Last ride for 2012

Starting the New Year with a bang!

We decided to head to Putrajaya to take part in the Putrajaya Interparks Ride series 16.
It was the last ride for the year 2012 and we wouldn't miss it.
Among the highlights was a 15-minute fireworks display which was simply awesome!

Michelle at the main boulevard in Putrajaya

With a fellow foldie at the starting line

 The ride was the usual spin around Putrajaya and as expected, the organizers had made it a point to stage the last checkpoint at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre.
This was a gradual climb followed by a steep attack to the main entrance of the convention centre.
We rode back to the organizer's holding area and had some food before the fireworks show began.
At the end of it, a foldie asked if I will organize anymore rides for 2013.
Well, he'll have to wait because I am not really keen on such matters anymore.
But, we ended the ride with a sweet note and hope to engage in even more awesome adventures this year!

Happy New Year!

 

A clean and sober celebration

Michelle, riding along Putrajaya's main boulevard



A shot taken with the Putra mosque in the background



We did it!

Instead of getting drunk and disorderly, Michelle and I took a new approach in celebrating New Year's eve.
Right after I was done with work, I rushed home to jump into my wife's car and with our bikes packed in place, we drove to Putrajaya's Precinct 2.
There, we joint a large crowd of cyclists - totalling to nearly 500 people for a night ride around the country's administrative capital.
All this, for RM2.50 a person.
Rather than blowing our money at pubs or restaurants, we chose a healthier alternative and that was to use our folding bicycles and ride it hard.
At the registration booth, we met up with some old friends.
Some folding bike riders were there too.
Riding around Putrajaya at night was an unforgettable experience.
The route took us on a 20-km loop, covering some scenic areas around this township.
We caught a glimpse of Putrajaya at night which can be rarely seen of you are cooped-up in your car.
The ride ended at 11:30pm and with some stage performance and lucky draw, we left at 02:30am.
Saturday was a day of rest as we recuperated from the ride.