Cycling Malaysia

23rd April 2017, PERAK The first ever GFNY in Malaysia was a big turnout in Ipoh, capital of Perak! The event saw 400 riders from 31 countries from as far as the USA, UK, Mexico, Germany, India, Iran, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, Singapore and Indonesia. They took part in the competitive 161.5km or non-competitive 74.9km distance on a fast course with...

A throwback account of safe cycling through the eyes of a grown-up 15-year old. As a kid, my bicycle was my only mode of transportation. Going to the playground in the next taman or to a friend’s house to play the latest video games or even for review classes after school. The bicycle was the ticket to your freedom at...

Organized annually by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Bicycle Exporters Association (TBEA), Taipei Cycle 2017 celebrating its 30th Anniversary took place at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre from 22nd to 25th of March, attracting 22,113 visitors with 7,776 international buyers from 97 countries and 14,337 domestic visitors. Compared to 2016, this year’s figure showed intensifying participation...

Beneath the tires and what’s inside this new bike shop in town.Down a brick road in a concrete building, there’s an open door.The light illuminated from the inside is as welcoming as the faces in there. This place is jam-packed with impeccable expensive bicycles whereas a video of road bicycle racing is continuously played on the flat screen. At...

10 Questions Every Cyclist Must Answer"I feel that cycling runs through my veins. It’s within me." 1. How did you pick up cycling? What keeps you motivated? Ever since I was a kid, I’m already into cycling. My commitment into cycling is so strong that I used to work part time alongside with my studies, in order to buy cycling equipment....

The whole of KL and PJ is just a cycle ride away. How about the percentage of people cycling to work? We can’t argue that it is still at an infant stage. But we have laid out the following fundamental reason on why the cycling to work community in Malaysia will grow exponentially:The percentage of cyclists have been increasing...

The popularity of cycling has grown drastically in Asia, so has the interest in travelling to Europe and conquering some of the world’s famous climbs and rides. However, riders are often unprepared for what to expect concerning climate conditions as weather in Europe is an added unfamiliar, unpredictable element.Roam with ASSOS. Pay attention to its climaRange guide. Unearth the preparations...

Throughout my bike fitting career, I can say that having toe numbness is the most common issue that cyclists complain about when they came in for a bikefit. This can happen to both flat pedal and cleat pedal cyclists. Having toes numbness is extremely annoying and greatly affects cycling experience.In this article we’ll take a look at the common...

“You'll never know your journey unless you keep moving forward.”Date: 16th to 18th November 2016 Location: Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai, Thailand (round trip) RIDE: Approx. 374KM  //  ELEVATION: 3,600MChiang Rai means “Old City” is located at the northern most of Thailand. Founded in 1262 as part of Lao, the capital of Mengrai Dynasty retains a strong Lanna cultural identity. Chiang...

The popularity of middle-aged men getting on their bikes is growing. Wearing lurid jerseys, calf-hugging tights and going for a leisurely Sunday spin, they are as the acronym attests, mamils – middle-aged men in lycra. This community has been the uptake in the older generations. But what is the drive of being part of mamils?Instead of basking in the...