FRIM ride - 20 Nov

This ride was like same other ride at FRIM, but this time, Kiddrock and new comer, Shawal join as well. As usual we start off from the outside parking lot about 930am. At the very moment, there was also a new member, Abo, bravely open his mouth and join us that morning ride. We took off about 10am and ride tru the heart of the FRIM preserved forest via FRIM trail. Just about the middle of the trail we stop and had a quick break to recharge the energy.

There we actually start to get know each other and embrace the new rides. Abo's Santa cruz chameleon was the hard tail hotty that morning. He sure spent a lot of cash on his bike. From there we ride again continuied to the top and to the end of FRIM trail. We stop to gather back and from there, we paddled to Sg Buloh trail, well, we stop until the huge open space area ( beginning of the Steroid Hill). Because of Shawal need to went back before 12 noon, we decided to return back to the parking lot. On the way we made a detour where we circle around the FRIM via off road track. We found out there is a single track near the main road. It was fun, just rolled down and no hike up.

The offroad was so wet and our bike was so dirty. We made in parking lot in time and Abo offer us to wash up the bikes at the brother's house nearby. We spent quit a time at the house to embrace his bike collection. From the XC hard tail, DJ, to DH ride, he got it all. Thank Abo for his hospitality, hope we all can ride together some time.

FRiM -steroid hill 6 Nov 08

This is time we up back to the FRIM trail once more. I personally love this place, it was so cool, lots of tree's shades, fresh air and amenitties, eventhough we have to pay rm1 each person to enter. The place maintain clean and security by FRIM where you can cycle, hiking, picnic without fear.

That morning, we as usual pack up and start paddled from the guardhouse. This time the destination is 'Steroid Hill'. This 'Steroid Hill' named by the mtb bikers hence the name, you need a steroid to climb up all the way. This is my first time to try out the 'Steroid Hill' and along the way via FRIM trail to Sg Buloh, i imagine how steep the hill is. We made a first stop at the bottom of the hill and i can see the pain i had to suffer after this. After the break we climb up slowy and became very slow with the lowest gear. I surrendered myself and push up half way, but not Razlan and Aze. They truely like on steroid. It was very satisfying when we all reach the top of the 'Steroid Hill' .The cool breeze from the higher ground's wind certainly felt at the face. Actually there is a other peak to continue with, which is 'Salem Hill'. We was too tired to blast up, so decided to stroll down back to FRIM trail after our break.

From the FRIM trail we made little detour lead by Aze, tru narrow track and finished at the main road at the Malay Tea House. We decided to pampared ourselves by enjoying a special tea home/local made at Malay Tea house. I had a cold rossle tea, Aze had hot mengkudu tea, Razlan had hot lime/lemongrass tea. This place made like you enjoying you tea at kampung. After that we made our move to Sg Kroh where we clean up our bikes after our 'muddy fest' at 'Steroid Hill'. About 1pm we pack our bike onto the car and head home.

FRIM's ride during Deppavali day

On the day where the Indian celebrate Deppavali and the Muslims still busy to prepare last open houses. Me and Fadhil decided to pack our bike and headed to the infamous mtbbike trail, FRIM. That morning about 10 am, we arrived at the outside FRIM's guard house parking lot and quickly assemble our bike. It was a first FRIM ride fo Fadhil and for me to make sure the first is the most memorable. From the guardhouse, we took a start point of FRIM trail and paddle up to the hill until we reach the Dream trail.

We took a break before entering the Dream trail. Dream trail was like a playground for the mtb bikers, it has a lot of twisted track, some switchbacks, nature humps and big rocks. Like last ride along the dream trail there will be some dogs barking at us, alarming the bikers because entering their territory. But this time, no dogs. At the end of the Dream trail, unfortunately, i stumbled a big black cobra. Luckly i manage to spot it before i rammed onto it. Very scary indeed. After the snake scare, we continued along the FRIM trail across the waterfall and went back to main road. From the we cycled straight to Sg Kroh picnic area where we have a wonderful fresh air and water to refresh ourselves. After we wash up our bike, we stroll back to our car and packed home.