Overweightities!: A day in Semenyih.

Today, it was a busy day in Semenyih. On a normal day, you would see 5 ton lorries going in and out of town but today it was 2-wheels 26'ers, 27.5's and 29'ers on mountain bikes. It's the 2 years once, PCC ride 'no race, just fitness' ride and fitness it was.

Moving thru the unforgiving hills with some beautiful down hill tracks, today's 50 km ride was a rewarding and a unforgiving one. Here are a list of winners and losers for the event.

WINNERS

1. The cardiovascular and respiratory team.

If you don't train, don't even think of joining this event. It will torture you. As you roll uphill, it will take you to a corner and in your mind, you are hoping it's gonna flat but suddenly the terrain gets more steep and it brings your morale down.

2. The 'Bitch'

Route 2 has it's name "The Bitch". I think the reason why they give it that name is because she screws your brain, and without a doubt she was very successful in doing that.

3. The riders who consistently trains.

Let me tell you, if you don't train consistently, you will not finish this ride. Despite training, many riders chickened out, (even myself). Therefore, if you don't train and if you can complete it, you have a blessed muscular system.

LOSERS

1. Riders with big tummy.

I don't think it's aerodynamic to cycle with a big tummy. So, for those with one, its time to trim it down. Cycle more, take fat burner or go for calorie restriction. Whatever it is, do something.

2. Smokers.

I maybe wrong with this however this is what I observed. When you have 2 riders of the same fitness levels, the smoker is pressured more, especially during a climb. Well, if you ask the surgeon general, he will probably tell you the same and back it up with a published report.

3. Those who consume lot's of protein bar.

I observed a group of cyclist of about 5 riders, who slowly but surely was slowing down, getting tired and eventually went flat at the 10km point. I think each of them would have consumed 2 protein bars by that time, hoping to get some energy. What they didn't realize is that the protein bar wasn't the best choice. They should have focused more on rehydrating themselves or having a power gel instead. The focus should be to replenish water, glucose and sodium and not protein.

Well, whatever it is, it was a ride that will get some to come again while some to not go for it again, while for me it all depends on my schedule on that time.