Glad to be finally back after a 4 year hiatus! I almost gave up on this blog until now. Decided to come back with a bang!
Started off as a 2 biker group but I have 8 bikers with me now! Even a better time for me to revive this! Shout-out to my group:
Gin (Phantom), Chee (Dominar), Nicole (KTM Duke), Kiat How (BMW Rnine T Scrambler), Bryant (NC750X), Joel (MT-03)
Nothing shall limit us
I'll update more on my current ride on a separate dedicated post. Did I get my dream bike already? Keep your eyes peeled for my next post.
16th February
Decided to have our virgin experience with dirt biking @ Tristan Park in Johor Bahru.
We pushed off @ 7 AM, then headed for some Dim Sum to fuel up for the day. Reached Tristan Park Centre by 930 AM, not easy to find them as there were no signs. We still managed to find it after asking around, and we headed in to get geared up before pushing off to the trail for some action!
Grateful for this bunch of bike enthusiasts!
Please support and check out our video below! Recorded with a variety of action cameras including GoPro Hero 7 black, Dragontouch etc..
Gin, I know you tall but please tilt your camera higher next time ah.
Looks good right?! Video credits to Joyce!
We arranged a fleet of Kawasaki KLX 150s. Definitely not well maintained, but still does it's job I guess.. I will think twice before I rent that in future. Their Honda CRFs are definitely what you should select if your budget allows (at least 50x better?).
It was a thrilling experience even on our small 150cc bikes. The terrain gives you so much excitement and you just want to try out everything that you can't do on regular roads. No regrets going for this trip!
Honda CRF in the front
Photo credits: myaowl
My fiancee is a non-rider, she did manage to pick up some skills and managed to ride a little still. HOWEVER IMO, I highly DISCOURAGE adult non-riders to go past the initial practice trail further into the actual dirt biking trail. They may look fine but I can imagine a beginner panicking and losing control of the bike and just crash; "Crash Landing On You" dirt bike version.
It was definitely as easy as it sounds, even going for the Plentong Trail.
Thumbs up to their instructors for still doing their best to help teach and guide the non-riders.
Pesonally, I wouldn't mind revisiting Tristan Park for dirt biking adventures; however if you are planning some serious dirt biking, I would encourage you guys to get your own gear because their gears are dirty and poorly maintained in my opinion. I cannot emphasize any further on safety especially for high risk activities. Please wear full gear for dirt biking hor.
One more thing, the toilet/showering facilities are super basic. If you all are not bothered by it, then go ahead...
Anyway, that was just the fun part; what's fun without some hardcore actions/stunts? We all know certain action leads to severe consequences...
Almost, but luckily our video didn't end up as a tribute video. I'm glad everyone made it back safely!
I highly recommend to purchase your own travel insurance/personal accident plans even if you are there for a day trip. Very important if you are involved in an accident and need medical help in a foreign land. Take note you will need to contact your insurance hotline/International SOS if you want to arrange a medical evacuation even from JB to SG hospital. You confirm chop frustrated by the workflow/professionalism of their hospital there.
Unfortunately.... Singapore sounds so near yet so far from Malaysia; we are still in foreign land in JB. Nothing is better than Home..
*Please do not contact me to purchase insurance, I do not sell any insurance. If you really need recommendation then you ask me.
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