Cycling Malaysia

Do your wheels feel rough or sticky when you give them a spin? It’s time to glove up, examine the hub, and give it some love. Your freehub, which drives the bike when you pedal, is worth giving a quick spring clean, as servicing it would only result to a smoother ride.Made up of pawls and springs, the ratchet...

The United Nations General Assembly has declared 3rd June as the World Bicycle Day after the resolution was decided on the 12th April 2018 at the 72nd Regular Session of the UN General Assembly, which was adopted by a consensus of 193 member states in New York City.All member states and relevant stakeholders were invited to celebrate the declaration...

It’s reassuringly wonderful and inspiring at the same time seeing elder citizens pick up sports and go on to sustain good longevity in life. It takes certain character and determination not only to exercise but to also stay active in life. Modern researchers concluded that successful aging is driven by social and psychological aspects. One would age well if...

At the time of putting this piece of article together, I am actually in the French Alps enjoying the final week of my off-season after a fairly hefty and tiring racing / riding 2017 season. This is the time where I look back at my year, check if I’ve ticked all the boxes needed, learn from my mistakes as...

BDB ENDURO CHALLENGE 2017@ BDB BIKE PARK, KEDAH The end of 2017 was definitely an exciting event. Fireworks, lights and for the enduro series, the end of a wonderful run.Bina Darulaman Berhad (BDB) Kedah was the end of the enduro series for the Heroes of Enduro, placed at Darulaman Hill, Jitra, Kedah on 23 Dec 2017. It was definitely...

If you’re living through a short-term loss of motivation, head off to cycling. The cycling community will never lack drive and enthusiasm. When speaking of the sport, we are reminded of Azizulhasni Awang who made the country proud by winning Malaysia’s first bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Rio. Then, the small stature clinched a world title at...

Noor Quraataina has never imagined that there can be this day. A day that she became a national BMX racer.She did not get into cycling seriously at a very young age. However, at the age of 17, she was invited for a ride by a group of friends who were already active in this sport. Mountain biking was the...

Unlike anywhere else on the planet, Sharjah is the third largest of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirate (UAE) and is the only one emirate to have direct land access to both the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. An emirate of contrasts, boasting some region’s most beautiful scenery and its vast diversity, Sharjah...

When cycling in Malaysia, you will never be short of hills and mountains. Even as a kid, you might get excited with the thrills and hardship of getting up and down those peaks. Climbs and descends can be a tricky affair, especially if it is a long, steep, and twisty one. Only to be rewarded with a sense of...

Bike ConfidenceNever under estimate how much balance can do for you when you ride. It will improve reaction time and make you feel strong and steady when technical skills are in demand. Here is how to practice:Beginner Level Wobbly SlowLook for a long straight line on the road. Make sure there are not many cars around you. Choose a...