Day 955 2nd March 2019 10 miles (Penang to Butterworth) Average speed 7.6 mph Top speed 25 mph Another fantastic day. I was up at 8 for brekkie of toast and coffee. Then I packed up and said goodbye to JJ on reception and that I hoped to meet him in Bangkok. I met Rickie … [Read more…]
Day 954 1st March 2019 5 miles (Penang) Average speed 9.3 mph Top speed 19 mph I woke up at 1.30 as I didn’t get in til 5. I went to meet Emela for lunch and as it was her birthday I treated her to good Chinese food with a wheat grass drink. I had … [Read more…]
Day 953 28th February 2019 1 mile (Penang) Average speed 7.9 m ph Top speed 28 mph A good day off the bike as it was getting some tlc. I got up at 9.30 for brekkie of toast and coffee. I took my time and went to Cyclon bike shop where tube mechanic was … [Read more…]
Day 952 27th February 2019 87 miles (Beruas to Penang) Average speed 13.2 mph Top speed 28 mph What a Crazy day.! I was awake at 3.30 and went to use toilet. On the way back I wiped my feet on the entrance mat not realising that I had trod in cat shit until I … [Read more…]
Day 898 4th January 2019 55 miles (Penang to Baling) Average speed 13 mph Top speed 34 mph A good day’s ride from Penang to Baling, from the coast, inland to the mountains. Hotel Baling 65 ringgit for twin room with space for the bike.
Day 891 28th December 2018 20 miles ( Penang Hill) Average speed 7.0 mph Top speed 31 mph So what should you do when your good friend goes off to Langkawi for new year? I know I’ll take on a gentle midday ride! https://bikelah.com/index.php… A day trip up Penang Hill, a visit to the Botanical … [Read more…]
Day 890 27th December 2018 8miles (Penang) Average speed 7.6 mph Top speed 17 mph I was up at 7 as my room was too hot with aircon turned up to 25, so I swapped to my previous room and met Oscar from Barcelona, now I’m Brisbane to my new room mate. I had … [Read more…]
Day 889 26th December 2018 21 miles (Penang) Average speed 9.5.mph Top speed 21 mph I spent the day sightseeing and wandering around Penang, there’s a lot to see! Hostel frame 32 ringgit
Day 888 25th December 2018 19 miles (Penang) Average speed 8.7 mph Top speed 16 mph I got up late and had brekkie of eggs and toast with coffee at a local cafe with aircon. Then cycled to a beach, on the way I stopped off at Tesco, I didn’t fancy their shirts much, but … [Read more…]
Day 887 24th December 2018 1 mile (Penang) Average speed 5.6 mph Top speed 13 mph I got up late at 9.30 for brekkie of toast, jam and coffee. I went for a walk to Cyclon bike shop and saw lots of interesting second hand bikes. Then I explored many temples, mosques, a camera museum … [Read more…]