09/09/2026
It’s been a sad month, if not a sad few weeks, as we keep losing fellow cyclists to lethal road accidents.
I’ve actually written a book before on how to ride a bicycle safely in Malaysia road condition. Back then, my thinking was simple — if all cyclists ride properly and with etiquette, we can reduce the risk.
But nowadays, it’s not that simple anymore.Tengah ride happy-happy, in proper lane pun boleh kena langgar. 😔
So as cyclists, we really need to be more vigilant.
I call this Active-Passive Cycling.
Passive cyclist — jenis yang kurang aware, or yang tak nak ambil tahu sangat about the road condition, traffic, blind spots, etc.
Active cyclist — cyclist yang actively plan and anticipate. Yes, it starts with planning.
1. Cari jalan yang ada bahu jalan
This is very important.
Most roads around KL/Putrajaya ada bahu jalan. Belah-belah Utara, especially Perak and Penang, a bit less. Don’t ask me how I know. 😂
Before you ride, tengok route properly. If you ask Fellow Audax rider or planner Sam Tow from Audax Randonneurs Malaysia or Prof Jamal Rahman whom prefer suburb route with less vehicle travel and ofcourse time to time can't avoid crossing busy road.But again,busy road are kept minimize(with extra el3vation)
2. Plan your timing
Start early — maybe around 6:30–7:30am with much kess traffic.
and understand the road. Some roads are crazy busy on weekdays but quite empty on weekends. Some are busy almost all day.
So pilih route and timing accordingly.
Kalau perasan, some popular cycling routes around Selangor — Peres, Genting Sempah and so on — have seen less to none lethal motocar accidents. Rider jatuh masuk lubang, longkang and jatuh bodoh ty biasa.But not lethal car accident.
Popular route doesn’t automatically mean safe route.Sometimes, cari route yang less traffic is much better and safer.
3. During the ride — ride smart
Ride in groups. Yang ni I tak nak comment banyak lah. 😂
Of course, riding in a big group sometimes feels macam dunia ni 'Ana yang punya lah'
But please know when to ride single file and when double file is appropriate.Ride leader or sweeper plays huge roles to take care those who participate and bila leader/sweeper bg arahan, terus follow.
100% focus during ride.
And please, rear lamp kena terang macam nak suluh satu alam. 😂
I personally prefer something like Ravemen, or Bontrager Ion RT.
Most important — ACTIVE RIDING ATTITUDE
What is active riding?
It means always being aware of your surroundings.
Especially what's happening behind you and beside you.
Feel the wind. Listen to the traffic. Notice the traffic noise. Know what is coming before it reaches you. Cyclist musuh negara(malaysian driver) no1!!😂
And practice looking behind you regularly.
If not every 10 seconds, at least make it a habit to check frequently on heavy traffic route
You don't have to turn your whole neck.
Just enough to touch your chin towards your shoulder and quickly scan what's behind.
Practice this until it becomes second nature.Can PM me if need some practice.No,it will not make your neck hurts.
At the end of the day, cycling is supposed to be fun. We ride because we love it — not because we want to become statistics.
So please, my fellow cyclists:
Plan your route.
Plan your timing.
Know your road.
Stay alert and active.
Hopefully these few tips can save your life, or someone else's life.
Ride safe, everyone. 🚴♂️
Pssttt:Dah dekat 2 minggu tak pegang basikal
