as I soaked up the roads.
The riders in front of me looks much further than they are supposed to be.
Reaching the Dismount Line, I am glad that the Bike Leg is finally over.
Will be interesting to view my "performance" later in the day.
Very curious to see how fast I am doing for the return legs.
Looking down at my watch, I was dismayed to see it showing me a BIG Zero. > o < class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Garmin after transition, but apparently I must have forgotten!!! =(
Will definitely have to get Garmin ForeRunner 310XT when it debuts.
Really cannot do without a Garmin which can Swim Bike and Run.
Walked to the transition, while the other riders ran.
I tried to run, but it felt so weird running on cleats.
Took a slow walk back to transition.
Gulped down the remaining half bottle of Accelerade and it is time for the run.
Come on, legs... Come on, legs... I plead.
It is no use.
I just could not get the pistons to start firing.
Ran right towards the finish line and make have to back track.
The sign 2nd loop probably meant 1st loop as well...
Ran out onto the Park Connector to hear Trudy went "Which way, which way?"
Oh my... this is definitely going to embarrass Tribob.
Roonz ran past and I was about to shout after her before I realised that the gal is actually Adrienne, whom I met at the car park. =D
Same build, same hairdo, same running gait...
Could she be the same lady I chased at Mizuno Mount Faber Run 2007?
Gulping down my 3rd and 4th cup of Isotonic, I am wondering if it is a good idea to keep drinking Isotonic... Felt like overloading on sugar...
Recalled Eddie's advice... Ok... I shall stick to Isotonic.
Nearing the transition area for the 2nd loop, someone shouted "Well done, Anthony!"
It was greeted with huge applause and photographers are all whipping up their cameras to take shots.
If I had not known, I will have truly thought that the applause are meant for me.
But I know they are reserved for Singapore Team Hoyt - Anthony and Ralph Payne, who are probably behind me.
Hehe... okay... glad to share the limelight too.
Hitting the U-turn for the last 1.25km run to the finish line... someone ran beside me and said "Come on, Lance!"
Haha... who else but my best student... =D
Her running form is baffling, but she is still progress to complete a open a huge gap between us.
On the other hand, Kristal's running form is like 蜻蜓点水.
It really makes you marvel how to see how Kristal runs.
Sorry, guys... I tends to view only gals' running forms as I find that they tends to run more efficiently....
(I know that there exist an argument that guys are build to run as our hunters ancestors has to run away from their preys at times.)
Reaching the Finish Line, the volunteers lift up the Finish Banner to run through.
Haha... I felt like a champion!!! =D
As transition is not open yet, I proceed for my Milo re-fueling.
Met Eve, who just did a run to the race site after drinking herself silly at 3:30am!
Yo... we have a die-hard tri-supporter here! =)
Collected the bike...
This time around, they have 1 security guy and around 8 volunteers stationed at the transition exit.
After the Tribob Duathlon lost bike incident, I guess Tribob does not wanna risk another black mark in their feathers.
Along the main road, I spotted a guy in a JoyRiders T-Shirt.
Went up to greet him.
Turns out to be Chuck the Hunk.
He is calling for a cab to go down to Big Splash.
Offered him a ride and both of us went down together to Big Splash for the monthly JoyRiders lunch. =)
Ground check... Dry roads.
Hope it stay that way.
Live Weather Report from the Central and East Areas are bad... Showers....
Reached Changi Coastal Road to find Car Park 2 and 3 very empty, thus I decided to try my luck to see if I can find a parking lot further up.
Drove all the way up to Car Park 6 to find all the car parks packed to the brim.
Dashed back to Car Park 2 and managed to secure the last few parking lots.
Spotted my gynae again!!!
Haha, he is also another adrenaline junkie. =)
After making sure that I had everything, I proceed to cycle to the race site.
Used that chance to try to engage my Big ChainRing.
To my dismay, I was not able to do so, no matter how hard I try!!!
This is going to be disastrous.
Ahh... let's hope that the official bike mechanic at the race site can help...
Reached Race Site to see Daniel Gan perched high up viewing the competition coming in. =D
Immediately made my way to the BikeHaus tent and got my BIG problem fixed. =D
After setting up transition, I went around chit-chatting till I forgot to do body marking. =D
Did body marking, stay around transition a little while longer and it is time to proceed to the Swim Start.
Met Kia Liang and chit chat for a while.
Men's competitive wave started pretty quickly.
The pace of the the wave is rojak one... I dun think probably only half the pack will finish below 15mins. =)
Was about to test the water when the officials asked us to get out of the Swim In Area.
Proceed up to the shores to find the next wave is Men's Fit???
What happen to the Women's Wave?
Quickly cross over the timing mat.
The Men's Fit wave is too huge for comfort.
Less than 30 seconds later, it is the 10 seconds countdown and we are off!!!
Made a vital Jodan's error and got caught right in the middle of the swim pack.
Got kicked and slapped on the head and side numerous times.
Darn, I really hate this.
Turning left at the buoy, I followed the crowd only to notice that I have swim very far off course.
After getting kicked so often during the swim start, I am getting angry with myself for doing extra distance today.
Took me quite a while before I manage to swim back to the course.
Hehe... it is very fun when a breast stroker is able to keep up with the free stylers and overtake them. Somemore this breast stroker only swim during races.... =p
Ok Ok.... let's be humble here. =p
Coming up from the swim, I took the long walk back to transition.
The legs are gone...Could it be the 60km ride I did yesterday?
Nah.... just not enough training lah...
Took a lengthy transition and carry bike and shoes out of transition.
After crossing the timing mat, I proceed to the side to put on my cycling shoes.
Bad decision, almost cramp while doing a half squat to put on the shoes.
Reaching the main road, the riders are all queueing up to mount the bike.
Start on the big chainrings, it wasn't long before I got ahead...
Oh my.... the right thigh is burning again...
Shoot... 2XU I miss you again.... Really time to get my tri top.
Look down to check my speed to notice that my speedometer is missing!!!
2nd speedometer lost in 2 months. =(
Probably won't buy another one liao. Just rely on Garmin...
Ride to the U-turn seems never ending... it does not help that the legs are not up to speed yet.
Are they certain that we are riding 5km to the U-turn and not 10km???
The U-turn finally came into view...
Did a quick U-turn without un-cleating.
The closed roads are wide for U-turn as compared to Tribob Sprint Duathlon.
On the return leg, I could travel much faster and switch to smaller gear.
Oh boy, this is fun... I am able to overtake riders much faster.
Hehe.... wonderful experiences overtaking the over-takers and aero-bar-ers.
The priceless experience is overtaking an aero-bar-er and seeing the unbelieve-able look on his face. =D
Looking on the other side of the course, is it my imagination or is there a slight gradient to the roads that prompted the faster return leg?
Hmm... cannot be leh... if so, how come I did not feel the difference during last week's Trifam Sprint Race?
Reaching the U-turn near transition, the volunteers on the left are shouting "Dismount Dismount".
Seen quite a number of guys dismounting...
Hmm... can't be these guys are all that fast leh....
Willie and Sebastain passed me near the 3km mark and I dun recall much more other riders passing me since then.
Keeping to the right, I made the U-turn for my 2nd bike loop.
Riding up the stretch, it finally hit me!
I am riding into a strong headwind!!!
No wonder it is so tough riding just now.
Switching to lighter gears, I made the tough journey up to the U-turn.
Again, the ride west seem never ending and I am just glad when I saw the barricades signalling that my bike torture is about to end.
Making the U-turn, I started to turn on the heat. =D
First thing though... I saw a rider in the lightest set of gears (Small ChainRing, Big Rear Gear)!!!
"Smaller gears smaller gears", I shouted but the guy looked at me puzzlingly...
"Gears on your right", I shouted when I passed him... Hope he understood.
Haha... sorry ah... guardian angel's bad habit.
Doing something that is a Jodan first and Race first, I went to my drop bars and I am very surprised that I could do it. (Stop laughing, Rynn!!! *Angry* =D)
The roads from this angle took on a very new perspective.
I am like watching a movie as I soaked up the roads.
The riders in front of me looks much further than they are supposed to be.
Reaching the Dismount Line, I am glad that the Bike Leg is finally over.
Will be interesting to view my "performance" later in the day.
Very curious to see how fast I am doing for the return legs.
Looking down at my watch, I was dismayed to see it showing me a BIG Zero. > o < class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Garmin after transition, but apparently I must have forgotten!!! =(
Will definitely have to get Garmin ForeRunner 310XT when it debuts.
Really cannot do without a Garmin which can Swim Bike and Run.
Walked to the transition, while the other riders ran.
I tried to run, but it felt so weird running on cleats.
Took a slow walk back to transition.
Gulped down the remaining half bottle of Accelerade and it is time for the run.
Come on, legs... Come on, legs... I plead.
It is no use.
I just could not get the pistons to start firing.
Ran right towards the finish line and make have to back track.
The sign 2nd loop probably meant 1st loop as well...
Ran out onto the Park Connector to hear Trudy went "Which way, which way?"
Oh my... this is definitely going to embarrass Tribob.
Roonz ran past and I was about to shout after her before I realised that the gal is actually Adrienne, whom I met at the car park. =D
Same build, same hairdo, same running gait...
Could she be the same lady I chased at Mizuno Mount Faber Run 2007?
Gulping down my 3rd and 4th cup of Isotonic, I am wondering if it is a good idea to keep drinking Isotonic... Felt like overloading on sugar...
Recalled Eddie's advice... Ok... I shall stick to Isotonic.
Nearing the transition area for the 2nd loop, someone shouted "Well done, Anthony!"
It was greeted with huge applause and photographers are all whipping up their cameras to take shots.
If I had not known, I will have truly thought that the applause are meant for me.
But I know they are reserved for Singapore Team Hoyt - Anthony and Ralph Payne, who are probably behind me.
Hehe... okay... glad to share the limelight too.
Hitting the U-turn for the last 1.25km run to the finish line... someone ran beside me and said "Come on, Lance!"
Haha... who else but my best student... =D
Her running form is baffling, but she is still progress to complete a open a huge gap between us.
On the other hand, Kristal's running form is like 蜻蜓点水.
It really makes you marvel how to see how Kristal runs.
Sorry, guys... I tends to view only gals' running forms as I find that they tends to run more efficiently....
(I know that there exist an argument that guys are build to run as our hunters ancestors has to run away from their preys at times.)
Reaching the Finish Line, the volunteers lift up the Finish Banner to run through.
Haha... I felt like a champion!!! =D
As transition is not open yet, I proceed for my Milo re-fueling.
Met Eve, who just did a run to the race site after drinking herself silly at 3:30am!
Yo... we have a die-hard tri-supporter here! =)
Collected the bike...
This time around, they have 1 security guy and around 8 volunteers stationed at the transition exit.
After the Tribob Duathlon lost bike incident, I guess Tribob does not wanna risk another black mark in their feathers.
Along the main road, I spotted a guy in a JoyRiders T-Shirt.
Went up to greet him.
Turns out to be Chuck the Hunk.
He is calling for a cab to go down to Big Splash.
Offered him a ride and both of us went down together to Big Splash for the monthly JoyRiders lunch. =)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Omen?
2 incidents of shattered glass within a day.
My car windscreen have a serious crack fault which is in need of serious repair work.
My overhead lamp crashed to the ground and smashes into a million pieces.
What do they symbolises?
My car windscreen have a serious crack fault which is in need of serious repair work.
My overhead lamp crashed to the ground and smashes into a million pieces.
What do they symbolises?
Cycling 18th April 2009
Met Eugene at 5am and we both cycle down to Longhouse together.
Today, I am more cautious about my pace and Eugene was very understanding.
Thanks, Eugene.
Have a race in 24 hours time, cannot afford to burn the legs.
Reached Longhouse at 5:30am. Had a bit of introduction and we are off.
Was about to roll off when Joyce shouted "Daniel, wait for me!!!"
Turn back to see Joyce mounting her bike...
Engine starts and bike chain came loose.
Took a while to fix back the bike chain and it is chase time.
I became the Royal Drafter, this will be a hard start to a Saturday ride.
No blinkers came into view till we near Prata Hill.
Haha... this is what I love about Saturday Rides.
You will be able to join back with the group even if you are 5 minutes behind. =D
Just that you have to spin a bit faster. =p
I took the last 2 riders, Patrick and Fabian under my care, while Joyce went ahead to look after the group.
I had rode with Patrick 2 weeks ago... he is still struggling to choose the correct gears when it comes to the different conditions of the roads.
Give him a few pointers. Hope he is able to grasp the correct technique soon.
Fabian is part of a trio of ACS Old Boys who decided to come out cycling on a cool Saturday morning.
They are easily recognisable due to their colorful dri-fit tees.
Fabian is doing okay on the bike, but he prefers to stay behind Patrick.
Stay with Patrick and Fabian all the way till Mandai Shell, taking the Old Mandai Road shortcut.
Out along Mandai Road, I signalled to Bengineer that I am the last rider...
But he waved me ahead. Probably waiting for some riders who took the normal route.
Turns out there were 2 ladies who did the normal route, but they zoom past us in no time.
Keeping my promise to Sandy which was made eons ago, I took the Kranji route.
(We din manage to meet up over the past few weeks. Either Sandy wasn't there, or I wasn't.)
Sandy rode with Chan Kilo for most of the ride in Neo Tiew till I took over along Lim Chu Kang Road.
Tried to get Sandy to go into the Big ChainRings, but wasn't successful.
Ahh well, it is a relaxed ride, right?
No need to chiong.
Sandy also did not have any races to truly train for.
Reached CCK Kopitiam and everyone exclaimed that we are very early today.
I know the reason, but we shan't discuss it here.
Everyone had a nice chat, while Sandy and I each down a bowl of Ban Mian.
After brekkie, Eugene and I rode back together along Woodlands Road, while the rest turned right towards Bukit Timah.
Eugene gave me a couple of tips to improve my riding.
Ahh... interesting stuff... I never knew that my pedal strokes were that in-efficient.
Ohh boy, I still have a long way to go to become a better rider.
Thanks Eugene for all the wonderful tips!!!
Today, I am more cautious about my pace and Eugene was very understanding.
Thanks, Eugene.
Have a race in 24 hours time, cannot afford to burn the legs.
Reached Longhouse at 5:30am. Had a bit of introduction and we are off.
Was about to roll off when Joyce shouted "Daniel, wait for me!!!"
Turn back to see Joyce mounting her bike...
Engine starts and bike chain came loose.
Took a while to fix back the bike chain and it is chase time.
I became the Royal Drafter, this will be a hard start to a Saturday ride.
No blinkers came into view till we near Prata Hill.
Haha... this is what I love about Saturday Rides.
You will be able to join back with the group even if you are 5 minutes behind. =D
Just that you have to spin a bit faster. =p
I took the last 2 riders, Patrick and Fabian under my care, while Joyce went ahead to look after the group.
I had rode with Patrick 2 weeks ago... he is still struggling to choose the correct gears when it comes to the different conditions of the roads.
Give him a few pointers. Hope he is able to grasp the correct technique soon.
Fabian is part of a trio of ACS Old Boys who decided to come out cycling on a cool Saturday morning.
They are easily recognisable due to their colorful dri-fit tees.
Fabian is doing okay on the bike, but he prefers to stay behind Patrick.
Stay with Patrick and Fabian all the way till Mandai Shell, taking the Old Mandai Road shortcut.
Out along Mandai Road, I signalled to Bengineer that I am the last rider...
But he waved me ahead. Probably waiting for some riders who took the normal route.
Turns out there were 2 ladies who did the normal route, but they zoom past us in no time.
Keeping my promise to Sandy which was made eons ago, I took the Kranji route.
(We din manage to meet up over the past few weeks. Either Sandy wasn't there, or I wasn't.)
Sandy rode with Chan Kilo for most of the ride in Neo Tiew till I took over along Lim Chu Kang Road.
Tried to get Sandy to go into the Big ChainRings, but wasn't successful.
Ahh well, it is a relaxed ride, right?
No need to chiong.
Sandy also did not have any races to truly train for.
Reached CCK Kopitiam and everyone exclaimed that we are very early today.
I know the reason, but we shan't discuss it here.
Everyone had a nice chat, while Sandy and I each down a bowl of Ban Mian.
After brekkie, Eugene and I rode back together along Woodlands Road, while the rest turned right towards Bukit Timah.
Eugene gave me a couple of tips to improve my riding.
Ahh... interesting stuff... I never knew that my pedal strokes were that in-efficient.
Ohh boy, I still have a long way to go to become a better rider.
Thanks Eugene for all the wonderful tips!!!
Vandalism?
This is really disturbing...
2 windscreen cracks in 2 months.
First crack is understandable... Followed too close to a tipper full of rocks and pebbles and kena a flying rocket.
Today's crack looks like a work of vandalism...
I was so disturbed that I left my house keys hanging on the letterbox...
2 windscreen cracks in 2 months.
First crack is understandable... Followed too close to a tipper full of rocks and pebbles and kena a flying rocket.
Today's crack looks like a work of vandalism...
I was so disturbed that I left my house keys hanging on the letterbox...
Friday, April 17, 2009
Cycling 17th April 2009
I am on leave today, so I took the opportunity to do the Clementi loop.
Never like to tell the ladies first, in case I disappointed them with last minute changes.
So just let them be surprised when they see me filter off towards Clementi.
Riding along West Coast Flyover is where all the fun begins.
West Coast Flyover is very deserted at the pre-dawn hours, so it is a real privilege for cyclists to ride on them.
As Rynn puts it, I zoomed zoomed in front and stayed with the front riders.
When 2 riders decided to make a break, I followed and hang onto their tails.
That is till the helmet-less rider start riding lead.
I do not wanna ride over a crushed head, thus I fall right back and wait for the next breakaway...
Christina and Alex came along and I hop on, riding with them till Keppel Road.
Re-grouped in front of International Plaza before proceeding home.
With endorphins raging through the veins riding back to Yishun, I had wanted to do extra distance.
But I prefer to send my kids to school, a duty that I hardly perform cos I am usually out of the house before they are even ready for school.
So home sweet home I went, enjoying my Cyclist High. =D
Never like to tell the ladies first, in case I disappointed them with last minute changes.
So just let them be surprised when they see me filter off towards Clementi.
Riding along West Coast Flyover is where all the fun begins.
West Coast Flyover is very deserted at the pre-dawn hours, so it is a real privilege for cyclists to ride on them.
As Rynn puts it, I zoomed zoomed in front and stayed with the front riders.
When 2 riders decided to make a break, I followed and hang onto their tails.
That is till the helmet-less rider start riding lead.
I do not wanna ride over a crushed head, thus I fall right back and wait for the next breakaway...
Christina and Alex came along and I hop on, riding with them till Keppel Road.
Re-grouped in front of International Plaza before proceeding home.
With endorphins raging through the veins riding back to Yishun, I had wanted to do extra distance.
But I prefer to send my kids to school, a duty that I hardly perform cos I am usually out of the house before they are even ready for school.
So home sweet home I went, enjoying my Cyclist High. =D
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The New Jodan
When I was doing Trifam Sprint...I started thinking why I am coming back for the race.
I had done this before...I have 3 races on consecutive weekends if I signed up for the race.
But after a heap of invites from JR friends, I decided to take the plunge.
A decision I did not regret. =)
It was fun, extremely fun and I get to know a few more friends.
The ladies did extremely well.
Rynn, Winnie, Donna and Eliza all have a podium finish. Well done, Ladies.
What I felt during the run is that once you have done a race before, why you still come back for more?
Adrenaline rush?
All I know is that it will be a whole different ball game if the New Jodan is born.
New Jodan weighs 75kg, swim freestyle and rides a titanium bike.
New Jodan will have tons of time to train for his Swim, Bike and Run.
I am happy with the way things are right now.
Once the kids are older, I will probably start planning on becoming the New Jodan. =)
I had done this before...I have 3 races on consecutive weekends if I signed up for the race.
But after a heap of invites from JR friends, I decided to take the plunge.
A decision I did not regret. =)
It was fun, extremely fun and I get to know a few more friends.
The ladies did extremely well.
Rynn, Winnie, Donna and Eliza all have a podium finish. Well done, Ladies.
What I felt during the run is that once you have done a race before, why you still come back for more?
Adrenaline rush?
All I know is that it will be a whole different ball game if the New Jodan is born.
New Jodan weighs 75kg, swim freestyle and rides a titanium bike.
New Jodan will have tons of time to train for his Swim, Bike and Run.
I am happy with the way things are right now.
Once the kids are older, I will probably start planning on becoming the New Jodan. =)
...
Skip today's ride and felt energised.
Felt that I am being burnt out by last week's rides.
Not too sure why...
Cos I feel like I have been riding more before Aviva IM 70.3...
Tuesday's ride was horrible.
Wednesday's ride was much better.
After resting for today's ride, I feel ready to chiong for tomorrow... =D
Felt that I am being burnt out by last week's rides.
Not too sure why...
Cos I feel like I have been riding more before Aviva IM 70.3...
Tuesday's ride was horrible.
Wednesday's ride was much better.
After resting for today's ride, I feel ready to chiong for tomorrow... =D
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Cycling 15th April 2009
This shall stay on record for being the most humid ride ever.
I was still cycling along Yishun Ave 2, when the full force of the early morning "heat wave" hits me.
No wind seems to be able to penetrate the jersey and I can feel myself boiling within the jersey.
Zipper is pulled three quarter way down.
Looks awful, but better than suffering "heat" stroke.
This is Calvin's view of the ride.
Subject Title : Free Sauna Ride Wednesday 15 April
That was some really dense 85% humidity air this morning.
Just breathing alone took tremendous effort.
Even after a cold shower, and standing still, sweat was still running down in trickles.
I think it's time to relax the dress code in the office.
Au Naturel is best.
Free sauna experience this morning.
I was still cycling along Yishun Ave 2, when the full force of the early morning "heat wave" hits me.
No wind seems to be able to penetrate the jersey and I can feel myself boiling within the jersey.
Zipper is pulled three quarter way down.
Looks awful, but better than suffering "heat" stroke.
This is Calvin's view of the ride.
Subject Title : Free Sauna Ride Wednesday 15 April
That was some really dense 85% humidity air this morning.
Just breathing alone took tremendous effort.
Even after a cold shower, and standing still, sweat was still running down in trickles.
I think it's time to relax the dress code in the office.
Au Naturel is best.
Free sauna experience this morning.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Cycling 14th April 2009
Haha... what is interesting about writing a blog entry that is 10 days old?
You practically dun remember anything much, other than the scribbled point form.
So here goes!!!
I manage to drink from bottle while on the move. Woot!!!
I do not need to slow down, I just need to stop pedalling.
Reaching down and grabbing the bottle, I could do it with ease.
Easily does it, I am able to drink while handling the bike with one hand.
That's great!!!
My confidence is returning!!!
*Jumping with joy*
Tried going down on aerobars... nah.... this one still takes a lot more courage than what I can muster right now.
Never mind.... baby steps. =)
You practically dun remember anything much, other than the scribbled point form.
So here goes!!!
I manage to drink from bottle while on the move. Woot!!!
I do not need to slow down, I just need to stop pedalling.
Reaching down and grabbing the bottle, I could do it with ease.
Easily does it, I am able to drink while handling the bike with one hand.
That's great!!!
My confidence is returning!!!
*Jumping with joy*
Tried going down on aerobars... nah.... this one still takes a lot more courage than what I can muster right now.
Never mind.... baby steps. =)
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Trifam Sprint Triathlon 2009
Trifam Sprint Triathlon 2009
I am becoming a sloth on race day.
Waking up at 6am, I only got out from under the blankets at 6:15am.
Other than my race bag, the bike is totally not prep for race. =S
Pump the tires, mix the drinks, top up the water bottles, morning routines, it was 7am when I finally made it out of the house.
Having to load the bike into the car, I am now getting nervous whether I can make it to the race site, set up transistion, body marking and be ready for the race by 8am.
I totally deserved it...
Arriving at SAFRA Sea Sports Club, I was surprised that the car park is pretty empty.
Haha... looks like most triathletes are JIT people. =D
Just as I was about to ride off to the race site, Rynn drove in.
Parked her car, unload her bike and we walked to the race site together.
Registration, body marking and transition setup is pretty much the same as last year.
The only exception this year is the extra bicycle tagging required as a extra precautionary security measure.
We have hardcore triathletes here.
Alex Lee - 2 x >150km bike rides on Friday and Saturday
Rynn - Night Cycling on Saturday with CycleWorx
Trifam Sprint is like a gathering of sorts.
A lot of familiar faces.
Met FrootLoops.
We heard of each other for quite a while, just never got the chance to meet up before.
Good to finally meet you in person, FrootLoops! =D
After a few chit chats here and there, it is time to proceed to the Swim Start.
This year's Swim Start is very different.
We have extremely low tide today and the boat launch platform is fully exposed.
We had to climb down tables and chairs to reach the beach area.
Last year, we have a water start away from the boat launch platform area which poses a danger for the Swim In.
This year, it will be a climb up the mini obstacle course which I am totally fine with.
Race briefing was interesting.
The motor boat rides along the swim course detailing the swim route to be taken.
How come we can't have that for all races?
This will effectively clear all the confusion we always have during the race briefings for the swim course.
Got to know one of my blog reader, Kia Liang.
Nice meeting you, mate. =)
When everyone is comfortably out in the sea, David Tay sounds the horn for the start of the race.
Friendly race?
Look at the group charging out from the word "Go!"
Photo courtesy of Kia Liang
If you guys have not figure out, the last man standing is me watching at the sharks and nemos attacking the swim course.
As always, I tried to avoid the arms and legs of the competitors and I am glad to report that I did not kick anyone nor got kicked by anyone. =D
Start of the swim is tiring.
My arms are tiring very quickly... Lack of warm up and / or training?
Probably the cold I got the night before contributed somewhat.
Luckily 200m into the swim, the tiredness is all but forgotten.
Coming into transition, most of the bikes were gone.
Miss Nemo is long gone. So much for a fun tri... she is out for blood. =D
Getting out from transition, I am surprised to see Kam Meng still in transition.
He was there when I came up and he is still there after my lengthy transition.
He is probably waiting for Siew Ling.
Along Changi Coastal Road, I was riding behind these 2 yellow Trek bikes, one of the riders using a aero disc and aero helmet.
Tried to ignore the two riders, but got annoyed with their erratic riding.
Had to shout "Car back" when the Aero Air Head decided to ride in the middle of outer lane with a car thundering down the stretch...
I stay on the big chainring throughout the ride as I feared my front gears will give me problems again.
Over the past few rides, I have unable to change gears occasionally, and I cannot imagine having to ride on small chainrings for the full 20km.
The right thigh is hurting.... The 2XU tri tights is sorely missed.
I probably need to find a tri top with compression to complement my tri tights.
Any good recommendations?
Did numerous scans of the cyclometer and is pleasantly surprised that I am doing 30-35km/h consistently.
I think I am on course for my first 30+ km/h overall bike ride.
Caught up with Donna at the U-turn point.
Caught up with Kia Liang at Aviation Road entrance.
Oh boy, Kia Liang is wearing running shoes but is riding with pretty high cadence.
Outside the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, a rider stopped at the traffic junction and was about to roll off.
Getting him to stop, he looked at me and quietly stopped.
The reason is simple.
The cars on the main road turning into TMFT is not exactly slow and the green left turn arrow out of TMFT is on.
The wait is long and frustrating and the group is piling up behind us.
After checking the traffic numerous times, I decided that it is safe to go only to have to issue the order "Not Clear Not Clear!!!" seconds later.
Three to four cars were speeding out from TMFT...
This time round all of us wait for the green light before we proceed.
Once again, I took my own sweet time in transition why the other competitors zoomed in and out of transition.
Found my running legs and kinda sprint out of transition.
Alas, the water point came up too soon and momentum is broken.
Out of the MOE Adventure Center, my legs are totally shot.
Run and walk is the routine from now on.
Atomic shouted "Dun let me catch you on the run" and off he went, overtaking me from behind.
"Haha, mate... if you can't catch me on the run, u r in big trouble. =D"
Saw Croc Raymond running with Rynn.
Croc shouted "She is fast!!!"
It turns out that Rynn was overtaking Croc when I saw them. =D
Saw and hi-five Eve.
Always glad to see the fiesty gal supporting Trifam Sprint. =)
Eliza caught up with me and we walk and ran together for a while.
Wished I could have kept going at her pace, but there is no way those legs can continue beyond the current speed.
Sotong rode past.
Knowing it is an old joke , I still spurted out "Lend me your bike".
He sped off, pretending not have heard the request. =D
700m to go, I will give it my best shot as I run the last few hundred meters to the finish line. =)
Cross the Finish Line, glad that the race is finally over. =)
After photo-taking and prize presentation (which the JoyRiders gals won 4 out of the 6 top spots), we adjourned to East Coast Hawker Center for a well-deserved lunch break. =)
I am becoming a sloth on race day.
Waking up at 6am, I only got out from under the blankets at 6:15am.
Other than my race bag, the bike is totally not prep for race. =S
Pump the tires, mix the drinks, top up the water bottles, morning routines, it was 7am when I finally made it out of the house.
Having to load the bike into the car, I am now getting nervous whether I can make it to the race site, set up transistion, body marking and be ready for the race by 8am.
I totally deserved it...
Arriving at SAFRA Sea Sports Club, I was surprised that the car park is pretty empty.
Haha... looks like most triathletes are JIT people. =D
Just as I was about to ride off to the race site, Rynn drove in.
Parked her car, unload her bike and we walked to the race site together.
Registration, body marking and transition setup is pretty much the same as last year.
The only exception this year is the extra bicycle tagging required as a extra precautionary security measure.
We have hardcore triathletes here.
Alex Lee - 2 x >150km bike rides on Friday and Saturday
Rynn - Night Cycling on Saturday with CycleWorx
Trifam Sprint is like a gathering of sorts.
A lot of familiar faces.
Met FrootLoops.
We heard of each other for quite a while, just never got the chance to meet up before.
Good to finally meet you in person, FrootLoops! =D
After a few chit chats here and there, it is time to proceed to the Swim Start.
This year's Swim Start is very different.
We have extremely low tide today and the boat launch platform is fully exposed.
We had to climb down tables and chairs to reach the beach area.
Last year, we have a water start away from the boat launch platform area which poses a danger for the Swim In.
This year, it will be a climb up the mini obstacle course which I am totally fine with.
Race briefing was interesting.
The motor boat rides along the swim course detailing the swim route to be taken.
How come we can't have that for all races?
This will effectively clear all the confusion we always have during the race briefings for the swim course.
Got to know one of my blog reader, Kia Liang.
Nice meeting you, mate. =)
When everyone is comfortably out in the sea, David Tay sounds the horn for the start of the race.
Friendly race?
Look at the group charging out from the word "Go!"
Photo courtesy of Kia Liang
If you guys have not figure out, the last man standing is me watching at the sharks and nemos attacking the swim course.
As always, I tried to avoid the arms and legs of the competitors and I am glad to report that I did not kick anyone nor got kicked by anyone. =D
Start of the swim is tiring.
My arms are tiring very quickly... Lack of warm up and / or training?
Probably the cold I got the night before contributed somewhat.
Luckily 200m into the swim, the tiredness is all but forgotten.
Coming into transition, most of the bikes were gone.
Miss Nemo is long gone. So much for a fun tri... she is out for blood. =D
Getting out from transition, I am surprised to see Kam Meng still in transition.
He was there when I came up and he is still there after my lengthy transition.
He is probably waiting for Siew Ling.
Along Changi Coastal Road, I was riding behind these 2 yellow Trek bikes, one of the riders using a aero disc and aero helmet.
Tried to ignore the two riders, but got annoyed with their erratic riding.
Had to shout "Car back" when the Aero Air Head decided to ride in the middle of outer lane with a car thundering down the stretch...
I stay on the big chainring throughout the ride as I feared my front gears will give me problems again.
Over the past few rides, I have unable to change gears occasionally, and I cannot imagine having to ride on small chainrings for the full 20km.
The right thigh is hurting.... The 2XU tri tights is sorely missed.
I probably need to find a tri top with compression to complement my tri tights.
Any good recommendations?
Did numerous scans of the cyclometer and is pleasantly surprised that I am doing 30-35km/h consistently.
I think I am on course for my first 30+ km/h overall bike ride.
Caught up with Donna at the U-turn point.
Caught up with Kia Liang at Aviation Road entrance.
Oh boy, Kia Liang is wearing running shoes but is riding with pretty high cadence.
Outside the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, a rider stopped at the traffic junction and was about to roll off.
Getting him to stop, he looked at me and quietly stopped.
The reason is simple.
The cars on the main road turning into TMFT is not exactly slow and the green left turn arrow out of TMFT is on.
The wait is long and frustrating and the group is piling up behind us.
After checking the traffic numerous times, I decided that it is safe to go only to have to issue the order "Not Clear Not Clear!!!" seconds later.
Three to four cars were speeding out from TMFT...
This time round all of us wait for the green light before we proceed.
Once again, I took my own sweet time in transition why the other competitors zoomed in and out of transition.
Found my running legs and kinda sprint out of transition.
Alas, the water point came up too soon and momentum is broken.
Out of the MOE Adventure Center, my legs are totally shot.
Run and walk is the routine from now on.
Atomic shouted "Dun let me catch you on the run" and off he went, overtaking me from behind.
"Haha, mate... if you can't catch me on the run, u r in big trouble. =D"
Saw Croc Raymond running with Rynn.
Croc shouted "She is fast!!!"
It turns out that Rynn was overtaking Croc when I saw them. =D
Saw and hi-five Eve.
Always glad to see the fiesty gal supporting Trifam Sprint. =)
Eliza caught up with me and we walk and ran together for a while.
Wished I could have kept going at her pace, but there is no way those legs can continue beyond the current speed.
Sotong rode past.
Knowing it is an old joke , I still spurted out "Lend me your bike".
He sped off, pretending not have heard the request. =D
700m to go, I will give it my best shot as I run the last few hundred meters to the finish line. =)
Cross the Finish Line, glad that the race is finally over. =)
After photo-taking and prize presentation (which the JoyRiders gals won 4 out of the 6 top spots), we adjourned to East Coast Hawker Center for a well-deserved lunch break. =)
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Ladder 49
Evoke memories about my childhood days.
My first ambition was to be a firefighter.
No idea what prompted that thought, it could be the 70s thriller "The Towering Inferno".
Watching the movie "Ladder 49" makes me realise why the firefighters did what they did on September 11, 2001.
My first ambition was to be a firefighter.
No idea what prompted that thought, it could be the 70s thriller "The Towering Inferno".
Watching the movie "Ladder 49" makes me realise why the firefighters did what they did on September 11, 2001.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Birthday Treats
For the first time in my life, I am so excited to sniff out birthday treats on my Birthday. =D
Grand Old MacDonalds gave me a 1-for-1 deal. Thanks, Mac!!!
Swensens gave me a buy-4-get-1-free and a free FireHouse. Thanks, Swensens!!!
Grand Old MacDonalds gave me a 1-for-1 deal. Thanks, Mac!!!
Swensens gave me a buy-4-get-1-free and a free FireHouse. Thanks, Swensens!!!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Cycling 9th April 2009
Slept at 11.30am.
Woke up at 2:30am.
This body is really putting me through my paces.
Trying to get me to get by with lesser and lesser sleep.
And the best thing about the whole situation?
I am still an active individual at work in the morning and afternoon.
No need to fight the Z-monster.
Met up with Eugene and we cycled down to Longhouse together.
Within seconds of riding off from Khatib, I was introduced to the pace of CW.
Eugene was cycling at super high cadence!!!
His spinning is a blur...
Eugene's cadence is very consistent, I could barely keep up.
Upslopes, I lost him totally as he chugged up the slopes with ease.
Reaching LongHouse, I was drenched in sweat.
Never had I ridden so hard to LongHouse before.
Introduce Eugene to Joyce and proceed to chat with Baoying.
Knowing Baoying, I am sure she has plan for long rides for this long weekend.
I was correct! She is planning to do >150km bike ride with Alex on Friday and Saturday!!!
10 minutes later, we started rolling out.
Needless to say, the pace was frightening.
In excess of 30km/h, they have kept quite a far bit of riders away from Tuesday and Thursday rides.
Charging up Prata Hill is a messy affair this morning.
We are taking up 1.5 lanes most of the time, with most riders trying to push themselves to the max up the gentle but long slope.
Managed to stay with the group all the way till Old Mandai Road.
Not wanting to make the critical mistake that I did on Tuesday, I turn left into Old Mandai Road.
Today's riders are not to be trifled with.
I am the only one struggling up the SLE Flyover slope at 21km/h...
So much for Tuesday's thrill climb....
Not long after the climb, Evelyn and Teo overtook me.
Teo is a new rider, so I am not too sure of his pace.
But I have beaten Evelyn to Mandai Shell on most of the rides, so today is a pretty unusual day.
Did I burn myself out from three consecutive days of riding, or did I started the day riding too hard?
Just before my Old Mandai Exit, the train rode past in full force.
Turning out onto the main road, I was left with only a few blinkers to chase.
Overtaking a few riders, none of them seems like JoyRiders riders.
They seems out on a leisurely ride on a holiday eve, not chasing after the train.
Past Mandai Hill Camp, Baoying rode up from behind on and we continue to Mandai Shell together.
She has taken the usual route through Sembawang Hills.
Reaching Mandai Shell, I hardly have time to take a breather before we started rolling off again.
Again, the pace is in excess of 30km/h.
It is really hard keeping pace with them today.
The legs are totally shot.
Something is wrong and I am not sure what it is.
The raw power I had last week deserted me and starting lagging behind after the Kranji bridge.
Baoying signalled that she is hanging onto Wenrui's draft and off they flew.
Seeing the lack in pace, the lady boss took out her whip and started to crack it.
Trying to keep my cadence high, she keep looking for the best set of gear for me. Thanks, Joyce.
Must have been dismayed with her student, cos after seeing three riders rode past, she mentioned "Cannot let them overtake" and off she went.
Not surprisingly, I am the last JoyRider out of Neo Tiew Road.
Along Lim Chu Kang Road, I found to my dismay that I can only manage 26-28km/h pace on a flat stretch of road.
The legs cannot spin any faster.
The situation is not make any easier that my right thigh is starting to hurt.
As always, I am glad that my 2XU tri tights is suppressing the pain.
Reaching end of Lim Chu Kang Road, Eugene is waiting patiently for me at the bus stop. Thanks, Eugene.
He must have been waiting there for a long time. Sorry, Eugene.
Try to push up my pace, we rode at >30km/h before my legs got killed on the slope yet again.
These slopes are really hurting me now... When can I conquer them?
So the story goes...
>30km/h on flats, I will be glad if I can break 20km/h upslopes.
Turning into Mandai Road, we stopped while I had my Nature Valley bar.
I know my body too well to deprive the body of some fuel after riding for 50km.
After the pit stop, it was a straight ride home.
Was met with a light drizzle, which could have been avoided, if we did not have the pit stop.
Oh well, weather is unpredictable.
Thanks Eugene for the ride! =D
Woke up at 2:30am.
This body is really putting me through my paces.
Trying to get me to get by with lesser and lesser sleep.
And the best thing about the whole situation?
I am still an active individual at work in the morning and afternoon.
No need to fight the Z-monster.
Met up with Eugene and we cycled down to Longhouse together.
Within seconds of riding off from Khatib, I was introduced to the pace of CW.
Eugene was cycling at super high cadence!!!
His spinning is a blur...
Eugene's cadence is very consistent, I could barely keep up.
Upslopes, I lost him totally as he chugged up the slopes with ease.
Reaching LongHouse, I was drenched in sweat.
Never had I ridden so hard to LongHouse before.
Introduce Eugene to Joyce and proceed to chat with Baoying.
Knowing Baoying, I am sure she has plan for long rides for this long weekend.
I was correct! She is planning to do >150km bike ride with Alex on Friday and Saturday!!!
10 minutes later, we started rolling out.
Needless to say, the pace was frightening.
In excess of 30km/h, they have kept quite a far bit of riders away from Tuesday and Thursday rides.
Charging up Prata Hill is a messy affair this morning.
We are taking up 1.5 lanes most of the time, with most riders trying to push themselves to the max up the gentle but long slope.
Managed to stay with the group all the way till Old Mandai Road.
Not wanting to make the critical mistake that I did on Tuesday, I turn left into Old Mandai Road.
Today's riders are not to be trifled with.
I am the only one struggling up the SLE Flyover slope at 21km/h...
So much for Tuesday's thrill climb....
Not long after the climb, Evelyn and Teo overtook me.
Teo is a new rider, so I am not too sure of his pace.
But I have beaten Evelyn to Mandai Shell on most of the rides, so today is a pretty unusual day.
Did I burn myself out from three consecutive days of riding, or did I started the day riding too hard?
Just before my Old Mandai Exit, the train rode past in full force.
Turning out onto the main road, I was left with only a few blinkers to chase.
Overtaking a few riders, none of them seems like JoyRiders riders.
They seems out on a leisurely ride on a holiday eve, not chasing after the train.
Past Mandai Hill Camp, Baoying rode up from behind on and we continue to Mandai Shell together.
She has taken the usual route through Sembawang Hills.
Reaching Mandai Shell, I hardly have time to take a breather before we started rolling off again.
Again, the pace is in excess of 30km/h.
It is really hard keeping pace with them today.
The legs are totally shot.
Something is wrong and I am not sure what it is.
The raw power I had last week deserted me and starting lagging behind after the Kranji bridge.
Baoying signalled that she is hanging onto Wenrui's draft and off they flew.
Seeing the lack in pace, the lady boss took out her whip and started to crack it.
Trying to keep my cadence high, she keep looking for the best set of gear for me. Thanks, Joyce.
Must have been dismayed with her student, cos after seeing three riders rode past, she mentioned "Cannot let them overtake" and off she went.
Not surprisingly, I am the last JoyRider out of Neo Tiew Road.
Along Lim Chu Kang Road, I found to my dismay that I can only manage 26-28km/h pace on a flat stretch of road.
The legs cannot spin any faster.
The situation is not make any easier that my right thigh is starting to hurt.
As always, I am glad that my 2XU tri tights is suppressing the pain.
Reaching end of Lim Chu Kang Road, Eugene is waiting patiently for me at the bus stop. Thanks, Eugene.
He must have been waiting there for a long time. Sorry, Eugene.
Try to push up my pace, we rode at >30km/h before my legs got killed on the slope yet again.
These slopes are really hurting me now... When can I conquer them?
So the story goes...
>30km/h on flats, I will be glad if I can break 20km/h upslopes.
Turning into Mandai Road, we stopped while I had my Nature Valley bar.
I know my body too well to deprive the body of some fuel after riding for 50km.
After the pit stop, it was a straight ride home.
Was met with a light drizzle, which could have been avoided, if we did not have the pit stop.
Oh well, weather is unpredictable.
Thanks Eugene for the ride! =D
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Cycling 8th April 2009
Slept at 12.30am, I was tempted to skip today's ride.
But I know I will be angry with myself for missing out on another easy ride, so I decided to haul my ass out of the house.
I valued that extra half hour of sleep, so today I will start out from Mandai Shell.
Riding towards Mandai Shell, I was overtaken by 6 riders.
None of them is wearing the JoyRiders jersey, so it is hard to know if I had miss the train or not.
Think I should really change my nick to Kamikaze Jodan, as suggested by Sandy.
Average speed to Mandai Shell is 35km/h!
Reaching Mandai Shell, it turns out that 3 of the front riders were doing a time trial, while the other 3 riders were mere spectators on bikes. =D
After recording my attendance, it was a orderly group ride from Mandai Shell to Clementi Flyover.
Ahh... gotta love this pace.
Looks like the riders will chiong from LH to Mandai Shell and ride at a relaxed but steady pace for the rest of the journey.
Riding along Dunearn Road, Sharon and I set the pace.
I was tempted to ask Sharon to upp the pace, but I better not burn her out.
She still have many racing years ahead of her.
The riders behind find our pace too "slow" and decided to overtake us.
Soon, we can only see blinkers disappearing into the distance.
Sharon commented "We are already doing 34km/h! The guys are going much faster than that!!!"
Shared with Sharon some tips about the chainrings and my Bintan Triathlon experience.
While Sharon proceed to take the Dunearn Underpass, I started my chase after the front riders.
I think I am crazy lor, but I decided to give it a try anyway.
Manage to see blinkers when I near the end of Lornie Road.
Finally caught up with Edmund and Carol at Longhouse.
Carol saw me and exclaimed "Boy.... you are fast!" =p
Rode in front with Edmund till I lose him going up Prata Hill.
As he was too far back and he has Carol for company, I decided to continue on my own.
While riding up Sembawang Hills, I was chanting "Go, Jodan, Go!!!"
Edmund overtook me going up Sembawang Hills.
Haha... Edmund must have been amused to hear the chanting.
Guess it is a reminder that I have still had a long way to go before I can progress to be a good rider.
After I dropped him at Prata Hill, it never occurred to me that Edmund and Carol will be able to catch up as it was green lights all the way.
I must have think too highly of myself.
Come back to Earth, Jodan!!!
Turning left onto Mandai Road, I did another loop of Sembawang Hills before proceeding home.
But I know I will be angry with myself for missing out on another easy ride, so I decided to haul my ass out of the house.
I valued that extra half hour of sleep, so today I will start out from Mandai Shell.
Riding towards Mandai Shell, I was overtaken by 6 riders.
None of them is wearing the JoyRiders jersey, so it is hard to know if I had miss the train or not.
Think I should really change my nick to Kamikaze Jodan, as suggested by Sandy.
Average speed to Mandai Shell is 35km/h!
Reaching Mandai Shell, it turns out that 3 of the front riders were doing a time trial, while the other 3 riders were mere spectators on bikes. =D
After recording my attendance, it was a orderly group ride from Mandai Shell to Clementi Flyover.
Ahh... gotta love this pace.
Looks like the riders will chiong from LH to Mandai Shell and ride at a relaxed but steady pace for the rest of the journey.
Riding along Dunearn Road, Sharon and I set the pace.
I was tempted to ask Sharon to upp the pace, but I better not burn her out.
She still have many racing years ahead of her.
The riders behind find our pace too "slow" and decided to overtake us.
Soon, we can only see blinkers disappearing into the distance.
Sharon commented "We are already doing 34km/h! The guys are going much faster than that!!!"
Shared with Sharon some tips about the chainrings and my Bintan Triathlon experience.
While Sharon proceed to take the Dunearn Underpass, I started my chase after the front riders.
I think I am crazy lor, but I decided to give it a try anyway.
Manage to see blinkers when I near the end of Lornie Road.
Finally caught up with Edmund and Carol at Longhouse.
Carol saw me and exclaimed "Boy.... you are fast!" =p
Rode in front with Edmund till I lose him going up Prata Hill.
As he was too far back and he has Carol for company, I decided to continue on my own.
While riding up Sembawang Hills, I was chanting "Go, Jodan, Go!!!"
Edmund overtook me going up Sembawang Hills.
Haha... Edmund must have been amused to hear the chanting.
Guess it is a reminder that I have still had a long way to go before I can progress to be a good rider.
After I dropped him at Prata Hill, it never occurred to me that Edmund and Carol will be able to catch up as it was green lights all the way.
I must have think too highly of myself.
Come back to Earth, Jodan!!!
Turning left onto Mandai Road, I did another loop of Sembawang Hills before proceeding home.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Sembawang Hill Climb
This is the punishing pace which I have been put through this morning...
Highlighted is the speed climbing up Sembawang Hill...
And I still got dropped... =(
Highlighted is the speed climbing up Sembawang Hill...
And I still got dropped... =(
Cycling 7th April 2009
First thing that crosses my mind when I am typing this entry - Will my readers ever get bored of reading my cycling logs? How come I always have things to say for a day's ride? :D
Woke up at 3am. But only got out of the house at 4:30am.
Sometimes I wonder how I conditioned my body to get by with so few hours of sleep?
Was about to close the door when I felt light headed...
Ahh.... I forgot my helmet.
Phew... quickly retrieved the helmet and got on with my ride.
Reached Longhouse at 4.55am.
The group today is pretty small.
Somehow riders seems keen to avoid the punishing pace of Sprint Tuesday.
Rode out at 5.05am.
The pace is in excess of 38km/h from Longhouse to Sembawang Hills!!!
*Faint*
Told Joyce that coming for Tuesday Ride is like committing suicide. (x > x)
Along Old Upper Thomson Road , I managed to surge past the 2nd group and tally-ho with the lead group.
Made the foolish mistake of riding up Sembawang Hills with them and got dropped like a hot potato.
Speed check for the hill climb : 29km/h!!!
How much speed do I need to be able to ride comfortably up Sembawang Hills without being dropped?
Turning left into Mandai Road, I could barely made out 2 sets of blinkers in the distance. *Argh*
No matter how hard I tried, I could never made up the distance.
Ouch, that really sucks.
About 300m from Mandai Shell, I spotted the last group leaving for Kranji and tried to give chase.
Alas , the lights turns red and I am stuck at the traffic junction with Johnson.
Average pace from Longhouse to Mandai Shell ? >>> in excess of 35km/h !@!@!
The 3 minutes of wait looks like an eternity and I can feel the group pulling further and further away.
Johnson and I gave chase, but we never met up with the group.
Desperate times call for desperate measures and I decided to try the Lim Chu Kang Lane shortcut.
The shortcut should save me 1-2 km.
Hitting Lim Chu Kang Road, there are no riders in sight.
I din see Johnson and the other rider while passing the Neo Tiew exit, so they are probably still in Neo Tiew Road.
Waited at Lim Chu Kang last bus stop for Johnson before proceeding to turn left for the ride home.
Came across a hairy situation while crossing Teck Whye Ave.
The cars see me coming down the slope, but 2 of the cars still proceed to make their right turn.
A third car tried to follow which prompted a yell from me.
If the third car have tried to cross the junction, you will probably see Cerv-One flying into the air with its pilot.
What is the problem with these cars?
Will they be late for work if they had waited 3 seconds for me to cross the junction?
Along Woodlands Road, met another nasty driver.
This bus driver cut into my path not once but twice and stopped right in front of me, prompting me to engaged both front and rear brakes.... twice.... !@#$%^&*
Turning into Mandai Road.... I was quickly reminded that I am well over the 50km mark.
Not feeling hungry, I still decided to stop and down a slab of muesli bar.
Resting for a while longer, I proceed home.
*-*-*
Do you believe that ions in the atmosphere can alter people's behaviours?
I keep wondering if the situation is true....
If I meet a few of crazy drivers at the start of the day... I am pretty sure I will see more the entire day.
Going to Downtown East today, I am surprised by the numbers of drivers parking in two lots.
And these cars are mostly MPVs.
*-*-*
Sometimes I really wonder if I should heed my friend's advice not to signal when filtering.
===============================================================================
Signalling left, I was filtering left to go up the Lentor Flyover, when the car behind sped up to cut me off, pushing me onto the island.
Whoever this driver is..... if you keep driving this way.... I wonder if you will live to a ripe old age.
Travelling in the extreme right lane, I am travelling behind a car which is going at 70-80km/h.
This goes on for a couple of minutes while the cars in front gain distances on us.
Filtering left, I overtook the car.
Signalling right abt 30m ahead of the car, I was filtering right to go back to the extreme right lane, only to hear the 70km/h car sped up to cut me off.
When he realised that the effort is futile, he went back to his usual 70-80km/h speed. (x > x)
Woke up at 3am. But only got out of the house at 4:30am.
Sometimes I wonder how I conditioned my body to get by with so few hours of sleep?
Was about to close the door when I felt light headed...
Ahh.... I forgot my helmet.
Phew... quickly retrieved the helmet and got on with my ride.
Reached Longhouse at 4.55am.
The group today is pretty small.
Somehow riders seems keen to avoid the punishing pace of Sprint Tuesday.
Rode out at 5.05am.
The pace is in excess of 38km/h from Longhouse to Sembawang Hills!!!
*Faint*
Told Joyce that coming for Tuesday Ride is like committing suicide. (x > x)
Along Old Upper Thomson Road , I managed to surge past the 2nd group and tally-ho with the lead group.
Made the foolish mistake of riding up Sembawang Hills with them and got dropped like a hot potato.
Speed check for the hill climb : 29km/h!!!
How much speed do I need to be able to ride comfortably up Sembawang Hills without being dropped?
Turning left into Mandai Road, I could barely made out 2 sets of blinkers in the distance. *Argh*
No matter how hard I tried, I could never made up the distance.
Ouch, that really sucks.
About 300m from Mandai Shell, I spotted the last group leaving for Kranji and tried to give chase.
Alas , the lights turns red and I am stuck at the traffic junction with Johnson.
Average pace from Longhouse to Mandai Shell ? >>> in excess of 35km/h !@!@!
The 3 minutes of wait looks like an eternity and I can feel the group pulling further and further away.
Johnson and I gave chase, but we never met up with the group.
Desperate times call for desperate measures and I decided to try the Lim Chu Kang Lane shortcut.
The shortcut should save me 1-2 km.
Hitting Lim Chu Kang Road, there are no riders in sight.
I din see Johnson and the other rider while passing the Neo Tiew exit, so they are probably still in Neo Tiew Road.
Waited at Lim Chu Kang last bus stop for Johnson before proceeding to turn left for the ride home.
Came across a hairy situation while crossing Teck Whye Ave.
The cars see me coming down the slope, but 2 of the cars still proceed to make their right turn.
A third car tried to follow which prompted a yell from me.
If the third car have tried to cross the junction, you will probably see Cerv-One flying into the air with its pilot.
What is the problem with these cars?
Will they be late for work if they had waited 3 seconds for me to cross the junction?
Along Woodlands Road, met another nasty driver.
This bus driver cut into my path not once but twice and stopped right in front of me, prompting me to engaged both front and rear brakes.... twice.... !@#$%^&*
Turning into Mandai Road.... I was quickly reminded that I am well over the 50km mark.
Not feeling hungry, I still decided to stop and down a slab of muesli bar.
Resting for a while longer, I proceed home.
*-*-*
Do you believe that ions in the atmosphere can alter people's behaviours?
I keep wondering if the situation is true....
If I meet a few of crazy drivers at the start of the day... I am pretty sure I will see more the entire day.
Going to Downtown East today, I am surprised by the numbers of drivers parking in two lots.
And these cars are mostly MPVs.
*-*-*
Sometimes I really wonder if I should heed my friend's advice not to signal when filtering.
===============================================================================
Signalling left, I was filtering left to go up the Lentor Flyover, when the car behind sped up to cut me off, pushing me onto the island.
Whoever this driver is..... if you keep driving this way.... I wonder if you will live to a ripe old age.
Travelling in the extreme right lane, I am travelling behind a car which is going at 70-80km/h.
This goes on for a couple of minutes while the cars in front gain distances on us.
Filtering left, I overtook the car.
Signalling right abt 30m ahead of the car, I was filtering right to go back to the extreme right lane, only to hear the 70km/h car sped up to cut me off.
When he realised that the effort is futile, he went back to his usual 70-80km/h speed. (x > x)
THANKS!!!
I can never said this enough...
I am always glad to my family for their never ending support.
Thanks, My Dearest Wife for looking after the family while I am riding in the wee hours in the morning and when I am away for races or long rides.
Thanks, Mum for looking after my kids when I am away for races or long rides.
Thanks, my dear sister for looking after my kids when I am away for races or long rides.
Thanks for being the chauffeur whenever you are needed.
I am always glad to my family for their never ending support.
Thanks, My Dearest Wife for looking after the family while I am riding in the wee hours in the morning and when I am away for races or long rides.
Thanks, Mum for looking after my kids when I am away for races or long rides.
Thanks, my dear sister for looking after my kids when I am away for races or long rides.
Thanks for being the chauffeur whenever you are needed.
Guardian Angels
At times, you felt like quitting.
At times, you tell yourself that it is not worth the agony.
But you always come back for more.
It is never an obligation.
I treat my guardian angel duties as my little contribution to the JoyRiders community.
A cycling community that has helped me so much.
I have been told that I was not obliged to lead the newbies.
I have replied that I know... I felt like quitting at times.
But these newbies really need our help.
There is a sense of satisfaction when you see the newbies progress.
There is a sense of satisfaction when you know that the newbies appreciate your presence.
At times, you tell yourself that it is not worth the agony.
But you always come back for more.
It is never an obligation.
I treat my guardian angel duties as my little contribution to the JoyRiders community.
A cycling community that has helped me so much.
I have been told that I was not obliged to lead the newbies.
I have replied that I know... I felt like quitting at times.
But these newbies really need our help.
There is a sense of satisfaction when you see the newbies progress.
There is a sense of satisfaction when you know that the newbies appreciate your presence.
Monday, April 6, 2009
...
Was surprised to receive the Singapore Biathlon Certificate today.
I totally forgot about the certificate.
After a full year of collecting race certificates, this certificate din give me the satisfaction anymore...
Maybe one day... it will become a table mat like what Roonz does to her race certificates. :D
*-*-*
Waiting in anticipation for the launch of Garmin 310 XT
*-*-*
I took me 2 months since donning my 2XU tri tights during my rides to realise that my bike saddle is crooked.
Had always felt the pain at the edge of the chamois, but I related that to a pair of ill fitting tri-tights.
Adjusted the tri tights numerous times but still felt the pain duing most rides.
Luckily it din affect my cycling or causes any abrasion.
With a adjusted seat, I hope for a more comfortable and enjoyable ride from now on...
I totally forgot about the certificate.
After a full year of collecting race certificates, this certificate din give me the satisfaction anymore...
Maybe one day... it will become a table mat like what Roonz does to her race certificates. :D
*-*-*
Waiting in anticipation for the launch of Garmin 310 XT
*-*-*
I took me 2 months since donning my 2XU tri tights during my rides to realise that my bike saddle is crooked.
Had always felt the pain at the edge of the chamois, but I related that to a pair of ill fitting tri-tights.
Adjusted the tri tights numerous times but still felt the pain duing most rides.
Luckily it din affect my cycling or causes any abrasion.
With a adjusted seat, I hope for a more comfortable and enjoyable ride from now on...
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Cycling 5th March 2009
Went to collect some goods from Joyce and decided to be the royal escort this morning. :D
Took Mandai - Woodlands - Dunearn before detouring to Joyce's residence.
The right thigh muscle felt strained and no matter how light I set the gear, the pain still won't go away.
Ahh... I have started the day on big chainrings... Probably strained the muscles without proper warmup. Ouch...
A long time since I did a solo ride.
The feeling is strange.
1) Good to ride at own pace.
2) Missed the company, although I dun always chit chat on rides.
Picked Joyce up and got escorted back to Longhouse.
So much for being a royal escort. Haha...
Meet the 6:40am gang at Longhouse.
Haha... everyone thought I will be doing Changi Ride today.
After the 7am gang, I went to The Prata Place to get some brekkie before proceeding home.
Took Mandai - Woodlands - Dunearn before detouring to Joyce's residence.
The right thigh muscle felt strained and no matter how light I set the gear, the pain still won't go away.
Ahh... I have started the day on big chainrings... Probably strained the muscles without proper warmup. Ouch...
A long time since I did a solo ride.
The feeling is strange.
1) Good to ride at own pace.
2) Missed the company, although I dun always chit chat on rides.
Picked Joyce up and got escorted back to Longhouse.
So much for being a royal escort. Haha...
Meet the 6:40am gang at Longhouse.
Haha... everyone thought I will be doing Changi Ride today.
After the 7am gang, I went to The Prata Place to get some brekkie before proceeding home.
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Cycling 4th April 2009
Picked up Kai and we rode down to Longhouse together.
Kai has improved much since we last rode together, but she is still not confident enough to start using her cycling shoes.
Reached Longhouse at 5:20am.
Identify myself to Chantelle.
She had a bike fall and scrapped her knee a few days ago, but she is here for the morning ride. Strong gal.
Haha... her first question "Are you a newbie like me?" =D
"No lah... I am here to look after the newbies" I responded.
Chantelle said " You must look after me, ok? You will ride with me, right?"
"I will watch out for you." is all I can promised her.
"Let's get moving!" someone mentioned and the faster riders rode out at 5:35am.
Joyce wasn't aware of the situation and keep repeating, "Can the faster riders move out first?"
Haha... u guessed it... The newbies group today is HUGE!!!
So huge that even when the faster riders left, Longhouse is still pretty packed.
We finally got moving at 5:40am.
I am the butterfly, riding and stopping, checking if anyone needs help.
Most of the rear riders have their own guardian angels, so I just proceed ahead.
Reached Mandai Shell at 6:20am.
Chit chatted with the Kranji group while the rest of the Dunearn group turn left.
After the Kranji group turns right, it was sprint time for me.
Hehe... I can only do sprints and be able to catch up during a newbie ride.
Kinda fun...
Caught up with Chantelle and Guardian Angel Calvin.
While stopping at the traffic lights, Chantelle had a fall and scrapped her left knee. Ouch...
Checked and confirmed that she was trying to land her foot on the kerb while stopping.
Will make it a point to highlight to the other newbies that they should never try to aim for the kerb.
After making sure that Chantelle is okay, Joyce and I sped ahead to check out the other newbies.
Oh boy.... these newbies are getting faster and faster.
It wasn't till the end of Dunearn Road before I manage to tally ho with the main newbie group.
Rode with Kai back to Longhouse.
She is wondering if this is the same route we took on our very first ride.
Told her yes.
Haha... as expected she mentioned that the today's ride is easy!!! :D
Had brekkie with the non-7am riders before I dropped Kai on my way home.
Kai has improved much since we last rode together, but she is still not confident enough to start using her cycling shoes.
Reached Longhouse at 5:20am.
Identify myself to Chantelle.
She had a bike fall and scrapped her knee a few days ago, but she is here for the morning ride. Strong gal.
Haha... her first question "Are you a newbie like me?" =D
"No lah... I am here to look after the newbies" I responded.
Chantelle said " You must look after me, ok? You will ride with me, right?"
"I will watch out for you." is all I can promised her.
"Let's get moving!" someone mentioned and the faster riders rode out at 5:35am.
Joyce wasn't aware of the situation and keep repeating, "Can the faster riders move out first?"
Haha... u guessed it... The newbies group today is HUGE!!!
So huge that even when the faster riders left, Longhouse is still pretty packed.
We finally got moving at 5:40am.
I am the butterfly, riding and stopping, checking if anyone needs help.
Most of the rear riders have their own guardian angels, so I just proceed ahead.
Reached Mandai Shell at 6:20am.
Chit chatted with the Kranji group while the rest of the Dunearn group turn left.
After the Kranji group turns right, it was sprint time for me.
Hehe... I can only do sprints and be able to catch up during a newbie ride.
Kinda fun...
Caught up with Chantelle and Guardian Angel Calvin.
While stopping at the traffic lights, Chantelle had a fall and scrapped her left knee. Ouch...
Checked and confirmed that she was trying to land her foot on the kerb while stopping.
Will make it a point to highlight to the other newbies that they should never try to aim for the kerb.
After making sure that Chantelle is okay, Joyce and I sped ahead to check out the other newbies.
Oh boy.... these newbies are getting faster and faster.
It wasn't till the end of Dunearn Road before I manage to tally ho with the main newbie group.
Rode with Kai back to Longhouse.
She is wondering if this is the same route we took on our very first ride.
Told her yes.
Haha... as expected she mentioned that the today's ride is easy!!! :D
Had brekkie with the non-7am riders before I dropped Kai on my way home.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Cycling 3rd April 2009
Waking up at 3am, I could not get back to sleep.
Finally managed to crawl out from under the blanket at 3:52am.
Out of the house by 4:30am, I made my way down to Longhouse.
Hmm... roads are very quiet today. Giving me the creeps.
Dunno why I have to turn and look at the bus-stop... Super eerie.
Suddenly a white figure past me on my right.
I almost jumped out of my skin....
Turned out to be another rider. But why didn't I hear his spinning sounds?
Hitting Yio Chu Kang - Thomson junction, a CW rider came out from the side road.
He kept looking back at me, as if asking for a challenge.
Game on!!!
Just as I rode past him, he opened a can of 100-Plus and drink from it. =S
Show off!!!
The CW rider never got a chance to catch up till I hit a red-light traffic junction.
He just rode past the traffic junction while the lights are still red and there is moving traffic. =S
He started to look back again.
This time round, I let him take the lead, keeping about 30m behind him.
About 200-300m from LongHouse, I start my attack.
Going to the extreme right, I rode past him.
Haha... he won't know what hit him.
Jodan 1 CW 0.
Keke....
Met Daniel Cheng, Rynn's friend. =)
Chit chatting for a while and it is time to hit the roads.
Pace was good... but never get fooled by it.
The pace picked up right after Prata Hill.
Within the next 1-2km, the group has split into three.
I managed to hang on to the 2nd group.
Up Sembawang Hills, all my efforts of trying to keep pace with the group is futile.
I lost the group...
Turning into Mandai Road, I can only see blinkers in the far distance.
I hate this slope.
Made it to Mandai Shell with a couple of riders from the third group.
Pace after Mandai Shell was steady.
The entire group stayed in a pack all the way to Clementi Flyover where we split.
Took point with Baoying and chit-chat all the way to Dunearn Flyover. Haha...
It was an easy spin with Chris to Thomson Road where we split.
Oh boy, how I wished I am staying closer to Longhouse.
I would have been able to do the Clementi route and get to office in time.
With some time left, I decided to do 2 loops of Sembawang Hills before heading home. =)
Finally managed to crawl out from under the blanket at 3:52am.
Out of the house by 4:30am, I made my way down to Longhouse.
Hmm... roads are very quiet today. Giving me the creeps.
Dunno why I have to turn and look at the bus-stop... Super eerie.
Suddenly a white figure past me on my right.
I almost jumped out of my skin....
Turned out to be another rider. But why didn't I hear his spinning sounds?
Hitting Yio Chu Kang - Thomson junction, a CW rider came out from the side road.
He kept looking back at me, as if asking for a challenge.
Game on!!!
Just as I rode past him, he opened a can of 100-Plus and drink from it. =S
Show off!!!
The CW rider never got a chance to catch up till I hit a red-light traffic junction.
He just rode past the traffic junction while the lights are still red and there is moving traffic. =S
He started to look back again.
This time round, I let him take the lead, keeping about 30m behind him.
About 200-300m from LongHouse, I start my attack.
Going to the extreme right, I rode past him.
Haha... he won't know what hit him.
Jodan 1 CW 0.
Keke....
Met Daniel Cheng, Rynn's friend. =)
Chit chatting for a while and it is time to hit the roads.
Pace was good... but never get fooled by it.
The pace picked up right after Prata Hill.
Within the next 1-2km, the group has split into three.
I managed to hang on to the 2nd group.
Up Sembawang Hills, all my efforts of trying to keep pace with the group is futile.
I lost the group...
Turning into Mandai Road, I can only see blinkers in the far distance.
I hate this slope.
Made it to Mandai Shell with a couple of riders from the third group.
Pace after Mandai Shell was steady.
The entire group stayed in a pack all the way to Clementi Flyover where we split.
Took point with Baoying and chit-chat all the way to Dunearn Flyover. Haha...
It was an easy spin with Chris to Thomson Road where we split.
Oh boy, how I wished I am staying closer to Longhouse.
I would have been able to do the Clementi route and get to office in time.
With some time left, I decided to do 2 loops of Sembawang Hills before heading home. =)
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Fear of Bike Crashes
Due to my last bike crash, I have a fear of bike crashes this morning.
Was wide awake at 4am... but the thought of the bike crash linger fresh in my mind.
Decided to skip today's ride.
Am glad I did.
Was wide awake at 4am... but the thought of the bike crash linger fresh in my mind.
Decided to skip today's ride.
Am glad I did.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
...
So angry with myself when I woke up at 5:49am...
Today is an easy ride and I have to oversleep...
I think I am addicted to cycling...
Today is an easy ride and I have to oversleep...
I think I am addicted to cycling...
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