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Classic Brooks saddle

Just like a pair of Levis 501 Shrink-to-Fit button fly jeans i have worn in those (smaller beer belly) days. It is great fun "breaking" them in and seeing how they "mold" to my body & getting more comfortable over time.

Wien, Iwen & Brooks as at 13 July 2011, before i get the

saddle molded with my butt or vise versa

Trail Gator Wee Ride

"Daddy look!...baa..nanah...on tree"

That was the first thing that captured my little boy's (Iwen) attention as we roll our way into the beautiful wide open landscape. Countless questions about everything whizzed by thereafter... the birds, the cows, the sheeps, the makcik-makcik (Aunties) who fish along the water channel & many many others. The word 'Why?' will be there in almost all the sentences. Fell asleep on a ride has become a thing of the past. Boy oh boy, they grow up so quickly, don't they?

A photograph cannot stop time, but it can freeze it, capturing a beautiful moment in a child’s development which would otherwise be lost forever.

Priceless... A sweet 18km evening ride on our faithful mountain bike in full 'Child mode' captured in a beautiful moment.

DIY Pick-up truck bike rack... in action

1.2..3...Here we go!

Practicality proven! All-PVC construction is surprisingly strong, yet it is lightweight for easy put on/off the truck bed. (Photos taken last Sunday after Gunung Jerai ride)

Trail-Gator Child Bike Tow Bar

The smart way to cycle with children?
After taking a couple of rides...I totally agree!

The Trail-Gator Bicycle Tow Bar converts an ordinary child's bike into a safe, towable trailer bike, whenever desired. To ride attached, simply unclip the tow bar from the stored position on the adult bike, extend it, and connect it to the receiver, which is mounted on the child's bike. When the child's bike is connected, the front wheel is lifted off the ground and a stabilizing bar prevents the handlebars from turning, leaving the adult in control of steering. Children can choose to coast or pedal while they are being towed, making the ride much easier for them.

For independent riding, the Trail-Gator Bicycle Tow Bar telescopes together and folds down safely and compactly to the side of the adult bike and is securely held in place by a storage bracket. The tow bar stores discretely out of the way on the adult bike and is always there if needed. This option gives children a chance to ride on their own, and further their bicycling skills.

Attachment and detachment can be done at any time and only takes seconds. No tools are necessary and no parts need to be removed from either bike. The tow bar weights just 5 pounds and the high-strength steel construction make it virtually indestructible. The Trail-Gator Bicycle Tow Bar gives adults and children the option of riding together or separately for a fun, safe, and enjoyable bike ride. Whichever option you choose, the Trail-Gator makes it possible for you to enjoy the benefits of bicycling with your child.

DIY-Pickup truck bike rack

DIY-ing stuff has always been my favorite past time. What could be more fun than making something useful and save ca$h at the same time.

As far as mountain biking is concerned, we all agree that the best way to enjoy riding is with a group. But most of the time, we have to drive (boringly) quite a distance in separate vehicles, wasting hard earned ca$h on toll and fuel just to get to the trail head. In this case, a bike rack that holds at least 3 bikes for CS's pickup truck is the best solution... because we know, getting there together is more fun!

Another DIY masterpiece which
cost only RM62 (parts & cutter).
All you need is kawan-kawanbike,
4 hours of laughter & of course a
brilliant idea by Sombeech
to made it happen.

* Will post more pictures of the rack
in action soon! Stay tuned...

Pure & Simple

This is one of the coolest thing I've ever seen in our local cycling scene.

A humble biker with warm smile, cool attitude, creative mind & deep passion for cycling.
Indeed, this man has the soul of what a bike purist should have.

Joy

Every time i see a kid on a bicycle,
i feel the kid in me once again.

Iwen doing what he does best. Weaving around, chasing alley cats &
having great joy of cycling.

Pegaga - Crop of the day

Pegaga (Centella asiatica)
As juice, ulam (salad) or natural health supplements, this "Miracle Hero of the Rainforest" has become one of my favorite herbal plant. They look good & taste even better if you plant it yourself. Believe it!

Our little Herbs Garden

Finally a very much needed rain has come after few weeks of dry spell (33°C during the day).
Beside riding, one of my favorite things to do after the rain is taking a little walk around our little garden... and there is one nice green little corner is what make the garden so special. Why?

Because they spiced up my day...

refreshing my tired body...

making the food taste better...

& healthier too...

That's why.

春节 Spring Cleaning

It's a traditional affair before the big day (Chinese New Year) arrive & it's time to put the bikes into hibernate mode...

After few busy cycle-less days, we turned the house into a home. It's hard work, but well worth it.

Took a few shots of my favorite corners before the kids trash it again.

Happy Chinese New Year to all!

Kayuh Lasak 2010 - Basah...Rosak...Tolak...Gelak

Pre Kayuh Lasak 2010

To all fellow riders, looks like it's gonna be a wet day tomorrow. Ride knobby if possible and...
~ Ride Hard, Ride Smart ~

A bad ride?

Even though this is not the first time I embarked on an aerial flight on a job assignment, taking a flight on a helicopter is totally different from a small (Cessna) aircraft. Those sweeps & swings of the helicopter nearly caused me to throw up my breakfast on the cockpit.

Nevertheless, a bad ride in the sky is better than a good day at the office.

My little gentleman

A proud parent moment worth posting. Bravo!

Life's A Cycle

Since kids outgrow their bikes, giving/receiving hand-me-downs can be a good way to $ave the earth. This little green 16" has been lying around collecting dust before i got it from my nephew. With 2 sand papers, 2 cans of spray paint & some help from 2 little busy bodies, we recycled the life cycle of a bicycle.

You'll be amazed at how excited the kids are when working on a project like this & felling proud of what they've done. Click here to check out our 14" hand-me-down bike project last year.

Evening with the kids

Monday 4 Oct 2010
Endless gravel country road to nowhere is where we're heading.
Simple, spontaneous & freedom at its best.

The Land Down Under - The Ride

Just a quick note to say a big thanks for the mountain bike that Richard lent me during our stay in Rosewood. Well, getting on a bike in an unfamiliar land makes me feel like a child again. There are so much to explore in this part of the world. Besides the usual farm horses & alpacas, sightings of wild animals like kangaroos...hares...ducks are surprisingly fascinating. The vast scenic hilly landscape with cool winter breeze makes the ride even sweeter.

Oops! I swear i didn't drink & ride.

Just in case i wandered off into wonderland,
this toy will definitely come in handy.

The Land Down Under - The Sea

See it for yourself... up close and personal! See the magnificent Humpback Whale breach. Hear their great tail slap the water... but that's not all, we were entertained by a school of dolphins & a giant sea turtle before we spotted our first whale of the day. Whale watching is something you shouldn't miss if you had a chance to visit Gold Coast during the whale season.

~ Humpback Whale are the fifth largest animal on the planet, growing up to 18 metres in length and weighing as much as 45,000kg (99,000lbs) - equivalent to 11 elephants or 500 people!

Can't get enough of sea but starting to get seasick?? No worries, Sea World is not far away. We can still see dolphins (show) & other marine life here but ironically the world's largest land carnivore stole the show. Australia's only Polar bears in their home at Sea World.