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Cars, cycle, highway, Kuala LUmpur, long, Malaysia, mongoose, mtb, pavements, sixsixone, solo, street, travel, XC
First and longest solo cycle trip in the capital ever. Some adventure it was. Just got back, and im still sweating. Checked the map how far i went. The photo above was the first check point (juz to take breathe and drink). This is like one of the most exclusive malls in Kuala Lumpur. Took me approx. an hour and a half to reach, going thru major roads and uneven pavements and grass. Had to walk on steep roads (i didnt have bfast). Challenging but fun. I was sitting at the mall before the security guards chased me out. Then i realized that bikes are not allowed on the pavements of that mall. Thats just Bull. I had to obey or else they might sue me. Sue for cycling? Its not like i’m vandalizing anything, just passing through. Then i had to cycle back using another route. Went to another major mall, the Petronas Twin Towers. They have this huge park at the back for public. And again the security there chased me out. No bikes in the park. In other days i was there hanging out, those guards patroling around the park with motorcycles. WHAT THE FISH!!!!!???? And there i go off again. Heading towards another major public park somewhere near the rim of the city center. It has a lake huge lake. This is a cycling friendly park. Took my chance to test the brakes of my bike. Almost fell into a coverless man hole. Squeezed the rear brake like twice and skidded left and right before escaping the manhole. That was pure adrenaline rush. Felt good really. I wanted to jump but i wasnt that good yet. It was nearly 10am, i left home at about 7.30am. The sun was getting hotter. My skin is getting darker. Im hungry and need a shower. 5 km more to home, my left thigh is pumping hard, i could feel it. My limit is reaching its hardest. I kept going. I think it was 7 more traffic lights to go. Cars here can be a bit annoying (by my observation). Hand signals are important. Slow down when you reach a junction, and give right hand signals if the car behind you is taking that left junction. Street cycle is risky especially if you decide to ride with the cars and not only stick with the pavements. Pavements here is tricky, you wont know whats the end of it,it can be hard to see. Look front always and not the front tyres.
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