Fun to me is spending good time with friends, new friends and sweating it out together. Monster Gun ride is one of the original ride we did back 24th Oct 2010. It was a big turn out of about 60 riders and we started off at East Coast Park, Car Park F2. The first stretch was PCN which meant a relatively stress free ride for all. We had a fast pack which went ahead while the rest did a leisurely ride to Changi Village. The hawker centre was closed for renovation but there were still good food to be found. Nasi Lemak and Bar Chor mee... u name it.
We had to wait for a little bit longer at Changi Village as there was Rebecca who cycle the route using a single speed and she is just 10(ish). It was an amazing effort from here and also nice to see Darren, George Kee and Desmond playing Angels and encouraging her continue.
After the makan, we cycled to the old Changi Hospital which is located on a "small" hill. The slopes were quite an introduction to some riders. Same-ish rolling hills were also felt at the Monster Gun too... but we all made it eventually. Here are some photos of the fun sunday! More Photos here.
Visiting Old Changi Hospital
Lend a helping hand.... Photo Credit Adriane Lee
Load and ready... Photo Credit Adriane Lee
Tian Mi Mi.. The guy went up the slope to Monster Gun on a Single speed... and we all cheered him on!
This is when I said.. breakfast at CV.... very near.. haha
"soooo tired after the slope... why did I sign in to do this.." Karen Chin
Happiest guy seen changing inner tube!! That's Keng Yong for u!
26 friends met at ECP F3 carpark at 0730. Many fresh faces, like Lee, Diane, Erwin, Craig, Ryan, Vince, James, Henry and quite a few I can't remember.
To start, the Man of the Day goes to Andy who rode all the way from Bishan, Carrying 12 packet of soya bean drink and sandwiches! To add to the story, he even made his very own sweeper vest with lovecycling.sg and matching tee! Thanks Andy for ur tireless efforts and making our rides that much safer!
Andy, sweeper, a very very good one!
Andy and his custom safety vest
Our friend brought it all the way from Bishan!
The ride along ECP coastal PCN was calm and relaxing. The pace was slow to allow everyone to ride in formation and it was quite a sight.. many passerby turned and looked. Some waved and I am sure some wished they were on bikes... because it all look so fun. It really was! Pics of the ride will be up later as this ride I was really concentrating on managing the group and making sure our safety is not compromised.
Form up and ready to roll.
Matt taking photos all the way
Boo, Diane and Erwin
Diane.. after the steep slopes, jumps for joy!...cuz its now downslope
Lee and Francis thumbs up at Changi village
We reached Changi village in no time and there was a quite a few group of riders there.. having their meals and waiting for the ferrry to Pulau ubin. We also saw a cool character by the name of KC. He rides a recumbent which is 20+ years. The bike and him is still going strong....keep rolling, Sir!
KC
Having our tummies filled with gorgeous Nasi lemak, carrot cake and other yummies. We headed towards old changi hospital. There was a series of hills which challenged some riders but they eventually reached. The area was cordoned off but it still looks abit scary.. but we did not see anything.. I guess the "thing" must have run away when 26 of us rode up.. yelling, laughing and cursing(why did Taiwoon bring me here..)
Then we had rolled on to the Monster Guns which was semi completed.. with a new bistro in renovation, aptly named Bunker.
Changi Chapel was another memorable experience. It is a simple chapel and full of narratives of the suffering the POWs had to endure. There was no photography allowed, u just have to take my word for it that it is a good visit.
Lovely ride with great people, what more can u ask for?
more photos here and Zillon thanks to Matt, Francis for photos and Eddie on the Video!
I remembered driving pass this sign - "johor battery " in my NS time to Selarang camp but never went in to take a look. These my friends are monster guns that was part of the British defense during World war II.The shells alone is 800 kg!!! Go figure..and the guns are still there...at least from what I can see in the website.
Another place which we will visit is the old Changi hospital and old army barracks. Old changi hospital because it was the filming spot for the truly original SG ghost story.. I think we will just skirt pass it... More infor here... real or fake, you decide.
Here is the route details. Time 0730. 24th Oct, Sunday. We meet the open air car park F3.This is the end of the east coast park(near the ride along the coastal road to Changi village.. around the Changi barracks and old hospital area.. then we will head toward Selarang camp where the monster guns and Chapel are located.. then make our way back to ECP. u can see more detail here
