I got back my tan line, from cycling. I don’t really like it though, because it means I can’t wear shorts or sleeveless and not show the line.

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Which tan line are you? Mine looks like the 3rd one.

I did a long ride at Putrajaya last weekend. It was one of the longest rides I ever done so far. Not to mention I took a little break from cycling for a couple of months and just got back recently.

I have finally give clipless pedals a try. Well, for those who do not know, this is clipless shoes. Your shoes practically clips onto the pedals while you cycle which allows you to pedal in a full circular motion allowing you to push, and pull the pedals at the same time, compared to a normal platform pedals.

Also, finally got a women specific frame which fits me perfectly. It’s a Trek 2000 WSD. I do miss my blue one.

DAMAGE:
3rd August 2008 (Putrajaya)
Distance: 78.33KM
Ride Time: 3hr 54min
Calories: 1506 kcal
Avg HR: 153 bmp
Max HR: 223 bmp
Avg Speed: 20km/h
Max Speed: 46.6km/h
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5th August 2008 (TTDI to Damansara Heights)
Distance: 32.57km
Ride Time: 1hr 46min
Calories: 604 kcal
Avg HR: 164 bmp
Max HR: 195 bmp
Avg Speed: 18.3km/h
Max Speed: 42.4km/h

Small note: It’s alright one week since the accident. I would say I’m 95% recovered except for the slight pain on my right hand and wounds (that’s minor actually since there’s weren’t any major cuts. Thank God!).

Oh yeah. I just got my hair coloured! Initially, I wanted to go black but my friend recommended red-violet instead. Will post up pics soon. And I’m telling you, I’m loving this new colour! Just hope I don’t get into trouble with any of the APIIT staff. LOL. (Only APIITians will understand what I am saying here )
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I joined the PCC night ride two (2) Thursday ago. It was the same week before the accident happened.

Personally, I never liked riding in groups. One reason is because I don’t like people to wait for me, knowing that I’m not a fast rider. But Kev always tells me that it’s okay to be slow because different people ride at different speed. But still…

DAMAGE:
17th April 2008
Actual Distance: 30KM
Recorded:-
Distance: 16.64km
Ride Time: 45:25min
Avg Speed:20.0km/h
Max Speed: 40.8km/h

Had a short ride this time, due to the hot weather. We were riding at Putrajaya and there weren’t much shades compared to Janda Baik and Genting Sempah.

No matter how much sun block I applied, I’ll still get sun burn. Well, prevention is better than cure, right? But it’s alright. I shall call it, my invisible pants! LOL. Haha…

Okay, it’s ugly actually. So I’ll need to apply more whitening cream over the weekdays.

DAMAGE:
13th April 2008
Distance: 29.33km
Ride Time: 1hr 24min
Calories: 613 kcal
Avg HR: 150 bmp
Max HR: 191 bmp
Avg Speed:20.8km/h
Max Speed: 45.0km/h

My dearest got me another bike. This one is a hottie! It’s blue and it’s Trek 1500 in Discovery Channel team colors

And I wore my new Oakey shades for the first time for the ride. The purpose of getting cycling shades is mainly for protection. My shades may be on the oversize side, but don’t know how huge bug managed to fly in. Luckily it didn’t go into my eye like the last time. I’m totally serious!

The road along Janda Baik had a “Ketua Kampung” sign hanging outside the village. Pretty interesting.

This time round we had two (2) new friends who tag along for the ride.

And unfortunately both of them puncture their tires once!

** Click image to view bigger version of the map

It was the best ride I had so far. I love the hills! Looking forward to more. Man, I love cycling! It’s so much better than going to the gym. Honestly, it’s as good as paying for a gym membership and you get to workout for life!

DAMAGE:
6th April 2008
Distance: 59.6km
Ride Time: 3hr 33min
Calories: 1790 kcal
Avg HR: 159 bmp
Max HR: 198 bmp
Avg Speed:16.7km/h
Max Speed: 50.2km/h

I’ve been cycling. Well, for almost half a year. And I’m enjoying it! Seriously…

My dearest got me a bike, cycling pants and jersey. *grin* All for the sake of getting me into cycling! And he succeeded! Baby, aren’t you’re happy? Hahah… From my experience, I would definitely recommend cycling to anyone because it’s just so fun to cycle! It’s much easier than working out at the gym for an hour, if you ask me. Time passes very quickly when you’re on the wheel, by the time you finished, you wouldn’t even realised that you’ve cycling for hours!

When we cycle, we cycle in a group. The more the merrier. Definitely!

Being a female rider, I’m relatively slower compared to the guys. But I’m determined to be stronger rider after each rides. Not for anyone else’s sake, but for my own sake. I wanna have sexy + macho tights. LOL. Fortunately, some people are born slim and thin by genetic without the need to work out at all, but definitely not me. I had to work for it.

These aren’t our bikes. They belong to other riders whom happened to be at McD for breakfast as well.

Above is the route to Genting Sempah. This is about 16km up the hill and 16km back down.

Above is the route that we cycle at Putrajaya. The yellow track on map only shows 40km. But usually cycle 50km. Estimate about two (2) and a half (1/2) hours to complete.

** Click on the map for bigger view.
** If there’s anyone who may be interested to ride with us, do drop me a line.  We usually cycle on Sundays. Weekdays, you can join the PCC rides at Damansara Height.