Touring Bagan Lalang > Putra Perdana Day 2

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Day 2

We planned to check out as early as 0700hrs, but we wake up at 0730hrs on Day 2. Huh!!! The morning ride was more like warming up and lazily paddled till Sungai Pelek for breakfast. Now we can see the peaceful scenery of kampung area, the economy activities they run for country contribution and the people of surrounding area. Then, we bumped with a group of riders that heading to Bagan Lalang. Maybe be they were from nearby area since no one carry backpack nor hydra-bag.

It was 0900hrs when we reached Kedai Mamak of Sungai Pelek, I've order roti sardin and nescafe tarik for today ride supplement. One family was having a breakfast, the kid look interest with our bikes and talk something to his dad. Dad and son talk. That very harmony and respect. I wish I could bring my family to ride together with me later some times. After that we continued the ride back to Putra Perdana.

The ride was smooth due it is still early in the morning. We stop every 20 minutes for quick drink and maintain 25km/h all the way to Salak Tinggi. Second break was at the stall near the highway after Kota Warisan before we entering Putrajaya area. Signboard show that 18km to Puchong and the time was around 1130am. I've estimate we could complete the ride about an hour to Putra Perdana. 18km shown was using the highway to Puchong but we were not using that route. We gonna turn into Cyberjaya and Pulau Meranti before reaching Putra Perdana later. By entering Pulau Meranti we are almost there, the end of our tour. So, we ride easily and enjoy every paddle we pushed.

By 1245hrs we reached our final destination. Congrats our-selves and celebrate the safe touring with a glass of ice lime. Thanks god for this successful touring and safety along the route. We gain a confident to make another touring next time. With on the road experience we have learned few thing about long distance touring. This will help a lot on my next journey and ultimate touring around Peninsular Malaysia next year, 2011. End of route.

Enjoy ride, be safe.

Touring Puchong Perdana > Bagan Lalang > Putra Perdana

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After a successful short touring to Kelana Jaya from Klang and return, I couldn't stop thinking to make another touring. I've start surveying potential destination to ahead within 100km radius one way. Few place come out to be shortlisted. Up to the north, they are Pantai Remis, Jeram, Kuala Selangor and Sabak Bernam. Down to the south, they are Morib, Bagan Lalang, Kuala Lukut and Port Dickson.

I didn't plan to make a solo ride. At least there should be 2 riders along for this touring. But, if no one along I will still make the ride. Bad had voluntarily wanna join me but after return from bee farm visit, he was ill and unable to ride. Not sure weather he could recover before Saturday. Let's see.

Friday, I've choose the destination - Bagan Lalang, Sepang. Called Bad for participation and he agreed. But the tour will start from Puchong Perdana instead of Klang and finish in Putra Perdana a day after. Roughly the plan just like this. On Day 1, touring distance is about 70km and should be arrive the destination with in 2 and half hours riding. Average speed is between 15 to 20km/h. The route will pass thru Bukit Puchong, Pulau Meranti, PICC, Kota Warisan, Salak Tinggi, SIC, Sungai Pelek and Bagan Lalang. Next on Day 2, the ride back also the same distance but we will turn into Cyberjaya to Pulau Meranti and straight to Putra Perdana.

Day 1

As planned I've arrived in Puchong Perdana at 0700hrs. But, the bad Bad didn't wake up yet. Hmm. This is bad. When you start late, you'll be punish by the sun. Absolutely high and dry. We started at 0820hrs after having a breakfast. We pass Pulau Meranti about an hour later before entering the highway. The highway is clear with less traffic. We continued the ride as fast as we can, maintaining 30km/h. Bad had run out of the water and we divert the route into Dengkil. We have pass thru Putrajaya Challenge Park on our left before we stop at Kedai Mamak to refill.

About half an hour stop we continued the ride back to the highway. It was 11am already. The sky was clear and the sun was bright. Traffic on the road had increased with motorists. At this stage we were 1/3 from entire tour. I knew this not going to be easy for me. I'm not sure about Bad. The route to Kota Warisan is wide with 2 lanes for motorist and 1 lane for cyclist plus emergency lane. Since this is highway, no tree to shade our path. The sun direct on our heads. And the route served us with couples climbing.

At the end of the highway we've turn left in to Salak Tinggi. We have stopped at Petronas for second break, the time showed almost 1200hrs with about 30km remaining. We were far behind scheduled. Very far. But the touring must be completed, by bikes or by bus. No matter how, we must arrive in Bagan Lalang.

The ride to Sg Pelek was entirely under the hot sun, passing thru small and old township and hill side palm oil estates. Whenever there was a climb, there must be down hill. It was paired. There was couples moderate climb. We managed to get thru around 15km/h climb and get almost 40km/h during down hill. That's a big relief. We arrived at Sungai Pelek and stopped at Shell for third break. Another 17km remaining. we continued to Bagan Lalang without having lunch. We try to get there as soon as possible.

Sharp at 2pm, we reached Bagan Lalang and straight to local chalet for accommodation. We managed to get small room with air-cond, TV and inside bathroom. That's more than basic we need. Rest and relax till evening before headed to the beach and cycling around the village.

End route of Day 1 and celebrating the successful ride with seafood and a jug of ice lemon tea. Yammm!!!

To be continue ..