Trans 1Malaysia 2012: From Zero to Hero to 'Zero'

What a hectic week for me. But really satisfied with output and 'small contribution' for my beloved country. A week with zero outdoor or any physical activities but sitting inside the hotel completing latest diploma programme in country- Diploma of Physical Fitness.

These events just a spark for my next adventure that will begin this Sunday, a cycling adventure for 10 days traversing from the south to the north of Malaya via west coach of this peninsular. The zero mile will be at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia an tentatively will finished at Kuala Perlis on 15 Feb 2012.

I'm so pleased with my current performance & spirit to fulfill & playing my role as a common Malaysian. I managed to finish strong in front of my team members in completing this three months assignment, after my night stay up toward this week at my current office finally get paid. Later recognized as a hero for a night only.

As common words to describe this feeling, I came from zero to hero and now walking towards zero mile of Trans 1Malaysia 2012.

An Adventure Ride to Pengerang

What a long time I didn't involved in camping trip. My last camping trip was at Pahang National Park in Kuala Tahan together with my sports science students as their final projects last year, a journey by a taxi, buses, trains, and foot that we will not forget. Then during October last year, I got to stay outside in wilderness & beaches during my Survival  Course in Kota Belud for 5 days without any tent and ration.

Great weekend! After suffering on bike and get camping for a night

This weekend, an epic journey to Tg Balau, Pengerang, Johor by bicycle really make me feel great again. Two days back to back cycling with a distance nearly 120km per way will teach me the art of day ride- the feel that I experienced during Trans Selatan last Dicember 2010.

Jiha & me will start our journey in the morning together with others cycling from Kolej Perdana who're will joining Trans 1Malaysia 2012 this 5-15 February. Then we will camping there, and have some fun with bbq dinner, fire, sea breeze, morning sun rise and perhaps clear water (I don't think so at this season). The next morning will cycle back to starting point in UTM JB.

As the bottom line, sometime I need a reward as simple as great adventure outing on weekend after got pushed for a week. Plus my next week will be the 9am to 11pm torturing task to completing within four consecutive days starts on Tuesday to Friday. I have Saturday as a rest day, and next Sunday (5 Feb) the Trans 1Malaysia program will begin!!!

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Trans 1Malaysia: The Together Gather Training

Last Sunday was the day Jiha & me training together with the organizer guys from Kolej Perdana, UTM. The wheels rolled at nearly 9am, we cycled at the steady pace to Puteri Harbor, Nusajaya. The sky was clear with the sunshine seems like we will facing a sunny & hot day. But the breeze played a role as air conditioner for us.

After we were riding consistently, within an hour we reached Kota Iskandar and took a break at Puteri Harbor. We chit-chat each others and some discussion happen.

Before the afternoon, we already arrived at Kolej Perdana, UTM and a couple cups of tea really chilled my increased core-temperature due to sunny day. I still can believe there were only seven riders from the organizing team were able to rode on last Sunday morning.

Perhaps this weekend the trip to Teluk Ramunia, Pengerang will be more riders cycling together, because our body need to acclimatize with current weather and to push our muscles & cardio ability as the date to 5th February is closer and closer.

May this weekend long distance ride from UTM to Teluk Ramunia and Teluk Ramunia to UTM on the second day with teach us what is the real meaning of "Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever" quote by Lance Armstrong.

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Trans 1Malaysia: The Electrifying

I was electrifying again to be part of cycling tours organized by UTM's students. This year we will traversing from the bottom of Malaya to the northernmost part of Malaya this February.

The Trans 1 Malaysia 2012 is a continuity from Trans-Johor 2008 (Kayuhan Amal Anak Merdeka Jelajah Johor) and Trans-Selatan 2009 (Kayuhan Amal Anak Merdeka Jelajah Selatan) programs. This cycling event will be held from 5 February 2012 until 17 February 2012. Trans 1 Malaysia 2012 will start from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai and end at Kuala Perlis, Perlis. For the first time ever, the organizer will be opening the participation to non-UTM riders. Do grab this chance as this will be the worthwhile journey.

Again, my gf & I will be playing our unofficial role as a pacemaker in this tour. The volunteerism attitude inside both of us encourage us to decide we must ride stronger than others in helping the organizer achieve their daily distance within stipulated time given.

Our preparation for this year tour, is not started yet till today. We just did our cardio workout without a bike. We realize we need to start the crank rotating.

Perhaps, this year Trans 1 Malaysia tour, will attract more cyclist from other universities in enhancing the cycling culture among Malaysian.