Lo-Fi Weekend Rides

Both Saturday and Sunday were blessed with sunny morning. Even though there were clusters of moving white clouds hovering above the city, the sky was bright and blue, radiated by the golden-rich light of the sun. Too bad we're still on recovery plan. It would have been nice if did a long distance ride.

It was unfortunate that only a few managed to ride on sunny Saturday and Sunday morning as some of us had had domestic challenges. 

On a positive note, we saw  quite a number of people cycling on the Sungai Long's route.  It's a good sign that more and more people are taking up cycling for exercise. Unlike jogging, cycling is an aerobic endurance sport, a low-impact workout. In a simpler term, it puts little pressure on the joints, especially the ankles and knees. 

Friday Ride With Joe

It felt great to get back in the saddle after a long break. Last week we only managed to cycle on  Sunday since Saturday was a no show due to the rain.

Friday, September 16th is a public holiday commemorating the establishment of the Malaysian federation, a sovereign nation. Happy Malaysia Day everyone!

This Friday ride to Sungai Long its a bit exciting because a new friend will be joining the ride. Mr. Joe Wong from Cheras left a message on the chat box a few days ago. We corresponded through email which ended up with mobile phone number exchange and a date to Sungai Long ride.

Sunday Morning Sungai Long Ride

Group Photo @ 2nd RV

We missed Saturday ride due to the rain and the weather didn't get any better on Sunday either.

It was gloomy Sunday morning. The road was slightly wet because of the rain in wee hours just before dawn.

Three reasons why wet road is bad for you. One, its always risky cycling on wet and slippery road.
Two, the tendency to get the splash when other vehicles drive over puddles.  The third and final one (most important one for me),  serious road bike enthusiasts don't usually fit their bikes with fenders or mud-flaps. You'd be grimacing through each and every puddle because your feet, bum and back are going to get soaking wet from the wet spray thrown up by your wheels just after a few miles riding.

Cycling on wet roads require different techniques: This is due to several factors that will impact not only to ride experience but most importantly your safety. 

Wet road condition causes longer stopping distance for bicycle and other vehicles as well. It's advisable to switch on your blinkers and wear bright-coloured cycling outfits. 

Slowing down while you're cycling on a nice and fast pace would be the last thing in your mind but you need to slow down and avoid riding over areas that are potentially slippery especially when braking and turning such as metal grates, manhole covers and painted markings on the road surface to name a few.