A box of oranges in my messenger bag
Another box of oranges strapped to the rear rack of Opie
27/1: Batang Kali–Sentul
Got up way too late for this ride. Only managed to leave the house at 7am. Got to Putra KTM Station at 8am. Finally only managed to reach Batang Kali station 10 minutes to 10am. I almost abandoned plan to ride from BK. Contemplated exiting at Rawang, but didn’t.
By the time I reached LRT station, the sky was already bright.
Can you spot the multimodal logo there?
Opie’s fully clothed before allowed into the station
Opie and I are ready to roll towards Ulu Yam Lama for breakfast (brunch)
Just as a reminder that in order to travel further from Rawang (i.e. KKB, Tg Malim), you have to transfer to another train at Rawang station. It cost RM4.70 for the train ride from Putra to Batang Kali.
As you can see, Ulu Yam Lama is quite near to Batang Kali
Ulu Yam Lama is not that far from BK station. It was just a 5-minute ride. You have to ride up a bridge over the railway line. Before the bridge was built, people had to use a pedestrian bridge to go to Ulu Yam Lama.
Took this picture at the bridge, but this is not Ulu Yam Lama
Can you see Genting Highlands up on the hills with the white clouds?
Sorry, no picture of actual loh mee, but I had mine at this restaurant
At Ulu Yam Lama, you can see street names like Jalan Pisang and Jalan Stesen. You can see some banana trees, but you cannot find any shop selling bananas. Weird. There are many restaurants and coffee shops selling loh mee. I think most of them should be nice. Many KL registered cars park outside them.
After my breakfast of loh mee, I rode back to the bridge and cycled along Jalan Ipoh (state road 1) towards Batu Caves, via Serendah and Rawang. The ride was uneventful. The quality of the road is pretty good, compared to my housing areas. The route was quite flat until I reached Kanching and Templer’s Park.
I passed by the LATAR highway entrance, and I was amazed at how the government was willing to rape the forests outside Rawang to build this tolled highway. Part of the forested hills were cut off to accommodate this ugly concrete infrastructure for use of heavy metal box with four tyres. Disgusting!
When I exited at Batu Caves, the atmosphere was electrifying. Thaipussam festival was held here. I have never seen it at Batu Caves, but so many people are here to pray. Exciting indeed.
a devotee carry a big “kavadi” with loud music and cheering by the crowds
Yellow is the main colour at this stall
It is just so hot out there, and the devotees were walking barefoot
After passing through Batu Caves, I continued my journey to Sentul (Sentul Timur station) to catch the LRT back to Cempaka station. It was a very tough and hot day. Lesson of the ride: go out earlier and bring lots of water.
Bicycle parking facility at Sentul Timur LRT station
Total damage today
Distance: 50.43km
Average Speed: 18.7 km/h
Duration: 2h 42m 8s
Shocking stat: my top speed was recorded at 56.9km/h!!!
Details at Endomondo
p/s: I never dress up my bikes when I board the LRT.
Happy Thaipussam!
Carry On Bag by Dahon
Just take a look at the Dahon Carry On bag. It is already bursting at the seams. I’ve only used the bag less than 10 times the past 1 year. Talk about quality. I think Deuter or Timbuk2 will fare better.
Rides in the Q1 of 2013
I am currently planning a few rides in and about the state of Selangor and a couple interstate rides too. All my rides are not that far. They won’t be century rides.
I am planning to make full use of the “foldability” of Opie. I will most likely will be taking train rides out of KL, and ride back to the city. Other routes would be in Hulu Langat, which is very near to my house. I am also planning another Cheras-Seremban ride again. I want to try the beef noodle again and this time the Cendol too.
I am asking a select few to join me for the rides. I mostly love riding alone too. I don’t feel pressurized to ride faster than I am capable of.
Will I make it to Batang Kali this weekend? Batu Caves crowd must be humongous this Sunday. Must bring my big camera.
Of course there is the Batu Pahat CycleFriday Cultural Bicycle Ride on 30 March 2013, organised by Azizan. That will be interesting. Hope to make it there too.
WTA: BMW Malaysian Open 2013
This year’s tournament will be held on 25 Feb – 3 Mar 2013 at the Royal Selangor Golf Club (near to Kampung Pandan).
Please support this international event in our country. Get your tickets and watch live tennis at least once in your life. Outdoor tennis tournament is very engaging. The prices are not that expensive.
I have attended the last three Opens at Bukit Kiara. I really had a good time at all three Opens.
Link: BMW Malaysian Open 2013
Link: Facebook page
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