Veron: 3 Types of MTB-iers

According to Hubby, there are 3 types of mountain bikers.

Type 1

People who fully utilised their VTT (velo tout terrain - in French means bicycle for all terrains [hehe, direct translation]), and associate themselves with these words -> offroads, sweat, dirt & mud, mozzies, uphills & downhills, etc.
My Say: Tiring but fun. Worth the energy spent riding uphill when you know there is 100 Plus waiting on top!

Type 2
People who are caught between mountain biking and roadie status. This is either they are finding riding offroad too tough and prefers to ride on tarmacs (eg. highway) which is much easier as the surface is flat or they do not want to get their bikes dirty.
My Say: It doesn't matter what you rode on but riding on highways is dangerous as chances are you will get hit by vehicles. It is much healthier to ride offroad as you will be breathing fresh air and surrounded by greeneries.

Type 3
People who rides their mountain bikes in the parks for leisure or for the sake of still would like to continue to do their routine rides but cannot go offroad because of buttock pain.
My Say: I still remember my college mates invited me for cycling in a park near Bandar Tun Razak. They mentioned that since I love cycling so much, why don't I join them and they can also rent a bike at the park. Sorry, thanks but no thanks. For taman riders, why spend so much on your bike where you can just rent?

Veron: MTB-ing After 2 Years...

I went to FRIM for a short ride with Hubby and his friends. Well, tagged along 2 newbies (Khoo & Wong) and also Calvin. Khoo borrowed a bike from us (he rode my bro-in-law's bike). Hubby slept at about 3am the day before. The bikes need servicing. We took my bike from our Puchong house and his at Wangsa Maju house (wiping sweat from our foreheads...) to Bukit Jalil house.

My Scott Luna


We digged out all our MTB stuffs (bags, gloves, helmets, tools, tubes, bladders - which is already gone moldy inside and we decided to buy new ones, Hammer Gels, portable tyre pumps, cycling shoes & attires).

Top Left (clockwise) Met Stradivarius Helmet, Fox Glove, Adidas Cycling Shoes, Deuter Hydration Bag

I found out that my bike was not up to satisfaction where Hubby actually make major part swaps from my bike to my bro-in-law bike (as I was pregnant with Anne and Hubby some how cannot find any kaki to cycle). I asked Hubby, "Oh no...where's my Duke fork and disc brakes?"

Rock Shox Duke Front Suspension

I woke up the next day to prepare for the ride. We left from house with 3 bikes on top of Hubby's car.

Bikes On Thule

We filled up our stomachs with some bread and Milo, reached FRIM about 7am with a little bit of drizzle. I told Hubby, we won't be feeling the rain when we are in the jungle as there will be canopy above us. We met up at the FRIM library and set up our bikes. I was stoned when one of Hubby's friends, Wong brought his single speed bike.

You Don't Know What's Coming...

Arrogance or ignorance? We moved on to the trail head just after the mosque. It was a gradual uphill and Hubby warned the newbies to pace themselves. After 6 years of MTB experience, uphill is something that I am familiar of. Consistent slow speed, no hurry (this is not a race), keep breathing will keep me going all the way. Along the way, I passed by a spot which I am familiar of. Yes, it is the spot where I puked before due to poor skills. Wrong gears, heavy breakfast and not pacing myself resulted in this. This happens to Khoo today. Riding super fast and gulping too much air makes it no different than drinking 5 pints of beer. According to Hubby, this is something that newbies has to go through.

We lepak at the carpark for a while (the guys smoking themselves away on their 'healthy activity') before we head for breakfast. Not bad for a new start...

Tzyy Anne: Driving Range Experience

We took Anne to KSN Driving Range yesterday to watch Daddy and Sam Suk swing swing. Well, Anne only got the feel of the irons and clubs at home but have not really seen on how it's been used.
Daddy & Sam Suk in Action

However, it wasn't a pleasant experience for Anne at the driving range...

• Anne was afraid of the sound when the club hit the ball (the loud 'ping' sound). Therefore, each time the person swing the club, Anne's eyes will blink, anticipating the club to hit the ball...poor Anne (Mummy don't think Anne will like it at the bowling alley either...)
• Super hot even with extra fan
• Mozzie pre-attack experience
• Drops of water hitting each time Daddy & Sam Suk swing the club (water soaking in green carpet on the driving range)

Ah Ngien with the fan & Zhuinli Goo Goo preparing to close Anne's ears...

So for Anne's next birthday present, will it be one of these below?

Plastic Golf Set or Real Mini Golf Set?

Future Michelle Wie?

Tzyy Anne: Hidup England!

Zhuinli Goo Goo bought Anne an England jersey set about a year ago. At that time when she came back from Liverpool, Anne was a month old only. Mummy and Daddy also have the same jersey. Watch out for our family photo in the jerseys soon!

Not My Idol, It's Mummy's...