my byke stories 彙整 - YAS MicroInsurance Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:39:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 MY BYKE Stories: Wong Siew Yong https://yas.io/hk/lab/en/my-byke-stories-carmen-chew-2/ Fri, 21 Apr 2023 05:39:50 +0000 https://yas.io/hk/lab/?p=3028 My name is Wong Siew Yong and I’m 50 years old. I work in the car beauty industry. I’m from Johor Bahru, but I’m currently living […]

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]]> My name is Wong Siew Yong and I’m 50 years old. I work in the car beauty industry. I’m from Johor Bahru, but I’m currently living in Kuala Lumpur.

🚲 What bike(s) do you ride (and which is your favorite)?

  • The Specialized SL6 Road bike.

⌛ How many hours do you cycle per week?

  • At least 4 hours.

⭐ What inspired you to start cycling, and how did you get into it?

  • I started cycling with a bunch of friends who used to play badminton together. I continued to cycle because I found inspiration in a community of older runners and cyclists. Riding alongside friends who share the same determination and perseverance gives me strength to continue cycling.

🚦 What are your favorite cycling routes or trails, and why do you enjoy them?

  • One of my favorite cycling routes is the “Dai Bao Ride,” which starts from Leisure Mall and goes to Lekas. I really enjoy this route because it is both fun and fast.

⚒ What are your go-to tools and gadgets you can’t cycle without?

  • CO2 and patch.

👔 Is there a cyclist who inspires you? Why?

  • Tsen Seong Hoong because he won a gold medal for Malaysia during the 1995 SEA Games in Thailand. Despite being older than me, he is still very strong and determined.

    Ng Yong Li because he is very strong and trains very hard. Whenever I ask him a question, he doesn’t answer; he just keeps pedaling.

🎯 How do you train and prepare for long-distance rides or races?

  • For the upcoming June Powerman, I will start training one month before the event. I usually alternate between running 10 kilometers one day and cycling 60 kilometers on another day. 

💡 Can you share a memorable experience or adventure from one of your cycling trips?

  • My first Malaysian round island cycling trip (except Kedah due to lockdown) with 3 friends in July 2020. We rode from Kuala Lumpur – Air Tawar – Sitiawan – Penang Island – Kelantan – Terengganu – Kuantan in 18 days. We cycled along the seaside, and the scenery was awesome.

🤝 What advice would you give someone who wants to start cycling but doesn’t know where to begin?

  • Buy a cheap bicycle and ride around the neighborhood.

🏆 Who should we interview next and why?

  • Zac Kong because he really has the heart to improve in cycling. He is very good at calculating power input.

MY BYKE Stories is a new feature article series by YAS that highlights the amazing cyclists of Malaysia and their stories.

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]]> MY BYKE Stories: Carmen Chew https://yas.io/hk/lab/en/my-byke-stories-carmen-chew/ Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:37:18 +0000 https://yas.io/hk/lab/?p=3018 My name is Carmen and I am 28 this year. I manage a small bike shop called Cycle Hub. It’s located in Petaling Jaya, an area […]

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]]> My name is Carmen and I am 28 this year. I manage a small bike shop called Cycle Hub. It’s located in Petaling Jaya, an area where I grew up. Fun fact: I am the first of six children in my family!

🚲 What bike(s) do you ride (and which is your favorite)?

  • I currently ride an Alcott Ascari Lite. Her name is Little Leilah. It’s the only bike I’ve had since I started cycling not long ago, and I’ve grown quite attached to it. Hence, it’s my favorite one so far.

⌛ How many hours do you cycle per week?

  • I used to cycle about 10-12 hours a week, but it’s been drastically reduced the past month. I currently cycle only about 3 hours a week. Definitely hope to pick it back up once I get an indoor trainer.

⭐ What inspired you to start cycling, and how did you get into it?

  • I was inspired to cycle because of my job. I’ve met a lot of friendly people when I stepped into the cycling industry and they’ve been motivating me to get on a bike and start cycling and promised that I would love it. Fortunately for me, they were right – I absolutely enjoy cycling.

🚦 What are your favorite cycling routes or trails, and why do you enjoy them?

  • I would have to say that my favourite route would be the route that led to Jugra Hill [Rimbayu > Morib > Jugra], which I have only been through a couple of times. The scenery is absolutely stunning, especially right when the sky turns bright in the morning. This route had very few cars and a pretty smooth road.

⚒ What are your go-to tools and gadgets you can’t cycle without?

  • I carry a little saddle bag with me whenever I cycle. It’s small but packed with a spare tube, allen keys and some bandaids for emergencies.

👔 Is there a cyclist who inspires you? Why?

  • All cyclists are inspiring in their very own way. The best thing about any sport is that you get people from different walks of life sharing that one common interest. All the cyclists I’ve met are extremely positive and friendly, and that’s why this is such a lovely community to be in.

🎯 How do you train and prepare for long-distance rides or races?

  • I think the most important thing I’ve learnt is to have enough sleep and eat enough food when I know I’m approaching a long-distance ride. Outside of that, just make sure that you’re training at your own pace. Cycling shouldn’t be something that stresses you out. My most frequent training route would be the Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE). I feel like this is one of the safer routes to cycle and train.

💡 Can you share a memorable experience or adventure from one of your cycling trips?

  • My most memorable moment was cycling my first 200km. Apart from finishing 200km, I am extremely blessed to have received a lot of support from a close group of friends who intentionally joined me for this long distance trip because it was something that I wanted to achieve personally. They were encouraging and patient, and taught me the strategies on how to conquer such a long distance ride. They took great care of me throughout the entire ride, made sure that I was hydrated, fueled with food, and so on. I’ve learnt a lot about my own body and mind on this journey. Cycling isn’t a difficult sport. With the right support and strategies, cycling is extremely fun!!

🤝 What advice would you give someone who wants to start cycling but doesn’t know where to begin?

  • The best way to start cycling is to start connecting with other cyclists and get insight into what the cycling community is really about. You certainly don’t need the most expensive bike or equipment to start this sport. At the end of the day, you are your own cyclist, and the only thing you need is a positive mental attitude!

🏆 Who should we interview next and why?

  • I think you should interview Zack Tay. Zack is extremely passionate about cycling for great reasons. He also has an amazing platform where he caters to a lot of beginners who want to start cycling. Zack is helpful and friendly and definitely adds value to the community. I believe that he is an asset to the cycling community.

MY BYKE Stories is a new feature article series by YAS that highlights the amazing cyclists of Malaysia and their stories.

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]]> MY BYKE Stories: Alvin Wong https://yas.io/hk/lab/en/my-byke-stories-alvin-wong/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:15:16 +0000 https://yas.io/hk/lab/?p=3003 My name is Alvin Wong. I’m a 30-year-old Content Creator (YouTube) who grew up in Langkap (Perak). 🚲 What bike(s) do you ride (and which is […]

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]]> My name is Alvin Wong. I’m a 30-year-old Content Creator (YouTube) who grew up in Langkap (Perak).

🚲 What bike(s) do you ride (and which is your favorite)?

  • Currently, I own three bikes: one EMC road bike and two Polygon road bikes. My favorite is the Polygon Helios A8. So far, it is the best-performing bike I’ve got.

⌛ How many hours do you cycle per week?

  • Around 7 hours.

⭐ What inspired you to start cycling, and how did you get into it?

  • My parents inspired me to start cycling. One time, they took me on a 50km ride with a hilly route. At first, I suffered while climbing, but then I felt great during the descent. I experienced a new sense of freedom as the cold air flowed past my face. That’s when I became addicted to cycling.

🚦 What are your favorite cycling routes or trails, and why do you enjoy them?

  • Hulu Langat area (Genting Peras & Bukit Hantu). There’s less traffic and the road conditions are good.

⚒ What are your go-to tools and gadgets you can’t cycle without?

  • Spare tube, hand pump, and tire removal tools.

👔 Is there a cyclist who inspires you? Why?

  • Uncle Yong (my teammate). He is 50 years old now, but he is still so strong. He can still ride with young people, doesn’t get dropped, and wins the podium sometimes. He is an old man with a young heart. I hope I can do the same thing when I get to his age.

🎯 How do you train and prepare for long-distance rides or races?

  • Normally, I will use an indoor trainer, focusing on SST and VO2max training programs. I only have long-distance training (group rides) on the weekends. For race preparation, I will increase my training load a month before the race, like 2 hours ride per day.

💡 Can you share a memorable experience or adventure from one of your cycling trips?

  • During the Audax 400km event, it was raining the whole day (24 hours). It was the toughest ride ever. The whole of Selangor was flooded, yet we kept going to complete the 400km challenge.

🤝 What advice would you give someone who wants to start cycling but doesn’t know where to begin?

🏆 Who should we interview next and why?

  • Uncle Yong (Wong Siew Yong). But he doesn’t know English, so you may have to interview him in Mandarin.

MY BYKE Stories is a new feature article series by YAS that highlights the amazing cyclists of Malaysia and their stories.

這篇文章 MY BYKE Stories: Alvin Wong 最早出現於 YAS。

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