Elmina Jamboree 2018 Race
Assalamualaikum & Good Day,
Starting Line
This morning wake up a bit late and the best thing is all the equipment not yet pack up. Work it out like a flash to find my jersey, padded spandex, socks, glove, sensors, drinks, ointment and bla bla bla. Breakfast I had to skip but lucky i bought a power bar at the goodies collection and just a can of coffee.All going smooth as silky and rush to the event which is no to far. I thought i arrive early, surprisingly there a lot cars park as along the side way and the bike also stacking up at the starting line. Keep calm and taking deep breath, just park the car at the end of road and prepare the bike. Once completed I just do a quick stretching and warm up taking advantage as I park far away from the starting line. Lucky me again the gate for race is open, less people and a little front from the jamboree group that have more participants.
In the middle of nowhere
When racing with the best we got advantages as the route is open clear. No clog like a4 lane highway turn into single village road. The Pros keep on pedaling like there is no tomorrow and the make the climbing look like easy peasy. Maybe the bike and setup are made for racing different to Taman rider like me. Stock cassette 30 speed MTB with heavy aluminum frame and wheel set. Their setup look fancy with striking and bright color parts. The experience like climbing no stop and somehow i don't know when it gonna stop. For example you climb about 15 minutes but i gave u downhill for 15 second. The route is wet and slippery. Shifting mistake always happen and as result unbalance and slip wheel when you try to push up hill. There are sharp corner and hair pin u turn that need special skill and attention especially after a long downhill. A few pros overshoot and and crash into the bush. I'm taking my time and planning my own pace since I don't have a specific goal in this race. There is small river 10km to the finishing line and i can't believe they have ice cream in the middle of the estate. The scenery in the estate so majestic until we arrive at the construction area. They clearing the estate to make the housing area as the soil is not good for agriculture anymore. And still I have to climb one more big hill as state by the marshal. 'Lagi satu bukit bang, rendah je...'. I was shock it super high and i have to push the bike as my mental break down just looking at it.
The finisher
Finally arrived at finshing line. There a lot of rider already lepak at the corner. I'm super hungry and rushing to the food deparment and quickly grab a nasi kukus. Typical food at bicycle event as it have balanced nutrition and easy to serve. My bike is like super dirty and full of dirt. Rushing to fire engine and have a quick rinse and bath. Not so lucky with the lucky draw and it s the best experieence with MTB. Hoping to join next event.
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. Salam
Starting Line
This morning wake up a bit late and the best thing is all the equipment not yet pack up. Work it out like a flash to find my jersey, padded spandex, socks, glove, sensors, drinks, ointment and bla bla bla. Breakfast I had to skip but lucky i bought a power bar at the goodies collection and just a can of coffee.All going smooth as silky and rush to the event which is no to far. I thought i arrive early, surprisingly there a lot cars park as along the side way and the bike also stacking up at the starting line. Keep calm and taking deep breath, just park the car at the end of road and prepare the bike. Once completed I just do a quick stretching and warm up taking advantage as I park far away from the starting line. Lucky me again the gate for race is open, less people and a little front from the jamboree group that have more participants.
In the middle of nowhere
When racing with the best we got advantages as the route is open clear. No clog like a4 lane highway turn into single village road. The Pros keep on pedaling like there is no tomorrow and the make the climbing look like easy peasy. Maybe the bike and setup are made for racing different to Taman rider like me. Stock cassette 30 speed MTB with heavy aluminum frame and wheel set. Their setup look fancy with striking and bright color parts. The experience like climbing no stop and somehow i don't know when it gonna stop. For example you climb about 15 minutes but i gave u downhill for 15 second. The route is wet and slippery. Shifting mistake always happen and as result unbalance and slip wheel when you try to push up hill. There are sharp corner and hair pin u turn that need special skill and attention especially after a long downhill. A few pros overshoot and and crash into the bush. I'm taking my time and planning my own pace since I don't have a specific goal in this race. There is small river 10km to the finishing line and i can't believe they have ice cream in the middle of the estate. The scenery in the estate so majestic until we arrive at the construction area. They clearing the estate to make the housing area as the soil is not good for agriculture anymore. And still I have to climb one more big hill as state by the marshal. 'Lagi satu bukit bang, rendah je...'. I was shock it super high and i have to push the bike as my mental break down just looking at it.The finisher
Finally arrived at finshing line. There a lot of rider already lepak at the corner. I'm super hungry and rushing to the food deparment and quickly grab a nasi kukus. Typical food at bicycle event as it have balanced nutrition and easy to serve. My bike is like super dirty and full of dirt. Rushing to fire engine and have a quick rinse and bath. Not so lucky with the lucky draw and it s the best experieence with MTB. Hoping to join next event.Photo gallery
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