So Much Riding

Daddy Lim is super siao on since he got his Roubaix. Well, I was eager to ride my Langma too when I 1st got her but my enthusiasm pales in comparison.

On Hari Raya, we had a mega long 5-hr ride to Marina Barrage bcos of the downpour. That was almost 50km.

On Saturday, we joined the WWF. Their planned route was to climb the Pepys hill and then Mount Faber. You cannot believe how many cyclists are crazy over climbing while I flinch at the thought. My 1st response to the group was whether waiting at the bottom of the hills was allowed. Lol. Daddy Lim and I decided that we wouldnt climb but would break off from the group and cycle further.

Eventually, I was convinced to try climbing the Pepys. They say that it is a "small" hill with a small incline. (IT IS A LIE!) The Langma was afterall designed for climbing (IT IS ANOTHER LIE!) and I should try. I didnt know how tall Pepys is bcos I gave up half way, right when I saw a super steep incline in front of my eyes. I was already on the lowest gear and each pedal was a torture. I was yelling for Daddy Lim to stop. My heart was pumping so hard that I thought it would pop out of my mouth anytime.

I must be his saving grace bcos he too was panting and puffing and dying. Lol. He did say that he would try somemore if I hadnt stop him but was glad that I did.

Two other cyclists who werent keen in the climb stopped along with us. While deciding if we should wait for the rest to return, Daddy Lim self entertain with bike admiration.

Chey, never take for my Langma.

The 4 of us decided to head to Lau Pa Sat instead for bfast. Haha. Just as we started, the gang who made it to the top was coming down and very much alive! I have to applaud them lah. 

While we proceeded to LPS, they continued with their Mount Faber. All of them made it to the top! I think I need much more training. Haha.

We had a nice bfast at LPS and were happily chit chatting while the rest conquered Mount Faber. It wad closed to 10am by the time we were home and the sun was working very hard. Clocked - 49km.

This picture made me look damn good - sweat glistening and so skinny!!! Angle is everything.

That is not all to the weekend cycling adventure. Daddy Lim was happily bouncing off the bed on Sunday morning. I was half dead despite the early night. The cycling worked my body very hatd and I could barely keep my eyes opened by 9pm. He had suggested that we ride to Marine Barrage again and I had asked him to go slower bcos my body was so tired.

We didnt make it to Marina Barrage bcos the traffic at LPS was diverted due to some run. We decided to stop for bfast at Paris Baguette instead and turned back. I was secretly grinning. We clocked another 45km for the ride.

Overall, in that single week, we almost clocked 150km! I have never done so much riding in a week. My right elbow! My legs! My back! The only comfort was that my butt was in bliss bcos of the saddle cushion. Hohoho.

Obviously, I have a long way to train. RI alone is already 100 to 120km in 1 setting. While I dont aspire to climb Mount Faber, I do want to conquer a RI one day.

Mummy Lim