Bicycles and music... why not?

here's a cool collaboration with X2 Tokyo and MaywaDenki (a techno-punk inventor musician) which I got to see last year. Super cool!

17th Dec 2011 LCSG Light up a child's life event @ Pertapis Children Home.

LCSG with Pertapis helpers @ Pertapis children home

This is a classic Lovecyclingsg event which is why I love being a part of LCSG. We started talking about a xmas event late Oct and decided as a team that most important part of Christmas is about giving and sharing. We chose to help Pertapis children home. Some information about the Pertapis children home. In sumary, they take care of children from 3-13 year old, usually referred by MCSY or Juvenile courts.  We got to know about Pertapis through Steven Lim and Zack, who have previously helped/attended charity events at Pertapis.   When I looked at the children during the intial meet up, I knew that we got to help and make a bright day in their lives.
A flurry of Facebook and forum communications later... it was set!  Many riders expressed their interest and we started to help make it happen.  Andy yap, in his silent and super effective manner. Stepped up and helped to manage all the pledges. It was an amazing tasked given the numerous questions and number of riders... but he made it all look so simple. Thanks, Andy for all ur hard work!

Mary, Zack, Clarence and Andy doing last min checking of the gifts... making sure no kids will be disappointed..

To make it extra special,  we have requested the children to write down their preferred presents, limited to $20 value. on a small heart shape cards(made by Esther and Joel),  Middle of Nov, the presents list was send to LCSG and the task of shopping was led by Mary, her daughter Kennis, Andy yap, KSL, Eman, Boo, Steven Tang, Tiger, Steven Lim and many more. Buying each gift and wrapping them up... quite a task I must say. Some interesting items included a music CD by a young singer(forgot the name..) and a sms texting device... luckily we had Kennis, Eman who knew what it was and the out of touch uncle and aunties could breathe easily at last...whew!

Really...this is one of the child's request... and it was Eman and KSL helped find it! Thanks!

On Sat, the LCSG  crew assembled at Pertapis Children home at Kovan road. Show time... It was a bustling of activities, some were playing with the very young kids, while Steven Tang did an excellent job with the girls. The laughter and the energies of the St Marget girls(Steven tennis protegies) was infectious. I peeked and saw plenties of smiles...wonderful! It was raining pretty heavily then and what was supposed to be a soccer match was changed to Carrom session. Small boys and old boys played together and laughed. The rain didn't stopped the fun I must say...  But of course the highlight for the kids was the presents giving time. As the names of each child was shouted out.. the rest cheered and clapped. And the child eyes lit up... and the same for our riders.

Angels Mary, Rezal and Zack... giving out the presents

One moving moment was Mary screaming "do u want another present??? whooooohoo?? and the children screamed yes!.. haha.. Never see our glam queen Mary so onz!! And I was glad and very happy. Because I saw really genuine, kind folks who came, and gave beyond what they needed to do and the sparkling eyes and heart melting smiles from all around. The children, especially was beaming ...  Mus, a young boy I befriended was so happy... he keep telling me... "Nerf gun...yeahh!!! I like!"

Want another presents??? I can't hear you!!! Scream Aunty Mary

Boo giving out a present to a smiling friend

St Margret girls and Steven Tennis protegies came to help too! Thank you!

Nice buffet from Audrey and company, thanks! 

Oh...forgot to mention the food. ... we were also very grateful for Audrey Wong and her company for sponsoring partially the Super delicious Buffet ... Thanks.

Simple words... but mean so much!  Awesome! 

I end this blog account with this. Thank you for all to make this Light up a children life event a success. Without the efforts of all of you, this wouldn't be possible. Awesome!!!! You are all angels and I am glad to be part of such a cool cycling team with such big heart. You lighted up my life and of course the children's hearts too! Thank you! 

PS: Due to the sensitive nature, the children were not present in the photos.
more photo here and here 

Mytransport portal by LTA

waddoyouthink? http://www.mytransport.sg/content/mytransport/home.html

MyTransport.SG

Taken from Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Singapore Transport minister Facebook page.
"MyTransport.SG is a portal providing information and eServices for all land transport users, be it commuter or motorist or even cyclist. This portal was developed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA) of Singapore." 
Trying to positive...at least now, we can see cycling having a seperate tab... 

Rider profile - Elaine Pan

Elaine with her Raw lacquer M Brompton

Dahon @ Bukit Brown

Kranji 7-11 @ LCSG 128 route!

Team Turtle @ LCSG 128 night ride - Elaine is 3d from rear left 

Introducing Elaine Pan, who just started riding half a year ago. I remember her first ride when she was so nervous and was struggling to keep up. Recently she had completed the 128km night ride and also been a regular feature of the Sunday ride. This is her story! Very cool!  


Trigger :
1. I met a American couple in Paris last June, they cycled around Paris and so relex, comparing with me walk all days and tired. I think cycling can see more thing than walking..
2. This April, a friend of mine told me he lost few kg after cycling weekly in East Coast PCN on his Dahon Mu P8. I went to try his Dahon and decided I should ride to work and exercise.
3. I need to exercise. I plan to exercise at least two times a week. I always excuse myself because I have no time. So if I cycle to work once a week, at least I exercise two times a week. One weekday and one weekend (with LCSG)
4. Why I choose folding bike?
I started my first ride from CCK to IMM with my Dad on our "market bike" that we hardly used. We had hard time in this 9 KM journey. We wanted to give mp on our way home but we could not take taxi . We ended up with very painful butt and yet we like the ride. That is why I decided to get the folding bike. Just in case if I cannot complete my journey, I can still take public transport. 

My Ride
After I got my Dahon MUp8 in July, I was so excised. I started to ride alone on the PCN nearby CCK. I also started to look for at the forum to look for cycling mates.There are quite a few there but I have no confident to ride with them as a newbie. I recalled an article I read on the Today newspaper about love cycling SG..... so I started my first ride with LCSG on the National Day. And this is the fist time I get to know Brompton. Haha, I poisoned a friend of mine to buy his Brompton first and we started some ride from CCK to Sembawang Park, Bird Park.... and I continues with LCSG to discover many places.
I came to SG 20 years ago. I used to tell my friends that SG is a very boring place, nothing much to see. But now I have a different view. i have since discovered SG has many interesting place that I have never pay attention before, and I start to enjoy this little Island.

My favorite route:
1. The ECP PCN
2. The Alexandra PCN to MBS
3. Yishun Dam to Mandai ( I like to sloop, haha)

Tips,
I do not have much. I learn a lot from you, Steven Lim and George and many more...
e.g. 1. How to wear my helmet.
2. How to pedal 
3. How to ride uphill etc

I ready appreciate your encouragement and support. I enjoy riding with LCSG.... I hope to join for the oversea trip next year. oh BTW, I am a Brompton FANS. Even before I own one, I already "poison" my friends and my brother to buy Brompton.. Haha.

Music and Dummy bikes, the Pleasant Revolution!

Home away from home

Kevin and Gwyn will be migrating to New Zealand come Feb. When I heard it from Kim, I was abit shocked. Then sad but happy..... That is a long way from SG and it must be a big decision for them.
I know we will definitely miss this amazing couple who can sing and ride.  I remembered the first time I came across Gwyn played the ukulele via Facebook..and I clicked the link. Me, Momo and Kim sat there at our coffee table humming to the lovely music.  here is ths amazing tune.. that so captivated us..

And they were so nice to help out on HanBoon and Yvette proposal day.... so very very special!

Oh... not to forget the fun treasure hunt too...

Aloha... Hawaii 5 0!!

Those are wonderful memories that I will always hold dear. ... Oei, Kevin and Gwyn...remember us hor and we will come visit u ok? And Singapore, Lovecyclingsg is always here for u!

Gabriel and his AM-20 and why he rides!

Very de light... the wallet I mean haha

Romping at Bukit Brown

Zipping @ Pengarang...chasing down the lobsters..

This is Gabriel Yeap,  who joined LCSG recently.. and he is the red coool Alex Moulton 20 owner..this is how he got to know us..... Very good to meet u, Gabriel! Keep on riding! 
"Previously my Sundays were spent over languid breakfasts and kiting in the afternoon. And it’s this group of kiting kakis that helped rekindle cycling for me. Turns out, some of them have been at it for quite some time. 
 A morning ride through the lovely Punggol waterway on a friend’s bike allowed me to see how convenient it is to ride about Singapore via the PCN networks and how the Government has invested in beautifying these areas of sport and leisure.
 Several names were tossed about by my kiting kakis. I had to weigh factors like performance, portability and design. Smaller wheeled bicycles quickly drew my interest as I used to associate them with the more senior/domestic demographics. It quickly dawned on me that they could easily keep pace in terms of speed and performance with regular bikes.
 Moulton was one of the names that was suggested by my friends. My first glimpse of the gorgeous truss-like space frame left me smitten. This lovely geometry of strength and lightness appealed to me on many levels. Moulton’s heritage coupled with its industrial chic frames spoke to my sense of aesthetic.
 While scouring the Net for more information, I stumbled upon TaiWoon’s MoultonSingapore blog. There I found some links to Japanese custom shops. I have a soft spot for all things Japanese and customization options are always a plus. In no time I had saved several images of custom-made Moultons to ogle from. I also sent an email to one of these shops enquiring about the custom process, time and cost implications. Unfortunately, the waiting list was about a year. 
 Fast forward and after several test rides on different bikes and some friendly nudges in the right direction, I’m now a proud owner of a Moulton AM20. It comes stocked with parts that more than make up for my current lack of leg power. 
 The icing on the cake comes in the form of the Love Cycling SG group that my former kiting kakis introduced me to. This group of dedicated individuals invest their personal time and effort into planning and organizing these weekly rides for a huge herd of cyclists. This passion also extends to the safety and fun factor of these rides.  Cycling with my kakis and/or the LCSG group is really what makes me feel best about getting a bike. " - Gabriel Yeap

Strict-Liability - will it work in Singapore

I found this article from Copehagenise and it talks about the heavier vehicle responsibility on the role. Now this is not the case in Singapore and I was just thinking... with COE at 50K and care drivers getting charger left right and centre.... Can this ruling ever be possible in Singapore?
http://www.copenhagenize.com/2010/02/strict-liability.html