5am, the alarm rang. Walked towards the toilet to have a cold shower. Changed and got ready by 7. Went to pick up Enshao from his house and went straight to Bukit Timah. Both of us felt nervous as we don't know who we are up against. Reached the starting point, we met the rest of the gang, William, Joshua, Ellery, Calvin, etc just to name a few. It was really crowded as by the time i reached, many competitors are arriving in the dozens. It is the 2nd cross-country race of the year.



I was in the Boys Division B'. Up against both my friends William and Joshua. It was a tensed moment. I knew if i were to rush immediately, i will not have enough stamina to keep my pace. My best timing of 2 rounds around the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve was around 55Min's. Its going to be hell for me, pedalling non-stop for almost 1hour. This is the route that i will be cyclist through for 2 rounds.



Crazy shit i tell you. I started around 0845. the horn sounded and off we go. At first i rushed forward towards the centre of the group, it was during the climb which i overtook a few people and was in a steady position after. After i reached 3rd place, there was this climb which cause me to lose my position. As i was climbing, i quickly shifted to my easiest gear, as i continue to pedal, there was a loud cranking sounds coming from my RD. I did not really care as i just want to stay in 3rd position. Without any notice, my chain just skipped causing me to stop and allow the riders behind me to overtake. I was cursing every moment because the riders behind me could not climb as therefore was running up. I said to myself," Just forget it and overtake him later". True enough i overtook the guy and regain 3rd position.

Just as another steep uphill climb was in front, i quickly shifted my gear and again it skipped causing me to allow 2 other guys to overtake me. I cursed and cursed. Its like why? Wtf man. I was 5Th position throughout the race. In the end i just got 5Th place. That won me a trophy and some $120. I suspected that the guy giving free servicing at the start point screwed my tuning, but only to find out that my RD Hanger is dented. gay shit man.


Ain't it nice?


I swear i could have won the guy beside me in white.








The line up.


The Bikes.





Well have to thank Williams dad for taking the time off to come down and take pictures.

Anyways, after my race, about 1-2hours later, it was the start of the Men's Open. Majority of the people who registered for the Men's Open was the Singapore National riders like Samuel Yang and Junaidi. Even Calvin joined the Men's Open category. For the Men's open, it was 5 rounds instead of 2 rounds, now that is sick. Their average timing for 1 round is around 15-20Min's, that's very fast. In first place for the Men's Open was Junaidi, followed by Samuel. Calvin got 4Th place, congrats to him. I think he is the youngest in the Men's Open at just the age of 17.


The national riders.

Well, just after every race is over, its time for the lucky draw. okay to cut it short, my friend won the top prize which is worth 1.1k. I just feel like killing him for no apparent reason.

Okay time to sleep. School reopens tomorrow. Back aches like hell. Good night.