Weekly Newsletter – 21 April 2010 / Issue Number: 489-15-2010

PCC, Your Perfect Cycling Companion

IS2010 Update

We have closed the registration of

IS2010. It's a bumper crowd this
year. One week into the launch and we
are over-subscribed. As we do not have
sufficient places, we urge those who
registered to make full payment by this
week to confirm your places. We will be
confirming places by first pay- first
confirm basis to those who
have registered. After which, we will be
opening it those on the Waiting List.

We hope you understand as we are fully

booked.

Any questions, please direct them to

Dennis Soh (016-212 2696) or Don Chan
(017-883 0538)

Note from the Editor’s Desk

Since the Editor has been away, I’ve been sitting on his desk for a couple of weeks now and many editions of the S&N has
had gone out without a word or two from his desk. However, this issue has been put together by a lot of people and I feel
that this deserves a good mention. These are the T&G team who has used up a lot of their personal time to bring us
Interstate 2010. A special mention has to be given to especially these people.

1. Christina Chen
2. James Bak
3. Dennis Soh
4. Ivan Chan
5. Don Chan

Without these people, IS2010 might not even be a reality. We thank you once more for your devoted time and efforts for the
Interstate. If you notice, this edition has slightly been changed because of all the important information we need to send out.
Most, if not ALL the Interstate information is at the bottom of the newsletter. Thank you fellow riders who have been
supporting our event and most importantly, ride safe!

-SubEditor-
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The week that was – M + D Sunday ride 18 April 2010

Checking out Broga – 8 months after Presidential Ride 2009 by The Yellow Manta

The setting was perfect. Nice cool draft blowing, in fact after a few moments it kind of felt really cold. But when we really got
ourselves into it, the sweat started to flow. And the saliva flowed non-stop too! It was that mouth-watering!

Dorothy was screaming with delight when she was given first go at the challenge thrown by Danny Fam. It was going to be her
first time trying such a thing and no doubt she was a bit hesitant initially but being the try-all girl that she is, she gave it a shot
anyhow.

Outcome wasn’t sweet, in fact slightly bitter but couldn’t be any better under the circumstances. We could see the grimace
on her face, eyes tightly shut and 3 blood-lined cuts clearly visible on her left cheek. A very thoughtful Gan almost wanted to
apply anti-septic cream on her there and then but wisely decided otherwise. The pain could have been worse from the
burning sensation of anti-septic cream.

So looks like not everybody likes eggs fried with bitter gourd. Dorothy’s reaction says it all.

Except for Yong. And Danny. And Gan. And me. Dorothy would
have preferred a simple omelette. Then came the oil-smoothed
tilapia fish, which tasted better than the 100x more expensive
promfret. Gan attacked it liked he attacked that technical downhill
earlier – fast and furious! Next came the saucy claypot chicken.
Yummy. And then healthy stir-fried choy sum. Dorothy was smiling
all over again.

That was when we no longer felt the cool draft flowing from the 4
airconds in that small room at Huat Kee Restaurant anymore.
Indeed, Yong was soon sweating like he just rode the entire
Presidential.

And talking about the Presidential, Loop 2 is still in fine condition.

We parked at the Chinese temple and rode over to Ulu Beranang
to enter the loop. Dorothy had a little spill, no thanks to a low
hanging oil palm branch, which gave her the 3 tiny cuts on her
cheek plus a bloodied knee.

Original plan was also to cover Loop 3 but by the time we finished Loop 2, the lure of the tilapia fish was just too much to
resist….. But we got a weekend ride mapped out alright. Loop 2 plus part of Loop 3 ending back at the Chinese temple would
make just a nice loop of 30km.

The week ahead – M + D Sunday ride 25 April 2010

Mud + Dirt by The Sub-Editor

Once more there is a no ride weekend as most of the rider leaders are either away training for the Interstate 2010
or involved with the Selangor MTB Race 2010. We are looking for more ride leaders to help with the load of the
responsibilities. Anyone interested, please drop me a line at 012-3070830 (Alvin).
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The week ahead – T + G Sunday ride 25 April 2010

This will be our final Sunday ride until Interstate 2010. No more centuries. No more
crunching climbs. No more cramping legs (I hope so). There’s little point in cranking
ourselves hard with less than 5 days to go. Better to just go for a spin and keep your legs
fresh. You will need your glycogen reserves full for 2010 Interstate, so do eat up
(healthily, of course). We will head to Ijok Petronas instead of Batang Berjuntai (as
scheduled) as we expect another bumper crowd. It’s also your final chance to form your
peloton for the IS2010. Get 6-8 riders to ride together as a cohesive unit is best. It’s
heaps more fun & more efficient than trying to hang on to a group that’s too fast.

Date: 25 April 2010

Meeting Time: 7:30am sharp (Be there 15mins earlier)

Start/End: Centrepoint carpark, Bandar Utama (CP)

GPS (N03deg8.299”E101deg 36.627”)

Route: CP-Kota D’sara-Jln Sg Buloh-Sg Buloh-Jln Kuala Selangor- Ijok Petronas (regroup, refill & U-turn)- Jalan Kuala
Selangor -Guthrie Corridor- Kg Subang-Jln Sg Buloh- Kota D’Sara-Tropicana- Riana Green-CP (82km);

What To Bring: 2 full water bottles, food, spare tube, pump & tyre levers. Helmets are compulsory

Ride leader: Don (017-883 0538)

Safety notes: Ride single filed & obey traffic regulations. On the return journey to Kota D’Sara fr Jln Sg Buloh, please beware
of rear-coming vehicles when u merge right. Be courteous to other road users & don’t hog the road. Offer
hand signals to fellow riders. Pace yourself, ride at your own tempo & at a good cadence (90rpm up).

Impromptu Saturday M + D rides

Spare Parts Choy with his ever willingness to ride, be it morning, noon AND night will be taking calls with his mistress
Rachel from the Yeti Clan by his side, he would certainly ride anything and everything as often as he can. So contact him
for the Saturday Goodness at +60123955255. All levels and ride suggestions are always welcomed.

Weekday T + G rides

TUESDAY NIGHT SPECIAL – TAMAN TUN

(INTERMEDIATE AND ABOVE ONLY – PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE REASONABLY FIT)
Ride distance: 25km (TTDI – Damansara Heights – TTDI)
Time: 830pm (check in 15mins before)
Meeting place: In front of KSH (Taman Tun Dr Ismail)
Contact person: Shang (016 209 2999) / Amanda (012 659 3838)

COMPULSORY TAIL LIGHTS NO HELMUT, NO RIDE

FOR ALL NIGHT RIDERS
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Rules of Road Riding – T + G

Change positions correctly Rules of Road Riding By The Don

- Slower moving traffic stays to the left; faster traffic to the right. Never
overtake on the left of the group!
- Pass slower moving vehicles on the right; announce your intention to do so
Announce hazards
- Most cyclists do not have a full view of the road while riding in a group
- Announce potholes and other hazards so others can avoid them
- Call out the hazard and point down to it, either left or right. No need to yell
like a maniac tho.
Watch for traffic from the rear
- The last rider should frequently check for overtaking cars
- Announce "car back" clearly and loudly
- It is also helpful to announce "car up" on narrow roads or when riding two
abreast
Watch out at intersections
- Leader should announce slowing or stopping at intersections, if necessary
- Cyclists should not follow others through intersections without first looking
for themselves
- Each cyclist is responsible for checking cross traffic; if you must stop, signal
Leave room for cars Practise Good Peloton Etiquette
- On narrow road or during climbs, leave space between every three or four - Everyone in the peloton has to contribute to the workload. That means taking
riders your fair share of pulls at the front. It’s ok to do shorter pulls, especially if you are
- Motorists will utilize the shorter passing intervals to pass the group tired. Just do a token pull, indicate and pull off to the right & back after you’ve
- Good relations with motorists is the responsibility of every cyclist. established it is safe to do so.
Remember, we share the roads with others; it’s not our Grandfathers’ road. - When you go to the front, always keep a constant & steady speed. Do not
Stop off road accelerate or show how fast you are. It is not a race, moron!
- When stopping for mechanicals or regrouping, always move clear off the - Typically everyone climbs at their own pace. So after a climb, recover & regroup
road before setting off again.
- Always indicate you are stopping with your right hand asking them to - Do not pull too long at the front. Always reserve some energy
overtake you on the right. Ride single file
- Always yield to traffic in the roadway - It is illegal in some areas to ride more than two abreast. Avoid doing this.
- In our country, the roads are narrow and winding. It is better to ride single filed
in this case, unless it is safe to ride a double pace line.

Guidelines to Mountain Bike Trail Etiquette

FROM VARIOUS SOURCES IN RELATION TO SHARED TRAILS AND NON BIKE SPECIFIC TRAILS.

PERSONAL SAFETY
- Wear a brain bucket (yes..that’s a helmet) whenever you ride.
- Do not travel into remote areas without informing others
- Ride within your capabilities. Ensure that if you want to push your limits, your buddies are around to support you.
- Know your bike and bring the necessary/essential spares.

RIGHT OF WAY IN RELATION TO OTHERS (NON RIDERS)

- Give way to non motorised trail users, i.e. hikers, horse riders, because people judge all cyclist by my actions.
- Give way to motorised trail users, i.e. motor cross bikes etc, because generally we will end up worse off in a an accident.
- Alert others when approaching. Get a bell, or “Excuse me” works quite well.

RIGHT OF WAY IN RELATION TO OTHER RIDERS.

- Riders have the right of way. If you are pushing your bike, leave the riding line open for others to go past.
- Rider up hill has the right of way.
- Allow faster riders to past

SPEED
- Approach turns and bends in anticipation that there’s someone there.
- Make your presence know when approaching someone or any turns.

IMPACT ON THE TRAIL

- Leave the wildlife and fauna alone. Magic mushrooms are bad for you.
- Stay on designated trails and avoid destroying vegetation if possible
- Don’t take short cuts over/around technical sections. If you can’t ride it, walk it.
- Learn how to use your front brakes so that you minimise skidding your rear wheel. If you refuse to learn, then ride only in bike parks where people are paid
to maintain the trails.
- Do not litter. Take out whatever you take in.
- Practise minimal impact riding, take only photos and memories with you.

FUN
- You are to have loads of fun, talk lots of cog, and make good friends on your ride.
- Develop of sense of humour. Some people say it’s good for the soul.
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Spare Wheels Project

Your friends have heard you rant about the drops and
the endos and have seen the breathtaking scenery
from your flickr, Facebook and not to forget the fridge
door photos.
They finally want to get off their bum and join you for
a ride but running behind you, sitting on your top tube
or dinking them are probably not the best ways for
them to experience it with you. Of course, he/she
could be shit hot, then no one would probably say
anything.
In all SERIOUSNESS, if you have someone who wants
to join us for a ride, please do not hesitate to drop us
a line and we WILL do our best to get them a bike for
the next suitable ride. Take note that there will be a
$15.00 charge to cover expenses such as ferrying the
bike around (only if you are riding with us), washing it
and of course its ongoing maintenance.

In any regards, PCC has the SPARE WHEELS PROJECT

underway. Currently made up of generous owner's
bikes, they are available for people to borrow and
ride. Some of them have been ridden more than the
village…er…never mind. They've been ridden a lot.

Boon Foo has recently offered his assistance to put

Rob (012 6191 308) / Peter (012 227 4443) /
together a few hard tails, and together with what we
have now, we should be able to cater for height Alvin (012 3070 830) / Adrian (012 383 2618)
ranging from Snow White's pals to the Yang Mings
who want to give this ago.

PLEASE DO NOT CALL US AT THE 11th HOUR ASKING FOR A BIKE. ALLOW 2 DAYS NOTICE MIN

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An Interstate Special - Pre Briefing by James Bak

PCC Interstate 2010: Ten Days to Go… by James Bak

It’s the time of the year again for the big event on the roadies’ calender……….the Interstate 2010. As most of you have already signed up and noticed, we
have been trying to keep details a little to ourselves so that we can secretly do some secret training while you guys enjoys the Broga Hills and LCCT breeze so
our President can again do his Media Coverage on all national and international TV.

Back to business……… We think it’s time to let loose all information since we see that most groups have already live up to their little training up north where
uniformity rules, down south to the little island below us, the very east of the country separated by the Chinese sea and also folks from different continents
far apart.

Yes, you are right on the distance being long, well, extremely long in addition to the high, gradual and never ending rolls. We also promise prosperity in the
eastern dictionary, water, where we have water everyday, which signify “richness”. Different richness for different walks of life. About 350 participants will
aspire to endure the richness of river, dam, lake and sea.

EVENT BRIEFING
th
Date: Tuesday, 27 April 2010
8.00pm to 9.30pm
Location: Beta MegaStore, Taman Mayang
No 1 Jalan SS25/24, Taman Mayang, 47301 Petaling Jaya
GPS Coordinates 3° 6'49"N 101°35'44"E

STARTING POINT
Perak RiverSide Resort (aka Resort Sungai Perak)
Off Jalan Daeng Selili, Kuala Kangsar
GPS Coordinates: N4° 46' 39.00", E100° 56' 38.00" or (4.777500, 100.943889)

Getting There :
<http://maps.google.com.my/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=3.293911,101.546803&daddr=%2B4%C2%B0+46'+39.00%22,+%2B100%C2%B0+56'+38.00%22
+(4.777500,+100.943889)&geocode=%3BFRzmSAAdEUgEBg&hl=en&mra=dme&mrcr=0&mrsp=0&sz=14&sll=3.289455,101.550922&sspn=0.043873,0.05690
6&ie=UTF8&z=14&dirflg=d>

Note : Direction start as you pass Rawang exit (which is the most neutral)
1. Trip your odometer to 0 as you pass Rawang exit 0km
2. Head north on Lebuhraya Utara – Selatan 203 km
3. Take the Kuala Kangsar/ Grik exit 500 m
4. Turn right toward Route 1 (Jln Taiping) 650 m
5. Take the ramp onto Route 1 500 m
6. Sharp right to stay on Route 1 5.3 km
7. Roundabout, take 1st exit Jln Daeng Selili 700 m
8. Turn right into Perak RiverSide Resort (aka Resort Sungai Perak)

RIDE DETAILS

Day 1 ~ 140km Kuala Kangsar – Pulau Banding

Start : 7.00am RSP, KK

Ride Description : Scenic flat for a early morning warm up crossing bridges follow by high speed rolling hills towards Gerik and thereafter a short climb
before you enjoy the “dam” view of the dam.

Day 2 ~ 180km Pulau Banding – Kota Bahru

Start : 6.30am Banding Lakeside Inn

Ride Description : Start the day very early just before dusk is the best bet as you will climb better in the dark. It’s all over the first section in a very long
windy gradual hill. Pace yourself smartly and evenly, as you need the endurance to last you the long descent thereafter and plenty of heat steaming flats
and cross wind to push to the limit battling it with your best rival; the afternoon sun above you.

Day 3 ~ 170km Kota Bahru – Lake Kenyir Resort & Spa

Start : 7.00am Grand Riverview Hotel, KB

Ride Description : Expect flat & rolls for most of the way. The final section that goes into Lake Kenyir requires high alert, concentration and low speed
maneuvering through pot holes and animal dunks. And let the climbing begin too.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Chief Marshal Christina Chen 012 2221600
Event Marshal James Bak 012 2221200
Event Marshal Dennis Soh 016 2122696
Route Marshal Ivan Chan 012 3792979
Route Marshal Don Chan 017 8830538
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An Interstate Special – Tapering for a Century & Other Safety notes by The Don

One rule of thumb for century week is to stay consistent. This isn't the time to make major changes in your diet,
sleep pattern, or equipment. One thing you must alter, however, is your training. This is called tapering. The
objective is to create a reserve of physical and emotional energy.

Another rule of thumb is that it's better to be too rested for the event than not rested enough. Keep this in mind as
you're tempted to do "just one more" long or strenuous ride when the century is only a few days away. It's very hard
to resist, but you must. Eleventh-hour training is much more likely to produce a mediocre performance than a great
one.

Begin tapering with at least 3 days to go. A full week is better if your training has put you on the brink of fatigue.
Studies have found that the key is to substantially reduce mileage but keep intensity consistent with your normal
training.

Distance is reduced during the final training rides, but intensity stays the same. Don't stop riding entirely, which puts
your body to sleep and makes you even more anxious about the training that you feel you're missing.

Even on the day before the century, it's good to take a brief spin to loosen your legs and make sure your bike is
working perfectly. Many riders like to include a couple of short sprints to raise their heart rate and open their lungs.
Just don't do anything to make yourself even remotely tired.

How much performance increase can you expect from tapering? A review of more than 50 studies published in the
International Journal of Sports Medicine found an average improvement of 3 percent. This translates to an 11-
minute improvement during a 6-hour century. With over 480km in the Interstate, that’ll be a saving of 33 minutes, by
tapering off.

Another benefit is psychological -- the confidence that comes from feeling fresh legs and plenty of energy as we
begin our 3-day tour this Friday next.

Safety

Be prepared for any eventuality. That’s the best advice I can give.
Get yourself a rain poncho & rear lights for the days that rain. Sunblock SPF50 is highly recommended on days that
don’t. Bring extra spare tubes & a pump and you will never be stranded with a puncture. The trick is to arrange with
your buddies in a peloton to share in carrying a pump, a small tool kit, or even a portable First Aid Kit. Always ride
self-sufficiently.
Polycarbonate sports sunglasses is also an important item in your checklist. They block out the harsh UV and protect
against dirt, stone & bugs smashing into your soft eyeballs. Helmets are, of course, compulsory.
Carry your ID or ID tag. In case of emergency, we’ll need to know your Blood type, allergies & contact.
Bring along your hand phone too. Ideal for calling your support car or Marshalls for help.

Ideally, your bike should be serviced a week before the IS and you should ride the bike after the service to ensure it is
performing. Check the bolts on your cranks, stem, saddle, & seat clamp and lubricate any moving metal-metal parts.
Remember, mechanics are human too. Make sure your chain is not stretched and on the verge of snapping. It’ll spoil
your IS for sure.

High caloric food items which are easy to carry is also a must. The key to a successful IS is to eat and drink regularly
during the ride, every 30minutes at a minimum. You’ll be burning no less than 3,300 calories every day and if you do
not replenish this; you will BONK on the ride. Carry food stuff like Powerbars, Muesli bars, raisins, nuts that pack
long-term energy. Drink more isotonic drinks as they absorb faster into your bloodstream. Add hydrating salts (like
ORS) into your water bottles to help replenish lost salts. Never wait until you are thirsty to drink, By then, you would
already be in dehydration mode. Take regular sips.
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An Interstate Special – Support Car Driving by Mac

Every year, I go to the Interstate and other group ride, I meet and encounter all sorts of supporting car drivers. From the ones that
becomes part of the peloton, the one that drives along side a rider on the climb cheering, the ones that weaves in an out of peloton
chasing his riders and the ones that baby sits the riders causing a tailback of cars.
I have also witness a few accidents along the way due to wrongly position support cars being parked indiscriminately along the road.
This is my notes to assist if I can to help make this Interstate a Zero Incident event (hopefully).
Important points and facts to consider
Pointer 1
a) A peloton of 250 riders riding 2 by 2 can be as long as 600m. Some may even be 1 km long as in one of Interstate.
b) This peloton of 250 riders will have an equivalent length of having 50 cars bumper to bumper in length
c) No car can overtake all these cars cleanly in one go, not even if you are driving a Ferrari or a Porsche
d) If you are going to overtake batch by batch, u will endanger the cyclists and make them and other motorists angry – which
is not the position that you want to be in.

Pointer 2
a) A cyclist travels at 30km/hr ie 1 km for every 2 mins
b) A car on average travels 90km per hour ie 1 km every 40 second
c) If you wait for 5 mins, u will see the rear of peloton, the moment you leave your stopping point
d) The smarter way to do it is to let the peloton move on for at least 30 mins, which means, they are only 15 km in front and
you will be able to catch up with them within 10 mins. Even then, you WILL not able to overtake them cleanly because the
peloton is still bunch up together.

Pointer 3
a) Understand peloton behavior – A peloton tends to bunch up early in the ride ie the first 30-40km
b) Peloton will start breakup and forms smaller groups after 40-50km, hence easier to manage and overtake
c) Peloton will also separate in towns and rest areas, so agree with your riders to meet at these points.
d) It will be more productive to start the journey earlier then the peloton or 1 hour later. Remember 1 hour is only 30 km
behind the peloton.
e) There is no point baby-sitting the rider – let them be self sufficient
f) Bring along the given tulip, which the rider also has. Plan ahead with rider.

Support Car Driving Ethics

Driving support car can sometimes be thought of to be simple. Unfortunately, it is far from it. It requires planning and the
skill of defensive driving. First of all, let me discuss the DON’T’s and DO’s of support car driving. It’s easier to learn from the
DON’T and later look at the DOs

DON’T
a) Drive by the side of the Cyclist or rider that you are supporting. This is a definite NO-NO.
b) Stop at the bottom of the hill, where all the riders will be rushing down at fast speed
c) Stop at the peak of the hill crest when bunch of riders maybe climbing and having to avert the vehicles, may cause an
accident
d) Tail gate (ie follow the rider closely) the cyclist or peloton closely or in between peloton. This will cause danger to following
peloton and cause riders to be nervous. Many a times, this happens and the culprit supporting driver may be the cause of
the accident. The support car driver will also cause the riders to be angry and retaliate.
e) Overtake peloton and become part of the peloton. This will endanger many riders who will have to fall back. If you need to
overtake the peloton, overtake them cleanly and giving then ample side space. Since, all the riders are still bunch up in the
first 30km of the ride, overtaking maneuvers will be difficult to do cleanly in the early stages, hence its better to start
following later.
f) Stop with half the car on the road shoulder. Make sure that there is a minimum of 2 feet distance between edge of vehicle
and the road shoulder.
g) Form a peloton of support car. We do not want to have a convoy of support cars. It will cause havoc with traffic and attract
unnecessary attention from enforcement department. It may also lead to bad press coverage.

DO
a) Allow the rider that you will be supporting ample space and time for him and the peloton to gain distance. An average rider
can only cycle 1km in 2 mins, hence if you want the peloton to be 10 km away, do allow about 20 minutes before u
start your journey. But because the peloton of 250 riders can be up to 3 km long, you will undoubtedly see the rear of
peloton if you were to leave 10 minutes from base.
b) Plan your journey well ahead, at early stages of ride, when there are 250 riders, the peloton may be be 3km long.
Hence, starting your journey as a support car driver will only be beneficial only if you leave 20 mins later. Otherwise you
may run the danger of becoming part of the peloton. Remember, a peloton does NOT contain cars, only cyclists.
c) Stop at predetermined distance and agreed place with clearing and clearance from road shoulder. If the journey
is about 140km, you can agree with the rider that you are supporting, that you will meet him/her at 45km intervals.
d) Stop regularly if you are concern for your rider, but at a clear distance in front of the peloton(group) and wait for the
peloton to pass by.

Think through that the best care for your rider is watch from a distance and not be the cause of the incident.

Concluding Thots/Reminder
This is not a race. Many participant want to challenge themselves in terms of endurance, some wants good memories out of
the ride. There will scenic points in this Interstate and meeting up old acquaintances. Let us have a zero casualties interstate
this year. Help us to help you make this Interstate a memorable one.
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An Interstate Special – Accommodations by Dennis Soh

Additional Interstate accommodation for Kuala Kangsar

Good news! We have an opening for 10 rooms at the rest house below. It is near the Resort Sungai Perak, which is
the starting point for the Interstate.

Kuala Kangsar Rest House

Bukit Candan
33000 Kuala Kangsar

Tel: 05 - 7764262 / 05 – 7763872 for directions

VIP Room (3 pax) @ RM150.00 x 3 units

Deluxe Triple (3 pax) @ RM130.00 x 3 units
Deluxe Double (2 pax) @ RM100.00 x 2 units
Superior (2 pax) @ RM70.00 x 2 units

Please contact Dennis Soh (016 212 2696) to book the rooms. Hurry, as they are being taken up quickly.

Interstate 2010
Alternative accomodation for 29th April at Kuala Kangsar

Dear Interstaters

as many of you are still without accommodation on Day 0 at KK (which is on your own & not covered by your IS
dues), we have taken the liberty to list down some of the accommodation available in KK. By no means is this list
exhaustive. Please call them to make your sleeping arrangements.

1. Resort Sungai Perak(dorms left) Jalan Daeng Selili, KK +605-777 2021

2. MRO Homestay 226 Tmn Kuala Kangsar +6014-344 9100/019-518 2061
3. FJ Riverside Inn (bungalow) Kampong Kledang, Kota Lama Kiri +6012-215 0525
4. EZ Inn 51 Jln Sultan Idris, KK +605 777 1111
5. Blue Star hotel( Tin Heong) 34 Jln Raja Chulan, KK +605 776 2066

Others you can try are (Call 103 for their numbers):

6. Sin Wah Bee Restaurant & Hotel

7. Nam Yang Hotel & Restaurant
8. King Wah Hotel
9. Double Lion Hotel

Hotels 5 to 9 are budget hotels, so do not expect too much. It’ll suffice for a night’s sleep. These hotels are nearby
the Resort Sg Perak which is the official starting point for our ride.
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An Interstate Special - The List of Victims by James Bak

4 ~Void~ 86 Hooi Kiang 76 Nik Ariff

235 Aaron 5 Hsing Ling 298 Norhaya

3 Abby 187 Huey Mei 17 O'neil

129 Abdul Halim 341 Ismail 279 Osman

271 Abdul Jalil 99 Ivan 23 Pam

122 Abdul Malik 50 Ivan C 114 Pang

296 Abdul Rahim 190 Iwan 346 Pascal

332 Abdul Rahman 220 Izam 84 Patmanathan

138 Abdullah Harun 1 James 152 Patricia

48 Adeline 179 Jason Ng 14 Patrick

315 Adli 126 Jason Teh 169 Patsy

115 Adrian Ming 10 Jeffrey 67 Per-Li

100 Adzim 157 Jeremy Chan 24 Pete

266 Affendi 213 Jerry Wan 252 Petrus

36 Ahmad 15 Jesster 183 Philip Ng

267 Ahmad Taufik 72 Jezamine 214 Phillis

217 Aileen 301 Jij Soon 331 Poh Seng

184 Alan Chan 85 Jimmy 335 Prakash

81 Albert Toh 189 JK 154 Princilia

205 Albert Yeo 125 Joanna Teh 163 Ralf

46 Alvin 30 Joanne 147 Rami

327 Alvin Chooi 230 Joanne Loke 123 Ramly

223 Alvin Hoon 20 Joe 174 Raymond

275 Alwi 197 Johan 325 Raymond Leng

286 Alwin 55 John 316 Raymond Tan

39 Amanda 54 John Lee 25 Razlan

182 Anderson 74 John Lo 104 Rho Wen

135 Andrew Kuan 265 John Michael 181 Ricky Chia

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106 Andrew Loh 294 John Yap 202 Roger Hague

257 Andrew Yeo 224 Johnson 333 Roger Yee

258 Andy Wee 178 Jonathan 261 Ronnie Ng

89 Annie 307 Jooi Hung 201 Roy Chua

35 Annie Rosie 309 Jooi Kok 242 Rudy Azli

172 Anson 344 Joyce Leong 239 Safri

173 Aric 131 Ju Lian 277 Safuan

91 Ashley 211 Kartick 338 Sai Hong

244 Azizul 207 Kathleen 108 Sam Koay

111 Azmi 312 Kelvin Khoo 83 Santhira

34 Bahri 118 Keng Hock 119 Sany

170 Ben 313 Keng Kwan 218 Sarah

237 Bernard Lim 164 Keng Soon 156 Sean Chan

28 BK Hong 70 Kenny 11 Sellina

192 Boon Foo 158 Kenny Yeoh 263 Seng Ho

194 Boon Li 130 Kevin Khor 78 Seng Kiat

59 Brian 96 Kevin Lew 116 Seng Teik

8 Bunny 44 Kevin M 334 Seong Soon

203 Casey Kwan 98 Kevin Tan 196 Sha Jaya

7 Cassie 124 Kevin Vincent 191 Shah

320 Chan Chee Meng 168 Khairudin 110 Shaharin

107 Che Seong 295 Kheong Kit 269 Shahirudeen

314 Chee Chung 171 Khiam Ping 264 Sham

160 Chee Hoe 150 Khian Beng 117 Shamoon

318 Chee Keong 212 Khina 29 Shang

284 Chee Loong 165 Kian Teoh 121 Shareifudden

180 Chee Meng 177 Kien 209 Sharon Teng

56 Chee Wei 322 Kok Eng 329 Shaun Wilfred

176 Cheryl 57 Kok Hoong 162 Shen Horng

102 Chie Chong 65 Kok Keong 87 Simon Chan

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63 Chin Kong 290 Kok Leong 253 Simon Wong

144 Chin Lee 293 Kok Loy 92 Sook Bee

113 Chin Seang 31 Kuan 127 Soon Heng

45 Chong Wai 348 Kui Chew 219 Stacy

256 Choon Kong 149 Kulim Lee 148 Stephen Ong

206 Choon Wei 245 Kung Nee 128 Su Aun

225 Chor Meng 321 Lai Kin 339 Suhaimi

249 Chow Khoon 62 Lawrence 289 Swee Seong

41 Chris 231 Lee Lian 297 Syed Idros

93 Chris Hey 159 Lee Teik 153 Syed Jaafar

2 Christina 234 Lee Ting 291 Tat Hong

349 Christine 146 Leong Tee 88 Teik

281 Chrystal 51 Lester 32 Terence

302 Chun Kit 216 Li Ping 112 Thean Hock

250 Chung Mang 143 Lian Hun 16 Thiru

75 Clarence 287 Lian Meng 193 Ting Kam

251 Clive Chin 101 Lin 42 Tony R

52 Daniel 208 Linden 305 Tuck Leong

61 Danny 186 Liong Chuan 285 Tzi Song

151 Danny Khaw 299 Lip Foong 210 Valarie

80 Darren 300 Lip Wah 109 Vincent Chan

134 David Chu 53 Lip Wei 204 Vincent Lee

167 David John 342 Lizam 79 Vincent Lim

200 David Kee 304 Louis Tan 324 Vincent Lim

184 David Wong 166 Lydia 6 Vong Vong

71 Debbie 141 M Roslan 203 Wah Leong

19 Demi 47 Mack 254 Wai Chong

90 Dennis 247 Mahidi 232 Wai Keong

13 Dennis Soh 94 Malcolm 233 Wai Lik

68 Doc 37 Mandy 310 Wai Yuan

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243 Dominic 259 Marco 337 Wan Siong

69 Don Chan 77 Masa 58 Wei Kong

268 Dr. Abdullah 328 Maung Nay 136 Wei Liang

221 Eddy 272 Mazeed 215 Wei Lieh

292 Edward Hun 238 Melvin 21 William

306 Ek Seng 319 Michael Beh 38 Willie

317 Elaine Wong 199 Michael Tan 12 Wong CC

26 Elhan 188 Mike Chew 311 Yee Kean

345 Emril 9 Mike Chick 82 Yee Wan

64 Eric 175 Mike Loh 198 Yew Meng

145 Eric Ooi 103 Miow Chin 66 Yih Fey

280 Ery 347 Miow Hoe 97 Yoko

330 Ewan 132 Mithirendra 27 Yong

40 Faisal 273 Mohd Faizal 236 Yu Jen

260 Feisal 240 Mohd Farid 255 Yu Seung

343 Foo Yuen 140 Mohd Hafizi 105 Yun Ho

336 Francis Hawryn 137 Mohd Nizam 270 Zaba

95 Frank 288 Mohd Padli 246 Zakri

73 Gerard 241 Mohd Royzaid 340 Zamruddin

22 Grace 33 Mohd Sarhargi 195 Zhao Qi

323 Han Bin 262 Mohd Syahiful 139 Zulkarnain H

227 Han Fong 43 Mohd Zaini

155 Haslizan 274 Mohd Zuraimi

278 Hazril 228 Mona

49 He Shyang 142 Muadzam Hadi

60 Henry 18 Nabil

326 Him Shoong 161 Nai Lee

248 Hock Ching 276 Nazali

133 Hock Huat 226 Nelson

308 Hon Wai 222 Neo

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283 Hong Siong 120 Ngah

282 Hong Ye 229 Ngin Ping

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