T@mpines Mud 3rd DEC

~~~~Resto~~~~

T@mpines Offroad MTB trail was offically opened a couple of weeks back since the extension of the trail, esp well after the SACA MTB race which was held there last week. We did visit this trail once before, so this was only my 2nd time there, the first visit didn't really leave wanting more memories. Although not many GOCC members have actually been here, as usual i had hope for more of to turn up, unfortunately today wasn't that day again. But in the end, and like all rides, it was a good day to ride and we did try to enjoy the mud slinging and the ditching.

~~~~Racking the bicycles~~~~

The day started as usual, getting my car strapped up with the bicycle rack, which was so unnerving esp at 90km/hr, i could literally replay the image of my bicycle falling behind my car. But alas, me and my bicycle arrived without any cause of concern, and next was getting ready for the daunting task of riding in mud!!! in MUD in MUD in MUD!!!! EVERYWHERE!!!! Of cause, we didnt like jump right into it, as we started the trail(full of energy), we did try our best to avoid the muddy portions, but as we rode on and grew tired, we just didnt care anymore!!! No later, we could see splatters of mud and spot them all over ourselves, indeed it was incredibily muddy!

Soon we were all exhausted from tackling mud, it was very very difficult to even get our wheels moving, let alone move them in the thick slushy mud! That really sap us of all your energy, a good rest was needed. Which in no doubt, meant filling our tummies, so off we went to a nearby Pasir Ris coffeeshop for some local dessert. Soon we were chatting and losing ourselves in conversations, which always lead to another, till i almost forgot i'm like half the country away from home. Even though the distance, the trail was well worth it, minus the mud, it would be more fun, as i'm slowly getting to know the trail bit by bit. It's really good training for any avid off road MTBiker, and it is a good place to st@rt!