After visiting the LBS to get a new gear cable fixed and settings re-tuned, my bike was ready to go again. I had considered delaying the fix and using single speed but I am glad I didn't. My task today sounded simple: Escort my brother to Sarimbun Scouts Camp in Lim Chu Kang and make sure he knows the route back. It turned out a little harder than expected.
I had difficulty waking up this morning at 7a.m. For the past few days, I have been sleeping late and waking up early. The tiredness seem to have accumulated and increased infinitely with my almost daily cycling trips. Forcing myself out of bed, I had breakfast and prepared for the ride.
We set off at around 7.40a.m, stopping by at Sembawang MRT to collect newspapers. Then it was non-stop all the way to Kranji amidst the heavy morning traffic. We took the Kranji Rd - Kranji Way - Neo Tiew Rd - Lim Chu Kang Lane 3 route and soon ended up at the intersection of Lim Chu Kang Rd and Perahu Rd. Now came the interesting part.
Perahu Rd was a dead end. We turned back and headed down Lim Chu Kang Rd as there was supposed to be a road (Jalan Bahtera) leading to the Sarimbun camp. We found a dirt route leading in. The gates were wide open and unmarked but other signs clearly designated the area beside the road as restricted. A signboard outside pointed the camp as "ahead" along Lim Chu Kang Rd which was weird because we did not see any other road on Google Maps. Moreover, my phone did not reflect any.
Somehow, I was very confident of this route and we took the chance. It was a distance in and we even cycled past a guy along the way. Then, we came to a dead end and a training shed. It was the exact location where we held Ex Whitehorse. I spotted the camp beyond a road. We found an opening that we could bash through to the road =)
Mission accomplished, my brother went for his training while I hung around discreetly, surveying the camps that went on. Apparently, there were school and some uniformed groups' camps in progress. If I was not wrong, it was the NPCC and girl guides. A few taxis and a bus came in, delivering more people to this inaccessible place.
I left. Taking the dirt road where the vehicles had come, I realised it was an unmarked route out to LCK Rd. I turned right and got back to Lane 3. Alone on a road without much traffic, I took in the cool air, relieved to be off the main roads where thick fumes lingered long after the vehicles passed. I set a steady yet relaxed pace home, stopping only to send a SMS with detailed route instruction to Bro. I realised my legs were aching. 5 rides in 6 days. It was time to rest.
I cleaned the bike till it gleamed. With the more sensitive parts oiled, I wheeled this wonderful machine into my room. No more cycling for me for the next couple of days.
Total distance: 40km
Money spent: $0
Participants: LSH, Bro
I had difficulty waking up this morning at 7a.m. For the past few days, I have been sleeping late and waking up early. The tiredness seem to have accumulated and increased infinitely with my almost daily cycling trips. Forcing myself out of bed, I had breakfast and prepared for the ride.
We set off at around 7.40a.m, stopping by at Sembawang MRT to collect newspapers. Then it was non-stop all the way to Kranji amidst the heavy morning traffic. We took the Kranji Rd - Kranji Way - Neo Tiew Rd - Lim Chu Kang Lane 3 route and soon ended up at the intersection of Lim Chu Kang Rd and Perahu Rd. Now came the interesting part.
Perahu Rd was a dead end. We turned back and headed down Lim Chu Kang Rd as there was supposed to be a road (Jalan Bahtera) leading to the Sarimbun camp. We found a dirt route leading in. The gates were wide open and unmarked but other signs clearly designated the area beside the road as restricted. A signboard outside pointed the camp as "ahead" along Lim Chu Kang Rd which was weird because we did not see any other road on Google Maps. Moreover, my phone did not reflect any.
Somehow, I was very confident of this route and we took the chance. It was a distance in and we even cycled past a guy along the way. Then, we came to a dead end and a training shed. It was the exact location where we held Ex Whitehorse. I spotted the camp beyond a road. We found an opening that we could bash through to the road =)
Mission accomplished, my brother went for his training while I hung around discreetly, surveying the camps that went on. Apparently, there were school and some uniformed groups' camps in progress. If I was not wrong, it was the NPCC and girl guides. A few taxis and a bus came in, delivering more people to this inaccessible place.
I left. Taking the dirt road where the vehicles had come, I realised it was an unmarked route out to LCK Rd. I turned right and got back to Lane 3. Alone on a road without much traffic, I took in the cool air, relieved to be off the main roads where thick fumes lingered long after the vehicles passed. I set a steady yet relaxed pace home, stopping only to send a SMS with detailed route instruction to Bro. I realised my legs were aching. 5 rides in 6 days. It was time to rest.
I cleaned the bike till it gleamed. With the more sensitive parts oiled, I wheeled this wonderful machine into my room. No more cycling for me for the next couple of days.
Total distance: 40km
Money spent: $0
Participants: LSH, Bro
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