Picture taken immediately when we reached our end point. Still looked o.k.
The route:
gpx file courtesy of ride buddy
Ghim Moh market (left 7.20am after briefing) --> Commonweath Ave --> Queenstown --> Alexandra PCN start --> Robertson quay --> Clarke Quay --> Asian Civilisation Museum ACM --> MBS --> M Barrage --> Tanjong Rhu --> East Coast Park (after bedok jetty) --> Changi Village (10.30-11.00) (early lunch-point) --> Pasir Ris Park --> Punggol PCN (Lor Halus Wetland red bridge quick water-refill 11.45) --> Sengkang PCN --> Yishun Ave 1 (Yishun dam 12.30) --> Yishun Ave 2 --> Mandai PCN --> Pang Sua PCN (13.30) (pit-stop3)--> Bukit Batok Park Little GuiLin --> Ulu Pandan PCN --> Jurong East IMM --> Ghim Moh Bouna vista MRT (end-point) (15.30hrs)
Here are some pictures captured on this wonderful Saturday morning ride. Enjoy.
Many riders were early. By 7 am Ghim Moh market was filled with bikes!
This was the checklist I referred to before my ride. Useful guide.
Image source: http://lifehacker.com/get-your-bike-ready-for-a-ride-with-this-10-point-check-510272981
Ride buddy checking his bike before his first 100 km +/- ride
Yes, need to have a good breakfast with ride buddies before this adventure. Look at all the excitement written all over their faces :)
A briefing conducted by Alvin Low (the lead) before we set off. There were many markers and sweepers along the way. Very well organised.
Photo Credit: Lim Ah Keat & Alvin Low, Singapore Cycling Tours
Yes, the brothers were all ready to go!
Photo Credit: Lim Ah Keat & Alvin Low, Singapore Cycling Tours
About 20% of this route was on road. But when you ride in a big group, drivers cannot miss you. Pretty safe and fun.
On a wet day, the roads and pavements were very slippery. Need to be extra careful. I slipped a few times and sustained some minor cuts along the way.
Robertson/Clarke Quay
Photo Credit: Lim Ah Keat & Alvin Low, Singapore Cycling Tours
A quick water break at the "Durian"
Some shots at Marina Barrage
Photo Credit: Lim Ah Keat & Alvin Low, Singapore Cycling Tours
Noticed something on my helmet. Yes, I recorded the ride on video as well. :) Video will be up on my blog once it's edited. Stay tuned.
Water break along East Coast Park. Riding towards Changi Coastal Road.
Our only 30 min break at Changi Village (10.30 am)
Ride buddy taking a few shots of his bike.
We took the opportunity for a quick refuel and photo shoot. 42 km completed and we were all still going strong. Especially after the plate of Wanton Mee :)
Off to Pasir Ris Park and Punggol PCN
Some shots of the 59 riders..Was a big group
Lor Halus Wetland for a quick water-refill at about 11.45 am
Along the way to Sengkang PCN and Yishun Ave 1. Weather getting warmer. But still good!
Ternie had a great time and his owner will also have a great time cleaning him up after the ride. Sigh!
Photo Credit: Lim Ah Keat & Alvin Low, Singapore Cycling Tours
Photo Credit: Lim Ah Keat & Alvin Low, Singapore Cycling Tours
This was a victory shot after we 'chiong' the Mandai Road. It was a tough stretch to ride. We did well. We had to celebrate with ice-cream. Nothing less!
Photo Credit: Lim Ah Keat & Alvin Low, Singapore Cycling Tours
Some shots of the scenic PCN. Like!
End point shot with Alvin the organiser. It was a great ride!
I chose to have this for my late lunch. Was starving after the 5 hr ride.
However, my ride buddy decided to put back all the burnt calories at one go with this Singapore famous peanut ice kachang. All of us could not resist the temptation. We had several spoonful as well. Ha Ha
Total ride mileage to date (since June 2013) : 772 km
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