Bukit Cermin DH/FR

As long i can remember, it was years i wanted to ride at Bukit cermin. Due to the far distance to travel to the venue and need a friend to guide me there, made it is quit difficult. Last time i been to Bukit cermin was during the Bukit Cermin DH Challenge which for beginner racing using T-bolt rig only, which was early last year. That time i was there at the finishing line to watch the actions. Eventually, Kidd decided to guide me and Fadil to Bukit Cermin for our first try out there.

On early Sunday morning, gathered at TokLi Restaurant then we drove about 45min to Bukit Cermin,Putra Heights. When we reach there, there some rider's car parked at the road side. We park our car near the housing area, at least our car not blocking the main road and quit safe because there is a Police station nearby. We started pack out our rig, Kidd with his Specialize Big Hit, Fadil with his Haro X7, and me with the all round road/XC/FR/DH Kona Coiler. We cycled about 500meter on road and started climb the damn hill. Bukit Cermin was a actually a palm plantation hill with two radio towers. The climb was ride able and along the track, hot sun covered by palm's leaves.

Half way up, there was a group of riders worked together to built the new track. Heard, there will be a competition held here soon. They try to built DH single track with berms, drops and even walls. This will be a next DH track after Kiara track. When we reach the top, there was a temple and a radio tower at the top of the hill. We had a rest and quit a long break . Ready to DH , guided by Kidd, we started at the starting point and ride down into the swifting trail. Until we reach a drop. There was a 4 foot drop and a wall to ride on. Down below, there was a some humps, couple of switch backs and drops. Near the end of the trail , there was a "wet" rock garden section, which is a small stream filled with huge rocks. To counter this section, its not to speed but more to balance the bike. Once you out of balance you will be wet!. The last and not least, the end section, there was a 6 foot drop to finishing. As we all know, I'm not going to risk my life on that jump.Thank you very much!


All i can say, that the track was quit moderate DH, good for the beginner. It was a short ride compare to kiara trail. You still can see what ahead of you, it is fun ride rather than "kill me" ride. The ground soil was soft which it may destroy the track line but it is not so painful of you crash.