weekly newsletter – 14 january 2009 / issue number: 423-02-2009

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Weekly Newsletter 14 January 2009 / Issue Number: 423-02-2009

PCC, Your Perfect Cycling Companion

This issue

Note from the Editor P1

The week ahead M+D P2

The week ahead T+G P3

Other rides P4

The week that was P4

Upcoming Events P6

Spare wheels project P7

Club membership P7

Pedal to Crank: The Interviews P8

Contributions this weekArticles

TWTW M+D English Nose

TWTW T+G Don

Photos

Razali Osman, Don + TS Bok

A Note from the Editor

Another has come and gone and we are now stuck in

between all the holidays period. From Christmas to New Year

and to Chinese New Year next. Time sure flies when youre

having fun. Just be sure to ride whenever you can so you

wont feel so guilty wolfing down all the yummies these

festive season has to offer.

This year weve got some interesting events planned out for

PCC. For starters, we will be having a family day and all of the

cycling community with their family is invited to spend anafternoon with us. Let your other halves and your kids meet

the people that you run off with at the crack of dawn each

Sunday.

On top of that, our President (Ivan Chan) along with a few

others (VongVongVong, Soh, Don Chan, Annie, etc.) have

planned an interesting route for 2009s Interstate.

Also, our Immediate Past President (Rob) with our Chief

Financial Controller (Yellow Manta) is planning our

Presidential 2009 route. Yup, Presidential is back this year!

Keep an eye out on this years calendar and block off your

dates.

Also a little note to wish Mr Tan Boon Foo a very happy

birthday as he turned 21 year old last Tuesday. May he be

blessed with a lot of business and we in turn enjoy the

discounts for the countless BMCs, Scotts, Campagnolos and

XTRs that he will give us. ;)

Sub-Editor


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Mud + Dirt by The English Nose

Putrajaya Bike park is turning out, by all accounts, to be a very decent place to ride for a beginner or the experienced

rider. Ive not been there yet so am itiching to give it a try. (Which is why we are going back there again this weekend

Ed) Its a purpose built collection of trails designed for cross country, downhill and freeride. Not very many km of XC

trails as of yet so well probably do a couple of loops and explore generally.

The week ahead M + D Sunday rides 18 January 2009

Date: 18 January 2009

Location: Putrajaya Bike Park

Ride distance: 10km +/- (Depending on how many loops you do)

Ride description: Flowing trails with some very fast downhill sections, nicely cambered berms, table tops, and

some sweet single track. For beginners, go slow and its quite enjoyable. A great place to get

used to steep down hills as the trails are smooth and clear. A definite stepping stone to tackling

the more technical, rutty, rooty Kiara.

How to get there:

Those who have easy access to the new KL-Putrajay highway (E20 aka MEX) that starts from Kampung Pandan

roundabout (other access points are available at the E10 interchange and at Sri Petaling. We meet at the R&R place

about 15km from KL on the long straight bit. We depart from here at 7:45am

Contact for those meeting at this R&R: Rob on 012 6191 308

From LDP, follow this in the direction of Putrajaya. Double park afterthe last toll before hitting the long stretch towards

MARDI /Marriot. FYI, Before the Toll is a Shell petrol station. We depart from here at 7:45am

Contact for those meeting at this R&R: Adrian 012 383 2618

Those who know where it is...see you there.

Upcoming M&D Rides

25 Jan 09 Sg Pening Pening (25km)

01 Feb 09 Batu Dam (18km)

08 Feb 09 Kiara (18km)


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Tar + Grime by The Don

Last Sunday Ride before Chinese new Year

It's that time again, CNY. Time to gorge ourselves silly and mega regret it later. To help with this situation, come join us

burn some unnecessary fat this Sunday. The 'just nice' Ijok ride

The week ahead T + G Sunday rides 18 January 2009

Date: 18 January 2009

Location: Ijok

Ride distance: Route 1:CP-Kota D'Sara-Kg Subang-Guthrie Corridor-(U Turn)-Guthrie Corridor-Kg Subang-Kota

D'Sara-Tropicana-CP (43km)

Route 2:CP-Kota D'Sara-Kg Subang-Guthrie Corridor-Persiaran Kuala Selangor-Ijok (Petronas)-

Persiaran Kuala Selangor-Guthrie Corridor-Kg Subang-Kota D'Sara-Tropicana-CP (83km)

Ride description: Undulating roads, with some baby climbs at Guthrie. Be careful at Jln Kg Subang before Kota

D'Sara, as there are on-going road works. Single-filed pace line is recommended.

Things to bring along: Spare tube, inflation device (and I don't mean a doll), helmet, energy bar,

drinks. Always practice self-sufficiency

Time: 7.15 Briefing / 7.30 Ride Starts

Contact Person: Your Ride leader is Vong (016-287 2066) if u need any help on the ride.

Meeting place: Centrepoint, Bandar Utama


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The week that was (11 January 2009) M+D

Impromptu Saturday M + D rides

Purple Hippo Keith has been riding all by his lonesome and needs some company. Therefore, if you have time and don't

have to work on Saturday like him, drop him a line !! Ride details are generally decided upon on Friday evening. Call the

Purple Hippo on 1800 - I LOVE YOUR COMPANY (Just kidding. It's 012 383 1086). All levels and ride suggestions are

alwa s welcomed.

Weekday T + G rides

TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL TAMAN TUN (SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS)

Ride distance: 25km (TTDI Damansara Heights TTDI)

Time: 830pm (check in 15mins before)

Meeting place: In front of KSH (Taman Tun Dr Ismail)

Contact person: Kevin (012 354 7181)

THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE NEW (SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS)

Ride distance:

Time: 700pm (70km) / 830pm (35km)

Meeting place: Putrajaya Mosque Car park

Contact person: Vong 016 287 2066

Ride Guideline: Well maintained flat to undulating roads.

Objectives: Improving endurance,leg strength and road bike skills (eg.

Drafting technique, signalling, road safety)

COMPULSORY TAIL

LIGHTS FOR ALL

NIGHT RIDERS

NO HELMUT

NO RIDE

Location: Kajang Perdana / Prison Loop

Ride distance: 27 km

Total riders: 37

Conditions: Dry to damp...perfect

Woohoos by The English Nose

Back in the groove.

It was my first ride of 2009 and what better place to ride than the

classic prison loop. Thats from Kajang Perdana over the hill to

Nirvana and back via the chicken run and quarry. 27km on total.

It was a fine day for it and we had a good few riders (about 35) there

with a bunch from Seremban too. Patrick decided to turn up too at

some point after arriving late and catching up.

We were up and over the hill by 10:30 and found that the of the

wonderful single track downhill to Nirvana had been severely

chewed. Logged and royally shafted.

That meant following my nose to get out to Nirvana. Luckily the

logging truck had used the same road in so it was a simple and open

ride out.

Loh mai gai was closed so we R&Rd at the next stall before heading

off after 11 for the return leg.

Even with a big group we were back without drama by 12:30 thanks to

the coordination on walkie-talkies with Pete at the back, TT Gan mid-

way and me at the front.


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The week that was (11th

January 2009) T+G

El Misty Ride

Really? Lucky Im still growing up. Or maybe it was the beautiful & near

perfect cycling weather. Whatever it was, for once I enjoyed riding up

this beast. Seems everyone who had a road bike was out here on Sunday

last. We started at our usual Community Centre and proceeded with a

warm-up ride towards Bt 18 and then Genting Peres. The skywards road

snaked steadily along, revealing great expanse of green shrouded in

morning mist on your left.

At the crest, we rested and regrouped before we catapulted ourselves

down the delicious downhill at high speed. Were headed for Sg. Tekala

waterfalls where we would have our first refuel. The expansive sights of

the lake at Semenyih was breathtaking (er, maybe the climbs had

something to do with it as well). Soon we were at the junction of all

junctions: where Neo was when Morpheus offered him the Red & Blue

pill (Matrix). Take the right turn: you wake up and dont remember

anything. Go straight and youll see just how deep the rabbit hole really

goes. Mr. PCC President looked right. He paused. And then he moved his

gaze towards the road to Sg. Tekala. He blinked, twice. He looked at

Mrs. Prez and me. And then Mr., Mrs. Prez and me took the right turn

and it was all good. The allure of the sweet sugar cane drink was just too

much. The bestest sugar cane!

We were soon at Ulu Langat town (Bt14) and we helped ourselves to

some hot food. Soon, everyone who took the Red pill started streaming

in. A sedate ride for me, which I must say was really enjoyable. Thanks

to everyone for a safe ride and their camaraderie.

Location: Genting Peres

Author - Don


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Upcoming Events

Sportline Sdn. Bhd

Apt. 1-0-4 /5, Ground Floor, Block 1,

Jalan Api-Api centre.

88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Telephone No : 6088-237745

Mobile: 012-8270757Fax No : 6088-261070

General Email Address :

[email protected]

Skype: sabahadvchallenge

Website: www.sabahadventure.com

MTB DUATHLON RACE 2009 @ KIARA

Organiser: MTB Duathlon race executive

committee(Voluntary Group)

Chairman: Mr. Tomoo Inoue (JSKL)

Race Date: 17 January 2009

Race Location: Bukit Kiara Cross Road.

Registration Closing date: 12th

January 2009Race Format: Run (Paved Road 1 lap) / Bike (2K 3 Laps) / Run

(Paved Road 1 lap)

Race Category: Mens Open / Womens Open

Schedule of Event 730am Registration Starts @ Crossroad.

800am Registration closes.

815am Race starts.

945am Race finishes.

1000am Results announcement, commendation

Prizes: Prize money will be awarded from 1st

to 5th

place.

(Amount to be determined after deducting the

cost of organising from the total registration fees.

Application (by email) : [email protected]

Name / Gender / Contact Number.


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PLEASE DO NOT CALL US AT THE 11th HOUR ASKING FOR A BIKE. ALLOW 2 DAYS NOTICE MIN

Spare Wheels Project

Your friends have heard you rant about the drops and

the endos and have seen the breathtaking scenery

from your flickr, Facebook and not to forget the fridge

door photos.

They finally want to get off their bum and join you for

a ride but running behind you, sitting on your top tube

or dinking them are probably not the best ways for

them to experience it with you. Of course, he/she

could be shit hot, then no one would probably say

anything.

In any regards, PCC has the SPARE WHEELS PROJECT

underway. Currently made up of generous owner's

bikes, they are available for people to borrow and

ride. Some of them have been ridden more than the

villageernever mind. They've been ridden a lot.

Boon Foo has recently offered his assistance to put

together a few hard tails, and together with what we

have now, we should be able to cater for height

ranging from Snow White's pals to the Yang Mings

who want to give this ago.

In all SERIOUSNESS, if you have someone who wants

to join us for a ride, please do not hesitate to drop us

a line and we WILL do our best to get them a bike for

the next suitable ride. Take note that there will be a

$15.00 charge to cover expenses such as ferrying thebike around, washing it and of course its ongoing

maintenance.

Rob (012 6191 308) / Peter (012 227 4443) /

Alvin (012 3070 830) / Adrian (012 383 2618)

CLUB MEMBERSHIP

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cycling.freeservers.com by downloading the form and mail the

completed form to [email protected]. or sign up by

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n Nipples.

Membership is FOC, no subscription fee. All

that is required is your commitmentto Ride!!

(bicycles that is) Welcome onboard and

have fun.

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poh amongst themselves! Target is to publish it every Wednesday but do not be surprised if you receive it only on Thursday or, worse still, Friday. After

all, we got another job to tend to which unfortunately demands more priority from us.

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PEDAL TO CRANK Get to know your PCC Riders....

DON HEAD OF STATES CHAN

PCC TAR & GRIME DIRECTOR 2009

Don Chan as fondly known as Don Corleone or The Godfather,

has done ALL the Interstate Rides by PCC ever since the dawn of

time. As usual, a tell all session by our very own Godfather to give

you an insight on how he runs his business.

1. When did you start riding and who got you involved?

Have been riding since a young boy. Rode everywhere: to tuition,

to soccer, to mini market, to go fishing. Life was a whole lot

simpler then. I joined PCC to check out the hot chicks. So there,

the hot chicks got me involved.

2. Why did you start riding?No driving license and more importantly, no car.

3. Why do you continue riding?

Hot chicks have since come and gone. Now I keep the older chicks

company... :)

It's a great way of keeping fit and meeting new friends. I guess you

could say the camaraderie within PCC is what keeps me coming

back for more torture every Sunday.

4. What (or Who) do you ride now? Give us the juicy details.

have 3 bikes:

A Scott Ltd hardtail with a mix of XT & SLX parts, Avid mech discbrakes, Marzoochi Z3 front end & Mavic 519 wheels;

A Specialized Tarmac SL road bike with full 7800 Durace groupset

& Zipp 404 tubular as well as Durace 7850 24CL wheels; and

a Peugeot mtb converted into a touring bike with a mixture of

road & mtb parts.

5. What and why (is it) your favourite trail?

Hmm, tough choice. For an easy and flatter ride, I guess it'll have

to be CentrePoint to Ijok. Think about it. You get a great cardio

workout, you're done before it gets real hot & you have the rest of

the day to spend with friends & loved ones.

However, my favourite would be toss up between Kuala Kubu

Baru to Gap (60km) or Genting Sempah Rest area to Bentong

(70km). I find the former tougher but nothing beats the fresh air

and low vehicular traffic there. The latter offers much of KKB ride

offers, but it's nearer & not as taxing on my hot body.

6. What type of rider would you consider yourself?

I am a cycling enthusiast. I like ride riding at my optimal and

always look to improve myself. Once in a while, I like to make the

younger men suffer...muahahahaha.

7. What is your dream bike?

Dream bike? I guess I would like to have a custom-made Titanium

road bike with lots of engravings, cool lugs and nice artwork on

headtube. But I'll settle for a MOOTS compact Vamoots.

8. What is your favourite ride food (include drink)

Muesli bars, hydrating salts & Accelerade. If Perli is not reading

this, I like KFC, Bak Kut Teh and cendol.

9. Do you fantasize about riding when you are not?

Are you nuts? I'm always riding.....are we talking about cycling

now?

10. Do you or did you sleep naked with your bike?

I plead the fifth on this. No comments

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