The haze condition that shrouds the sky and dims the sun for the past few weeks is gone. The air is fresher the skies are back in its glorious blue and the sun no longer looks like a dim red ball. We're back on our weekend morning spins on the Sungai Long dragon's back. It's good to see more cyclists on the road, burning their legs climbing those hills on this route.
I'm still in my recovery mode, phasing my workout to get fit again. So far the progress has been positive. Thanks to STRAVA, it's much easier pin point exactly where and what to fix. This app can track and measure every possible aspect of the rides such as speed, distance, cadence, heart rate, power output, elevation, calories burned. Regardless of the issues, one can't ignore the way STRAVA is changing the way people are engaging within cycling and how cycling logs are being shared. Looking forward to the ANT+ sensors integration. It's going to be awesome.
Now the haze is gone but here comes the wet season which typically runs from November to February. Malaysia faces two monsoon winds seasons, the Southwest Monsoon from late May to September, and the Northeast Monsoon from November to March. The Northeast Monsoon brings in more rainfall compared to the Southwest Monsoon. Oh well...splish, splash, splosh. Cycling in the rain is unpleasant at best, miserable at worst but for the addicted, rain or shine, it doesn't matter. Just need to put in a little extra time for the extra maintenance.
It's important to clean and dry the bike rain rides especially the drive train as the grit that accompanies riding in the rain can cause a sandpaper action that could quickly ruin the chain, causing more damage.
After each ride, wipe down the bike thoroughly to clear any excess moisture. In order for the remaining moisture to evaporate, the bike has to be stored indoor, in a dry and warm environment. Do regular maintenance especially bearing areas and clean and grease them regularly for protection from water and corrosion. If you're not up for it due to time constraint or capability issues, send it for servicing at the bike shop of choice.
It's important to clean and dry the bike rain rides especially the drive train as the grit that accompanies riding in the rain can cause a sandpaper action that could quickly ruin the chain, causing more damage.
After each ride, wipe down the bike thoroughly to clear any excess moisture. In order for the remaining moisture to evaporate, the bike has to be stored indoor, in a dry and warm environment. Do regular maintenance especially bearing areas and clean and grease them regularly for protection from water and corrosion. If you're not up for it due to time constraint or capability issues, send it for servicing at the bike shop of choice.
Mata-ne
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