Attention Mountainbikers- Road or Offroad?

I had known a lot of mountainbiker groups in this area. I also had the chance rode with them. Some of the groups only ride on road while the other only ride offroad. It is their choice and preference.

A good mountainbiker should balance road and offroad in their training. Road training is for endurance while offroad training is for power. Power and endurance work hand in hand in mountain biking.

Offroad rider develope power through rigorous muscle coordination during climbing. Offroad climbing is totally different from onroad climbing. In offroad climbing, you must maintain certain speed limit otherwise you will off-balance. A lot of muscle power are used in a very short time to accomplish the task. Offroad rider is like a car with bigger engine but with very limited fuel and cannot go far. Thus, newcomers like us should consider road training as part of routine ride to develope endurance, mental stiffness and attitude.

In order to overcome all those shortcomings, mountainbikers should balance road and offroad in their trainings. Good luck to Gerek Baru in Haadyai Jamboree this weekend.

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Welcome Kedah Jamboree 2010

The most awaited MTB event in Kedah is coming. The first meeting between organizing commitee and Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah was held today at Wisma Darulaman. Please wait for the official announcement from Kedah Jamboree website for the actual date. A source close to this event said, " there will be double the thrills, more goddies, more prizes and more..more.....".

Welcome Kedah Jamboree 2010, you are always in our heart.

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Kayuhan Jelapang Padi 2010 Review

Sekalung tahniah kepada Jabatan Belia dan Sukan Negeri Kedah selaku penganjur Kayuhan Jelapang Padi 2010 kerana dengan jayanya menganjurkan temasya ini yang cukup memuaskan hati. Walaupun ini kali pertama penganjuran, perjalanan aktiviti berjalan dengan lancar. Tahniah juga kepada KBS MTB Team yang berdiri teguh dibelakang penganjuran ini.

Sejak awal pukul 5 pagi, hujan turun dengan lebat disekitar Alor Setar. Bersempena dengan nama Kayuhan Jelapang Padi dan laluan juga disekitar kawasan bendang, inilah peluang para pengayuh merasakan nikmat turun ke bendang dan bergelumang dengan lumpur. Jersey yang dipakai memang macam orang baru balik dari bendang, penuh terpalit kelebog dan lumpur dan boleh dibuat kain buruk.

Kayuhan kali ini cukup laju. Kebanyakan riders yang menyertai kayuhan ini hebat hebat dan berpengalaman belaka. Tak ada seorangpun yang aku nampak menolak basikal kecuali yang pancit tayar. Tak ada seorang pun yang berhenti kat CP duduk minum air. Semua yang aku tengok macam professional riders. Pukul 10.30 pagi hampir 80% riders dah menamatkan kayuhan sampai pihak penganjur terpinga pinga sebab nasi belum sampai lagi. Nasib baik ada gerai koay teow kat dalam tu boleh juga sendal perut sementara menunggu nasi sampai. Begitulah perihal kelajuan kayuhan ini.

Pihak penganjur menyediakan hadiah kepada riders yang mendapat kedudukan 1-5. Nombor 1-2 dibolot oleh Team Giant Sin Boon Seng Yan sementara no 3 oleh Khairi007 dan 4-5 dibolot oleh Team MSN Kedah. Syabas juga kepada Team Gerek Baru yang kebanyakannya mendapat kedudukkan dibawah 50.


Semua foto dari Adiharrimam.com

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