11 September 2018: I achieved another milestone in my cycling journey. After completing RHB Shimano Lekas Highway Ride 2018 ride for 78km, I was tempted to give a ride with my riding group to Carey Island. An estimated distance was 75km but it turned out more.
As usual, our gathering place at Restaurant BR Maju Kota Kemuning.
We roll off at 7.10am and took our usual routes towards Rimbayu bridge and Kampung Seri Cheeding.
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| View from the bridge overlooking SKVE |
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| With me was Eric Koo, Terrance Wong, Cyril Hoe, Mr. Choy and CS Boon. |
This time around I make it a point to stop for photographs and paid more attention to the surroundings, sights and scenes and manage to spot a sight of the tea plantation by BOH.
We were going a steady speed of between 25km/hour to 28 km/hour. The road at Jalan Aman, Kampung Seri Cheeding was newly paved so the surface was smooth and easy to ride.
Upon reaching Jenjarom junction, instead of stopping for food at our usual spot, we made a right turn onto Jalan Klang Banting. Hence the adrenaline of big and heavy vehicles passing by us. The road surface was rough with sand and rocks.
We made a stop at the petrol station to buy some bread, in case we got hungry before our next meal.
We entered the island through the bridge of Jalan Pulau Carey. There are 2 seafood restaurants that serves lunch and dinner (Kang Guan and Kuala Langat Seafood Restaurant). The ride in the middle of the island along this straight road was very pleasant with minimal vehicle. We made a pit stop at Mah Meri Cultural Village .
Several carvings were on display. The people of the center were busy preparing for an event, which I was able to see some of the aboriginal girls dressed up in their traditional costumes.
We continued our ride for another 9km or so until we come to the end of the road. There were some construction works going on, the sea awaits, with view of several ships afar. There were sightings of monkeys and eagle sitting high on a tree.
The sun was already high. We grab a bite and took a drink before heading back to Jenjarom for our late breakfast.
After eating and refueling, I refill my bottle with a glass of water, thinking it would be enough, I was wrong.
The next 25km back was awesomely grueling. I could feel lactic acid building up in my knees and thighs, pacing slowly below 20km/hour. We made a stop at BOH plantation and Eric gave me some spray, which helps with a few more stretches to loosen up the leg muscles. I headed straight home, clean up and went for lunch. I couldn't take a nap, my body was flat but my mind was clear. It was not until about 5pm I could sleep for an hour or so without my younger kid clinging on to me.
To many more awesome rides to come. Cycling can be addictive so ride with caution, both body and heart. Here is a video to 'wash your eyes'.