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Hi, I am Naz, 36 years old, mom of two munchkins: Johan 8, Johanna 4. I live Streamyx Speed3109 Penang, Malaysia. My cycling activities started 3 months ago when I ditched my car and got a cool 21 speed mountain bike instead. Everyday, I ride on average 20 km (not in one shot) on busy roads in Penang. Mostly Streamyx Webmail21199 get to work, run errands and send Streamyx Speedtest67696 kids to school. So, my fitness level Streamyx ISP a plateau when I realized my daily cycling did not even made me sweat anymore. My friend Jijan suggested I started cycling the inclines, I tried the hills at USM, boy, dont they make you sweat!

However, I am still clueless about how to use the gear system properly and have been trying to find an expert who can guide me. I chanced upon a web site (this site) about Pangkor island ran by Peter van der Lans, who has been cycling extensively across Asia for the last eight years. I contacted him and he Streamyx Streamyx96799 more than willing to help whenever I have the chance to get to Streamyx Adsl70171 Streamyx Streamyx2444 in Sitiawan.

Finally, I managed to get away for three days. It was time for my Pangkor cycling adventure. I cycled from my home to Penang jetty at the crack of the dawn (17 km), took me 50 mins. Then, went on the ferry, then went to the Butterworth bus station, when I encountered my first hiccup. The ticket seller did not allow me to buy the bus ticket until I talked to the bus driver whether I could take the bike on board. Hrmmpph! I persisted, saying if I could not take the bike, I would leave it there and then and still got on the bus! So, I got my ticket to Streamyx Streamyx Adslguide72295 Very cheap ?RM 12.50 one way (about $3.00).

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Three hours journey, arrived around noon and Peter was waiting. We planned to cycle to Lumut the next day (10 km), then take a ferry to Pangkor. Subsequently, took a round trip tour around the island on Streamyx Broadband Supposed to be Streamyx Test43482 17 km but what a trip it would be! Nevertheless, I was ready for my Pangkor cycling adventure and I would learn to use my bicycle in a more proper way.

It was a balmy day but I liked it because extensive heat would sap my energy faster. I loved the boat ride, its been a while since I took a proper holiday. As soon as we reached the island, we wasted no time hitting the road. Peter showed me the basic principle on how the gear system worked. It did not take much time for me to get the hang of it. It was like driving a car, cars only had 5 speed mostly but the bike definitely had more Streamyx Bill59677 though I hardly used the biggest ones because we aim for distance and not speed).

Our first stop was the old Dutch fortress. Took some pictures. Id seen it on tourist guide book before and quite happy finally I made it there. Then we visited the Tiger of Pangkor where Peter told me the legend behind the etched words on the rock. Interesting story. It was ironic a foreigner was guiding a local (Peter is Dutch, by the way).

We took a leisure ride into Pasir Bogak, a popular beach. We went on a Tuesday and there was hardly any soul around. Very quiet and serene. Hmm, I should recommend Tuesdays for a great Pangkor cycling adventure! * grin*. Next stop would be Teluk Nipah, now, this is when hard work was about to start.

Whoa, the first challenge, but I made it! It was a steep hill, but the reward at the end was a fantastic view of the sea. I gasped in short breaths; I cringed at the thought that this was only the starter. The main course would deter even the most seasoned of cyclists, inclines of up to 20%!

When we sailed down through Teluk Nipah (Peter cautioning me to use the brakes carefully), I was pretty wasted already. However, we stopped at one of the chalets and refreshed ourselves with drinks. I declined lunch because I know a full stomach would only kill me if I were to attempt the monstrous hill after the airport at Teluk Dalam.

We did not straight away cycle on, but went to the beach for a swim instead. I really missed the sea. I hadnt dived for almost two years and the need to do so was enormous. Did I mention that I am a scuba diver too? It was Peters favorite beach. I could understand why. Very nice and clean. A bay with gentle slope but we had freak waves that day, I was thrown several times to the beach and came up with hippy hair full of sand. Streamyx Streamyx Promotion40084 a blast!

The swim definitely invigorated me. I had extra energy, Streamyx U Com My18292 I felt I could do anything. Bring it on, Pangkor hills!

After several small ups and downs of the road, we reached the airport at Teluk Dalam, there was abandoned resort there, complete with a floating restaurant. Then I saw the Everest. My oh my, it was intimidating.

First challenge was the steepest ever. I pushed on, using the smallest gear, did not dare to look up, just looked down on the road and pedaled. Left and right, left and right. Find the rhythm? Peter told me.

However, I had to stop because I wanted to conserve my energy. We rested for a while to catch our breaths. I was sweating buckets. I looked down and saw the path I took. Never in my dreams had I thought I would be able to do that but I did it. We stopped two more times before the road started to go downhill. Its a very treacherous route. There were U-bend turns, making the use of brakes and balance really necessary.

Peter was really impressed with my achievement. He said he saw my determination and most of it was not just pure physical strength also internal strength Cycling is mostly mental? he said. I managed to do it because I wanted to. The feel was exhilarating, I was in ecstasy.

We arrived at Pangkor town around 3 pm. We stopped at Mr. Behs dried seafood (great ikan bilis!) shop to buy some for my mother. The family is a good friend of Peters. The family is a good friend of Peters. Mrs. Beh was having lunch and invited us to join them.

We tucked in happily. What a day. I knew I would pay for my exertion that night. Never in my whole life I have been so tired.

We took the 4 pm boat back to Lumut. Another 10 km back to Sitiawan. In total we did 42 km that day. I know what I had to do when I got to Penang. I will train more at the hills at USM and be ready to take Pangkor hills clockwise (even more difficult) next time.

Peter van der Lans is the author of three websites: http://www.pulau-pangkor.com http://www.yangshuo-travel-guide.comand http://www.bicycle-adventures.com He has traveled from Holland to Asia and lives now in Malaysia. Peter has a strong interest in cycling, diving and (not related) music and literature. Th above story was originally written for the Pangkor website and is now available for the article hub.

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