TOUR DE TIMOR 09-Mountain Bike Challenge

23 - 28 AUGUST 2009

The Ride for Peace, Competition and Adventure.

Tour de Timor will bring "people together in a spirit of friendly competition, where ultimately everyone’s a winner”.

More than 300 riders from 15 countries have begun arriving in Dili, the capital of Timor-Leste, for what may prove to be the world’s most gruelling mountain bike challenge.

The inaugural 450-kilometre 5-day race will begin onMonday 24 August 2009. Riders face climbs of up to 2 kilometers in the world’s toughest and most beautiful terrain. Each evening at the end of that stage riders will be hosted by thousands of locals communities.

The race is a long-standing dream of President Ramos-Horta:
“The Tour de Timor will be a mixture of elite international athletes who will be competing fiercely for the top places of this event and many other riders who will be engaged in the experience with unforgettable memories that they will gain from meeting the people of Timor-Leste as they explore the beautiful scenery of this country.”

Beautiful Mountain views like this will be both cruel and kind on Day 2.

After completion of day 3 why not take a dip in the ocean at Betano to freshen up?

Not all the roads are paved and you will be crossing occasional river beds and washouts, so definitely a mountain bike required for this race.


LINK: http://www.tourdetimor.com

Just wondering, i wish, i wish, i wish to cycle at Tour De Timor..

BUKIT BOTAK,JEMENTAH RIDE - Yesterday

Date : 16 August 2009
Venue : Bukit Botak Jementah

The Daredevil of Segamat - Zuraidi,Zafifi and Naza (orang kata depa ni downhill memang laju-terbukti!!!)

CBP Groups rider - Mary_Jn

Take a break at the "bus stop" after 1st climbing.

Briefing about the first DH from Khalid a.k.a Canopus. Uwaaaaaa, the DH is very scary oh.(Jika terbabas masuk dalam gaung wooo...)

Again, take a break after 2nd climbing at the 2nd "bus stop".(banyak betol bus stop kt atas bukit nih tapi tak nampak bus lalu pun dari tadi)

See, we're from there. (puncak yang sayup2 mata memandang tu)

Canopus arrived

Then, Naza and Looky arrived at the 2nd "bus stop".

Clik! Clik! Clik! picture session beb.

Before the 2nd DH.(sila tengok kat belakang tu semacam je cenuramnya-ketar kepala lutut wooo...)

Another break after lost and found the trail.

Looky accomplish the last climbing by MTB-Mari Tolak Beskal.


Congratulation and thank you to Segamat Daredevils(Khalid,Zuraidi,Zafifi and Naza) as the organiser for today's enjoyable ride. The climbing almost rideable and the 1st and last DHs were scary. Tabik spring to Segamat Daredevils-they're really fast at the scary and technical DH. Overall, medium level trail for CBP Groups((Wii G,Baloo G,Mary_Jn and Looky)

Golden Fiesta Sungai Lembing Event - CANCELLED

DATE:9/08/09(Sunday)
TIME:8.00am
EVENT: Kuantan MTB Jamboree 2009
DESTINATION:Sungai Lembing
DISTANCE:48km

Golden Fiesta Sungai Lembing telah dinasihatkan oleh Kerajaan Negeri Pahang supaya ditangguhkan akibat penularan H1N1. Oleh itu, sila SMS nombor akaun bank anda untuk pemulangan yuran pendaftaran.

Terima kasih diatas kesudian anda. Segala kesulitan amat dikesali.

Regards,
Organiser




*WTF!!!

CBP GROUPS EPIC RIDE - Yesterday

Date : 1st of Aug 2009
Destination : Batu Pahat Hash Track
Distance : 55.11 km
Time : 8.00am - 12.45pm
Total Cycling Time : 3 hours and 57 minutes
Max Speed : 45km/h
Average Speed : 13.9 km/h
Level : Medium (for Baloo G and Wii G)

compared to :

Date : 14th of June 2009
Destination : Batu Pahat Hash Track
Distance : 49.62 km
Time : 8.00am - 2.00pm
Total Cycling Time : 3 hours and 55 minutes
Max Speed : 44.9 km/h
Average Speed : 12.6 km/h
Level : Medium (for CBP Groups)