Going the distance

I cycled to Batu Ferringhi from my flat this morning. Yup, in the middle of busy traffic. Hmmm... I wish Penang will set aside bicycle lanes in near future, or at least more roadsigns and campaigns telling to be considerate to cyclist. Heh. On the other hand, maybe after a while I will do some skitching when approaching a climb.

Distance covered: 40km (plotted on Google map)


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Fuel / source of ATP:
Pre - Chocolate Gardenia bread 60 cent, chrysanthemum tea 500mL.
Stop for refuel - nasi lemak, doughnut x 2, a glass of teh tarik, mineral water 250mL
Stop for dhuha - mesti bersyukur, masa muda sebelum tua, sihat sebelum sakit.
Post @ Kapitan cafe - mint tea, iced lime

Time: Didn't bother to time, I'm not an athlete or contesting for any competition. Just take it easy.

Stumbled a cyclist, and he says "Good morning" before passing by and disappears into corners just before Malaysia Army Camp. A white-haired chinese, presumably in his 50s. Sorry uncle, I'm not as fit as you are.

On my way back, in front of Flamingo Hotel, an elderly security guard in white uniform waved at me and even shouted out loud, with enthusiasm - "Bagus orang muda!" (Well done young man!).

Had snake bite puncture at Jalan Scotland, 2 min to home. Urgh, I just bought this bike last 4 days ago! Insaf saya tak mahu lompat-lompat dengan basikal ini lagi. Bukannya ada spring atau penyerap hentakan. Satu kerja lagi hendak menampal tiub.

BTW, saya pernah membaca sebuah blog yang banyak berkisah tentang basikal jarak jauh, dan ada satu fakta menarik yang boleh dikongsi di sini. "An average mamat who's definitely not an athelete (couch potato) like me can cycle at least 100km a day. If the road is as flat as pancake, its even further."

That makes Penang to KL about 5 days. Hmmm... tempting...

Never mind, I'll take a flight then. Save a lot of trouble and sweat. LCCT to Jenderam is less than 15 min drive! Meanwhile, this two-wheeler can take on the train from Butterworth, all the way down to Kuala Lumpur Station - yes the oldie one.

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What a nice theme song: