20 July 2014 MTB de Seremban version "The Tower"

Was nearly a missed MTB ride today. The iPhone alarm was actually disabled.  Luckily the small doggy did bark at 620am sharp tgat wakes me up.

No group breakfast at Sar-hor-fun near the old Yellow Bus Station. Just 2 small Gardenia breads prior ride.

   This morning recorded the most turn up - 15 riders.  Including the rider with virgin ride, Mr 67er.

   The route is almost same like previous version, but added a climb of 2km stretch leading to the top where it is a telecommunication tower, we call it "The Tower".

     The climb is technical to many of us as the ascent is consistent with gravel trail. Pushing too hard maybe tyre slippage,  easy pedalling maybe losing momentum and cause low cadence,  eventually muscle fatigue or cramped.

    Though noy all make it to the top, but with the consistency of the weekly rides, sooner or later, all will be able to make it to the top regardless of ride or push.

    As many things in life, after all the obstacles (climbinh), always ended with rewarding moments (downhill). Long stretch of down hill is where you feel the hard work is well spent.

    On the way out, we rerouted to a single trail ride with mostly flat & fast course.

     Overall, the ride is 18km+, but with high intensity (The Tower's climb). Next ride, will expect bigger turn up and more riders shall conquered the "The Tower"...

Mr Victor pacing a newbie up a sloop.

1st re-group session. Time for 5-min break

2nd re-group point, bigger group... 15 MTBer (including the photographer)

2nd re-group point, official photographer. This time round he is with a pouch. Why?

Magnificent view from the top of "The Tower". Those that missed, climber harder. It is worth the pain for it!

Road of heaven.... Peaceful trail awaiting the MTBer... it maybe Road-To-Holland to those can't make it :-p

Torch of hope sunshining on this happy rider...

Rider of the day. An animal-turned MTBer aka The Snake... on it's way to the summit.

Riders arriving with joy.

Smile of satisfaction.

Riders coming in... But where is Ben's bike????

Hahaha... This is still consider COMPLETE.. Good job Paul!

Por-Rider (Pro) is taking a short break before attacking his main rival... Mr Kenny aka V-Zhai

Road specific helmet with retractable lens that the same technologies used by the helicopter fighter (not confirmed). Now used in the trail.

Satisfied riders on it's way home.

Good ride.

We are expecting more riders in coming weeks. Namely... TJ with virgin bike, Tall Ming with virgin bike, Dai Man with virgin bike & etc...... Stay tuned