J.D. Cycling Club

We did 'The Loop', (for some) again - a 200km loop through Genting Sempah, Bentong, Fraser's Hill, KKB & Ulu Yam.

Sempah is a regular weekend route for most riders, with just a 13km climb. With the cool breeze, it's quite a breeze. So to add a 40km roll to Bentong after Sempah is just nice for a regular rider. In Bentong, you are also rewarded with succulent baked pork noodles (wantan mee) & decent morning coffee. And around people who are warm & graceful (a rear environment in the bustling city)

The challenge basically starts with a 20km consistent climb up Fraser's Hill after a 20km roll from Bentong. At the top of Fraser's, you have a choice of pursuing the peak - which is another 8km of a steep climb - or you take the more rejoicing path of a descend.

30km of descend & rolling hills after the climb. Subsequently, you switch from climbing challenges to enduring the scorching mid afternoon sun for the next 70 odd km. Its so bad it f***s with your mind. Here you find yourself consistently scouting for coconut water & spraying precious water over your head to cool down your system.

When you get a hang of the heat & pedaling on high gear for hours, the route f***s your momentum up again. The final 10km comes with a 5km climb which culminates in a 750m climb up (what people term) 'The Wall'. And then you graduate & warm down through 3km of traffic populated streets to Batu Caves, the rollout point. You done.

The Loop - by far, what we find is, the most challenging 1 day route in the Klang Valley.

Our Raya ride up to the peak of Cameron Highlands.

Congratulations to our Home Boys who finished Number 10 overall in Relay category at the recent TIME Ironman 70.3 in Putrajaya.

Next up, Kedah Century Ride. Who has signed up for it?

Seremban Century was great fun. Thanks again to our jersey sponsor,

Seremban century riders, see you at the rollout point tomorrow morning! Ride hard & ride safe.

Six is a crowd. Sweet smiles before the sufferfest.

Would you spend more than RM10,000 for an energy drink? And mind you, it only buys you 1 liter.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest-news/ketones-controversial-new-energy-drink-next-big-thing-cycling-151877

Ketones: Controversial new energy drink could be next big thing in cycling - Cycling Weekly University of Oxford develops new super-expensive ketone energy drink that provides body with an alternative source of energy

The Ghombau / Seremban Century Ride 2015 route map has been released. Check it out here:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/608665556

IGCR 2015 Route from MapMyRide

To those who are riding the 'CFAL Tristate' tomorrow, good luck and we look forward to seeing you on the podium.

Here's also a link to download the route map, if anyone needs it: http://ridewithgps.com/trips/3932071

CFAL Tri State 1st Jan 2015 130.5 km, +1026 m. Starts in Butterworth, Pulau Pinang

Hantu Perez - a route that promises a good ride, good scenery & good food!

As 2014 comes to a close, the dope of 2015 starts to unveil. Which century rides have you signed up for?