Wednesday, May 1, 2019

EZ Riders' 10th Anniversary Ride


Bintan 19-21 April 2019

Yes!!! We have been cycling as group for 10 years!

To commemorate our 10th anniversary, Victor organised a 3 days 2 nights ride in Bintan.


Breakfast at the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Relaxing in the lounge before the ferry ride

On the ferry

Getting ready to roll off at Bintan Jetty

Group photo with our police escort before our ride


Day 1 route

Day 1

By the time we start our ride it is already 10 am local time, which is 11 am Singapore time.  It was very hot by then and before long from the jetty, we encountered the start of many climbs along the route.  The heat plus the fact that we have not yet warmed up made the climbs more challenging. Nevertheless, we pressed on and were glad when we reached our lunch spot.

View from the restaurant



Lunch time 



Our simple lunch






After refueling and some rest, we resumed our journey to our resort where we will stay for 2 nights.  The unrelenting heat and the hilly terrain continued to make our ride challenging.  


Our resort stay





Our rooms at the new wing



The first night we had a sumptuous seafood dinner cooked by Ms Lim.

Alfresco dining







After the nice dinner, we hit the sack for some rest and got ready for a longer ride on day 2.



Day 2

Day 2 route

Another group photo with our police escort before we start our ride on day 2

More climbs on day 2...but no problem

Still smiling 😃

I also made it

Day 2 was also very hot and there were more climbs.  However when we break for lunch, dark cloud started to form.  Luckily we were having our lunch when the sky opened up and poured heavily.



Lunch time 
Jetty that is connected to the restaurant



Went to check out the end of the jetty while waiting for the rain to stop

When the rain stopped, we continue our journey back.  The road was very wet and at certain areas very dirty.



Derek helping out at the crossing

Waiting for the rest to form up

Washing the bikes after the ride

The second night we had barbecue dinner with whisky and wine.



Relaxing and sharing the day's events 





Smile!!!




Day 3 is just relaxing and exploring the rest of the beautiful resort.


















Breakfast area



Time to load up and leave the resort

Heavy downpour before loading up the bike

Bikes loaded up and ready to go.

All covered up. No worries if it rains again.

Thanks to Victor and Chee Hwee who volunteered to stay with the bikes to ensure they are loaded up nicely and transported to the jetty.

The rest of us did a tour of the town and went for a good lunch at Lagoi before heading to the jetty for our ferry ride home.


Yummy









On the ferry back to Singapore

Another successful and enjoyable ride.  
We are thankful that everything went smoothly without any incidents or any mechanical issues.  
A word of thanks to Victor and Cathy for organising this trip and everyone for the participation.  Looking forward to the next overseas ride.  
Most likely we will make another trip to Bintan when the durians are in season. 

Bintan 19 to 21 April 2019