The ride started with 480 mountain bikers, and after the obligatory speeches and a special firecracker light up, the 50km ride (race for some of us) was on! It was a great start for me, no jams throughout the day.
The terrain included the typical Malaysian oil palm and rubber plantation fire trails and single tracks, and the entire trail is 99% rideable.
The trail conditions were dry, with only some muddy puddles and cow dungs along the way, although there were some treacherous mossy sections too.
There were a fair share of steep and long inclines, culminating in a monster climb towards the end. Thankfully there were some nice fast downhills as well, with a few requiring delicate control and balance.
As the cool morning wore on, it became hotter and I could feel the cramps creeping in my thighs and lower back. I was popping extra electrolytes to mitigate this, and I think I just made it to the finish before my lower body would have seized up on me.All 5-0 riders did well, I came in 15th, Morten followed soon after, with Trond and David Lucas finishing in the top 50.
Kudos to the organiser, Gelang Patah Cycling Club who did a fantastic job of the event.
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