Penang International MTB Challenge 2007

My injured leg

Washing bike at the river

Leong is having breakfast

Wen Chuin, Me, ZS and Leong

ZS with his Specialized Stumpjumper

Mr William with his Kona

Yen with his GT

Wen Chuin with his Haro

Leong with his Kona Stinky

Leong posing like Bollywood star before race

Our group picture

Me!!!

It was a rainny Sunday morning. The weather was cool and perfect for the Penang International Mountain Bike Challenge 2007 held in Youth Park, Penang. It was the major event held by MPPP (Penang city council) and comprises many participant from oversea especially Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and as far as Germany. I already got the picture of the wet, muddy and sloppy rocky terrains that really killing me. I did survey a night before as I came for the empty dinner they organised. The brochure stated the dinner was held at Youth Park hall at 7pm sharp. Upon reaching the dinner place at 6.30pm, I bet you won't believe it, the dinner already end. It really sucks and a shame to the event organiser for organising such a lame dinner for other state partipant like us. Well I think MPPP held the most lousiest and most shameful event in the history!!! So with empty stomach we went on survey at the race track and it was very wet and dangerous. I fell down to the slop and almost got my both hand injured. Lucky I am but in my heart I was thinking am I made a mistake to participate this event? Well the fight is on. So in the morning I can see alot of partipants from all over the country are doing some warm up and some of them putting their bikes down from their vehicle. Then Mr William invited me to ride to the race trail the same place I fell down. I ride up and the trail was even wetter then last night before. My bike skidded and I hit the thorn of plants and cut my leg. Oh man it was a bad omen for me. Not to say the downhill was wet and dangerous. My heart was beating fast and chilling when I ride down the rocky hill. Well then back to the base with my heart pounding fast. The we rest for a while for our event Men Elite Open Challenge that held at 2 pm. Not to say that myself had witnessed many cyclists had fall down hard and hurt themself badly. I started to worry, will that happened to me next?? God only know. Well its already 2pm !! the emcee announced all the participants to get ready. I managed to tell some jokes with my friend Yen,Wen Chuin, ZS and Leong the moment before started. The weather was clear and hot. The race finally started and I ride fast and did sharp cornering at the almost dried grass. It was my proud moment as been able to overtake few participants who unable to do sharp cornering. Then when I reach at the steep slop and rolling even faster down near to the river side. Then had to carry the bike to cross the river. It was very muddy at the river bank and I had difficulty to carry my bike and climbing up. But I managed at last. I proceed to carry my bike uphill and then downhill. I almost fell from the very steep hill when doing downhill. It was deadly and dangerous. I fully exhausted because I carried my with the wrong technique. Ended up I did only a lap out of 6 lap. But it was the most enjoyable moment been able to complete a lap, exhausted and happy.

My Wife in Hospital

This time baby Sarah had striked again. She was so rebelious and making so much fuss in her mum's stomach. Her mum, my wife, Michelle could not beared that pain and had to be admitted in the hospital. Luckily everything turn out good and doctor could stop the pain and send her home. bad bad and naughty Sarah.

Very Tasty "O Teh Pang Peng"

This is the most tasty O TEH PANG PENG in SP town. The herbal drink is only cost RM 0.80 and it taste sweet too. I've been drinking this since I was young and been in SP for a decade. Everyone must try this drink and I bet everybody in SP has been taste this drink since they young too.

My Doggie, MIKU, TASA & LISA

Just snap my doggies in the morning, meet my doggies MIKU (front), TASA (rear left) and LISA (rear right). Cute aren't they?

My Favourite SUB-WAY 1 Foot long sanwich

This is most favourite food. The 1 foot long SUB WAY sanwish. Its very delicious and mouth watering food. I love to eat at subway and they always fresh and healthy.

Gunung Jerai MTB - 2nd times!

Patriotic Soldiers

These soldiers are marching toward Kuala Lumpur to celebrate 50th Merdeka Day. The Merdeka March is organised by the entire by the batallion of ground army conjunction with 50th Merdeka Day. I really salute to these army that bring peace, harmony and stability to our country.

HUNGRY GHOST claimed 20 lives

I told everybody to be more cautious and safety when driving long journey. This ain't jokes...it really happened. The first everday of the Hungry Ghost month has claimed 20 lives. The fatal accident was involving bus express on the highway that the driver had lost control of the bus and crashed into drain. I would like to expressed my sincere condolences to the victims families members. This thing would not happened if the driver pay a full concentration while driving. I hope this incident would be the lesson for every road users in Malaysia and even WORLD to drive safely when on the road. The HUNGRY GHOST is REAL out there to claim more victim in this month....beware....

HUNGRY GHOST month

To all my chinese fellow friends..Today is the starting of the HUNGRY GHOST MONTH in 7th month of the chinese lunar calendar. So becareful of what u SAY ! Do NOT simply ultered bad word cause that "THING" will know and you will GET it. To all road users ...DO NOT DRIVE FAST cause this month..the hungry ghost will come and find the VICTIM in exchange for another life. Well love your body and soul ok? DO NOT attempt any late night swimming or night outing..cause the thing is out there.......
PRAY ALWAYS!!!

take care....

MTB ride in Taman Kempas

MTB Gunung Jerai

pic above: Finally I reached at the peak of Gunung Jerai

pic above: "Who is that fat feller standing at the sign there?"

pic above :My friend Ah Ter

pic above: Everybody was fu#!ing tiring that day

pic above : I manage to smile even though i am very tired

Pic above: The tempature is quite humid and cold with some wind blow...nice

pic above : everyone is waiting for other riders to reach at the peak and give them applause


It was raining sunday morning...the weather is cloudy and freezing cold when we reach at the Gunung Jerai (Kedah) mountain foothill. There were 2 teams came for the ride, SP MTB and Penang KT Cycletron team. However due to the continuous rain, the KT Cycletron teams had changed their mind not to go for a ride for fearing any untoward incidents and unforseen circumstances. Well our SP MTB team's spirit is high and we gave green light to go ahead despite raining had slowing down. The weather is cold and windy too. We started to cycle and I could felt my both legs was heavy and tired cause I stop cycling for 2 years back. The last time ride to Gunung Jerai was a huge mistake and embarassing moment when I only able to climb for only 200 meters and stop due to excessive eating and drinking a night before. This time despite tiring but my will and spirit is very high. I almost wanted to call it quit when I reach 4th Km check point. But my heart and will keep pushing me to go ahead and I don't want to be call useless if i able to stop. I took my bike and swing into action. I kept peddling slowly and pain stakingly. It was mental torturing seeing the road infront kept going up like never end. Seeing this I try to comfort my self " YOU CAN DO IT !" and I started to change my focus to see left and right, like trying to enjoy the green scenery. Slowly I reached at the 8th KM check point and I could see many riders made a stop at the resting hut for some short rest. I continued my ride and it really gave me confident and I pushed myself to the maximum limit. I kept going until I reached at the museum and I felt relieved caused I knew it was almost end there. I could see many riders started to push their bike up because the road is getting steeper and steeper. I kept cycling slowly and phase by phase. Finally I REACHED at the PEAK!! The joy, the pain, the tiredness, the heart thumbing and continous breathing, Crowd cheerings and so on.... it was a very joyfull moment and victorous moment for me to conquer the peak.

On the top, everybody were enjoying their nasi lemak meal and photoshots. Then we continue our downhill ride. It only took us 15 minutes to reached at the foothill....success! Bravo to all my fellow friends....