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sports
overseas We reached Qing Jing for a well-
rides deserved rest after cycling 30 km
and ascending approximately
The Road 1,250 m.
to Heaven
– Cycling up On the second day, we set
to Wu Ling off from Qing Jing. We had to
use our small chain ring and
By Toh Shihua biggest rear cassette right from
the beginning. The distances
Standing at 3,275 m above sea between riders became more
level, Wu Ling is the highest spread out as each one of us
point in Taiwan that is accessible settled into our own rhythm.
by paved roads. Coupled with At this point, it is just me, my
the majestic scenery along the bike, the road and the beautiful
way and at the summit, the scenery.
climb up to Wu Ling is a popular
one amongst both Taiwanese We reached the toughest part
and foreign cyclists. of the climb, which is the ascent
leading to Kun Yang, the final
On 21 November 2015, we set rest point before Wu Ling. By this
off along the valley towards the point, the slopes were in excess
east. There was a slight drizzle of 10%, and required us to put in
and the gradient started to pick maximum effort just to continue
up as we cycled further. We inching forward. The higher
stopped for a break at Wu She.
altitude also made us breathe within sight with about 2 km
harder to get more oxygen into to go. The toughest part was
our body. The picturesque peaks over and we finally crested the
of He Huan Shan came into view summit at around 11.15am. We
with the clear blue sky as the were greeted with spectacular
backdrop. We had to stop and views of the surrounding
rest more frequently, but crank mountains and valleys. Wu Ling
by crank, we made it up this road has certainly lived up to its name
to heaven. as a challenging but rewarding
climb. This trip has certainly been
Passing Kun Yang, we made a a dream come true and many
final push towards the summit thanks to CSC Cycling Club for
at Wu Ling which was finally organising it!
Riau Island Ride The ride will take you to the As most of the islands are not Members who wish to
neighbouring southern islands well developed and with very volunteer as tour leader will
This ride originally scheduled of Indonesia. The highlight small population, there will be given a subsidy of up to
for 19 to 25 January has been is casual cycling to explore not be very long and hard $100.00 to cover part of their
postponed to 9 to 16 July. the rustic fishing villages and cycling. personal expenses. Tour leader
Registration is now open on farmland of our neighbours in need not be familiar with
a first-come, first-served basis. the Riau Islands. Cost: $30.00 per day (approx.) the itinerary as there will be
Members will of course be Meeting Point/Departure: a guide who will take care of
given priority over guests. Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal the group.
Return: Tanah Merah Ferry
Terminal For more information on
Maximum Pax: 12 the duties of the tour leader,
Registration: Robin Tan at please contact Robin. If you
tanls06@yahoo.com.sg or wish to volunteer, please
WhatsApp at 9721 1124 indicate your interest when
Closing Date: 14 March ’16 registering for the ride. More
details on the ride will be
available at a later date, to
those who register.
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