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HAPPENINGS CIVIL SERVICE CLUB 09

CSC CYCLING CLUB

WEEKEND ESCAPADE

TANJUNG SUTERA @ SEDILI BESAR
SAT 10 SUN 11 AUGUST 2013

Ten cyclists from the CSC Cycling Club chose also very safe as there were no vehicles whizzing
to spend the National Day weekend cycling to past them. Join us if you want to lead a happy life!
Tanjung Sutera in Sedili Besar. For a few of the CSC Cycling Club Members ride fortnightly
participants, their days began as early as 6am as At times, they had to cycle over rolling hills that on the second and fourth Saturday of every
they had to cycle from their homes to the Changi were challenging even for the most seasoned month. We ride out of Singapore about
Point Ferry Terminal and then taking an hour- cyclists. They also took several breaks to regroup, once a month.
long boat ride to Tanjung Pengelih in Pengerang, hydrate and top up their water bottles. Finally, they
their starting point. The boat ride was also a frst reached Tanjung Sutera Resort, which is perched We believe in going for invigorating rides,
experience for some members! on a cliff overlooking the South China Sea. Their discovering new places and enjoying the
efforts were rewarded with a stunning view. company of great friends.
Cycling at an average speed of 25km/h, the group
took about seven hours to reach their destination, At the end of the long and arduous ride, they Enquiries on Membership and Club activities:
which was 110km away. However, it was not the had a cool, relaxing dip in the resort pool and Andysim@csc.sg
destination or the time they took that mattered. soothed their aching muscles. Laying in the pool Budtan.chelagi@gmail.com
It was the simple, carefree joy of cycling and the after a 100km ride was pure bliss. One could not
company of good friends that made the trip be happier! A sumptuous kampong-style dinner
memorable. was also waiting for them after their swim. Dinner
was another pleasant surprise as they had some
Being a Ramadan period, most of the roads were wine to accompany their food. Paul, who brought
clear. At times, the cyclists had the whole road to the wine, made the effort to ensure the wine
themselves and they could travel long distances would pair well with the food. What a way to
without having to stop at traffc junctions! It was end the night.

Safety cannot and should not be compromised. Paul, Co-Chairman
of the Club reinforced the importance of safety in his pre-ride
Left to Right: Camilia, Hannah, Andy, Richard Chee, Paul, Shi Hua, Steven, Mona, Annie, Richard Goh briefng

THE DEFIANT ONES
Left to Right: Camilia, Hannah, Andy, Richard Chee, Paul, Shi Hua,
Steven, Mona, Annie, Richard Goh