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SportS Civil ServiCe Club 15

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overseas

rides Calendar upcoming
2015 outstation ride

For 2015, the Cycling Club has planned 2d1n Batam/Barelang
for the following overseas rides.
Taiwan Cycling Trip highway ride
Mar Batam 7 Bridges - 2D1N this is an interesting ride unlike any other
May KongKong (Johor) - 2D1N that you may have experienced. cycling
aug Desaru/Sedili - 2D1N for about 80-90km, you will cross over six
Sep Perth/Albany - 11D10N bridges spanning across rivers and islets that
oct Bintan - 2D1N form Batam island. stunning views await
you and you can capture scenic shots while
nov Taiwan (Wuling & Hualien) atop these bridges. Participants must be able
(Details of these trips will be An outstation ride closer to home: to ride on the road with confdence at an
released later) Penggarang Desaru, June 2014 average speed of 20km per hour. they can
expect many hilly slopes along the route.
itinerary and other details will be provided
upon confrmation of participation.

epic rides of the Year date: saturday and sunday,
28 to 29 Mar 15
australia and taiwan Maximum no: 40 Participants
(Minimum to proceed: 20 pax)
a presentation on the taiwan and australian rides by the cycling club will Cost (estimated): Member $100, guest $110
be held at the changi clubhouse on saturday, 16 May 2015, from 5pm to 8pm. registration/enquiries:
details of these two special rides will be shared with all attendees. Please contact robin tan at 9721 1124 or
tanls06@yahoo.com.sg
Closing date: 14 Mar 15

WorkShopS for
CSC CyClIng ClUb MeMberS upcoming

Basic Bike workshop workshop

the basic bike maintenance workshop held in conjunction with the general Meeting on 31 January at Members are invited to
changi clubhouse was a resounding success. the two-hour hands-on workshop gave members the attend the following workshop.
opportunity to learn about bike ftting and what to look for when buying a bike in order to get the
right size for their body frames. those who brought their own bikes were able to make adjustments repair Puncture and Basic Bike
to get a better ft to improve performance and a more comfortable ride. cephas koo, the technical Maintenance
convener, will be doing more of such workshops to teach members to repair and maintain their date: saturday, 21 Mar 15
bikes. the next workshop will be held on 21 March 2015. time: 8.15 am 10.15am
venue: csc changi clubhouse

Workshop participants Adjust your bike to suite your body frame and not your Attend workshops run by the Club and be a
posture to your bike. DIY mechanic