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| Candy Crush impersonator |
Desmond initiated this Sunday's ride. I thought it was either this, or drive 85km to Genting for a swim with the rest of the old goats. Common sense prevailed. I decided to wake up at 6am for PCP instead of waiting for a 8:30am swim queue in Genting. It's too cold and muddy to go swimming.
Woke up and did the usual talking to meself in the toilet while waiting for the sun to rise. Coffee and bun done. And off i went towards PCP to meet the few non swimmers. Pretty much uneventful driving there. Arrived right on the dot and before long, Desmond came along in his white van. Right behind came another black van. Looks like all the pros have arrived. How i wished i had a driver on a Sunday morning. Would be nice to just laze around in a huge sofa whilst being driven to the trail head like Cedric Garcia. Only thing missing was the Red Bull banner fluttering in the winds.
The usual hellos and hi...
Bike setup all done and waited a wee bit for Ricky and KC the greenhorn to show up. They came along not too long after being summoned by Vince on the mobile. Two more hellos and away we went. Into the the trail head.
First drop into the trail and we heard the heart wrenching scream. Candy Crush wanted to warm up her lungs. Well, that's what she said. It was not fear, it was some phlegm clogging her lungs it seems. All the other riders seemed to believe her. They merely shrugged it off and continued on nonchalantly. I stood in silence for a bit. Hmmm... Suspicious. Anyways, the ride must go on and away we continued. Small switchback climb and we rode for a bit before arriving at the first regrouping point.
All arrived and into the second drop in we went. I went off, tagging along the rear of Swen and Desmond. First switch done, second switch done and i was stopped in my tracks just as i was turning into the third and final switch. The screams came again ....
This i have to see for myself. Decided to abandon my bike and walked up the trail. Candy Crush had a huge green grin on her face. Vince was saying something to her in Cantonese. Desmond came back up as well mumbling something in between his breath. Oily held the longest grin on her face watching us. I was simply lost and confused. After some discussion and lotsa assurance that her bike will be cared for, Candy Crush decided to dive into the switchback. And down she went, like a young reckless mountain goat. It was so smooth she decided to get Vince to push her bike back up and let her do it all over again.
Of course done accompanied by the same heart wrenching screams. Desmond mumbled something again before walking away shaking his head. Swen got bored of waiting and decided to walk up. Hey, who would pass up on a circus act? Swen had a good time. It was worth the walk up.
We finally got past the switchbacks and continued on. Did the first climb up towards the hut for a second regrouping. KY came up wheezing and panting. This greenhorn was really turning green and on the verge of throwing up. He was trying to say something about getting a new set of lungs. These old ones are not working very well it seems. Gave the poor fella a few minutes to get his sanity back.
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| Wefie 1# |
Rested and did some chit chat.
Into the next bit of the trail. This was more laid back. Some flats and a bit of climbs before we arrived at the next regrouping hut. The group decided to have a wee bit longer break and chat about their incoming trip to Bromo. 8 of them will be visiting Anthony next month. Another group to visit the infamous volcano and 5cm trail. They will have plenty of fun there. Bromo is a really beautiful place to visit.
Chat done. Stolen toilet breaks done. KY still unconvinced about his old uncooperative lungs. Into the trail we went.
This would be another set of downhill switchback heading into the palm oil plantation. Short but nice twisty trail. Desmond and Swen took the lead. I decided to sweep and enjoy the trail.
Heard the screaming all the way down....
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| Wefie 2# |
Took a short break to take more photos.
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| Wefie3 # |
Now the downhill run begins. I looked at Candy Crush. She was grinning like a starving hyena. I turned to Desmond, he shook his head and walked off mumbling something again. Everyone else took off before i could ask for ear plugs. I decided against using mints as ear plugs.
The screaming could be heard all the way to the Ministry of Finance. It's no wonder why our Prime Minister decided to cancel the train project. Poor old fella must have been traumatised hearing the scream. I am never more glad our Prime Minister has a strong heart. My dead grandfather would coming running with a huge knife if he hears a scream like that.
By the time we arrived at the bottom of the downhill run, no one was saying anything anymore. Even Desmond stopped mumbling. I suspected loss of hearing was to be blamed. The group rode back to the car in silence.
In all, we rode 6.5km. Took 3 hours to complete it. Spent 2 hours of the 3 to take photos and chit chat. I felt like i just left a Metallica concert. James Hetfield has nothing if Candy Crush decides to challenge him to a screaming contest. Like a pussy cat he would scamper.
I am still trying to adjust the volume knob on my car stereo... Can barely hear anything coming out of it. Pardon me. What was it you said again?....
Un'believable.
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