The Revamped Tampines Trail

It’s about a week to the 12hr MTB night race to be held at Tampines trail. The Youth Olympics is also coming up and the trail has been wonderfully revamped to accommodate the event. Even though it was a Friday morning, we spotted a few other bikers making their rounds, probably trail familiarization for the upcoming race.

It has been years since I last rode with Kerry and it was great to see him all fit and well. His road biking exploits have certainly turned him into a lean, muscular and fast athlete. I am sure cross training with a mountain bike will further hone his bike handling skills and climbing abilities. In fact, he can edge out most competition in MTB races with his superior fitness level.

The revamped trail was a joy to ride, certainly a good place to work on switchback / turning techniques. The rock gardens added more thrills to the ride while the occasional drop provided an element of suspense. All in all, Tampines has been greatly improved and I hope regular trail maintenance is carried out after the YOG. In fact, we can play a role by using the trails responsibly. Simple acts such as avoiding hard skids will go a long way in preventing erosion and the formation of ruts.

Total distance: 10km (off-road), 45km (on-road) 
Money spent: $1.20
Participants: LSH, Pan, Kerry