Training ride - Ride for Ration, 100 km loop

UPDATE :

Postponed to 30 Jun - subject to haze situation

What is this ?

....... U Better read before rsvp or regret on actual day !

This is NOT a simple ride .. we aim to have lesser breaks, only 2 major stop for foods .... water refill will be dependable on request - but will be limited to 2-3 ..... general guide : We'll break every 25 km.

After about 11am, you will be struggling with exhaustion under the hot sun. The last 30 km could be your killing route to end point. You maybe asking yourself to quit half way in the middle of no where.

There may not be sweeper to help if you're slow or kind cyclists as mechanics to fix your bike if it develop problems ! No one will have spare parts for your bike. We will drop you along the way if you are unable to keep pace with majority. There are no support or vehicles in any form if you or yr bike drops.

Who is Suitable ?

This is particularly arranged for those who missed all the training for Ride for ration 2013. This will be a good warm up 2 week in advance to the actual ride on 5-7 July Malacca to Sg.

Details for "Ride for Ration 2013"

http://development.bikeaid.org.sg/ride-for-rations-2013/ http://www.giveasia.org/s/tlnsr (http://www.giveasia.org/s/tlnsr#=) (TS Chua online site)

Those not joining ride for ration - also welcome but please note below :

You must be very competent cycling on the road with heavy traffic You must have cycled for the last 1 year at least > 60 km You must be able to comfortably achieved average speed of 20 km/hr You roughly know this is an endurance ride ! Cycling Plan

Cycling route (http://goo.gl/maps/YvJhC) : (rough guide only) http://goo.gl/maps/YvJhC

Why rough guide ? As we will be using PCN, whenever its available

Start point = End point : Woodlands Waterfront Park

Lunch Point : Depend on our pace, either Changi Village or Jalan Kayu

Distance : 100 - 110, complete route

Those driving : park at carpark next to Woodlands Waterfront

Strict Timing

We aim to ride off ON TIME. Once we start - We'll wait for slow riders, we leave no one behind - BUT we do not wait for late comers.

Must bring, do or prepare items

Besides your own bike : Please bring your own pump + spare tubes

COMPULSORY : Helmet ! ........ please service your bike in advance !

1.5 liters of water or isotopic drinks, rain gears, snacks / energy bars, money for drinks + food.

If it rain - Event cancelled or not will be announced on event page

Waterproof : all critical items to be put into ziplock bag or any waterproofing bags.

Proper cycling gears, best wear shoes, no loose sandal.

Disclaimer :

Singapore Adventurous Nature-Lovers Meetup is an amateur adventure platform that welcomes all outdoor adventure seekers. By joining the activities, all participants are deemed to have agreed to the terms and conditions contained in this disclaimer, and agreed to exonerate the activities leaders, the organizers and any other participants in the trips from any liabilities, claims, including but not limited to liabilities and claims as a result of any injuries or deaths or damages arising thereof.

Disclaimer Terms of Participation as Follows:

If the participant is absent at the specified meeting point on the agreed date and time, the organizers (hereafter taken to include assistants and hosts) will not wait for the participant. The participant acknowledges that this is an adventure trip. The itinerary serves as a guide only and flexibility may be required. The organizers cannot be held responsible for any changes/cancellations/delays caused by Airlines, accidents, strikes, government regulations, weather conditions or natural calamities, etc. As this is an adventure event, organizers has the right to disallow your participation if you're deem unsuitable for the event/trip. *When you turn up for this event, it is understood that you have read, agreed and accepted the above terms and conditions.