During the MCO 1.0 I was repairing an old bicycle and it was the time for me to go for a cycling trip. A short warm up lap, I have chose to cycle the along the Bayan Lepas cycling lane from Penang Bridge 2 to Penang Bridge 1, it was only 20 km warm up lap. Then I been having my thought to try on a long journey ride from Penang to Kuala Kurau. However there was no group that I know would like to make a trip to the destination. End, I joined a friend of mine for the 70km ride. This was my personal record breaking.
Special thanks to this guy who bring me into the cycling group
It was my mistake that I forgot to turn on my data and was not able to receive the msg from my friend while I was on the way to the starting point. They have left me to Pantai Bersih... Later I was rushing all my way to Pantai Bersih for meet up. As we went on the journey, we met a heavy rain pour that leaves us no choice to stop by at the nearby bus stop. It was a nice cooling day to chill down. Exchange ideas, get know to each other from the bus stop.
Right after the rain stopped, we continued cycling to Kampung Tsunami, which was a few kilometers away from the bus stop. This village was hit by Tsunami and they name the village as Kampung Tsunami. All the spoiled boat were gather and make this iconic symbol. Never the less, it was time for short break for food. One of the key cyclist was a good foodie and he brought us to a Halal stall to enjoy the local Kampung cuisine. It was delicious, but unfortunately I was on diet to slim down. Therefore only 1 piece of Roti Kosong and a cup of Milk Tea... Learn that should have eat more when next time go for long distance cycling. You will see what happen next.
Made my way to Pantai Merdeka at Kedah state. We met a 6 year old kid that cycle all the way from Bagan to Pantai Merdeka. He is good! Now this is the beginning of the challenge. Going all the way to Pantai Merdeka was not hard but coming back to Butterworth from Pantai Merdeka was harder. It was getting late, we were rushing back to Butterworth. The sun was hot up in the sky and we were on our way cycling back without stop. Second challenge, we were cycling against the wind. You need more energy to go against the wind. Third challenge was energy burned! As I only having a piece of Roti Kosong and a cup of Milk Tea, the energy did not sustain me until the end of the journey. I begun to feel the hungry while on my way back. All the members in the group were ahead of me and I know that I need to grab something. As I was approaching to Butterworth, we have a stop at the Petrol station to buy some drinks. I got myself a sneaker energy bar and a bottle of A&W to impart sugar energy into my body then I starting to feel my blood was circulating in my body.... That boost me up to complete my cycling journey to Butterworth to get my car.
We were totally exhausted with the hot weather. However, it was a great memorable cycling trip. Unfortunately the number of Covid cases shoot up after the cycling trip that leave me no choice but to stay at home and slow down all my activities until year 2021. I am waiting for the day to grab my long hanging bicycle and put it back on the road.
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