"RIDE WITH CM" FULFILLED !

Total numberof riders                 -       1083

Round island ride                        -       579

Teluk Bahang ride                       -       218

 Family ride                                 -      286                                                                                                                                         ***TO CHECK ON YOUR REGISTRATION STATUS YOU CAN ACCESS THE LIST OF RIDERS. FIRST YOU NEED TO CLICK ON "JOIN G CLUB" ON THE TOP RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THIS HOMEPAGE

The total number has exceeded our target of getting a minimum of 500 cyclists and maximum of 1000 to ride with the CM. The number would have been a lot higher if we did not put a cap on the registration and unfortunately this unpopular move has to be executed so as not to strain on the budget and safety of this event. The large number of cyclists augur well with our pursue to implement bicycle lanes and dedicated bicycle paths and we hope this will send a clear signal to the government that cyclists need space!!!

For all participants we hope to see you on 25th. October, 2009. We hope all riders will cooperate to ensure safe and enjoyable ride.

We would like to repeat, safety is of utmost importance. The organisers will strive their best to ensure conducive riding but the final onus is on the riders to  as this is not a competition and the roads are not closed for the rides. Traffic police, RELA, St John ambulance, Tejani medical centre ambulance, Lohguanlye ambulance, Girl guides, Rotarians and G Club members will be at hand if you need help.

LATEST UPDATES ( 24/10/09 8.20pm)

Gclub has also engaged someone to take video.  So remember to smile for the camera !

Yes, there will be a professional video man whowill try to make a documentary out of the event and you might appear in.........????

Enjoy you ride everyone and ride safely.

Before the grand finale !

Participants arriving at g hotel to collect their t-shirts today (Click picture to view more photos and photos of final gclub/rotary meeting)

Pls take note, due to the large number of RELAs helping out in guiding the riders, the committee decided it is not necessary to spray paint arrows on the road. So riders pls look up ahead on the road and at all improtant junctions there will be RELAs or Rotarians to show you the way around the island.

UPDATES 22/10/09

Pls take note, NO HELMET NO RIDE. Do not forget your riding helmet. If you do not have a riding helmet, go get one today as our emphasis for this ride is SAFETY. There will be a stall selling helmet directly from the factory at the event site. Our Event Marshalls have the right to stop you from riding if you do not wear a helmet.

We have outsourced the photography to 5 professional photographers who will put up the photos of you in your best (hopefully in the most dramatic posture, ala Tour de Penang) in this website. So if you are interested to see your photos, visit the site again after the event.

Take note that there will be photographers stationed at various points along the routes to take pictures.  So don't try to take pictures whle you are riding, what you need to do is to focus on your ride as your safety is paramount and when the event is over, visit this site to see your photos.

UPDATES 21/10/09

A recce drive round the island on 17/10/09 showed there are a lot of constructions going on at the Jln Balik Pulau immediately after the Teluk Kumbar Puspakom ascending towards Genting. There are 6 traffic lights controlling short segments of single lane road due to closure of the other half lane because of the flyover construction. I would urge all riders to be extremely careful at these stretches. Watch out for oncoming vehicles esp on the single lane segments.There are also construction on the road side embankment and certain areas there are deep crevices. Quite a number of RELA members will be stationed at these messy segments of the round island ride.

UPDATES 20/10/09

For the round island riders, esp those not familiar with the route, please look out for  t poster red arrows with our event logos on it mounted on strategic points to show you the direction. To further ensure that you do not land yourself in Butterworth, RELAs will be there to guide you.

UPDATES 19/10/09

AS of today, we have engaged 120 RELAS, 6 police outriders, about 20 traffic police personnels, 30 St John (paramedics, first aiders, motorised paramedics and bicycle paramedics), 3 ambulances, 50 girl guides, 15 Rotarians, 15 G Club members and wives and our latest addition 15 HAM Radio Operators who will be based along the route, in all 3 ambulances and also at the base Medical camp so as to maintain constant simultaneous communication throughout the event.

MPPP has also consented to provide free parking (181 bays) at Fort Cornwallis car park from 6 am to 1 pm.

We also like to confirm that the Sg Rusa water station will be unique as it is actually a Pak cik's stall selling nasi lemak, roti chanai and teh. He has consented for us to use the front part of the stall, his table etc and our sponsor Suntonic will be providing isotonic drinks and we have sourced some bananas from the Balik Pulau locals for our participants. Should you fancy a cup of tea with roti chanai and nasi lemak, make sure you bring along some money to pay our Pak cik. (He only provide the space for free not his food!!!)

                                                                                                                              UPDATES 18/10/09

ROUND ISLAND RIDES; GATHER IN FRONT OF TOWNHALL 6.15 AM. THE RIDING NUMBER WILL BE IN BLACK AS BELOW. PRE RIDE BRIEFING AT 6.45 AM. FLAG OFF AT 7.00 AM ACCOMPANIED BY CIMB DRUMMERS AND LION DANCE. (One water station at Sungai Rusa with bananas - pending availability)

TELUK BAHANG RIDES; GATHER IN FRONT OF TOWNHALL 7.15 AM. RIDING NUMBER WILL BE IN GREEN AS BELOW. PRE RIDE BRIEFING AT 7.45 AM. FLAG OFF AT 8 AM ACCOMPANIED BY CIMB DRUMMERS AND LION DANCE.   (One water station in front of Hotel Mutiara)

FAMILY RIDES; GATHER IN FRONT OF TOWNHALL AT 8.15 AM. RIDING NUMBER WILL BE IN RED AS BELOW. PRE RIDE BRIEFING AT 8.30 AM AND FLAG OFF IMMEDIATELY. THE CIMB DRUMMERS WILL BE ON THE LORRY IN FRONT LEADING THE WAY. (One water station manned by G hotel in front of G hotel at Gurney Drive)

Water stations and availability of water and drinks after the event are our main concern. We hv 5000 bottles of plain water from PBA, isotonic drinks from Suntonic, green tea from Green Home, nutritious drink from Milo, and lastly G hotel will be sponsoring and manning the Gurney Drive and probably the Tlk Bahang water stations in front of Mutiara hotel

Please make sure you gather with the right group. Check your fellow riders riding number color. If it is the wrong color, one of you is in the wrong group. You may ended doing 80 Km round island instead of 12 Km family ride!!!  For the route/map please refer and click on the map icon below. 

Participants please take note of the timing and gather at your respectively holding pen according to your riding number color. We will start on time. If you are late, it may be a lonely ride. 

A) Family rides-Flag off: 8.30am, present yourself at: 7.30am
(Difficulty: Easy & open for 200 riders)
12 km from Town Hall Esplanade to Gurney Drive, then turn into Bagan Jermal and back.

B) Teluk Bahang rides-Flag off: 8.00am, present yourself at: 7.00am
(Difficulty: Easy to Moderate & open for 300 riders)
50 km ride from Town Hall Esplanade to Teluk Bahang roundabout and back.

C) Round island rides-Flag off: 7.00am, present yourself at: 6.00am
(Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging & open for 500 riders)
80 km from Town Hall Esplanade proceed to Lebuhraya Jelutong passing through Bayan Lepas then Balik Pulau follow by heading to Teluk Bahang then Batu Ferringhi and back.

Finisher's jersey will only be rewarded to those who has completed the Round
Island Ride within 5 hours.

Collar tshirt

Halal lunch set with curry chicken, vegetable, and chicken "lobak" as well as a desert will be served after the event.

Round island ride - black colour numbering

Teluk Bahang ride - green colour numbering

Family ride - red colour numbering