The Presidential Ride 2005

13th Nov 2005. This is not a MTB race, but an remarkable event for the MTB community in Klang Valley. There are approximately 500 cyclists (according to the event's official). In actual fact, the 3 lanes + 1 motor lane of Kajang highway has been flooded by these cyclists for 400m in that morning! Just imagine the actual number. I did not capture the moment that time as I'm also one of the cyclist in action. So it will be dangerous to stopby and snap pictures. What a miss :-s

The overall ride was fantanstic as it covered steep long uphills, speedy downhills, & some flat though, not much technical trail in this ride, so it is cater for all-level of MTBer. One part to notice is the donwhill on a cemented trail. With just less than 1 feet width of the trail, riders have to actually jam their brakes to get down slowly. It is quite a dangerous area. Thankfully, riders all decented in 1 piece!

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There are 4 checkpoints to be passed in order to claim the fininsher title. So riders have to get their ride passport stamped at each checkpoint. Besides, checkpoints are also the food station where riders replenish their water & stuff their "fuel tank" (stomach) there, and also a hang out station for riders to get rested before heading to the next stop. The best part of the ride is at the CP3 where the food station just next to the cooling water fall. Riders enjoy the delicious nasi lemak, sanwiches, fruits & 200Plus (sorry, no advertisement fee paid.. haha).

60km off road riding is not really an easy thing, especially with those Super Devil Steep Uphill, the exposed trail where riding below the Extreme Hot Sun. Though there are many barriers or some -ve factors may cause you to ride into the Chicken Loop (an exit point to end the ride unofficially). BUT once you have go thru all these & reach to the fininshing point, the reward is extremely high. I'm Lovin' It.
I had posted some pictures to be shared with you. All are welcomed. The more the merrier. Do drop your words about this pics. Stay Fit & Enjoy!

** Thumbs up for the organiser & sponsors that make this event a success one!