Trail Test Jerai Jamboree 2011

28 November 2010- A group of around 50 riders from Jitra to Sungai Petani were invited by Perwaja MTB to test the trail of Jerai MTB Jamboree which will be held on 16 January 2011.

Only one word I can describe this trail- fast and furious. I 'm enjoying every moment on this trail. Open wide and fast. Require full concentration on wheels. Long and exhausted climbing but rewarded with fast downhill. Cool and shady environment even at 12:00 midday. 100% ridable. Suitable to every level of riders expert and novice alike. Please visit Jerai MTB Jamboree page for more detail.

With Ustaz Raja, Jacob Toni and Zailani and Halim of Perwaja Team

Team from Sungai Petani

Senu and Cikgu Din

Ustaz Raja

Art IKBN


Art TTBC

Team Jitra with Abg Ramly SP on the right

Cornering skill


Abg Rani and Mrs from RCT

All photos taken from my camera, Ustaz Raja and Zailani.

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Cycle For Health & Environment 2010

Gerekbaru always support cycling towards a healthy lifestyle and greener environment. In tandem with the vision, we are pleased to promote another event coming in Alor Setar organised by Lions Club and Alor Setar LM Bikers- CYCLING FOR HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT.

DATE OF EVENT : 17 DECEMBER 2010 (FRIDAY )

START POINT: BALAI BESAR, ALOR SETAR.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: BEFORE 05 DECEMBER 2010

ENTRY FEE : RM10 (ENTITLE T-SHIRT AND LUCKY DRAW )

DISTANCE : 45 KM ( ALOR SETAR-PANTAI JOHOR-JLN GUNUNG-MUZIUM PADI-ALOR JANGGUS-KUBANG ROTAN-JLN KUALA KEDAH-ALOR SETAR)

SAFETY : BRING CYCLING HELMET- NO HELMET NO RIDE

FORMAT : MTB LEISURE RIDE

FOR RIDERS AROUND JITRA, REGISTRATION FORM AVAILABLE AT KEDAI BASIKAL D' PALLAS, TAMAN SURIA, JALAN HOSPITAL, JITRA.  FOR DETAIL, PLEASE CALL USTAZ RAJA 017-363 6779.

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Gerek Baru at UUM Bike Challenge

THE STARTING



THE TRAIL


THE SUPPORT


Thaaji Herbs Drink

THE FINISHING


Along

Syam

Rizal RB

THE LUCKY


Photos credited to Jacob Toni , Saifuddin Yaakob and Raja Azrifuddin

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SHIMANO UUM Bike Challenge 2010 Review

SHIMANO UUM Bike Challenge 2010

Date      : 21 November 2010
Venue   : Universiti Utara Malaysia, Sintok, Kedah

After the postponement due to flood in the northern state, finally the event was held on 21/11/2010. Gerek Baru sent several riders on both MTB category XC Race and Fun Ride.


1)Venue: The starting place was held at Padang Kawat, UUM. The area had ample parking and wide spaces for the event. The area closed to basic facilities such as toilet , shower room and surau for the participants. However, not many riders aware of the facilities.

2)The trail (MTB)- The trail was in fact the reverse of last year trail with some modification. It started with some moderate climbing and became more intense towards the end. The heavy rain several days before made the trail so wet, muddy and slippery. A wide gap of water station between CP3 and CP4 made the riders dry. Anyway, the trail really test the riders' endurance and skills.

3)Goodies, food and Lucky Draw: Really nice good jersey. The lucky draw prizes were excellent. The organizer had learned from last year event where the foods not enough for late riders. This year, the foods were packed and controlled by coupon, and I think every riders had not missed their lunch. This year also we  can see the local company Fathilat Herbs sponsoring energy drink. Excellent jobs.



Senu in a fun mode smiling as if he knows the Specialized frame is waiting for him at the end of ride
Photo credited to Shapiah.Rajali and Saifuddin Yaakob
More photo and report to be updated.

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Jerai MTB Jamboree 2011

Are you all ready for the fast and furious . Then welcome Jerai MTB Jamboree the much awaited opening event of 2011. If you like Perlis Jamboree RUN10, then you will love this fast flowing race in Gurun. Gerekbaru hope to send as many riders as possible for the event.

For those who want to register under Gerekbaru, please leave the registration fee RM50 with your name, I/C No, JC size and telephone No to Alias at Kedai Basikal D'Pallas Taman Suria, Jitra before 21 Nov 2010 . Registration under Gerekbaru will ensure all your goodies,  jersey and lucky draw will be attended for and just concentrate on your ride.

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Banjir Besar Jitra 2010

Kronologi banjir : Air mula naik di kawasan Jitra secara nyata pada pukul 8-9 malam 01/11/2010. Pada Pukul 12.30 pagi 02/11/2010 kawasan sekitar Maybank dan Taman Ihsan/ Sek Menengah Jitra sudah tidak dapat dilalui kenderaan. Hujan lebat tanpa henti semenjak dari 30/10/2010.

Paras air Sungai Padang Terap @Durian Burung

Paras air Sungai Padang Terap @Kuala Nerang

Paras air Sungai Kedah @Kepala Batas, Jitra

Paras air Sungai Bata @Jitra
Nota: Geraf daripada sumber MADA

Air mula mencecah paras bahaya di Sungai Padang Terap @Padang Sanai pada 31/10/2010 12:00 tengahhari dan Sungai Padang Terap @Kuala Nerang pada 01/11/2010 12:00 am.

Manakala di kawasan Jitra pula, air mula mencecah paras bahaya di Sungai Kedah @Kepala Batas pada 01/11/2010 jam 6:30 pm dan di Sungai Bata @Jitra pada 6:30 pm juga.

Kesimpulan: Air mengambil masa lebih kurang 18 jam bergerak dari Kuala Nerang untuk memberi impak banjir di kawasan Jitra. Sebaik sahaja Sungai Bata, Jitra mencecah paras bahaya, ia mengambil masa lebih kurang 3 jam++ untuk menengelamkan kawasan rendah di Jitra.

Fenomena kenaikan air secara mendadak juga direkodkan di Sungai Arau, Perlis pada sekitar masa yang sama. Hat Yai , Selatan Thai juga mengalami banjir pada masa yang sama.

Banjir Jitra mula surut pada hari Khamis 04/11/2010 dan Alor Setar pula mula dinaiki air pada 03/11/2010.

Gambar diambil pada hari Rabu 03/11/2010 jam 6:30 pm dimana air mula surut.

Kedai Jeff Red Flag juga ditenggelami air- baru lepas dibersihkan

Semangat tolong menolong membersihkan pusat qiraati ustaz Raja

Paras sebenar air banjir di kawasan rendah Jitra

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