Badass Labi Ride

I had a mixed feelings doing this ride but I just ‘go’ for it. I have no idea how the ride is going to be. I thought Sg Akar route was the worst last time but NOOOO! This is terribly-sick-torturing and good for my next year event training. The day before Ahmad Fathi and I went for a normal 60k route between Kapok and Shahbandar and made a U-turn in Jerudong Park.

I woke up at 5 in the morning and the usual stuffs- getting ready. Went out from the house at 6 am and started to packing up my bike into my Hilux. I told Ahmad to bring some rope and bike stand because I have some idea on how to put the bike on the back of my car by tying it up without taking off the wheels. I stole this idea from seeing some cyclist doing so. How on earth I cant think any of this?!!!

We arrived at the Sungai Liang Recreational Club sharp at 7:30am and one-by-one some ELITE cyclist arrived.

We are ready to go!

On the way to Labi I had to push my self more and catching up with the group. I felt down when going uphill. I thought the hill was very steep. My  climbing technique  was messed up that time.  Should have gone with the small gear front and keep on spinning. I was a noob.

After less than two hours of riding we arrived at this tuck shop. I thought we were going until Teraja but we did not. They arrived earlier than I am. I was seriously far far far behind.  I was alone most of the time. DAMN I WAS SO SLOW!! This weight is dragging me lol.

Alid, one of the strong cyclist. He made my riding like a pussy whip.

Atak on the left, he is the ‘Tauke’ who bought us drinks and food at this shop.

Most probably the best Road Bike I have ever seen in Brunei and look at those Carbon Wheels. Its ZIPP 404 front and rear using SRAM RED components. The body alone is around BND 6k. Total cost more than BND10k. Dream machines. Atak owns this bike

On the way back, the group left me far away behind 5-6km stretched. I could not catch them up as they fades away that fast. Its just that the Labi road is so hilly – non-stop. At one time you enjoy going downhill at about 40-50 km and after that there’s an uphill waiting for you and this goes on and on until the end.

Ahmad called to check whether I was OK. I told him I was strolling around but actual fact that I am fat and slow.  They arrived at the Liang recreational centre when I was still at the 6km mark cycling my ass off. This shows that how poor my cycling was. It was a good thing that I know my limit is and I was not disappointed with my self, instead it gives me motivation to carry on, train hard and maybe I can do better next time.  I enjoyed the ride back to the Liang recreational center more than going to Labi.

Faizal and Ahmad 20 minutes after I arrived. They were waiting for me. lol.

Faizal and I after the WELCOME TO HELL route.

Trek Madone 5.5. Frame it self cost around BND 6800 – 7200

Admiring the Modone 5.5

Overall, it was fun ride and enjoyable. We will come back  and going to put into my training calendar after Raya, Insyallah.

On Garmin:

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If you see the green line thats the pattern of the road. Its quite hilly right? The highest elevation was more than 100m. My cadence (orange line) considerably week. If you like to see more info on this click here.

NEED MORE POWER AND LOSE SOME FAT!