Just another great Sunday afternoon spent with the kids doing some follow-up bike cleaning after a muddy ride on Thursday evening. As usual, the kids will imitate everything i do... but their little bike cleaning activity just managed to keep them occupied for a while before the splash battle rages on.33°C Sunday
Just another great Sunday afternoon spent with the kids doing some follow-up bike cleaning after a muddy ride on Thursday evening. As usual, the kids will imitate everything i do... but their little bike cleaning activity just managed to keep them occupied for a while before the splash battle rages on.
Mountain Bike Action?
This is interesting... to have a humble family photo of riding on asphalt
featured in Mountain Bike Action and Dirt Rag
may sound like a contradiction, but it did happen.
featured in Mountain Bike Action and Dirt Rag
may sound like a contradiction, but it did happen.
SurPrize!!!
Got an email this morning from Kona Bicycle Company about the winning,
much to my surprise, i got the first place...wow!
Iwen & mommy looking cool on the page aren't they.
much to my surprise, i got the first place...wow!
Iwen & mommy looking cool on the page aren't they. Cranky Father's Day
Tired of cleaning the house all day just so the kids can mess it up again?
Plan A: Grab the kids, get on the bikes and get out there...
...If the kids still giving you a headache,
Plan B: Follow the directions on the aspirin bottle, especially the part that says
"keep away from children."
HeeheeHee...Good luck!
Plan A: Grab the kids, get on the bikes and get out there...
...If the kids still giving you a headache,
Plan B: Follow the directions on the aspirin bottle, especially the part that says
"keep away from children."
HeeheeHee...Good luck!
Family on the go
It was a fantastic 20km hilly ride up to Titi Kerawang Waterfall. Cool & cloudy after rain, the air smells so fresh and the kids just love to be out in the open. What a ride!
Solo...but not alone
Riding alone once in a blue moon is exhilarating. Whether i’m getting a quick MTB fix in familiar territory or on a solo wilderness adventure, going alone is a great way to get in touch with both myself and the nature.Over the years, one interesting thing I have noticed is that whenever i ride alone, i often encounter more wild animals. Besides monkeys & squirrels, the cobra is topping my “creature of the day” list. From a foot long baby cobra to 3 meters giant king cobra (trust me, it’s not from a snake show at Penang Hill), cobra sightings really spiced up my solo riding experience and luckily, none of those events was considered life-threatening.
:> Hissss..sss..
Bittersweet Penang National Park
It was a fun friends & family day out at the beach, and what's more, beautiful weather coupled with BBQ & endless supply of cold beers. Everything was so perfect until a dead sea turtle was found floating a few hundred meters off Muka Head beach while we're on our way back to Teluk Bahang harbour. This was my third sea turtle encounter in this area. Unfortunately, this one was not so lucky.What a bittersweet way to call it a day.
Penang National Park is one of the few natural forested areas left on the island. It is also currently the world's smallest national park with a combination of the forest and sea. Rich in biodiversity and wildlife, a fun day at the park/beach can turn into an opportunity to teach the kids about marine life and how we need to protect our seas or mother nature in general.
Penang National Park is one of the few natural forested areas left on the island. It is also currently the world's smallest national park with a combination of the forest and sea. Rich in biodiversity and wildlife, a fun day at the park/beach can turn into an opportunity to teach the kids about marine life and how we need to protect our seas or mother nature in general.
- Below is a video footage with Pak Atan (boatman), CS and company retrieving the poor turtle from the sea before sending it to the Turtle Conservation Centre at Pantai Kerachut.
Hello...Halo headband
Ultralight DIY Stove - Model ABC
Here's another DIY alcohol stov
e to add to my collection. This is a non-pressurized model with adjustable flame control & no priming required.
Wow! A cool looking stove with controllable flame that lights easily sounds good right? So how do i do it??
First of all, don't let the complicated look scare you, in fact, this could be the easiest DIY stove to make that you can ever imagine, all you need to do is:
A) Get yourself a spinning ashtray,
B) poke some holes around the lid &
C) cram in some fiberglass insulation...
Tadaa!! Here you go, as simple as ABC :)
My cool ABC stove snugged perfectly in the pot stand/windshield. The rock-solid pot stand/windshield combo was crafted from a 500g Nestle cereal tin & finished with Three 51mm binder clips.
e to add to my collection. This is a non-pressurized model with adjustable flame control & no priming required.
Wow! A cool looking stove with controllable flame that lights easily sounds good right? So how do i do it??First of all, don't let the complicated look scare you, in fact, this could be the easiest DIY stove to make that you can ever imagine, all you need to do is:
A) Get yourself a spinning ashtray,
B) poke some holes around the lid &
C) cram in some fiberglass insulation...
Tadaa!! Here you go, as simple as ABC :)
My cool ABC stove snugged perfectly in the pot stand/windshield. The rock-solid pot stand/windshield combo was crafted from a 500g Nestle cereal tin & finished with Three 51mm binder clips.
Pilgrimage Ride
Riding the sacred trail, Vivekavana has become my weekly ritual. It almost feels like i'm going on a pilgrimage, getting closer to nature, fulfilling emotional & physical needs & searching for the ultimate sense of achievement one can get from topping a hill non-stop. Thanks to the 2km long god forsaken climb to haven.
A hidden jewel... Vivekava is a Theravadian monastery located up the hill of Bukit Mertajam.
even i've ridden the trail so many times.
Sacrifice
Fresh jungle breeze...sweet cicada buzz... & cool jungle trail seems further & further away from her ever since the arrival of our 2 lovely little monsters (Wien & Iwen).
It's been almost 8 months since her last MTB ride up a hill. Even though we had our family ride regularly (around the neighborhood, most of the time), the love of riding in the great outdoors can never get enough. She miss the mother nature so much & even missed all the excitement that i was fortunate enough to have by sacrificing herself taking care of the family while i'm hitting the trail.
Well, i guess that's the nature of a great mother... a wonderful wife.
Thanks for the sacrifice...Thanks for everything!
Even though indoor workout is not really her cup of tea, keeping fit is vital in order to keep up with the kids...
or perhaps for the next MTB outing in near future.
It's been almost 8 months since her last MTB ride up a hill. Even though we had our family ride regularly (around the neighborhood, most of the time), the love of riding in the great outdoors can never get enough. She miss the mother nature so much & even missed all the excitement that i was fortunate enough to have by sacrificing herself taking care of the family while i'm hitting the trail.
Well, i guess that's the nature of a great mother... a wonderful wife.
Thanks for the sacrifice...Thanks for everything!
Even though indoor workout is not really her cup of tea, keeping fit is vital in order to keep up with the kids...or perhaps for the next MTB outing in near future.
Happy Chinese New Year to all
May the year of the tiger bring you a Relaxed Mind... a Peaceful Soul...
a Joyful Spirit...a Healthy Body & 步 步 高 升!
a Joyful Spirit...a Healthy Body & 步 步 高 升!
'Bu Bu Gao Sheng' (步 步 高 升), which literally means "step by step 'Bu Bu Gao Sheng' also means promotion at work or increase in business profits.
Kuih Kapit
" Gong xi...Gong xi..Gong xi ni ya! ...Gong xi...Gong xi..Gong xi ni...Heyyy!"
~ Kuih kapit (traditional festive cookie) also known as love letters is a thin, crisp cookie emblazoned with auspicious words and symbols.
Wow! Those tunes really heats up ou
r 'Kuih Kapit' fast & gets everybody into the Chinese New Year mood.
Making 'Kuih Kapit' for Chinese New Year is a traditional family affair. Usually, this fun filled activity takes place in the front/backyard of the house.
While the elders sweat and strain over a charcoal fire, the younger ones wait eagerly to gobble it all up.
r 'Kuih Kapit' fast & gets everybody into the Chinese New Year mood.Making 'Kuih Kapit' for Chinese New Year is a traditional family affair. Usually, this fun filled activity takes place in the front/backyard of the house.
While the elders sweat and strain over a charcoal fire, the younger ones wait eagerly to gobble it all up.
~ Kuih kapit (traditional festive cookie) also known as love letters is a thin, crisp cookie emblazoned with auspicious words and symbols.
2010
Let's welcome the new year with a smile :)
:) Smile to other cyclists even if they don't smile back...
because to give is better than receive.
:) Smile as you struggle to ride a straight line on a steep hill...
because a smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
Ever wonder why children are happy all the time?
Because they smile on the average 400 times/day.
So let's ride more, smile more & happy more :)
:) Smile to other cyclists even if they don't smile back...
because to give is better than receive.
:) Smile as you struggle to ride a straight line on a steep hill...
because a smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
Ever wonder why children are happy all the time?Because they smile on the average 400 times/day.
So let's ride more, smile more & happy more :)
Penang Hill
Breathtaking! No matter how many times you been up there, it feels like a new experience every time. Penang Hill, also known as Bukit Bendera or Flagstaff Hill, is 833 m (2,723 ft) above sea level and stands out prominently from the lowlands as a hilly and forested area.
A hill with elevation of about 833 m (2723 ft) has proved that it is one of the toughest for local mountain bikers, but ironically, this make people come back for more. For those who not bike or hike but wish to experience this wonderful hill, obviously taking a ride on this charming Swiss made funicular train is the best way to get up there.
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A hill with elevation of about 833 m (2723 ft) has proved that it is one of the toughest for local mountain bikers, but ironically, this make people come back for more. For those who not bike or hike but wish to experience this wonderful hill, obviously taking a ride on this charming Swiss made funicular train is the best way to get up there.
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Riding The See Saw
Riding with children from the earliest possible age is the best way to introduce them to cycling and the great outdoors. As avid bike pedallers, It's never been so easy to take the kids cycling.Besides bike seats and helmets for safety, all we need is just a little patience (for those short and slow rides that's full of stops for snacks... playgrounds... animals... wee wees... poo poos... Zzzzs... and the list goes on and on, and on)
Oooooh boy, a little patience goes a long way. Because we know that in years to come we’ll have the best of all riding partners. A 'Kawanbike' of our own flesh and blood to share all those great experiences that cycling can give.
This is it
The time is ripe. This is the moment we've waited for. There is no reason
why anybody needs to be left at home now. Everyone is going, Yeah!!
why anybody needs to be left at home now. Everyone is going, Yeah!!
At 11 month old, baby Iwen is ready for some off-road adventure.
Merely 6 km , this was one of the best ride of our life.Newbie
Like mushrooms after the rain, mountain biking phenomenon in Penang is growing in popularity. It wasn't all that long ago when we heard someone say something like "What?? 3000 Ringgit for a bicycle??? Better buy a motorbike-lah...". Now you see mountain bikers on flashy mountain bikes everywhere. MTB has become tremendously popular, and it's too hot even an avid badminton player like CHONG (old buddy) who isn't really an outdoor person couldn't wait to jump on the two-wheel bandwagon.
Yeeah!! CHONG (second from left) survived his virgin MTB ride.
(30km hilly ride from Teluk Bahang - Pantai Aceh - Teluk Bahang)
No mushroom seen, though there are beautiful waterfalls along the ride.
Here goes another Kawanbike gesture.
Yeeah!! CHONG (second from left) survived his virgin MTB ride.(30km hilly ride from Teluk Bahang - Pantai Aceh - Teluk Bahang)
No mushroom seen, though there are beautiful waterfalls along the ride.
Here goes another Kawanbike gesture.Ultralight DIY Stove
Outdoor cooking is one of my favorite activities. Be it a 3 day bikepacking epic or a half day fishing trip, i always carry a stove (Camping Gaz Turbo 270) with me. I've owned this little stove for over 10 years and it still performed like a champ. However, nothing’s perfect, the price for a 220g canister has hiked up almost 150% since then and its quite difficult to get one too especially here in Penang. Thus, the idea of having a backup stove came in.
While doing some research for a alternative stove online the other day, i stumble across a very funky DIY can stove that is fun to make and use. Without a second thought, i decided to give it a try.
A pot stand/windshield combo (my own design) was crafted from a 500g Nestle cereal tin & finished with Three 51mm binder clips to complement the stove. The tin lid work as a nice priming pan.
This simple pot stand/windshield provides a extremely stable base for my 14cm pot & fits perfectly inside together with the stove & fuel bottle.
So how does it work anyway? Check this out!
While doing some research for a alternative stove online the other day, i stumble across a very funky DIY can stove that is fun to make and use. Without a second thought, i decided to give it a try.
A pot stand/windshield combo (my own design) was crafted from a 500g Nestle cereal tin & finished with Three 51mm binder clips to complement the stove. The tin lid work as a nice priming pan. 
This simple pot stand/windshield provides a extremely stable base for my 14cm pot & fits perfectly inside together with the stove & fuel bottle.So how does it work anyway? Check this out!
Keeping the tradition alive
A few days prior to the Lantern Festival taking place, i took my boys to lantern shopping. As expected, its quite tricky to pick one as there are so many beautiful lanterns in all shapes and sizes, not to mention those battery operated plastic lantern with noisy monotone music which is a hit for kids nowadays. For some reason, i still prefer to have something basic for a traditional festival like this.
Imagine having 10 children + 10 plastic lanterns + 10 different tunes playing at the same time while you & your family enjoying the moon cake under the bright full moon. Phew!!
But kids are kids, they are more attracted by those noisy plastic stuff. On the other hand, i am swear by those handmade/candle light lanterns. However, with a little persuasion & negotiation, Wien ended up with a traditional fish lantern made of glass paper that look exactly like i used to have when i was a kid. :)
~ The mid-autumn festival aka lantern festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Lunar calendar. On this day, children will light beautiful lanterns in all shapes, sizes and colour and place it around their house. It is also a time for families to gather and enjoy the moon cake, a special sweet delicacy while gazing at the bright full moon.
Imagine having 10 children + 10 plastic lanterns + 10 different tunes playing at the same time while you & your family enjoying the moon cake under the bright full moon. Phew!!
But kids are kids, they are more attracted by those noisy plastic stuff. On the other hand, i am swear by those handmade/candle light lanterns. However, with a little persuasion & negotiation, Wien ended up with a traditional fish lantern made of glass paper that look exactly like i used to have when i was a kid. :)
~ The mid-autumn festival aka lantern festival is celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Lunar calendar. On this day, children will light beautiful lanterns in all shapes, sizes and colour and place it around their house. It is also a time for families to gather and enjoy the moon cake, a special sweet delicacy while gazing at the bright full moon.
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