I have long waited to buy a bicycle. Since young i had those bicycle but only normal ones. This time around, i had the choice of choosing either Road Bike or Mountain Bike. After figuring long and knowing that ZQ bought a road bike, i made up my mind to buy Mountain Bike. I still love those stylish and gear equipped bicycle. Its been a long time since i rode on a bicycle. Went to visit a few shop before doing my own research. The first thing i notice was the brand. Merida, Corratec, XDS, Giant, Raleigh and also Mongoose available in Alor Setar.
Merida was out of my budget. Giant is a little above my budget. So i choose to research on Raleigh and XDS as this two brand is more common and standard for amateur like me. Decided to take Raleigh bike after much consideration. It comes with front and back lights, chain protector, bottle. Addition to that, i bought a thighs and a helmet. Raleigh Pro Elite was my choice. Cost me RM1400 and another RM120 for the thighs and helmet. After assembling the bike, finally get to try it. Cycle the bike home and it really tires me out...... i cant feel my leg after reaching home. Side effect of too long didn't cycle.
 |
| My Raleigh Bicycle |
For the first week, my thought was too ambiguous. The
first thing that cross my mind was Gurun Jerai Hill. I wanted to try my
bike on it, the 11km tar road course from bottom to hill peak. Going
with the whole family and only me and Brian (younger brother) try to
pedal up the hill. And oh damn, i didn't realise it was this hard. Screw
it...... not even reaching the 2km mark both of us already like dead
corpse on a bike. Totally soulless not to say finish the whole 11km, it
will take us 5-6hours to reach with our speed. So we decided to hop onto
the car (dad and mum was following us when we pedal up the hill) and
rest our legs. Went up and feel the fresh air. Trying to memorize the
course and try to look at how other people pedal. Grasping the technique
along the way to the top. Preparing for my next trip.
 |
| Brian and Fame checking of Bicycle |
First Full Assault : 2hours and 50minutes
Second Full Assault : 2hours and 20minutesThird Full Assault : 2hours and 15minutes
Forth Full Assault : 2hours and 30minutes
Two weeks after the first try, again i wanna conquer Gurun Jerai Hill. This time i am alone and its easier when knowing no one is waiting for you. I could took my own sweet time to cycle. Prepare 100plus drink inside my bottle and ready to pedal. This time i have come prepared, after some training i finally train my up stamina and leg muscle needed. It took me one shot direct non stop to reach the location where i give up. Feeling like its nothing compare to the first try. Slow and steady climbing the hill, turtle speed...... met other cyclist along the road and it was fun to chit chat with them. Most of them are from nearby. A group of Penangites around 20people could be seen, after some brief intro they were also first timer on this Hill.
 |
| Other Cyclist along the Road |
One hour passed, i cycle pass the 5km mark. I was
like wow so fast. And the 2nd hour my speed started to slow down. I only
manage 4km on the second hour. And my leg started to feel the pain and
tiredness. Reach Muzium Pertanian and two more km to go. Some people
start to descend at this point. But i just keep on going and going on a
slow pace. For the last two km, i took 50mins to reach the peak. It was
like Hell. But was relief that i finally manage to reach the peak. Rest
for a while and had a ride around the Gurun Jerai Regency Resort. The
view was magnificent up here looking down across the paddy field and
sea.
 |
| Breathtaking View from the Jerai Hill Regency Resort |
After 15mins rest, its time to go downhill. After
checking all my brakes, helmet tighten its time to let the bike do its
work. Slowly it move and i dont even need to pedal anymore. The bike
gradually picks up speed and roll down the road. I need to constantly
press and release the break system. It only took me 15mins to reach the
bottom. It was really fast and very frightening. Not even relaxing......
need to keep focus every second to avoid sloppy corners.
 |
| Types of Chalets to be rented at the Jerai Hill Regency Resort |
Its fun enough for my first time, still i will come again and keep improving my time. Next hill i wanna go will be the Penang Bukit Bendera. That will be very tempting for me. Need to train harder before really going there.
No comments:
Post a Comment