The first rider is learning bike without pedals. Yes, its a luxury but it really helps due to the light weight and adjustability of the seat... can be lowered really low. Have a look at how momo learned here
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Wei Kai learns to ride with first rider!
Momo brought the first bike trainer for his nephew WeiKai who is 3 year old to ride. I was very proud of her when she gently shared/demo Kai the tricks. The little boy was thrilled and I am sure he will have lots of fun learn to ride.
The first rider is learning bike without pedals. Yes, its a luxury but it really helps due to the light weight and adjustability of the seat... can be lowered really low. Have a look at how momo learned here
The first rider is learning bike without pedals. Yes, its a luxury but it really helps due to the light weight and adjustability of the seat... can be lowered really low. Have a look at how momo learned here
Monday, June 17, 2013
Adrian rides to work
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| Bike parked at the side the cubicle |
For the record, I work in Dell Centre Singapore but this is not sponsored by Dell :) As many would know, I park my van about 2km away in a private estate and ride my brompton to office. Saves me money and gives me a nice break before a busy day at work. Changes are happening to my environment, pro cycling measures like a shower and a friendly attitude by the office on bicycles have encouraged more to ride. Like him...
This is Adrian who works in marketing and sales. He commutes using his Cervelo daily from Newton to Jurong IBP. He shares that it is nice work out and feels good contributing to less carbon emissions.I also agree! Ride on Adrian and will feature him more about his views on cycling and commuting by bike in Singapore.
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| @ Strategy entrance |
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| No fuss and drama @ Dell office |
Sunday, June 16, 2013
LCSG visit Sembawang Hot Spring 16June 2013
Huge turn out. 62 folks came to see if there was really a hotspring and if we could boil and egg. The route we took is here in case u want to retrace it . The location is at the 12km marker
More infor on hotspring here too
More infor on hotspring here too
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| @Sembawang HotSpring |
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| @Khatib MRT station, briefing on the route - Photo Credit Uncle KC |
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| Popeye and Olive |
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| Doing a musical called Blomtpon |
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| this was THE Bike to be seen with. when we were school kid. |
But before that, I had to bring them to Simpang Siri and "holland" abit at the Sembawang black and white houses.
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| Sembawang Black and white houses |
As the stomaches were grumbling, we had a makan break before going to the hotspring. I was very happy to see folks trying out the hot water in amazement and chatting away like kids.
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| Mr Loh really prepared with his barang |
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| All getting excited to see the hotspring |
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| Just nice! yummy egg! Photo Credits Jasper Ong |
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| Shiokkk ah |
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| Derek brought Quail eggs! |
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| Bottoms up! Photo Credit Uncle KC |
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| yikess!!! It's hot! |
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| Hope Mr Teo will see and be happy |
Mr Teo was not there but we met another uncle Lee who also frequent the place... and he stays at Yishun Blk 212. Come here every day to collect some spring water for his family. Thats 40 litres!!
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| Mr Lee from Yishun Blk 212, another regular of the hotspring |
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| What a smile! |
Quite an experience. Even nicer, the LCSG team had a check on his bike and lubed the chain for him. That's was really a nice gesture!
And I was lucky to have a ride on his bike! yes!
Yes, there are gems if we look hard enough. Like this iconic place, the sembawang hotsprings. If u haven't been here... please do pop and see it. Bring ur kids to experience this very special place. Its near Gambas ave and Sembawang road. These are uniquely Singapore treasures that should be celebrated and remembered. Thanks for LCSG and Northern Star Angels for helping manage the huge crowd. Thank you for the efforts!
Saturday, June 15, 2013
Cycling paths for towns. Tampines leads the way!
I saw this posting on MP Irene Ng Facebook wall. Yes, it felt a bit "self promotional" but taking another view, it sure does help improve the overall cyclebility in Tampines.
It makes me happy that cycling is being embraced as an alternative way to get around. Sure there will be issues but everything new will have their problems. I sincerely hope beyond Tampines,more towns will adopt the best practices from Tampines. That's what MP Irene Ng posted. Have a look and really like to hear your views.
"Promoting cycling also benefits those who do not cycle. How? When residents ride the bicycle instead of driving a car, they reduce the number of cars on the road. This means less traffic, less parking problems, cleaner air and a greener environment for all.
It makes me happy that cycling is being embraced as an alternative way to get around. Sure there will be issues but everything new will have their problems. I sincerely hope beyond Tampines,more towns will adopt the best practices from Tampines. That's what MP Irene Ng posted. Have a look and really like to hear your views.
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| MP Irene Ng cycling with the residents |
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| L-R LTA Mr Chew, MP Irene Ng, Dr Faisal |
"Promoting cycling also benefits those who do not cycle. How? When residents ride the bicycle instead of driving a car, they reduce the number of cars on the road. This means less traffic, less parking problems, cleaner air and a greener environment for all.
When residents cycle
instead of taking the feeder buses, they reduce the congestion on buses. This
means a more pleasant journey on buses and with shorter waiting times for
commuters. Other benefits are: A healthier population and a more sustainable
town.
Since Tampines was officially declared Singapore’s first cycling
town in 2010, after a two-year trial, we have made much progress.
We improved our cycling infrastructure, stepped up on our
enforcement of errant cyclists, and promoted safe cycling through our volunteer
cycling wardens and Tampines Cycling Club. Cycling has indeed become a
convenient way of getting about within the neighbourhood.
Every day I look around
Tampines and I see more and more residents cycling to the market, to the
coffeeshops, to the MRT station, to schools and parks. Many use bicycles for
short daily errands. They include housewives, the elderly and students.
An increasing number is also taking to cycling for sport and
recreation, cycling to Pasir Ris Park or the parks in other towns using the
park connector network.
A big thank you to
residents in Tampines for supporting this bold vision of becoming a model
cycling town in Singapore."
MP Irene Ng
Friday, June 14, 2013
Mobile Bicycle Repairman @ Seng Kang
Not quite your stylo hi tech thingy but this generated lots of "148 likes" and comments in Lovecyclingsg Facebook. Reading the comments, like this one....
"Feel so heart warm to know there are still such people doing tat nowadays, it shd be his passion too n my dad told me before tat when he was young in kampong, he used to cycle quite a distance all the way to a uncle tat fix bike n install the lastest blink blink lights on their bicycle n all children feel so interested n happy when they saw the uncle n their new gadgets mount, but he told me tat uncle work day to night non stop from early thirties to sixties till he got hunched back n fell sick. This pic let me think of the friendly n hardworking bicycle man whom my dad told me. I shall show this pic to my dad tomorrow Thanks for posting this pic Simon Teo!
Joean Zeng"
There seems to be a longing of simpler things in life. This gentleman around Seng Kang just peddles his repair skill and some utility stuff like tubes, and tyres. Fixes the problems for the kids and other folks. No fuss no markup. Way to go uncle!
"Feel so heart warm to know there are still such people doing tat nowadays, it shd be his passion too n my dad told me before tat when he was young in kampong, he used to cycle quite a distance all the way to a uncle tat fix bike n install the lastest blink blink lights on their bicycle n all children feel so interested n happy when they saw the uncle n their new gadgets mount, but he told me tat uncle work day to night non stop from early thirties to sixties till he got hunched back n fell sick. This pic let me think of the friendly n hardworking bicycle man whom my dad told me. I shall show this pic to my dad tomorrow Thanks for posting this pic Simon Teo!
Joean Zeng"
There seems to be a longing of simpler things in life. This gentleman around Seng Kang just peddles his repair skill and some utility stuff like tubes, and tyres. Fixes the problems for the kids and other folks. No fuss no markup. Way to go uncle!
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| Doing his thing... Photo Credit Simon Teo |
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| bringing joy to heartlanders -- Photo Credit Simon Teo |
Sunday, June 9, 2013
LCSG @ Trifactor 2013
In case u are looking for more photos on Trifactor 2013 , here it is..
We were honored to be given 2 slots for the inter cycling club race at Tri-factor 2013. Ro and Tiger Tang were selected and today we saw them in action.
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| LCSG family @ Trifactor 2013 |
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| Missy Sunshine Ro spinning away with mega watt smile |
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| Tiger Tang with his Red Single gear Schwinn... powering to finishing line |
Ok, I lied. So we hid at Changi village for a while and after the big downpour we went and cheered for our 2 friends. It was a 80km ride and all the rest of the riders were in roadies and carbon what nots. Except our 2. Ro was in a Pacific reach SL while Tiger Tang in a Schwinn Single speed. Red for 5km/hr advantage haha.
Overall I really think it was awesome to see so many folks out and having a ball. We had great fun cheering for LCSG riders and also for others. If I may add just one suggestion to make it safer. It is to have a wider turns. Perhaps this would make it less hazardous to the riders.
I can't wait for Tri-factor 2014! Thanks again to Trifactor for the sponsor!
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| LCSG cheering team |
I was impressed with their performance as they kept on going under pretty scary conditions. I saw tenacity from Tiger. How he skidded and fell in front of us. Got up immediately and jump on, cranking furiously. Thats awesome. Steven, you have taught him well!
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| skidded... you could hear Steven heart miss a beat! |
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| no fuss, no whimming... just saddle up and carry on. That's tenacity! |
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| uncle K.C at the prime spot to see the action |
We were at the turnoff and witness several crashes. Many due to the slippery road conditions, some due to the un-even handling skill of the riders. And some are just tired and confused. One was particularly memorable as he crashed head on to the barrier, taking down a marshaller with him.
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| Spectacular crash, taking out the marshaller |
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| Eugene was the first to run up and render assistance. While George acted to divert traffic |
Also cool was to see many riders taking up the challenge. From Kids, normal folks and even hand bikes.
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| Kids ready to roll |
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| one of my fav... "santa" |
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| Hand cycling champ! |
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| Handcyclist with their front lead and safety. |
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| was talking to Diane... hmmm maybe it is time for Momo to do this! |
I can't wait for Tri-factor 2014! Thanks again to Trifactor for the sponsor!
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Rider Profile - Pierre Chew
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| Pierre with his co-pilot Chloe |
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| Pierre helping out as marker on Sunday ride |
Rider Profile- Q&A
* Tell me about yourself
My name is Pierre Chew, I’m a Engineer working in ST Kinetics. I’m happily married with a lovely daughter, Chloe.
* How did you started cycling
Before I actually starts cycling, my main passion is in diving, I am a PADI diving instructors for many years however because of new family member, Chloe, my daughter, it become very difficult to continue to take 2.5days off per week (Fri night, Sat and Sun) for diving and leaving my wife and kid at home. For that reason I started to switch to cycling at end of 2011. At the beginning my ride is only confined to ECP to CV via PCN mainly with my colleague on Saturday morning and that is about it.
* Why do you like cycling?
Main reason for Cycling for me it requires less time, it allows me to better manages my time during weekend between riding and family bonding. Most surprising factor for me is that cycling really slim me down while for diving you will get fatter. Trust me,Kekeke.
The technical sides about bicycle technology also interest me a lot maybe due to my occupation as a engineer. I like to mingle with my bike by changing the components on my own to see the different in the performance and the reliability that can be yield from a old bike. Because of this attribute I get poison easily to buy new bike components for experiments.
Family bonding is also another reason I like about cycling, see for diving, the youngest age to start is about 10yr old. Since my daughter is only two years old it will be impossible to do diving together now, but for cycling this is not a problem, so my family can actually ride together in the park and have precious moments together.
I think I have also makes more new friends from various backgrounds since joining LCSG.
*When u met LCSG - how was it like and how u meet us
I remember my first outing with LCSG is the visits to the Sembawang hot spring last year, June 2012. I came for the event alone and worry that I will be left out since I do not know any of the members of LCSG, so I put on my “HELLO” T-shirt so as to break ice with people I met. However there is no need to do that as I was fascinated with friendliness and the welcome feeling from the crazy group. Everyone was so inviting and offered to let me test ride their bike and get poison!!
* Your steel horses- names and more details.
My 1st Foldie:
A red Dahon Vittesse D7 bought in late 2010 however it was kind of white elephant as I didn’t ride regularly until late 2011. After a few rides I know that this bike is just not good enough and the “zhning” starts in Feb 2012 and this process never ends till today, I am still “zhning” to get different riding experiences. This bike shall always be my experimental bike!
My 2nd and 3rd Foldie:
Both Brompton one is M6R with child seat and the other is S2LX, main reason of getting these bike was the compact folding feature which allows me to put them inside my car boot easily and travel to different parks and cycle with my family. Sometime these bike also use for short bicycle touring trip like in Desaru.
My 4th Bike:
Bike Friday, NWT, this is another bike that I like because of the solid construction and good for variable speed drive train option. Of course I have already started to change the stock component so that it rolls better.
5th Bike?
Unofficially I have another bike, a single speed CarryMe, but this bike is mainly for my dad use because of its light weight and small fold footprint.
* Your favorite cycling kakis
I have met many people and make many friends in LCSG, but the best chemistry group of friend would be Wan Tiger, Jasper Ong, Stanely Lim, Darrell, Derrick Yeow ,Gracie Koh and of course my wife, Jane Neo Jinxia, we get closer because of Desaru trip in March 2013.
* Your favorite cycling route and LCSG ride
I actually enjoyed almost every route on Sunday, maybe the most interesting and favorite one are the farm visit at the Neo Tew area. Visiting the Veggie Bollywood, Hayes Goat Farm, Bull Frog farm etc.
* Your role at LCSG
I’m just a ordinally member in LCSG, however maybe it is my diving habit that make me particularly worried about proper first aid coverage, I always found myself hopping to help any members when they fells down from riding, and giving them the first aid treatment to my best ability.
I think I have also tends to stop by a lot of the time to volunteer help in mechanical fault happened on the bicycle. This is because I believe that bike repair skill can only be improve if u keep practicing, hence servicing the others bike given me opportunity to learn and practice.
Sometime I will also try to help out in whatever I can during the rides; be it safety, sweep, or just being an entertainer to all. Hmmm… ohh yes and to poison others members with new bike components or even bikes. Kekeke…..
* Tips to share with fellow riders
Q: Don’t know who’s who in the ride?
A: First just login to FB and read the post from active member’s posting most likely these are the people you will meet first during the Sunday ride
Q: Don’t know a lot about bicycle stuff?
A: IMHO, I think u can look for Steve in the LCSG, I think he will give you an unbiased answers. Other members may poison you further. KeKeKe. If not, you can join bike workshop to learn more about bike.
Q: Worry about riding on the public road?
A: Don’t worry, LCSG has route that mainly confine in PCN, even if there is a need to ride on the road there will lovely people in LCSG, we called them angels to help out in looking out for traffics when riding on the public road. This is the best time to train and practice public road riding skill.
Q: Don’t know if you’re fit enough to keep up with the rest?
A: No worries there is always a sweeper in every ride, no one left behind. Fitness will slowly improve and soon you will be fit and maybe lose weight due to healthy lifestyle.
Q: Don’t know if you feel you can mix in with the crowd in LCSG?
A: It’s okie. Like everyone else, I felt the same way at first too. Just join in the kopi chat during makan session and you are already mixing in to the crowd.
* Other things to share
Q: How to get people know you faster in LCSG?
A: Post a pic u took during a ride event in to LCSG FB or post food photo like what Steven Tang has done.
Q: What should I really bring during a ride?
A: This is very subjective, but my opinion will be a spare tube for your bike’s tyre size, glove, helmet, wet tissue and a simple first aid kit.
* Tell me about yourself
My name is Pierre Chew, I’m a Engineer working in ST Kinetics. I’m happily married with a lovely daughter, Chloe.
* How did you started cycling
Before I actually starts cycling, my main passion is in diving, I am a PADI diving instructors for many years however because of new family member, Chloe, my daughter, it become very difficult to continue to take 2.5days off per week (Fri night, Sat and Sun) for diving and leaving my wife and kid at home. For that reason I started to switch to cycling at end of 2011. At the beginning my ride is only confined to ECP to CV via PCN mainly with my colleague on Saturday morning and that is about it.
* Why do you like cycling?
Main reason for Cycling for me it requires less time, it allows me to better manages my time during weekend between riding and family bonding. Most surprising factor for me is that cycling really slim me down while for diving you will get fatter. Trust me,Kekeke.
The technical sides about bicycle technology also interest me a lot maybe due to my occupation as a engineer. I like to mingle with my bike by changing the components on my own to see the different in the performance and the reliability that can be yield from a old bike. Because of this attribute I get poison easily to buy new bike components for experiments.
Family bonding is also another reason I like about cycling, see for diving, the youngest age to start is about 10yr old. Since my daughter is only two years old it will be impossible to do diving together now, but for cycling this is not a problem, so my family can actually ride together in the park and have precious moments together.
I think I have also makes more new friends from various backgrounds since joining LCSG.
*When u met LCSG - how was it like and how u meet us
I remember my first outing with LCSG is the visits to the Sembawang hot spring last year, June 2012. I came for the event alone and worry that I will be left out since I do not know any of the members of LCSG, so I put on my “HELLO” T-shirt so as to break ice with people I met. However there is no need to do that as I was fascinated with friendliness and the welcome feeling from the crazy group. Everyone was so inviting and offered to let me test ride their bike and get poison!!
* Your steel horses- names and more details.
My 1st Foldie:
A red Dahon Vittesse D7 bought in late 2010 however it was kind of white elephant as I didn’t ride regularly until late 2011. After a few rides I know that this bike is just not good enough and the “zhning” starts in Feb 2012 and this process never ends till today, I am still “zhning” to get different riding experiences. This bike shall always be my experimental bike!
My 2nd and 3rd Foldie:
Both Brompton one is M6R with child seat and the other is S2LX, main reason of getting these bike was the compact folding feature which allows me to put them inside my car boot easily and travel to different parks and cycle with my family. Sometime these bike also use for short bicycle touring trip like in Desaru.
My 4th Bike:
Bike Friday, NWT, this is another bike that I like because of the solid construction and good for variable speed drive train option. Of course I have already started to change the stock component so that it rolls better.
5th Bike?
Unofficially I have another bike, a single speed CarryMe, but this bike is mainly for my dad use because of its light weight and small fold footprint.
* Your favorite cycling kakis
I have met many people and make many friends in LCSG, but the best chemistry group of friend would be Wan Tiger, Jasper Ong, Stanely Lim, Darrell, Derrick Yeow ,Gracie Koh and of course my wife, Jane Neo Jinxia, we get closer because of Desaru trip in March 2013.
* Your favorite cycling route and LCSG ride
I actually enjoyed almost every route on Sunday, maybe the most interesting and favorite one are the farm visit at the Neo Tew area. Visiting the Veggie Bollywood, Hayes Goat Farm, Bull Frog farm etc.
* Your role at LCSG
I’m just a ordinally member in LCSG, however maybe it is my diving habit that make me particularly worried about proper first aid coverage, I always found myself hopping to help any members when they fells down from riding, and giving them the first aid treatment to my best ability.
I think I have also tends to stop by a lot of the time to volunteer help in mechanical fault happened on the bicycle. This is because I believe that bike repair skill can only be improve if u keep practicing, hence servicing the others bike given me opportunity to learn and practice.
Sometime I will also try to help out in whatever I can during the rides; be it safety, sweep, or just being an entertainer to all. Hmmm… ohh yes and to poison others members with new bike components or even bikes. Kekeke…..
* Tips to share with fellow riders
Q: Don’t know who’s who in the ride?
A: First just login to FB and read the post from active member’s posting most likely these are the people you will meet first during the Sunday ride
Q: Don’t know a lot about bicycle stuff?
A: IMHO, I think u can look for Steve in the LCSG, I think he will give you an unbiased answers. Other members may poison you further. KeKeKe. If not, you can join bike workshop to learn more about bike.
Q: Worry about riding on the public road?
A: Don’t worry, LCSG has route that mainly confine in PCN, even if there is a need to ride on the road there will lovely people in LCSG, we called them angels to help out in looking out for traffics when riding on the public road. This is the best time to train and practice public road riding skill.
Q: Don’t know if you’re fit enough to keep up with the rest?
A: No worries there is always a sweeper in every ride, no one left behind. Fitness will slowly improve and soon you will be fit and maybe lose weight due to healthy lifestyle.
Q: Don’t know if you feel you can mix in with the crowd in LCSG?
A: It’s okie. Like everyone else, I felt the same way at first too. Just join in the kopi chat during makan session and you are already mixing in to the crowd.
* Other things to share
Q: How to get people know you faster in LCSG?
A: Post a pic u took during a ride event in to LCSG FB or post food photo like what Steven Tang has done.
Q: What should I really bring during a ride?
A: This is very subjective, but my opinion will be a spare tube for your bike’s tyre size, glove, helmet, wet tissue and a simple first aid kit.
Rider Profile - Francis Tang Yee Fun
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| Francis with his trust BF pocket Rocket |
"Until now I still can’t believe my fitness has gone up so much since one year ago before I started bike commuting. I think the best choice I have ever did was to sell away my motorcycle then, because it kept giving me the urge to just ride my motor.
Took me more than an hour at first to ride 20km to work and almost 2 hours back due to peak hour. But it has since gone down to 45mins to and 50min back, half an hour faster than mrt and only 15 mins slower than motor. I have since rode 8000km commuting in one year. Best is I no longer need to go gym. Hence I had more time with my family. More advantage include:
1.When I go to town, I no longer worried of where to park or jam.
2. Feel a big sense of achievement after every commute, especially if I need to go very far like woodland.
3. I have gone pass most of the roads in Singapore, seeing many things I’ve never see before iny life
4. No problem with rain anymore. Whether it’s sweat or rain water, I still need to change anyway what.
5. I sweat lesser as time goes by, now I just need to wipe down using a wet sports towel after commute.
6. My confidence level goes up believing anything is possible
7. Traffic jam, increase petrol prices, coe, erp, road tax and mrt break down is a history to me.
8. I really feel very happy everyday after the commute. The occasional impatient drivers doesn’t bother me anymore.
9. I have gone to a lot more places in Singapore than I’ve ever been and…
10. Everytime a part of my bicycle broke down, I was very happy to replace it with a better component using the money save from petrol, erp, coe, road tax… Etc.
2. Feel a big sense of achievement after every commute, especially if I need to go very far like woodland.
3. I have gone pass most of the roads in Singapore, seeing many things I’ve never see before iny life
4. No problem with rain anymore. Whether it’s sweat or rain water, I still need to change anyway what.
5. I sweat lesser as time goes by, now I just need to wipe down using a wet sports towel after commute.
6. My confidence level goes up believing anything is possible
7. Traffic jam, increase petrol prices, coe, erp, road tax and mrt break down is a history to me.
8. I really feel very happy everyday after the commute. The occasional impatient drivers doesn’t bother me anymore.
9. I have gone to a lot more places in Singapore than I’ve ever been and…
10. Everytime a part of my bicycle broke down, I was very happy to replace it with a better component using the money save from petrol, erp, coe, road tax… Etc.
This is only my thought after one year of bike commuting. I know most people find it dangerous, and it’s definitely true. Just want to share, not trying to convince you to try." Francis
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