More like, I chionged and lead...

But burnt out at the last stretch...

aargh.

nonetheless, still completed...

Equipped with 1 redbull can, 5 chupa chups, 1 protein bar, 1 bottle of water, 8 strawberry sanitarium energy bars, 1 zip lock full of fruity loops, 2 kit kats, and many more.

I must say that I was alittle paranoid. Well, if it did help, I would not quite mind. However, I did not exhaust my rations. I brought more than enough, and the weight taxed on my back. It seemed to get heavier and heavier as the journey progressed.

Wearing CJC O2 shirts, we set off...

That's my parent's car. And the rack, and my bike.

Off we went to fetch Ben.

The people there were professionals. They were:

1) older

2) stronger

3) Had way better bikes

We thought we were so out of the league. Well, however, age does not mean a thing, it is the drive and determination in you that spurs you on.

Like Ben said, it was not a competition with them, but yourself- A personal challenge.

The quality of bicycles did play a huge part. Our bicycles were not meant for long distances. Nonetheless, we overcame all the odds. We completed the 120km, and that is worth being proud of. It was mental discipline. Our tires were broad, had larger surfaces areas as compared to the racers who had it easier with their freaking thin wheels. I bet they did not put in as much effort as us. It all boils down to the mental discipline- the perseveration.

The ride started off slowly. We were getting impatient and were trying to speed. We lead. Ben's bike punctured, but it was repaired in a jiffy. I regretted speeding, for I did not know of what lay ahead of me. I exhausted myself quickly at the end. It was a valuable lesson learnt.

Nonetheless, I enjoyed myself. I sped most of the journey, it was a breeze, and the night scene was nice and serene. It helped me to forget about alot of stuff...

Lim Choa Kang Check Point.

I regretted modding my bike. It became twice its weight, and was freaking heavy. It started taking a toll on my quadriceps at the last stretch.

E bike was giving way. My brakes were jammed and screeching.

Lesson learnt: Don't buy on impulse.

I over exerted days before a actual thing. Thus, I was not in top form.

Lesson learnt: Time management

Yawn...Now now, where did my cert go?

definitely enjoyed myself...wanna go next year. who wanna join? haha. This time with a much better bike. Whose gonna sponsor me a good road bike???