>
Bdr Bkt Puchong 2 (BBP2) – Meranti – Cyberjaya – Persiaran Selatan (highway behind PICC) – Saujana Desa – Jenderam - BB Salak – Sepang – Lukut – PD Town – Admiral Marina (u-turn) – PD Town – Costa Rica Hotel – Lukut – Sepang – BB Salak – Jenderam – Saujana Desa – Persiaran Selatan – Precinct 1 – Cyberjaya – Meranti – BBP2
>
I have ridden so much lately, a ride to PD & back was no big deal anymore. Original plan was a solo bike/ run brick in Putrajaya. But Don invited me to ride with him. I started from home at BBP2 at 7.00 a.m. while Don & the Chin Woo Gang started from Cheras. I was suppose to meet up with them near Saujana Desa (15km b4 Salak Tinggi) but I missed them and ended up riding to PD all by myself.
>
It drizzled when I was riding towards Salak. But the weather held on nicely and remained cloudy & cool thru'out the day. Called Don at Salak, Sepang and Lukut but could not get him. Then, I saw Simon Cross riding on the opposite side of the road when I passed Avillion, PD. I was determined not to turn back until I got to Admiral Marina. I finally got thru to Don when I reached at Admiral Marina. They had already been there earlier and were having a break at a coffee shop outside Costa Rica Hotel, PD Town. I rode off quickly and united with them at the coffee shop.
>
Trek @ Marina
>
To my surprised, there were only 3 from Chin Woo – Don himself, Sam Pritchard & Ben. We had 2 Simons with us that morning – Simon Lau & Simon Cross. All of us, except Ben, are heading for IM Langkawi.
>
Had a long 30 minutes break and abstained from having noodles - just ate my 1/2 PowerBar and replenished my water bottles. I enjoyed the ride back very much. I hv been riding alone so much lately, I hv forgotten how nice it was to have the company of friends.
>
It was also good to know that I am not the odd one doing big miles in my build-up for IM. These guys are training hard too.
>
We had another short break b4 Salak for some fresh coconut drink. Later, Sam and Don dropped me after a climb outside Salak. Managed to keep them in sight but only until Kg Jenderam. When I got to the Saujana Desa junction, they were about 1/2km ahead of me. I could see them at the top of the hill as I approached that junction from far. I left them from there and headed for Putrajaya and home alone.
>
Simon Lau - B4 we parted.
>
Felt good when I got home. It was still cloudy & cool - so I slipped on my trainers and ran 7km in my neighbourhood. Had a good run - legs felt light and had no cramps. With that I am done with my long rides.
>
>
Nutrition/ hydration for the day - 1/2 PowerBar, 3 PowerGel, 1800 ml Gatorate, 650 ml 100-PLUS, 2 glasses of coconut drink and Endurox Recovery Drink.
>
Total Distance 184km bike + 7km run
Hours on the saddle 6:27:30
No comments:
Post a Comment