Riding Passion II

Dear cycling kakis

Rene and I intend to explore the park connectors beginning from Tanah Merah/Bedok area to Pasir Ris PK. This is an extension to the monthly cycling event and for those who feel cycling once a month is not enough.

This could be a long leisure ride of about 2hrs or less. Let us start early and enjoy the exercise.  We are looking for a show of hands.

Can I count- in : Charles, Andrew Kuan,  T.Seah, Tim L . Dennis W.  Alicia,  Ah nee, Daisy P.  Margie, Linda N. Boonliang, Jocye Tan and not forgetting Norlinda, Norlinda-no JB shopping for you.  I believe Yew Kwong will jog along or he has his own bike.

Please include your name If I have miss you.  Suggestions from members are welcom.

  • Date : Feb23
  • Time:08.30hrs
  • Meeting PT: Bus stop beside Tanah Merah MRT stn.

Regards

Rene and Douglas

Author: Doug CHAN (Cycling group leader)

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39 thoughts on “Riding Passion II”

  3. alamak Douglas/Rene
    apa macam?..we are going this sat 16Feb rite? then go again following wk 23rd?..hey pamelo sakit lah every wk cycle so far!..haha

  4. Hi Rene and Douglas

    if the time is changed to 3pm on 23 feb08,then
    I can make it. Got volunteer work on every
    Saturday mornings from 9.30am – 11.30am.

    alicia

  5. HI Rene & Douglas,

    M interested in joing dis event but haf a suggestion..i live at Pasir Ris..can i mit you all haf way along the journey instead of me cycling up 2 Tanah Merah, then come down 2 Pasir Ris..juz a suggestion hor?

    Hi Yew Kwong: u r getting engaged again? Hehe

  6. Hi Rene,

    I think I have the chicken in my stomach, don’t think I can make the full journey. So, won’t join the full length of the 3 hour journey.

    Will still go the shorter route by Yew Kwong.

    See u for dinner then.

    Terence Seah

  7. Hi Rene and Douglas,

    23 Feb is my office Family Day at East Coast, so “tak jadi” lah. Nor will join you all for the long distance ride tomorrow, reccee the park connector at the same time. Nor & myself need to clear our leaves, so we are planning to accomplish the long ride next week on Thurs, 21 Feb. Lina is joining us also. Anyone interested to join us?

    Ah Nee

  9. Terence : “I think I have the chicken in my stomach……..”

    You spent the entire last nite at the Hooters and come this morning to make this announcement?

    You worry me…….now I’ll hv to check whether YK too was impregnated by a cock.

  11. Hi all:
    To cycle and to socialise and for those who love cycling as a form of exercise. .

    YK #1- noted, there will always be another time n another place for cycling.
    Thanks for keeping the monthly cycling event alive.

    AK #2 – no bike- suggest u buy one for long term cycling

    N #3 no problem,cycle more and numb the sakit pamelo

    AS #4-noted, C U Feb16 @3pm 4 the monthly cycling n will discuss with u.

    DW #5 – if its on, than we meet u at the PR park
    but the response as of today is ???

    TS #6 – C U Feb 16 for the “Lo Hei” ride, always wanted to meet u since SHC was set up. A big Thank you to you.

    We all have different level in cycling,some make full circle,some half circle,whether full or half, its still exercising and that is good enough.

    M #8 noted, will arrange another time/place but C U Feb16 @3pm for the monthly ride

    regards

  12. Thanks for your suggestions, Douglas.

    Have varied and core activities including travel schedules, not sure cycling is my permanent exercise at this moment.

    Go to gym thrice a week….quite sufficient already to keep fit and healthy.

  13. Poor YK?

    Not necessary. He can be as happy as Terence is………….

    Btw, the gestation period is much shorter, yeah? Wonder what form it”ll take………egg first and then……………..?

    Just thinking of it already excites so Terence, we’ll hv a big bash to celebrate the junior’s first month, at Hooters of cos……….

  14. Douglas..
    I hv an excellent idea!, u go fetch Andrew then ‘tompang’ yr bike (sit in front)..cycle to bike kiosk to rent, think u both look cute couple!

    Terence..u so fast become chicken oredi ah?common if Rene & me can try the route,it should not be a problem for you rite?, I know wat u up to..after timsum,yr tummy so ‘gemok’ u wanna laze under the coconut tree to wait for 4pm session is it?..LOL

  15. Hi

    I was at McDonald., 3.30pm hoping to join
    the cycling group, then I realised that I do not know anybody,, so I cycled around the place for half an hour hoping for to look for a face I have seen at the fan making session. Not successful as the place was very crowded.

  16. Hi Duglas / Rene,

    It was my fault to turn up late yesterday. Got mixed up with Changi V and Airshow site, hit the later but had to turn back as I was not sure how far more to take, and also rec’d no reply from Rene. Nevertheless, i enjoyed the ride and met Ah Nee, Norlinda and later Molly/John and Ronald on way back. Thanks for initiating this ride.

    I’m keen on the Feb23’s ride, timing is good. My problem is how to meet up at T.Merah? I’m residing @ Hougang and i think it’s nearer for me to go direct to P.Ris. Can anyone of you pls guide me the correct/safer route i shld take, Charles?

    Alicia, that was what happen to me the first time i came for the cycling session, please don’t be discougaged, i hope to see u sometime soon?

    Cheers / Joyce

  17. Hi Joyce

    Thanks for the encouragement. Hope to
    see you on 23/2. Anyway, I cycled to and fro
    from McDonald to Tanah Merah with my friend.

    So how did you manage to meet up with the
    group eventually?

    Regards
    Alicia

  19. Hi cycling kakis

    Last Sat’s long distance ride from McDonald to Changi Village and back by the Magnificent 7 consisting Rene, Lina, Charles, Andrew, Dennis, BoonLiang and I were very interesting,testing and challenging.
    Thanks for the cycling fellowship, we ride again another day ya.

    boonliang#18
    For the convenience to those who don’t own personal bike, we have decided to change the time and venue. The new Time and Venue:

    Meeting Pt: ECP McDonald bike rental shop
    Time: 12.30pm and bike off at 1300hrs sharp

    We can choose one of the 3routes(park connectors)

    Route 1. From McDonald-Tanah Merah-Bedok-Tampines-Pasir Ris and back (est.4hrs with rest)

    Route 2. We continue from route 1: Pasir Ris-Loyang-Changi village-changi park connector and back to McDonald (est.5hrs with rest)

    Route 3. This route was used last Sat Feb16.
    From McDonald-changi park connector-changi village and back (est. 4hrs with rest)

    This is an extension to the monthly ride and for those who feel riding once a month is not enough.
    Regards

  20. Alicia Soh @15

    Regret to hear what your have encountered last Saturday. I didn’t see your registration on YK’s cycling Post. Otherwise, I would have get your mobile no and make a special meet arrangement since you have not meet any of us or can’t remember some faces at the fan making session.

    NVM, we see you again next round. Will email you my mobile no.

    Cya!
    Rene

  21. Joyce Tan @16

    Not at all. Sori to have left you behind as I have set latest start off time at 3:15pm reference YK’s cycling post #54 to ensure those joining the ‘Lo Hei’ dinner will be back on time to Singa Inn.

    I did reponse to your sms informing you to go straight and not turn to Aviation Rd, we were waiting for you at Changi V hawker centre. I am a Starhub subscriber, maybe there is some network problem.

    When I was back to the Rental bicycle shop before 7pm. I couldn’t find you. You may have left.

    Nonetheless, glad that you have enjoyed the ride, alone though.

    Transporting a bike from one place to another is always a headache for those without a car or Van. I am still looking for solution to it. Any transport volunteer, please?

    Look forward to the next ride with you.

    Take care and cheers
    Rene

  22. Douglas,

    Thanks for updating the new time/venue to accomodate more enthusiastic cyclists.

    All,
    Logistics issue is always a challenging task but we shall overcome it. Let’s embark on the option route(s) together.

    Cheers
    Rene

  24. Dear Rene

    Will try the full course provided have a quality bike.

    This Saturday afternoon from 1pm – OK provided can rent a reasonably good bike, otherwise half course distance will suffice with me.

    : )) Andrew

  25. Any chance of an riding the earlier timing 8:30am. Afternoon heat may slow down some riders, Ya? I’m ok tho but just concern for others who may wish to join but change of mind. Douglas, Pls msg me your mobileph to 96177266. Thx.

  26. Hi boonliang

    Venue/Time has been changed due to logistic reason. The most convenience place is at McDonald. We need to accommodate kakis who works in the morning and for those who don’t own personal bike.

    Could we plan another long interesting ride for April, maybe from Tg Pengerang to Kg Sungei Rengit.

  28. Dear Douglas

    Ya, I will be at McDonald this Sat. btw 12.30pm – 12.45pm.

    Looking fwd to tomorrow’s trip and also to
    discuss future trips.

    cheers
    alicia

  30. Hi all cycling kakis,

    I am really sorry!

    Rain or Shine, I CANNOT be at ECP McD to meet up with all of you tmr. I have urgent personal matters to attend.

    Douglas,

    Please ensure their safety and no one is left behind this time. Sori to trouble you.

    Thanks and enjoy yourself.
    Regret, Rene

  32. Hi cycling kakis for this Sat’s ride

    weather forcast for tomorrow:- cloudy until late afternoon.

    Rene#30
    Soree to hear u unable to attend due to personal matters. Be strong and take care ya.

    We will look after one another, enjoy the scene,the sight and the ride. Rene, No one will be left behind and thats a promise. Thanks for the reminder.

    Will be a McDonald 12.30pm for shop talk. Ride starts at 1pm sharp. see u

    Regards

  33. Hi Douglas,

    Thanks 4 organising dis long distance cycling, i reli enjoyed the event. I cycled better dem last wk, rite? ‘coz i was using my own bike. We did it in 1hr 15mins. Last wk was 1hr 45mins. Dat’s gr8t rite?

    Not only did we cycle 2 CV, we also cycled 2 the following park connectors, Loyang, Pasir Ris, Tampines, Bedok n East Coast. Wow wat a achievement..thks 2 u. We had nasi Lemak at CV and cheng ting at Bedok Rd food centre (opp the army commandos camp).U said there were 7 of us dis trip and also 7 of us last wk. Wat a coincidence!!

    Can u remember the movie ” The Magnificent 7″ 1st movie there was the original 7 and the 2nd movie, only 3 original ones were left, Yul Bryner, Steve McQueen n Horst Buchholz..so u, Boon Liang and I r the 3 original ones and 4 new cyclists..again, wat a coincidence!!

    Tks again and cheers
    Dennis

    Ps: Rene, u dunno wat u miss?

  34. Wow Dennis,

    Reading from your comments tells me you have been beaming with JOY! You truly had a terrific time let alone you even have taken down the duration. Indeed it must have been an great achievement for you and the rest. Well done to all The Magnificent Seven!

    On the next round I will try to join.

    Douglas, new learner with provisional licence plate, keen to participate so may I please? Dont wish to miss the excitement after seeing how Dennis “smiles from east to west” …. hehehe :D

    Cheers, Grace Kok

  35. Congratulations to the 2nd batch of Magnificent 7.

    More special records from SHC to come.

    The original and 2nd Magnificent 7 teams are just the beginning, not retired yet……. long way more with love, joy, peace, excellence and fun.

    Cheers, ???

  36. Hi Douglas,

    It was a Saturday afternoon well spent! You are such a good leader who’d guided us patiently and helped us go for extra miles. I didn’t know i’m capable for this distance and now i realise we can take on more challenges.

    I really enjoyed the whole session and am still beaming with excitment. The scenic park connector, nice food and most of all, the companionship. Thanks to Ng, Dennis, Boonliang, Ronald & Alicia… and hooray… Douglas.

    Don’t leave me out the next cycling session, i’ll be there.

    Thanks & Cheers / Joyce Tan

  37. Hi Douglas

    Thanks for organising the enjoyable cycling trip,the patience, motivation and sharing with
    the group your knowledge of the tree @Bedok connector. It was an enjoyable afternoon and I
    was able to know some of the SHC members. Thanks to the group members for the understanding as they always hear me say “small wheels go first”.

    See you all in the next trip.

    cheers, alicia

  38. Hi Dennis#33
    wow, You becomes better after the first long distance cycling Yes,you almost give up during your first long distance ride if not for the support and encouragement from BoonLing but we made it to changi village. We were all very happy at the end of the ride. Like Nor said, never underestimate yourself.

    Time is of no importance to us, its the joy,the excitement and comradeship that counts becos at the end of the ride, the feelings were unexplainable.

    Last sat’s route : ECP MdD-changi coastal park connector-changi point (rest at changi village hawker center)-Loyang way-Tampines connector beside Tampines MRT stn-bedok park connector (rest at Bedok hawker center near the Bedok camp)and back to ECP McD.
    Along the way, Ron and Joycle performed line dance at one of the stop. Just beautiful and so relaxing

    The 7 Magnificent riders were Alicia Soh,Joyce Tan,Ron Wei,BoonLiang,Dennis Wee,Ng and I.
    Thank you all for making the ride a success. A special thanks to Alicia for the inspiration, determination and encouragement by riding a 12″bike. You make our day.You were just wonderful.

    Hi Grace# 34- You and all SHCians who love cycling for exercise are welcome to join and we look forward to your participation in our next long distance ride.

    Andrew K #35 we all miss u,
    7 keep poping up, maybe for next ride, we restrict to only 11 ppl so that we could print on the cycling jersey “7-11”

    BoonLiang, I don’t have Ron Wei’s email address so I can’t fwd the photo to him. Ron W, could you give us your email so that we could send the photo

    Cheers
    douglas

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