These Audax rides help to build up my base and endurance, for a new milestone. We were planning to attempt Taiwan’s 四極燈塔 620km in November! (Read our epic experience here)

(I am still an amateur cyclist, whatever I am sharing here is through my own learning journey. Please correct me if I should have some misinformation.)

We all start from somewhere.

From foldies to road bikes, from PCN (Park connectors) to the roads.
From 50km to 100, then Round Island (Singapore RI is only 120km)
(My first RI in 2021, Crius Master foldie)

My first audax was in Feb 2025, 200km.

YouTube : My virgin Audax 200km

But if we want to build up our endurance, cycling in Malaysia would be one of the best ways.

2025 cycling events leading up to Taiwan epic event.

Difference between Cycling in Singapore and Malaysia

Singapore based cyclists are not used to cycling 40, 50km non-stop, as we have too many traffic lights!

In Malaysia, we can cycle longer distances non-stop.
Longer rides will improve our consistency and endurance.
More importantly, longer rides train us to condition our hydration and nutrition needs (intake).

However, with less traffic lights (stops) in Johor, some of us forget to hydrate or load up :p

I estimated that the effort needed to cycle 200km in Singapore, might only cover 150km or less in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s heat and elevations will really stretch and sap our energy.
The weather is never under our control, no U-turn (can only go forward).
In fact, expect to get frequent rain showers.

The slopes and hills in Malaysia will prepare you for longer overseas touring trips. Cycling in Johor and Malaysia will push you beyond your comfort zone.

Having say so much, you much be confident on Singapore’s roads and be reasonably fit before you cycle over the causeway (video link).

Thus Audax is not only testing your limits.
It is validating our equipment.

You need to have a proper nutrition plan, and even a plan to charge your battery devices (lights, power meter, sports watch, rear camera etc)

Seasoned Audax cyclists will pack all their nutritional needs on their bikes (Picnic!)
They do not even need proper food like rice or noodles (which I still crave).

Once you gain confidence and volume, you would cover more multiday trips, maybe 100km to 200km back to back.

(no matter how fit you are, you will feel soreness by the third or fourth day of a bike event)

I completed four Audax rides in 2025!

The difference between a normal ride and Audax would be the time duration and checkpoints. You must finish within the time limit.

For those who cycle regularly, you should have enough buffer to complete your ride, even if you roll at average speed of 25-28kmh.

Virgin Audax 200km, 2025 Feb

Malaysia’s rural area is total pitch dark, so you need minimum 800, 1000 lumens to shine infront. For longer distance, we will bring a spare light too (front and back).

Well done to myself, Achievement unlocked.

2nd Audax ride 200km, 2025 Mar

Many folks turn up for this ride.

There was even a gravel section! Hello!

Hulk and Kiera are my Audax companions!

3rd Audax ride 400km, 2025 May ( I chose 400km before 300km)

What do I remember from Audax 400km?

– Endless climbs!
– GoogleMap is not accurate, most 7×24 petrol stations were shut after midnight!
– Torture. Any distance above 300km is no longer enjoyable :p
– I used up both powerbanks
– I lost 2.5kg after ride
– In pitch dark rural roads, the tree branches will SWAY without any wind! (Just CYCLE ON.)

We were too tired to entertain any supernatural thoughts.
Just pray hard you do not encounter any punctures !

Real food! (not gel)

Far from home.

Somewhere after Mersing….  total quietness and darkness

The Sun will bake you while you slog.
Even 2% elevation can be a crawl :p

Our miracle stops. 7-11, Family mart, 99 etc.
100 Plus, Coke and sandwich.

After 25 hours….  Thanks Hulk for the Audax memories and motivation!

4th Audax ride 300km, 2025 June

No drop ride, team work and dynamics pull us through.
We mobilised Taiwan team together.

Six of us would fly together to Taiwan in November 2025.

For endurance junkies:
(elevation easily from 2000m+ to 10000!)

– Randonneurs Singapore (Audax) (register as a member first, before you join their rides)

– Audax Randonneurs Malaysia (Level up to Malaysia’s Audax. More climbs, longer distances)

– Peninsular Divide 1500km! (If you really love to punish yourself)

– Malaysia Coast 2 Coast 444km(cycle East from Lumut,Perak to Terengganu )

– Titi Ultra (60 and 100km)

-Taiwan TBA 四極燈塔 620km or (TWB, another bike association). Fyi, 東三塔 is much tougher (elevation and wind) compared to 四極燈塔

Find good buddies to go through the pain and training together

From Audax to Taiwan 620km, we achieve our goals together!

Looking back, it is amazing where our two wheels can bring us!

From Johor to Malacca, from KL to Penang and even Thailand!
Thanks Audax for building up my endurance.

ps.. You might be keen to explore Taiwan 360, 520 or 620km in the future

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Cycling Lekas event itself is happening.
They closed Kajang highway for cycling, and imagine cycling under the Tolls!

Imagine cycling next to thousands others under the moonlight.

But what is more FUN is doing it together with friends!
2024 was my first edition (a wet one)

Post event, we always have some recovery activities.
We rewarded ourselves with Pantai Temiang climb (Malaysia’s New Zealand) afterwards.

(okay, I admit recovery is very subjective)

Some of the photos from our 2024 ride.

The RAIN followed us for 60% of the route!

Sweet Satay reward.

Do pop by my 2024 blog review and Youtube too.

Blog -> https://sengkangbabies.com/sports/wet-rhb-lekas-bike-event-2024

YouTube 2024 Lekas Highway 

After Lekas, we drove to Pantai Temiang (near Seremban) for our recovery.

2025 Lekas Highway cycling was double the fun.

We increased our headcount.
It was a first Malaysian cycling event for some of our friends.

Sharing our 2025 Fun photos and videos.

As usual, there are two categories. Those who want to chiong and podium will gun for the 78km category.

Our favourtite claypot fish at Six One Restaurant (Kajang).

We are friendly and chill cyclists, appreciate the opportunity to go for overseas events.

YouTube 2025 Lekas Highway Cycling

Before and after your Lekas Highway Cycling event, you can pop by nearby attractions too.

1)Pantai Temiang is known as Malaysia’s New Zealand. The nearest town Seremban, has a lot of good food.

2)Putrajaya is the administrative capital of KL (Selangor). Many IG corners, and cycle around the lakes.

3)Maybe climb Bukit Tunku (Mayor Hill) to catch the sunrise…

4)Or join others to jog cycle in downtown KL’s car free day!

5)We would recommend folks to visit KL bike shops too (window shop). Whatever brands you fancy, there is always a shop to cater to your poison.

Purple dots are only some of the bike shops in KL Kuala Lumpur.

6) For those in KL, you can consider taking the metro (MRT) to Putrajaya or nearby attractions too!

(On a separate occasion, I took the train to Putrajaya and join Sunday Car-Free Sunday event too)

Blog
– https://sengkangbabies.com/sports/cycling-in-kl-bukit-tunku-and-carfree-sunday
– https://sengkangbabies.com/sports/bringing-my-roadbike-on-kl-mrt

See you in Lekas 2026!

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It depends on what you like, both are China cities but the vibes are vastly different! Yes, we could tell the difference even though we spend only 9D8N in China! (1N JiuZaiGou, 3N Chongqing, and 4N Chengdu)

We spend 3 nights in each city and there are plenty more to explore.
You really have to decide which city’s vibes appeal to you.

Image belows gives an estimate of the distance between Chengdu, Chongqing, Jiuzaigou and nearby attractions. (1) Chengdu, (2) JiuZaigou, (3) Chongqing and (4) ZhangJiajie

Chongqing is buzzing 7×24, with many stunning architecture wonders. It is fast pace and packed with high rise. Super polular for your Instagram photos.

However, Chongqing has more to offer if you venture out!
Try Wulong!

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Chengdu on the other hand, is very much more CHILL!
We prefer the more laid back vibes, even cars horn LESSER on Chengdu roads.
We prefer Chengdu’s food options, compared to Chongqing (more salty and spicy). Food and palette is always very subjective.

I will be adding more tips and details over time. Hopefully, this would help you plan your own itinerary and craft more memories too.

I have uploaded our photos from our Chengdu, JiuZaiGou and Chongqing trip on my Facebook albums. Take a look at decide which city is more suitable for you and family.

Both Chengdu and Chongqing would be stunning for first timers.

Photo albums from Facebook:

Day 1  – Singapore to Chengdu, Train and car to Jiuzaigou

Day 2 – JiuZaigou full day, train to Chengdu one night

Day 3 – Train to Chongqing (x3 nights)

Day 4 – Chongqing – Wulong (day trip) – Highly recommended

Day 5 – Chongqing City tour and viral motorbike(!)

Click to view That Viral Chongqing motorbike!

Day 6 – AM in Chongqing, then train to Chengdu

Day 7 – Chengdu day trip to DuJiangYan (water works and panda valley)

Day 8 Chengdu free & easy

Day 9 Chengdu F&E, Fly home

Additional Tips:

1.China is a big country, once you have day trips outside of city. Travel time would be easily 2 to 3hours one wat (200-300km). The recent expansion of trains help to ease travel fatigue. But you still have to factor in TRAVEL time in your your itinerary.

2.Which apps did we use in China? (wip)

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Glad to have this bunch of folks to tick my bucket list. Three of them had joined me in 2025 Nov Taiwan 620km 四極燈塔 too. Read about our adventures here.

Checkout our videos here.

1)KKB to Raub (via Fraser’s Hill)

2)150km – Raub to Cameron Highlands

Van pickup at JB, then drove up to Kuala Kubu Bahru (KKB). KKB is also famous for hiking and waterfalls, another trip.

After 400km, we arrived at KKB town. This is also considered as the base (trailhead) for those cycling to Fraser’s Hill.

Distance from KKB to Raub (homestay) would be 80 km, elevation 1200m +.

Day 1 – Kuala Kubu Bahru to Raub (via Fraser’s Hill)

Take note there is no toilet between KKB town and Fraser’s Hill submit, 40km apart.

First timers can take short break at the following spots, do not rest too long.
–Empangan Sungai Selangor Viewpoint (8km from KKB)
–The Gap (31km from KKB)
–Bukit Fraser Junction (32km from KKB, take photo and rest)

After the junction, you are only 8km from the submit (Clock Tower). But these 8km will be the steepest segments of your Fraser’s Hill ride.

40km climb from KKB to submit, and another 40km downhill to Raub town.

Photo and gathering point. This is the Clock Tower at Fraser’s Hill. I suspect not many folks will stay here, unless you wish to explore hikings.

Downhill is fast and furious. The turns are sharp and steep, BE careful!
The good thing about going up and down Fraser’s Hill, is the road is one directional. This makes it safer for cyclists.

Seafood dinner to celebrate our climb.

Day 2 , will be 150km from Raub to Cameron Highlands (Ringlet up to Brinchang)

Total distance and elevation will be 150km and 2400m respectively. Our legs are already sore from climbing Fraser’s Hill.

Fyi, most will cycle from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands (the opposite direction).
Our route from Raub would be slightly steeper.

Breakfast roti at Raub, then we reached Sungai Koyan for early lunch.
This is about 50km apart.

Route 102 will bring us to Ringlet, but there are few towns, petrol stations and 7-11 (or 99) along the route. Topup your water at Sungai Koyan.

Hot weather, ABC (aka ice kacang) to freshen up.

We reached “I love Cameron Highlands” logo at around the 100km mark.

Logo segment till Ringlet no shelter, so we are under the mercy of sun and rain. The last 3,4km up to the Logo was a constant 4,5% climb.

Take a rest here, and grab some photos. We ask our van to wait for us here, replenishment.

After this photo (100km point), we are only 30km from Ringlet, and another 20km up to Brinchang. And the Real climbing is about to start!

Pep talk with my bike. 加油 both of us

Ringlet fried noodles. Recharge.
I bid the fellows goodbye, as I took the van up :p

Kudos to the three folk who complete the grueling climb!
The last 50km (From Logo to Ringlet to Brinchang) contains 75% of our trip’s ELEVATION!)

Good homestay and steamboat. Relax time.

Day 3 – Sunrise walk

Took a short walk up to see beautiful sunrise, and legs recovery.

And this ends our 3D2N happening trip. Glad to have this bunch of fellows to share the joy and pain.

Till the next tide

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After submitting Gunung Raya, my energy level already depleted 50%! But the team self-motivates each other to clock extra 60km to “loop” Langkawi.

I will be sharing our Langkawi Round Island, and ferry roro experience in this blog post.

You may checkout the photos of our 6D5N Klang to Hatyai epic trip at this link https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16sGu1beLm

6D5N Klang to Hatyai itinerary

In short, Langkawi Round Island (RI) and climbing Gunung Raya statistics

The first 2km would already made you sweat!

Trailhead photos, and smiles. Before the suffering

Right from the start, you will already hit 4,5% gradients.

We need to respect the mountain. Soar 800m over 12km is serious.

Once you see this “Gunung Raya” sign, you are around 7,8 km mark, 4,5 km left.

A few km up, you will spot an empty plot on your left. This offers a vantage point to admire Langkawi horizon.

The last 200m will burn your quads and calves, expect elevation above 10 ,11%.

Success, Congrats to all. Photo time.

After submitting Gunung Raya, we knew a huge patch of rain was approaching.

We could jolly well rush back to hotel and rest. But this is group 3S, and they do not need easy routes

Anyway, we went chill mode to tick off checklist of Langkawi round Island. I remembered it was a pretty warm day.

Celebration with nice food, cake and beers in the evening.

Part 2 – Sharing our Roro experience (From Kuala Perlis to Langkawi)

Take note there is only one ferry roro service per day! (unless Holidays)
This is unlike the passenger ferry. Roro is meant for cars, bicycles and other loads..

As of 2025 Dec, ferry ticket for bicycle and passenger is RM68 and RM42 respectively (return). Online tickets booking at https://ticket.langkawiroro.com

The ferry terminal is actually 12 km away from the main ferry terminal at Kuah. (refer the map distance here)

By now, you should realised that you can only fly or ferry to Langkawi, there is no  bridge from the main peninsula.

Video: Taking the Ferry to Langkawi

Cycle towards Ferry Terminal “Roro”.

Buy your tickets, and roll up the Roro (ferry).
Loading will start 60mins before departure, you do not want to be late!

There is no specific corner for bicycles, we were directed to park under the staircase. Just secure your bikes with bicycle hooks.

Ferry ride is slow, take a nap.

Or enjoy the scenic views.

After reaching, we cycle to our hotel. Expect some rolling slopes.

Photos below from our return trip

Next, Hatyai.
We are so near to ending our 6D5N epic journey.

Refer to our 6D5N Klang to Hatyai playlist  (6 videos)

If you are keen on Penang, do pop by our Betong to Penang Roro experience too https://youtu.be/OimjfQ8RbjM?si=0nmhV4Ixj5SOUO6

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This was how I spend my Sunday morning in KL, Malaysia.

The day before, I tried something new too. I brought my roadbike on a MRT from KL to Putrajaya. Novelty for me, refer to link for the MRT Bicycle post.

YouTube: Cycling in KL – Bukit Tunku and Carfree Sunday Video link

Part 1 – Sunrise at Bukit Tunku

Woke up early, and hit the road before the vehicles and motorcycles roam the streets. My plan was to catch the sunrise and skyline at Bukit Tunku, before heading downtown for a 5km Carfree Sunday route.

From previous experience, I know the distance would be short.
However, I never underestimate KL road navigation or road traffic conditions.

You must always expect to miss a junction or an exit!

Slope infront. I have also shared with my peers, always expect SLOPES in KL.
Kuala Lumpur is not Flat.

I took a detour to a popular photo spot. This is where cyclists stand and cycle up the brutal slope, for their perfect Pose. Do Google this spot “Jalan Tunku Putra Lookout Point“.

Bukit Tunku lookout point is less than 2km from this spot.
Just take note Bukit Tunku is about 20-30% tougher than Singapore’s Mount Faber.

Expect the last 200m to be 9-11% elevation.

Otherwise, both Sunrise and Sunset offers spectacular view!
(Paranomic view from my video)
This is my third Bukit Tunku submit.

Part 2 – Join Carfree Sunday.

Some segments of KL center is closed to traffic every Sunday, either 5 or 7km.
This is very generous, families and communities were out in force to enjoy some activities.

You can cycle, jog, or walk. Anything which makes you happy.
Most of us were soaking in the SUN! (It had rained non-stop just a few days earlier.)

I did not take a lot of photos here, but my Insta360 captured the vibes. (Video link)

I went two loops of 5km before I headed back to our hotel.
When you are in KL next round, do hook out with the local cycling community for some adventures.

Carbo load time. KL is never short of good food, cafes and street delicacies.

Tips:

1) Not exaggerating, but I suspect my train and bike combination might be faster driving.

Besides skipping KL jams, I do not stress over finding carpark lots too.
Local cyclists do not even need the trains, they memorise the streets like Grab drivers.

If you think driving in KL is stressful, try cycling :p

2) Reading the map while you cycle is also taxing.
I prefer to stop safely, confirm my coordinates before proceeding.
If you rush and miss an exit, it might mean a long U-turn.

Image below is roundabout.
Cars are ok, but motorcycles will be coming from all angles.

Exiting from Roundabout is a skill, just put up your hand and signal your intention.

3) If you are keen to bring your roadbike onto KL’s MRT, do visit my blog post (Url). Love the commute experience.

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YouTube : Roadbike MRT to Putrajaya

This blog post will share my own MRT experience, taking the train from KL to Putrajaya.

Imagine my surprise when I learned KL trains are so Bike- friendly!

Meanwhile, get the latest RapidKL bike and Ride policy on their website.

The picture above explains that Roadbikes can only use MRT during weekends. You can only use the first or last cabin.

Foldable bicycles can use the MRT any day, but both foldies and roadbikes can only use the trains during specific hours.

Step1 – Roll your road bike to an MRT station

You should already know your destination by now. I had to cycle 3km to the nearest MRT station at Chan Sow Lin.

Step2 -Pay for your ticket

I selected Putrajaya and paid RM4 for one-way ticket.

I have a minor complaint. The lifts are situated at the extreme corner.
This means wheelchair users and strollers have to roll extra mileage too.
(Take note bicycles must always give way to other lift and MRT users)

The train station is very new and toilet is super clean.
KL RapidKL has female-only cabin, this is COOL!

Step3 – Reach destination, enjoy your ride

Weekend definitely has lesser crowd, or maybe I was early.
Take note of train schedules, starting from 6 or 6.30am.

My train ride took me 40min.
If I drive, it would be 30km, cycling would take me 40km.

Both driving and cycling would drag me through notorious KL traffic. (I still got phobia from my 2023 cycling SG-KL experience)

I rode in Putrajaya PNR 1.0 for 50km before I packup.
Can someone tell me what does PNR means?

I am amazed. The MRT convenience and ease of transit.
KL folks might take this for granted.

I am so JEALOUS!
How I wish Singapore MRT also allow roadbikes in our cabins
(Maybe SG too small, or our country too compact and population too dense)

Let me share a few more tips.

1)I mentioned earlier that “Chan Sow Lin to Putrajaya” ticket cost only RM4!
My Switzerland Luzern +bike ticket would easily cost me 30Chf!
(Do pop by my Swiss Mountain pass experience here)

2)Navigating KL traffic is a different level, compared to Singapore.

Ironically, the 3km solo cycling from hotel to MRT, is more nerve wrecking than taking the MRT. No thanks to the various Y-Junctions and round-abouts.

(Imagine multi-tasking. Navigating, looking out for traffic and potholes, and trying to identify the next turns)

The best tip for first time cyclists in KL.
Join a group to cycle together, it will really reduce a lot of anxiety.
Locals are experts in navigating KL’s alley and shortcuts, and they know the BEST cafes!

3)Maybe you can also try taking the MRT to PWTC or Putra station, before submitting Bukit Tunku (aka Mayor’s hill).
(Do confirm whether the MRT line can allow roadbikes beforehand)

3a)Do make a short detour (and steep climb) to capture KLCC Twin Towers at “Jalan Tunku Putra Lookout Point“. This slope is very popular with cyclists for 打卡.

YouTube: Cycle up Bukit Tunku and Carfree Sunday KL

Thank you RapidKL for showing me how I can bring my bike around KL.
If you have more tips on bicycles and trains, do share with me.

ps. The other country with friendly bicycle and train culture would be Taiwan!
Do pop by my round island experience back in 2025 April (part 2 video here).

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The cycling trip took us nine days, easy pace, allowing for ample time to rest and sightsee. On average, we clock 100-120km per day.

Day 1 Xindian (New Taipei) to Taoyuan (Daxi) to Hsingchu
Day 2 Hsingchu to  Miaoli to Taichung and Changhua (Lukang)
Day 3 Changhua to Yunlin and Chiayi (Budai)
Day 4 Chiayi to Tainan (Beimen), Kaohsiung (Zuoying)
Day 5 Kaohsiung to Pingtung (Checheng), and extend Kenting
Day 6 Climb to Shouka, Zhiben (Taitung)
Day 7 Zhiben, to Chisang and Ruishui (Hualian)
Day 8 Ruisui, Hualien and Jiaoxi (Yilan). (Skip Taroko, bypass Suhua highway)
Day 9 Jiaoxi, Shifen, New Taipei (Complete)

The company makes the trip memorable.

And we had the best support from our vendor.

Taiwan is a popular cycling destination, and we will definitely be visiting Taiwan again.

Do pop by my YouTube videos too. Food, weather, and scenic landscapes are key attractions for our Taiwan trip. But it is the friendly Taiwanese culture which makes tourists feel most welcomed.

Refer to my Strava links and Facebook photos at the end of this blog post.

Part 1 – from Taipei to Kenting

Part 2 – from Pingtung to Taipei

Day 0 – Bikepacking from Singapore to Taoyuan

(blog post about packing bicycle for overseas)

After landing in Taoyuan, we unload our bikes at hotel and load onto the support car (保姆車). Our boxes will stay at the hotel, until we complete our round trip on Day 9.

Last minute shopping for cycling gears and accessories.

Day 1

Got off to a wet start. Just raincoat and carry on.
Nothing will stop us from enjoying our holidays.

Nothing we can do about the wet weather, just Ride On!

Splendid 活鱼 “fish” lunch. Too much to go around, but every dish was spectacular. (Restoran 綠野鄉村)

After check in to hotel at Hsingchu, street food galore.

Tip 01

Just follow the blue arrows and Taiwan route 1 signboard.
In Taiwan, vehicles move on the right side, and cyclists keep right.
There are dedicated lanes (shoulders), motorcycles and bicycles share the same lane.

Day2

Rolling to Changhua on Day 2. Spotted many windmills, love the “green corridor” near Miaoli.

Designated resupply points. “Shun4 Ge1” ensures we are hydrated.

Stinky socks.
Always remember to have FUN! It makes the journey more memorable.

Finding every opportunity to Cheers

Touring Taiwan on two wheels is different from four wheels. We can take our own sweet time, go nearer to the coastline, or visit less touristy corners.

If time permits, we can extend or shorten our itinerary depending on our whims and fancy.

Does not matter whether you average 30kmh or roll at 25kmh, as long as we are enjoying our journey. As with all rides, we will always remember the journey, rather than the destination.

Always love local delights. Every town and province has their specialty.

day 3

Literally “Touch breast” alley!
They did not mention male or female chest, so we improvised

Of course, Ethan is our 美男子.

It will get warmer as we cycle South. Chiayi, Taichung and Tainan up to Kaohsiung are always humid.

Famous attractions 打卡!  布袋鹽山, create more joy and memories.

Photo above, 3 fingers mean Day 3.

day 4

Heading to Kaohsiung, the second biggest city in Taiwan.

Detour to 國聖燈塔 Guosheng, this is the most “West” lighthouse on Taiwan island.

Famous beef noodles in Tainan. Our guides ensure we get the best experience along the journey.

We are in Kaohsiung! (龍虎塔)

After four days of cycling, we deserve some tender care.

Rest, hydration and nutrition. Always take care of our body and legs.

Day 5

After Day 5, we would have completed the “West” side of Taiwan!
Time really flies when we are enjoying ourselves.

More opportunities to pose and 搞怪 (act cute). Kaohsiung’s cultural spot Pier 2 駁二 (文創區).

Below pic, famous Church and cafe (海上教堂咖啡),大鵬灣. We are already in Pingtung.

Lovely coastal views at a 7-11 pitstop, wait till you see the three-tone seas along the East coast.

We extended our itinerary and rode further South till the edge (near to Eluanbi lighthouse). We got to experience fierce cross winds along Pingtung 屏東.

Everyone would instinctively slow down to minimise the impact. Mind you, a sudden gust can whack your wheels and tilt it 30%! (not exaggerating)

Southernmost point of Taiwan (臺灣最南點).

Eluanbi lighthouse in the background, the main entrance needs a ticket to access.

Looking forward to mealtime everyday. Surprise us!.
Every meal got big fish big meat (大鱼大肉).熊家萬巒豬腳車城店

Day 6

Day 6 would let most of us experience the first climb. For those who are regularly cycling in Malaysia, the climbs would be ok. Just roll along.

Take note the climb will be tougher after Mudan “reservoir“.

Sun4 Ge1, our friendly guide (and driver and mechanic) leading the charge up the hills. He is on a motorised bike :p

The famous Shouka rest point 壽卡鐵馬驛站 at the peak. After this spot, we cross over from Pingung to Taitung.

YES, we are officially on the East side of Taiwan.

Everyone is amazed at the sea views! The East side is always more scenic and relax, compared to the “industralised” West side.

Photo below, Wang Laoshi posing infront of 9, 420.
We are on Route 9, and only 420 km from Taipei!

Subtle reminder that we have already completed more than 50% of our journey.

Sea breeze and beautiful Pacific Ocean views.

Just follow “No1” Route 1 sign to round the island.

大頭目野食館

Day 7

Day 7 is one of the most scenic rides, we will cycle between valleys and across green padi fields. We will ride through Luye and Guanshan.

Tip 02

If time permits, I would recommend one night at Taitung. Enjoy the slow chill vibes of the town.

Enjoyed some famous bento lunch, before we hit 池上 Brown Boulevard.Bento 悟饕池上飯包文化故事館

Pina posing, no 金城武 today.

Happy to soak in the good weather, pose more. This corner is one of Taiwan’s rice bowls. Nearby mountains contain mineral rich spring water, to irrigate the green produce.

Gorillas stopover, 富里稻草藝術景觀區.

Near to Yuli and Ruisui, route 193 (花東縱谷) nearby offers the best scenic cycling routes. (refer rough segment here).

花東 means 花蓮台東 (aka Hualien to Taitung).
Junction of Eurasian Plate and Philippine Sea Plate

If opportunity presents, choose hotels with hot springs 泡湯.

Day 8

Wet Day 8. Friends without raincoat, don the unglam disposable plastic :p
Super cold! We were freezing, and it was 16-18 degrees, the wind made it worse.

Our legs and arms were shivering! (at Hualien’s Danongdafu 大農大富)

We gate crash a local bike event to pose on the “podium”
All for good fun!

Hot bowl of soup to warm our tummies.

Our bikes and gears are all super dirty from all the rain and debris.光復車站

This restaurant has only one item on it’s menu, and the soup is the BEST I have tasted during my 9D8N trip!單一純賣 雞湯 小卷米粉

Avoiding the 蘇花公路 Suhua highway stretch. This is a series of narrow tunnels, and relatively less safe for cyclists, as trucks and buses ply the same road too.

Most will recommend taking a train from Hualien to Yilan.
(I suspect the infrastructure as been upgraded and made safer, with more bypass for cyclists. Please do your own research)

Birthday boy

day 9

Day 9, finale! We are going to cycle back to Taipei city.
It also means our epic journey is coming to an end.

Almost 1000km, 9 days, rain and shine, plenty of laughter. Brothers and Sister.

The tunnel between Taipei and Yilan (@舊草嶺隧道).

Still have plenty of energy to fool around with the sheeps (@南方澳觀景臺)

Then we climb 15% up to 三貂角燈塔 (Sandiaojiao). This is the Eastern most lighthouse.

Victory pose. Poor calves and glutes.

十分 Shifen “we want a Pina” lantern.

PCN towards the end point.

Congrats!  Cycling Taiwan Round Island 9D8N completed!

Milestone for many of us. We dreamt, we challenged ourselves, and we achieved our goals.

One more day to R&R, service and pack our bikes. More importantly, carbo load and enjoy all the local streetfood.

Farewell Taiwan

Facebook photos:

Day 1 https://www.facebook.com/share/1EsLJXYuTk
Day 2 https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkVWXcnh1
Day 3 https://www.facebook.com/share/1DkXsyTiQz
Day 4 https://www.facebook.com/share/151Jvk2LEL
Day 5 https://www.facebook.com/share/1XGzCaG4o3
Day 6 https://www.facebook.com/share/1BGJy1Yg3c
Day 7 https://www.facebook.com/share/1AFQyPQLCB
Day 8 https://www.facebook.com/share/1MVFnxHoe3
Day 9 https://www.facebook.com/share/12KdYXUoSib

Strava links:

Day 1 Cycle Taiwan,Xindian to Hsingchu
Day 2 Cycle Taiwan, Hsingchu to Changhua
Day 3 Cycle Taiwan, Changhua to Budai (Chiayi)
Day 4 Cycle Taiwan, Chiayi to Kaohsiung
Day 5 Cycle Taiwan, Kaohsiung to CheCheng(Pingtung)
Day 6 Cycle Taiwan, Pingtung to Zhiben(Taitung)
Day 7 DNF. Cycle Taiwan, Zhiben to Ruisui (Hualien)
Day 8 Cycle Taiwan, Ruisui to Jiaoxi (Yilan)
Day 9 Complete, Jiaoxi to Taipei!

Tip 03

If you are interested, do reach out to 樂騎台灣 for their bike package.
->https://www.facebook.com/biketour.tw

They are not the cheapest, but they can offer customised itinerary to suit our cycling styles. We were very lucky to get to know both 王老师 and 顺哥. Thanks for the guidance an taking care of us!

ps.. If Cycling Taiwan Round Island is too mainstream, do try Taiwan’s famous cycling events too. I just completed 四極點 620km in Nov 2025.

-四極燈塔 620km
-雙塔 520km or
-北高 360km

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Together with 9 other friends, we embark on this epic ride.

YouTube: We are still not sure how we manage to crawl through 620 km from North to South! (Ok, 600km, there is a 20km discount)

Imagine, cycling 620 km from Fulong to Kenting, this will bring us near to Taiwan’s four lighthouses.

These lighthouses are situated at the four corners of Taiwan.
Ironically, cyclists will not be able to spot the lighthouses.

North-FuGuiJiao 富貴角燈塔

East – SanDiaoJiao 三貂角燈塔

West – GuoSheng 國聖燈塔

South  – Eluanbi 鵝鑾鼻燈塔

We took one year to train for this event. It is also a milestone for many Taiwanese. Salute to those who diy and complete without support car 保母車!

For those who are keen to challenge themselves.

There are two main bicycle organisations in Taiwan, TBA and TWB. We had joined TBA’s Taiwan 620km 四極燈塔  event.

You would have three different category flag offs on the same day. All are epic, and are designed to cater to different groups of cyclists.

The only differences are the start and end points.

Example
四極燈塔 (620km) start and ends at 福隆 Fulong and 墾丁 Kenting respectively.

雙塔 (520km) start and ends at 富貴角 (base) and Kenting respectively.

北高 360km) start and ends at 八里 Bali and 左營 Zuoying (Kaohsiung) respectively.

My training buddy, Hulk!

Seven of us completed the ride. We motivated each other along the way.

What works for me? How was our strategy? What are the tips and learning points?

1)Practice and consistency were key, when we build up our base.
Some of us signed up with Audax series to train our endurance in Malaysia.
I did 200,300 and 400km, and these trainings (heat and endurance) were helpful for my Taiwan 620km 四極燈塔.

2)The multiple Audax rides not only train our body and mind. It validates our equipment and gears too. Your lights, bike comp, camera and phones will need a recharge strategy.

3)7-11 and Family Marts along the route will be packed with cyclists. Toilet queues can take up to 20,30 minutes! Convenience stores are also where we refuel, and food and drinks might run out!

Seasoned cyclists will Uber their meals at some meeting points.

4)Whenever situation offers, a power naps do wonders
Imagine, 620km ride means you go through Night-Day-Night, to complete under 35 hours.

5)This tip is illegal, and you can be summon by traffic police!
You will go through at least 100 Traffic lights (not exaggerating).

We did not stop at all the red lights, we follow the locals :p
Assuming each red light takes 1 minute to turn green, for x50 red lights,  it will mean 50 to 60 minutes delay!

6)Microsleep is REAL! I doze off on a few spells, and had a minor fall near the end point. When your body needs to rest, stop and take a quick rest.

Seasoned cyclists would even book short term hotel rooms to nap for 2 to 3 hours.

7)Do not neglect nutrition and hydration, or you will definitely bonk!
Keep on sipping on water, especially when you hit the warm provinces like Taichung and Chiayi.

Eat some REAL food too. Consuming too much gels will upset your stomach.

8)Secure your equipments. The speed bump strips are super bumpy.
My headlight mount broke and there goes my $70 headlight. (I had a spare light)

That is about it from my newbie Cycling Taiwan 620km 四極燈塔 experience. Do share your tips with me too.

Will I do it again? UNLIKELY.
But I can confirm that the friendship and bond we share over 620km, will stay with me a LONG time!

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This was the first time I used a bike box to bring my road bike to Taiwan.

However, my first overseas bike trip was with my foldie “Crius Master” and cardboard. Read about my 7D6N Seoul to Busan trip here.

I will try to list some of my Packing considerations and feedback in this blog post. My fellow Taiwan kakis all agreed, you will definitely enjoy cycling overseas with your own bikes (rather than rental).

Please pop by our Taiwan Round Island videos at the end of this blog post too.

1)Bike boxing overseas options (for own bikes)

Besides purpose built bike boxes, you can have cardboards. For important rides or events, I might suggest a bike box.

Our bike box is at the mercy of the airport handlers! Whether you rent or use own bike box, rough handling can damage your bike box and contents. The last thing we need is to arrive at our destination with a damaged bike or wheel. OUCH!

However, a new bike box can cost anything from $500 to $1500. This is not cheap, and we need to travel more to capitalise the investment.

Fyi, bike box rental might be $10 to $20 per day, this can be $100 + for a one week cycling holiday.

Another topic to ponder, ensure you have space to keep your bike box (bigger footprint)

Some frequent travelers have used cardboards to protect their bikes (maybe aluminum or titanium). Card boards are not as rugged as purpose built bike boxes.

If you are considering cardboards, do take note overseas bike shops might not have spare boxes. It can be stressful to hunt for bike shops. Besides, you need to ensure the box can fit inside your taxi. (A sedan would not be enough, you need a six seater cab).

In worst case scenario, roll your bicycles to the airport and engage the luggage-wrapping vendor to build a cardboard box.

2)Packing your bikes (and assembling)

Bike boxes are built differently. Regardless of soft, hybrid or hard casing. Careless handling can still damage the box and content.

If you are looking for a bike box, I thought these features are important :

– No need to remove handlebar
(Fixing back is the challenge. Getting the right angle, you might need a torque wrench)

– No need to remove the seat pole. I hate to remove my seat pole as there is a di2 attached. It is very challenging to plug back your di2 cables.

– Many first timers will fumble with removing the pedals. Either too tight, or turn wrong side :p

– Keep practicing boxing and unboxing. This ensures you know the sequence and tools. Get familiar with allen key (wrench) size 6 and 8 for wheel axle and pedals respectively.

Side note. Above picture is my bike resting on Evoc’s bike rack.

After wheels are removed, plug in the spacers (photo below). This will ensure your disc brakes are not squeezed accidently. Otherwise, it can be challenging to realign your brake pads.

Additional tips:

If you are engaging a bicycle tour vendor overseas., I would recommend them to standby bicycle pump, tyre (maybe 25 or 28) and torque wrench. And maybe some grease.
I would also recommend airtag or android tile to gps track your luggage.

There is a grey area for bikes with Shimano di2. To unplug or not?

According to FAA (aviation authority), any battery above 100wh should not be check in. But di2 battery is only 3.7wh.

Over zealous airport handlers might assume your di2 is an e-bike, and thus “batteries” must be dismantled.

It is not easy to remove and plug back the Di2 battery cables. You need a special Shimano tool. If the cable breaks, there goes your holiday plans.

3) At the airport

Your bike box will be considered as odd shape. You would need to pick it up at the “odd shape” conveyor section.

But the more crucial thing is to ENSURE your bike box does not exceed the luggage allowance. (We took SIA economy, ie 25kg.)

An empty bike box can easily weigh 10 to 12kg !

As an example, Singapore Airline (Economy) :
– luggage allowance 25kg and hand carry bag 5.5kg

We should pack and weigh our individual bags, so that we do not accidentally exceed the luggage allowance (female folks will have more things to pack :p  )

As per SOP. Ensure there is no power bank in bike box. I would hand carry accessories which have batteries in them.

This includes :
– lights front and rear
– rear camera or radar
– bike computer
– electric pump
-power meter pedals
-shifter batteries are ok

3a) Documenting and weighing our bags

Documentation helps me to remember which items go where, and the sequence. It is useful when I am packing for the return trip.

Examples (regardless of check in or hand carry)
Bag 1 -Day clothes. Maybe tshirt and shorts (1.5 kg)
Bag 2  – Glove, mask, jersey and bibs, shoe (2kg)
Bike box – 12kg
Road bike – 8kg (Thus bike box and bike would be 20kg easily!)
Bag 3 – Bike accessories and parts

Examples
-pedals weigh (0.34kg)
-spare allen keys (0.2kg)
-My tyre weigh 200gm lighter after air is released!

Knowing your bag allowances, can determine how much souvenirs to cart home.

Buying excess luggage allowance is expensive. 5kg might cost $70++!

Most importantly, documentation ensures I do not forget my stuff!  I have heard horror stories of folks forgetting to bring their helmet or wheels overseas!

4) Where do we store our bike box overseas?

One of the limitations of a bike box, is you have to return to the first hotel to pick up the box.

We normally ask the “first or last” hotel to store the bike boxes until our trip ends. We can also engage a forwarder to ship our bike box to the end point.

For comparison’s sake, if you fly with a cardboard. You can cycle anywhere and just build a new cardboard box at your end point.

Bike assembly sequence at destination:

-After landing in Taoyuan airport (Taiwan)
-Collect our bike boxes
-Truck our boxes to hotel
-Assemble bike, keep bike boxes in hotel

This is the opportunity to ensure your bike is in order.

I hope the above tips for packing your bike overseas would be helpful. I had benefitted from friends’ advice before I flew overseas with my own bikes.

I am still pretty new to overseas bike rides (except Malaysia), keen to learn and explore more.

Do pop by our Youtube for our 9 days Taiwan Round island adventure.

Part 1/2, from Taipei to Kenting)

Part 2/2 from Pingtung to Taipei

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Since we were “nearby” for RHB Lekas Highway bike event, I proposed kakis to ride with me at Pantai Temiang Highway.

Video: YouTube link

Pantai Temiang is also known as “New Zealand” for the scenic rolling hills. Just 7km from Seremban town (芙蓉), we drop by after our Lekas Highway bike event.

Do checkout our Lekas video at the end of blog post.

Seremban (Negri Sembilan capital) is only 45km away from Kajang , we had stayed over at Marvelot Hotel.

(fyi Pantai Temiang is 90km from Malacca, 70km from KLCC, or 55km from KLIA)

Pantai Temiang highway route is 10km one way, thus 20km both way. We stopped our van at Seremban Shell, before riding 7km towards Pantai Temiang.

Refer to the Google Map (GPX) below. You will see the round-about before climbing to the first peak.

Once you see the T-junction at the end, just make an u-turn and head back to the round-about.

Locals will normally do a 60 to 80km loop nearby Pantai Temiang.

Google Map Gpx of Pantai Temiang

(Just take note the climbs start even before u reach round about)

Although cycling Pantai Temiang is only a short 20km, you will hit almost 500m elevation!

The slopes start before you reach Pantai Temiang. Enjoy the rolling slopes and greens over the horizon.

Some segments’ gradient can be up to 10%.

I am not exaggerating when I say the intensity is as tough as our RHB Lekas bike event (ok, maybe our Lekas pace was too lepak in the rain).

Beautiful slopes and valleys at Pantai Temiang.
Do see our video for the rolling sights, photos cannot capture the full majestic view.

If you go earlier, you might see more mist covering some segments!

Going downhill can reach 60 kmh easily.

Social media and locals might warn you that cows might cross the highway too! Be alert.

(It would really be New Zealand if I saw goats instead of cows).

Although my heartbeat was regular, I always felt breathless.

Use your smallest chain ring to climb.
Remember to regulate your breath.
Work out those lungs and glutes.

This “Highway” would be hot under the afternoon sun, minimum shades.

The last time I visited Seremban was in Dec 2023 (Road trip blog post)

Happy to visit the slopes again, on two wheels (and with kakis).

My beautiful Merida Scultura
(Crossing the 10,000km mark in Dec 2024).

Once you can master Pantai Temiang, or any slopes in Malaysia.
Mandai road elevation is no longer so scary :p

After our Pantai Temiang ride, we headed back to Seremban town for our lunch.

Just in time too, as the sky was turning dark again.

There is plenty of good food in Seremban! We settled for noodles and snacks at Yi Poh 姨婆老鼠粉

Delicious and appetising food, perfect for post workout.
We gobbled up all our noodles and egg tarts.

Happy and crazy folks (I meant FIT). Glad they follow me to more torture climbs.

After our Lekas ride, we barely slept 3 hours before cycling Pantai Temiang!

After lunch, mount up our van. Heading for Singapore.

Do pop by our night ride experience at RHB Lekas Highway too. It rained throughout our 105km event! But so Memorable!

Wet RHB Lekas Bike event 2024

Visit our Malaysia biking adventures

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It was FUN cycling on Lekas Highway, which is normally off limits for bicycles. Imagine 4 to 5 lanes of “HIGHWAY”, without cars, trucks nor motorbikes, only bicycles!

Roll to your Heart’s content!

I would not hesitate to recommend Lekas to fellow cyclists! Joining a cycling event with thousands others is simply amazing!

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Since we are near to KL, I planned some extra activities to make our adventure more memorable too.

Our Itinerary:

Friday – Reach Kajang
Saturday – Race pack collection, evening Race starts
Sunday – Cycle Pantai Temiang (Seremban)

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You might notice there are a lot of food photos in this post. Food and points-of-interests are always top of my mind during an adventure!

And of course Good Company!
We went through the rain and cold together.

Alas Mr Rain decided to gatecrash Lekas Bike event  and lingered with us for 3 full Hours!

Day 0 – From Singapore to Kajang

My Lekas journey started on a bump. We were supposed to meet up at Punggol 0700, but I woke up at 0655!

Drove down to 2nd meetup point and caught up with van and kakis
(No excuse, but back to back work commitments and travel meant I needed more rest)

On a side note, our van (mini bus) can accommodate up to 7 road bikes (maybe two need to remove front wheels). Van will be less comfortable than coach.

Once we were in the van, the trip to Kajang (Semenyih) was smooth.
But it took us 9 hours including jams, to reach our hotel. Ouch!

You may view our Lekas Highway video first before reading the blog.

1340 Late lunch at Tangkak , famous beef noodle.
1600 Reached Kajang

Stayed at Marvelot Hotel for two nights.

It is about 7km away from start point. Personally, I would prefer my homestay to be within 5km of bike event.

Our room cost only SGD $32 for two nights!
Marvelot room is very small, not much space after we park our road bike. But I cannot complain too much as price is already very economical.

Do take note there are fewer F&B options in our neighbourhood. We had to Grab 4 to 8 km away for more food options. (Kajang famous for satays).

Kajang bus terminal is just behind our hotel, but there is no direct bus from Singapore. Those who are keen to bus up to Kajang will have to start from Larkin terminal (Johor).

Fyi, most cycling events (or running events too) are relatively affordable, compared to Singapore’s.  RHB Lekas bike event cost RM200 for registration, and it comes with a jersey.

For 6,000 registered cyclists, 105km of Lekas highway would be closed!  Imagine closing 10km of CTE, Social Media will condemn the Transport Minister!

2023 Lekas was 120km, so 2024’s 105km is a discount
Nevertheless, the 800m+ elevation is still demanding.

First night in Kajang, kaki went shopping for badminton racket.
The friendly boss recommended the best Restoran Six One for our dinner.

Appetising salad, sour but really builds up our appetite.

Restoran Six One’s signature dish is the claypot fish (charred like unagi) This was the best dish for us, over 3D2N in Malaysia!

Crunchy outside, fragrant and tender inside. The fish pairs well with the claypot rice. (Some locals call it Unagi claypot)

The fish bones are left to simmer in the rich and sweet broth. Yummy.

Event day – Race pack collection

From Saturday morning, we already know the weather forecast will not be dry. And the rain cloud only grows more menacing as the day sets.

Small walk around our neighbourhood.
-Convenience store checked
-F&B checked (limited options)

We heard from ex Lekas alumni that most shops would close by the time we complete Lekas (post midnight).

Thus we might have problem finding supper.

Decent breakfast at a discreet coffeeshop.

1130 Lunch at Restoran Choon Kian. Eat and carbo-load before our race.

Although the shop name has “辣湯”. It is pepperish, rather than mala.

1530 We taxi to event site to pickup our race kit (and jersey).

Those living in Malaysia would likely have pickup their race kits in PJ.
Foreign cyclists would likely pick Kajang as alternate site.

Lekas Bike Event start point is at ‘Plaza Tol Kajang Selatan’, with nearby access road ‘2.956867 101.824203’.

Book a Grab service, but there is no POI nearby. Hope our drop off point is near to race kit collection.

(End up we chose poi ‘Synergy Radiators & Auto Parts Sdn. Bhd., Bandar Teknologi Kajang, Kajang’ to drop off)

Our Grab (taxi) validated our pre-loaded cycling route (from hotel to start point).  This orientation was helpful for us. As a matter of fact, we spotted many cyclists who lost their way in the evening.

With rain and dark roads, it was a challenge to navigate safely.

1830 – We are supposed to gather and roll to the start point, but look at the swollen clouds surrounding us.

The question was no longer whether it would rain, but how heavy is the downpour!

If things got worse, maybe with thunderstorm (GG), there might be a delay or even cancelation. Should we prioritise safety or should we push on and try our luck?

Right till the last minute, we were still pondering Go or No-Go!
We decided to roll slowly to the start point.

We rode, and we knew we were in for wet riding conditions. The floor was never dry from hotel to venue, and the next few hours.

Until the last minute, the option to Quit was real.

Many folks were encountering the same dilemma as us. I suspect a significant portion chose to play safe and abort.

We motivated each other to participate and bring home happy memories.

Lo and behold. Many crazy cyclists at the start point. By being here at the start point, we are already winners!

1945 race starts and off we go.

The highlight for me was cycling through the tolls! What a novelty!   

I could not take a lot of photos during the route. Cold shaking limbs, blur lens watermark, photo quality would be bad. I took more videos.

I was super conscious to ensure my own safety (and fellow cyclists) while I was filming. Safety first.

There should be 4 or 5 waterpoints for those attempting the 105km.
(Estimated pitstops at 27km,44km,68km, 88km,95km)

Seasoned cyclists would pre-select which waterpoint to refuel.
Those going for podium would not even need to pit stop.

For newbies (ie me), many will fail to filter sharp-left to the waterpoints.  The waterpoints are normally at R&R spots (Rest and Relax).

Those who enjoy some creature comfort at the waterpoints would notice the vibes and buzz. Volunteers kept our spirits up.

Music, bananas, hydration and even muscle rub.
Lekas bike event was very well organised.

We are all soaked by now, but nothing will stop us from enjoying our FUN!

Special mention to the volunteers!

They braved the rain to ensure we got our replenishment! They stayed late to issue our cycling medals at the end point. I never hear any complains from any of them. Kudos!

What you do not see or experience from the photos was the cold snap!
We have heard seniors highlighting that Highway cycling at night was already cold.

After the rain, going downhill was chilling!
We had to rely on our cadence to keep our core warm.
I only managed to regulate my temperature after the u-turn at the halfway point.

Due to the non stop rain, our phones and cameras would fog up. Cycling goggles also blur.

There you have it. From Start, KOM then End.
Rain accompanied us 105km or 3 hours!

Yet, Lekas Bike event is still one of my BEST cycling events.

For those who are interested, the KOM segments are around one mountain elevation. You would have to climb slowly for 2 km 4 to 8% gradient up the hill (Please pardon me if my figures are wrong).

Very manageable, if you can draft behind a pack.

Celebrating our milestones.
Most of us celebrated 105km, except Joe who celebrated extra 20km :p

Kudos to my Lekas kaki!

The end point venue was party mood, so festive.
Folks got to enjoy some nice bee hoon and satay. We need something to keep us warm.

Superb experience!

I went to tabao some delicious night snacks

Reach our hotel only at 0130.
We were all tired and washed out (literally).

After the adrenalin wore off, I felt a slight bit miserable.
Damp, cold, past my sleeping hours. But contented!

Slept at 0230 or 0300, only to wake up at 0600.
The next adventure awaits!

Do catch our Pantai Temiang appointment at the video below. This is Malaysia’ famous scenic New Zealand road. (Blog will be up soon)

Post event summary:

Lekas was my second bike event in Malaysia. The first was one Letape Malacca. However, the organisers and volunteers were much better prepared in Lekas, compared to Letape.

Ask those who attended Letape 2023, and they will share their misgivings.
No isotonic drinks, no bananas for first three checkpoints. Those who were swept do not have aircon coach, but only lorries

For those who wish to compare, Letape (Malacca 2023) was longer and tougher. We had to climb a lot under the mighty sun.

Do pop by my Letape experience in Youtube video below:

Visit our Malaysia biking adventures

ps. Cycling in Malaysia and further away is getting more popular. However, many are still asking about best mode of transport to bring our bikes across the causeway. If you are considering coach or van chartering, the best practices, do pop by my own blog feedback here

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Do read our previous posts from Day 1,2 (Kuantan to Dungun), and Day 3, 4 (Terengganu to Kelantan to Jeli) too.

Cycling across Titiwangsa YouTube video :

Our 11D10N itinerary: (Actual cycling is 8 days)

Day 0 – Van to Kuantan
Day 1 -125km Kuantan to Dungun
Day 2 – 76km Dungun to Kuala Terengganu
Day 3 – 160km Kuala Terengganu to Kota Bharu
Day 4 – 90km Kota Bharu to Jeli
*Day 5 – 121km Jeli to Gerik (via Titiwangsa mountain)
Day 6 – 55km Gerik to Betong (one segment is steeper than Titiwangsa)
Day 7 – R&R Betong (tuk tuk to Skywalk)
Day 8 – 106km Betong to Georgetown
Day 9 – Penang RI (Round Island)
Day 10 – 10 hours coach to SG (or Larkin)
Day 11 – Reach SG

Click below to view our 11D10N “Cycle to Penang” photos.

Custom Google Map 11D10N

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Do take note there are two Titiwangsas in Malaysia. We are referring to the one running parallel to Thailand, between Jeli and Gerik (also known as East West Highway)

This is the highway (route number 4) which is famous for elephants!
(We heard elephants are more active in the evenings)

Elephants will walk along and ON route 4, news reports below showing elephants visiting R&R! (Some say route 4 is famous for tigers and ghosts too!)

The highlights (or landmarks) of route 4 (Titiwangsa) would be :

-Kelantan Perak border
-Titiwangsa R&R (peak of first mountain)
-There are two huge climbs
-Banding reservoir (or Royal Balum rainforest in between the mountains)
-Expect to slog 2000m+ elevation over 120km

What do you need to know before attempting titiwangsa.

1) (Titiwangsa is not for newbies ). Not only about fitness but road handling confidence too. There are lesser road shoulders, and expect trucks. Exercise caution with high speed downhills, expect bumpy surfaces and sharp bends.

2) Constant climb 3, 5, 8% elevation (to confirm) for 40km till you reach the peak R&R. I am not sure of highest elevation. Those with Garmin or sports computer would know the elevations forecast, so they can prepare in advance.

3) No rest points after Petron stretch, 13km after Jeli town. For that matter, no shelters from the elements too (rain or sun). Ensure you have  two full water bottles.

4) It took us 4.5 hours to reach the peak, and 10 hours to cross the mountain range (120km).

5) The road shoulders are narrow. And those segments nearest to grass can be mouldy and slippery. Cycling YouTuber Alvin slipped and crashed along B- road (Gua Musang).

*6 Refer Google Map link (image below, Right to Left). The first Red marker (18km after Jeli town) indicates start of 43km climb, until you reach R&R. The second red marker indicates climb 10km after Banding lake (Royal Belum).

7) Just follow route 4 for Cycling across Titiwangsa ( Strava link)

8) Titiwangsa mountain range also hosts a few of the G7 mountains for hiking. Maybe one day, I will climb “Gunung Yong Belar or Gunung Hulu Sepat”.

Cycling across Titiwangsa

Day 5 – Cycling across Titiwangsa started at 0700.

Whole stretch of road is enveloped by thick mist. Ensure good illumination so other vehicles can spot you.

Endless brutal climbs, followed by more climbs.
We were rolling 10-15kmh slow and easy, just keep the momentum.
Remember to hydrate.

(Ironically, I walk up the slopes only in Day 6’s (towards Betong direction). Slopes were steeper, but maybe I was tired after conquering Titiwangsa).

Front and rear smallest gear, and grind.
Slowly and surely, you will get nearer to the peak.

You will pass by the border between Kelantan and Perak (map).

Remember, it is the journey (and company) rather than the destination.
Want to go FAR, go with good kakis.

After 43km, 1037m and 4.5 hours, we reached Titiwangsa rest stop (aka the peak).

Lunch was Nasi Kerabu (blue rice). Load up our energy and calories.

After the PEAK and a good rest, expect non-stop downhills up to 10km! It is very easy to roll 60kmh+, but take note of road conditions.

We were rolling down fast, and you might hear your ears “popping” due to sudden decrease in air pressure. (this happens to me for both mountain descents).

The next checkpoint would be roughly 30km away, Royal Belum (Banding Reservoir). You will pass this “tunnel” before the first reservoir sighting.

There is one more tunnel after the reservoir.

Scenic Royal Belum reservoir. Some folks would live in the resort (or boat houses here), just to soak in more fresh air and scenic views.

You will pass two bridges, which are narrow. Be careful of vehicles if you are stopping for photos or videos.

Immediately after the second bridge, you will start climbing again. I did not take any more photos, check out the videos instead (links).

Take note downhill from the second mountain has more potholes and uneven segments. It is definitely more risky to go fast.

Ride until 怀疑人生! (literally life doubting)
The green background (Petron) provided a bamboo-like zen space for us to chill. (no need to zoom into our cui3 faces)

Cycling across Titiwangsa is a CHALLENGE.
Cycling with our pannier and saddlebags made it tougher!

We are very near to our homestay in Gerik town.

Homestay for the night (photo taken after checkout).

We need a good bed and dinner to reward ourselves.

Gerik is a small town, but we did see some interesting sights. Shops, eateries. There seems to be a lot of food options.

We are only 50km from Thailand border, add another 9km to Betong town.

Hunting for dinner, we are starving.

Dinner at Restoran 113 Yi Yi Shan (Gerik).
Special shoutout to the fresh sotong!

This ends Day 5 of our trip. Happy that we have cleared the toughest segment. Day 6 and 7 will be R&R in Betong Thailand!

Blog summary:
Day 0, 1 and 2 – Van to Kuantan, then Dungun and Kuala Terengganu
Day 3 and 4 – Terengganu to Kelantan to Jeli
Day 5 – Jeli to Gerik (Titiwangsa)
Day 6 and 7 – Betong and R&R
Day  8 and 9 – Cycle to Penang, then Penang Round Island

Meanwhile, let us share more tips about bike packing in Malaysia.

It is a must to have some basic bike maintenance skills. We had 5 to 6 punctures (and one tyre tear) over 11D10N. Tubes (or TPU) and pumps are necessary, spare tyre maybe.

Going downhills for extended periods can wear off your rim or even disc brakes. Overheating would render the brakes less effective.

Sam is a master when it comes to changing tyres. He can change GP5000 tyres (on high profile rim) with his bare hands!

It is always good to have some weather forecasts ahead. This helps you to have Plan B, or maybe detours. I am using app “Windy”.

I have share more bike packing tips in my Seoul to Busan solo ride (from 2023) -> https://sengkangbabies.com/sports/bikepacking-4-rivers-day-2-to-yeoju

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*Do follow our cycling adventures here -> https://sengkangbabies.com/tag/cycling

11D10N cycle East Coast videos:

(Preview) Cycle East Coast Kuantan, Kelantan, Titiwangsa, Betong, Penang

Day 5 East Coast – Cycling across Titiwangsa

Day 6

Day 8 Cycle Betong to Penang (via Ferry)

Day 9 Penang Round Island

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YouTube: Additional videos from our overseas trips:

YouTube: Chill at Pontian 笨珍

YouTube :Cycling to Forest City and boat ride (my best Johor trip yet)

YouTube: Cycling to Elephant Rock (Bukit Batu Gajeh)

YouTube: Cycling to Malacca

YouTube:Cycling to Putuo Village

YouTube:2023 Cycle to KL (5D4N)

Cycle to Desaru and Sedili

Cycling In Taiwan (250km from Hualien to Taitung)

2023 Nov 7D6N Solo Seoul to Busan Four Rivers trial.

Do pop by our Road Trip to Penang 2022Dec YouTube:

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This post will share Day 3 and 4 of our journey. The first blog post covers Kuantan to Terengganu. (refer to our custom Google Map and GPX).

After Jeli, Day 5 would be dreaded 120km of climbs across Titiwangsa, from Jeli to Gerik. You can refer to our preview YouTube and photos with links below.

YouTube link: 11D10N Cycle to Penang, via East Coast and Betong

YouTube: Cycle 120km 2000m elevation across Titiwangsa mountain range

Click below to view our 11D10N “Cycle to Penang” photos.

Custom Google Map 11D10N

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Kelantan always sounds mysterious to me. Kelantan might not feature on most folks’ itinerary. Most will settle on Terengganu’s white sandy beach.

I have not even thought of driving to Kelantan before, so cycle to Kelantan is a BIG deal.

From Singapore, my perception of Kelantan is only amplified during election times  and green flags (PAS).  Can we still find beer at night? Any night life around towns (Pasar Malam?)

Day 3 Biking Terengganu to Kelantan

Although it is 180km, but the flat road made it easier. But it can get hot after a while.

Our 11D10N itinerary: (Actual cycling is 8 days)

Day 0 – Van to Kuantan
Day 1 -125km Kuantan to Dungun
Day 2 – 76km Dungun to Kuala Terengganu
*Day 3 – 160km Kuala Terengganu to Kota Bharu
*Day 4 – 90km Kota Bharu to Jeli
Day 5 – 121km Jeli to Gerik (via Titiwangsa mountain)
Day 6 – 55km Gerik to Betong (one segment steeper than Titiwangsa)
Day 7 – R&R Betong (tuk tuk to Skywalk)
Day 8 – 106km Betong to Georgetown
Day 9 – Penang RI (Round Island)
Day 10 – 10 hours coach to SG (or Larkin)
Day 11 – Reach SG

0600 Breakfast near to our hotel “Good luck restaurant“

We went under Terengganu’s most famous bridge again. Majestic and grand, day and night.

Before we reached Warung Pok Nong (our dinner from day 2), we stopped at the side to admire the rising sunrise and egg yolk.

At the 45km mark , we met a local cyclist. It is rare to spot cyclists along Terengganu. Coffee and tea break at Ke Kedai Makan Kak Moh (Tepimasjid) Kg Telaga Papan. He warned us that the route towards Kelantan would be warm and humid.

We know the East side (Peninsula Malaysia) is famous for the following. Nasi dagang, Nasi kerabu (blue) and Ikan celup tepung (deep fried seafood, which we enjoyed at “Warung Pok Nong”).

But there is more kueh and food to discover.

Hydration is always important for us. Although “East” is relatively flat, we normally roll 30km before we pitstop.

(I have mentioned before. As Singapore cyclists going to Malaysia, lesser traffic lights stops mean we forget to drink more regularly!)

Road is flat and 20, 30km really pass by easily.
Petrol stations and convenience stores (7-11, 99) are our best friends.

Humid and hot, we deserved some Magnum indulgence.

Short detour to visit a famous “Moscow Mosque” (Masjid Lapan Kubah). Although there is some renovation going on, the colourful domes are still visually stunning.

Late lunch for us, bandung and ice milo never failed to recharge our sore body and mind.

Below “stick like” piece is your Keropok Lekor (fried fish cracker).

You will encounter many bridges across wide water bodies.

1630 – Reached our spacious loft homestay ‘CASA HIJAU KOTA BHARU. ”

Quickly unpacked, and we headed for Chinese food (again!). Restoran Jet Mun is popular for birthday celebrations and other happy occasions.

It was a short touch and go to Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
But the city has shown me enough attractions for a return trip.

Day 4 Kelantan to Jeli

Recovery ride from Kelantan to Jeli, as the next day will be a 128km with 2000m elevation across Titiwangsa mountain range! (YouTube video end of page))

We definitely need a chill ride, I can feel my quads and glutes getting sore from consecutive days of cycling.

Checkout from our homestay.

Kota Bharu City is waking up

On a side note, I found all the different mosaic, motif of the Mosques fascinating. Every one is unique.

Breakfast at famous Kopitiam Kita (7000+ Google Reviews and counting!)

I have only seen this type of egg and toast in Terengganu and Kelantan. The four corners are kaya.

Their signature teh tarik, love the bubbly foam.

If time permits, there are two famous Buddha statue in Kelantan. Wat Phothivihan (Sleeping Buddha) and Wat Machimmaram (Sitting Buddha).

We headed South towards Jeli.
Very often, we are cycling parallel to the Malaysia Thailand border.

Sense of anticipation, as we are so near to Betong (Yala) (one of our pit stop).

Even the condiments along the Warungs have Thai words (imported from Thailand?)

Just like Singaporeans going to JB to stretch our buying power, Malaysians cross the border to Thailand for more savings and variety too.

Quick break, food and coconut ice cream dessert before reaching Jeli.

Pose at the signage, before we took a small detour into the kampong road. Love the padi and green fields.

Water break, and Teh O Limau Ice is our favourite drink.

Welcome to Jeli. This is a small town, with limited amenities.

We suspect there are limited b&b hosts in this town.
But we just need a good rest to recharge before Titiwangsa.

Watermelon to quench our thirst.

Not a chapel nor a convent
We stayed at OYO Nun Hotel.

The administrator gave us a lift into town.

D’ Sofia Cafe for our dinner.

We have already covered 450km + on Day 4.
So far the trip has been very rewarding.
New towns, new sights and food.
Love all the explorations.

Blog summary:
Day 0, 1 and 2 – Van to Kuantan, then Dungun and Kuala Terengganu
Day 3 and 4 – Terengganu to Kelantan to Jeli
Day 5 – Jeli to Gerik (Titiwangsa)
Day 6 and 7 Betong and R&R
Day  8 and 9 – Cycle to Penang, then Penang Round Island

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*Do follow our cycling adventures here -> https://sengkangbabies.com/tag/cycling

11D10N cycle East Coast videos:

(Preview) Cycle East Coast Kuantan, Kelantan, Titiwangsa, Betong, Penang

Day 5 East Coast – Cycling across Titiwangsa

Day 6

Day 8 Cycle Betong to Penang (via Ferry)

Day 9 Penang Round Island

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YouTube: Additional videos from our overseas trips:

YouTube: Chill at Pontian 笨珍

YouTube :Cycling to Forest City and boat ride (my best Johor trip yet)

YouTube: Cycling to Elephant Rock (Bukit Batu Gajeh)

YouTube: Cycling to Malacca

YouTube:Cycling to Putuo Village

YouTube:2023 Cycle to KL (5D4N)

Cycle to Desaru and Sedili

Cycling In Taiwan (250km from Hualien to Taitung)

2023 Nov 7D6N Solo Seoul to Busan Four Rivers trial.

Do pop by our Road Trip to Penang 2022Dec YouTube:

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So when Sam text me about Penang via East coast (Peninsula), I say YES almost immediately. We are going to head North via Kuantan, Terengganu, Kelantan, Betong then Penang (anti clockwise). So COOL!

This first blog post will cover Day one and two of our adventure.
*You may refer to our custom Google Map here, for POI and F&B.

Many FIRST from this epic journey.

-First time cycle to Kelantan and Terengganu, never driven here yet!
-Cycle into Thailand. Novelty and WOW!
-Ferry to Penang and Round Island cycle
(My bucket list was to cycle West Coast to Penang)
-Climbing Titiwangsa from Jeli to Gerik, all 2000m elevation and 120km! (YouTube video end of page)
-My first touring trip with my Merida

Total distance was 885km , with elevation 4600m.

It was my most extensive and longest ride to date. Thanks to company of Sam, Sheny and Samuel, every day was packed with fun and food exploration. So many Memories! (Solo Seoul to Busan was epic because it was solo exploration)

On a side note, do you know there are 4 entry points from Malaysia into Thailand? We took Gerik path to Yala. Many cyclists have entered via Perlis (Wang Kelian) .

It will take me some time to finish my blogging and videos (152+ Insta360 clips!). Do ping me if you have any questions.

YouTube link: 11D10N Cycle to Penang, via East Coast and Betong

YouTube: Cycle 120km 2000m elevation across Titiwangsa mountain range

Our 11D10N itinerary: (Actual cycling is 8 days)

*Day 0 – Van to Kuantan
*Day 1 -125km Kuantan to Dungun
*Day 2 – 76km Dungun to Kuala Terengganu
Day 3 – 160km Kuala Terengganu to Kota Bharu
Day 4 – 90km Kota Bharu to Jeli
Day 5 – 121km Jeli to Gerik (via Titiwangsa mountain)
Day 6 – 55km Gerik to Betong (one segment steeper than Titiwangsa)
Day 7 – R&R Betong (tuk tuk to Skywalk)
Day 8 – 106km Betong to Georgetown
Day 9 – Penang RI (Round Island)
Day 10 – 10 hours coach to SG (or Larkin)
Day 11 – Reach SG

Click below to view our 11D10N “Cycle to Penang” photos.

Day 0 – Overnight van from JB to Kuantan

Packed and ready. So happy with my touring setup. Kang drove me near to Woodlands customs, and we cycled over for supper and van transport.

2115 – Huge motorcycles jam at customs. We cut in from car lane. Then squeeze under the barrier.

Supper while waiting for our van. It will be a 6 hour drive to Kuantan.
Sam, Sheny and Samuel are seasoned bike tourists in Malaysia.

2300 – Van depart for Kuantan
0200 – Breakfast fried rice near to Segamat

Day 1 – Kuantan to Dungun 龙运

It was cold inside the van, recommend to wear your long pants (rain) for overnight ride.

0450 0km – Roll from Kuantan Swiss Garden Resort.
Still sleepy, we have to cover 128km to reach our motel in Dungun.
(Chinese name 龙运 sounds cool)

It is all flat from here to Kelantan, some stretches are totally dark.
Instead of dogs, you might see sheep on the road!

Fyi, Route 3 will take us all the way to Kota Bharu, Kelantan.
(the same route 3 which will bring you to Kota Tinggi, Mersing)

From our start point, Terengganu state is less than 40km away.

Recommendations for Kuantan and Terengganu.

If you are nearby Mat turtle (Kuantan) in the evenings, you might even witness baby turtles being released into the sea (fees apply). The other famous turtle (rock) is further South.

Kuantan (and East Coast) is famous for steam rice (Nasi Kukus).
You will keep seeing Keropok Lekor (fish crackers) signs along the road and towns. Is this me or Kuantan population loves Curry Mee (so many references in GMAP).

Chukai 朱盖 (Terengganu) is famous for stuff crabs (two shops are famous “Restaurant Stuffed Crab Kemaman” and “Tong Juan Restaurant”). We missed both as were were too early.

There are many more happening spots in and around Kuantan (Google Map POI)

0730 – Our breakfast at Kedai Kopi Kemaman.

As mentioned earlier, there are two famous stuff crabs restaurants nearby, but we are too early.

Interesting Nasi Kuku and we love the coconut dessert.

Interesting (mini) wall mural nearby (GPS 4.23081, 103.42842).
We can identify with famous Local food in Terengganu.

The GPS location, 24000

After Chukai, we noticed most of the roads are dotted by petrochemical plants (many Petronas)!

My idea of Kuantan and Terengganu would be cycling along the coast, flanked by coconut trees. Instead. this stretch felt like TMCR, longer version :p

For those cycling North, do detour to kampong roads, which hugs the coast and sandy beach.

1025 – Random popup kopi. We needed our caffeine kick (Kabin Kopi Kemasik)

Roll into town of Dungun, where we will rest for the night.
Dungun is a small coastal town, famous for its pristine beach and rock formations.

1245 128km – Reach our hotel “Tamim Suite Group Hotel“.

Very basic amenities, no elevators. But hotel suits our needs, we just need a bed and room to keep our bikes.

1500 Grab to a Late Lunch at “Kedai Kopi Kuala Dungun“.
Food was good, but pity the F&B space was too warm and humid.

Meet Terengganu’s famous ‘Mee Kari’.

We took a tour around the old neighbourhood. Many houses have seen better days.

Beach area at ‘Pantai Teluk Lipat’. This stretch of road is popular for picnic and chill walks in the evenings, mini pasar malam. Morning market sells all sorts of kueh (cakes) and food.

1830 Grab to dinner at “Restaurant C.B.Wee“. We were craving for Chinese zhi char (煮炒, 小炒) style dinner, and this restaurant did not disappoint.

Popular with regulars. If you are driving or cycling, you will just pass by without noticing this low profile restaurant.

Day 2 Dungun to Kuala Terengganu

Recovery day for us, just cycle 80km to Kuala Terengganu. Good news was Eastern Route (be it Route 3 or small roads) are FLAT all the way to Kelantan.

But I have a minor concern. We will always encounter stench from overnight rubbish bins from Kuantan to Terengganu (ironically idyllic holiday spots).

Cyclists need fresh air, communities and residents need fresh air!
And some of these stench are nearby resorts and scenic beach areas.

Is it too much for Government services to clean up more frequently?

Is no one complaining? (Ok, enough rant from me).
Back to our routine.

We gingerly carry our bike down the stairs.
After a good night rest, we are in high spirits!

Simple old school breakfast at Yuan Jie Restaurant. The 药材鸭 mee was the signature dish. But the cai4 po4 (radish) porridge was simply subtle and delightful.

Old school shop next door selling some old-school merchandise. Collector’s Items anyone?

Climbed this bridge (Jambatan Kuala Dungun) and bid farewell to Dungun.
Then, we saw mini Supermen!

These kids were pedaling their small bikes up the bridge, only to SUPERMAN down the other end!

Sheny could not resist wefie with them :p

Superman in action!

Fyi, there are two interesting POI (Points of interest) nearby.
– Tunnel to nowhere (Terowong Bukit Tebuk)
– Teluk Bidara Beach (Rock formations to the most beautiful coastal views and perhaps lighthouse)

Instead, we went further North and dipped our legs at “Pantai Batu Pelanduk“.

Crystal clear waters, nice for a swim.

Rolling towards Terengganu.

We stopped by one of the roadside stalls, and we tried “Amir Black”. Not yucky, but novelty. We still do not know whether it is sea coconut or something from the mangrove. We know it is expensive at RM6 per bottle!

Along the east Coast, petrol stations are less common. So we will stop every 30km along warung (Malay f&b shops) or road side stalls.
As we got nearer to Terengganu, I noticed more coaches.
Perhaps they are heading to offload tourists heading for Redang?

Cycling along one-lane roads along the coast, you will feel the Draft, when bus and lorry pass from the opposite lane!

Cyclists should be alert to vehicles overtaking from the opposite lane too, they can cut into your lane Head on. Ride safe

Indulge in McDonald lunch (at Marang), and cold sweet Sundae.
Actually, we were hunting for an aircon F&B joint.

1410- Reached ARENA Boutique Hotel Kuala Terengganu

As we were early, we pop by nearby cafe for some ice coffee.

Our room is considered luxurious (both space and amenities), compared to the one at Dungun.

There are many eating and convenience stores within walking distance.

We grab 20km to a famous “Fried seafood” joint.

Believe us, Warung Pok Nong(fried seafood) is famous from Kuantan to Terengganu. Their name was recommended at least twice from passer-bys.

Expect long queues, but it moves pretty fast.

Table full of fresh seafood, for only Rm99.
We were satisfied with our protein and calories intake.

Enjoy the sea breeze , before we headed back to town.

Requested our Grab driver to send us to Terengganu’s iconic drawbridge “Jambatan Angkat Kuala Terengganu“. It will look even more majestic when we cycle under the bridge next day.

Relaxing walk down Chinatown.

Cute toys which endure the sun and ride together with us. Each of them carry family’s best wishes

Terengganu (and for that matter, Kelantan) has much more to offer for 3D2N. But it was touch and go for us.

Another popular Mosque nearby would be Masjid Kristal (Crystal Mosque).

Stay tune for the next blog post, as we share more of Terengganu and Kelantan.

Blog summary:
Day 0, 1 and 2 – Van to Kuantan, then Dungun and Kuala Terengganu
Day 3 and 4 – Terengganu to Kelantan to Jeli
Day 5 – Jeli to Gerik (Titiwangsa)
Day 6 and 7 Betong and R&R
Day  8 and 9 – Cycle to Penang, then Penang Round Island

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*Do follow our cycling adventures here -> https://sengkangbabies.com/tag/cycling

11D10N cycle East Coast videos:

(Preview) Cycle East Coast Kuantan, Kelantan, Titiwangsa, Betong, Penang

Day 5 East Coast – Cycling across Titiwangsa

Day 6

Day 8 Cycle Betong to Penang (via Ferry)

Day 9 Penang Round Island

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YouTube: Additional videos from our overseas trips:

YouTube: Chill at Pontian 笨珍

YouTube :Cycling to Forest City and boat ride (my best Johor trip yet)

YouTube: Cycling to Elephant Rock (Bukit Batu Gajeh)

YouTube: Cycling to Malacca

YouTube:Cycling to Putuo Village

YouTube:2023 Cycle to KL (5D4N)

Cycle to Desaru and Sedili

Cycling In Taiwan (250km from Hualien to Taitung)

2023 Nov 7D6N Solo Seoul to Busan Four Rivers trial.

Do pop by our Road Trip to Penang 2022Dec YouTube:

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