I wanted to do a Malaysia riding trip before in enter work life. The sudden inspire is from my group of secondary school teachers whom recently got their bikes and made a day trip there (with less than a week of planning).
I can across this blog PedalDamnIt, by late Ben Mok, and read his 14 days journey from Thailand to Malaysia. I felt more motivated and the trip i intend to do, is definitely do-able. I decided to start off with a 3D2N trip in Malaysia. Not cycling everyday, just cycle to and fro Sedili Kechil from Pengerang. It should be able to give me a feel of how is it like riding in Malaysia.
This is the route we will be taking. Few consideration i made before deciding on the end point of the route.
1) The route got to be of a certain distance which i feel that more than 60km, will be an achievement for most of us.
2) No Stay in Desaru as we stayed there for race last year..
3) The place we staying in got to be of certain standard. At least some sceneries and beach for us to enjoy the getaway.
Managed to find this resort, Tanjung Sutera Resort and photos of its suites.
Distance is about 100km from Pengerang *Checked
No Desaru *Checked
Looks up to standard and a decent place for weekend getaway *Checked
As i mention previosuly that i yet to been to Malaysia via Pengerang Jetty. I held a 1 day Malaysia Cycling Trip to check out the route. At least know how to get to Renggit and highway 90.
Corresponding with the resort management is a pleasant experience. In fact, i started sending my enquiries to them since 12th April. Starting with more information about their resort, where i get link of the resort photo album. I then moved on to the available dates that is available for us.
Organizing a trip for more than 10 pax is tricky, i need to get the available dates of everyone. When Wilson ends his attachment? When Coach is able to take leave and not clash with her camps? When are the rest of the graduated guys entering army? When is Squid's mom free, etc..
For the army guys are filled with uncertainly of their enlistment date. Although im very sure it wouldnt clash with my trip, thanks to the YOG. I had the same anxiousness when im at their age, scare to commit to any trips till they are sure of their enlistment.
When all is set, I booked 12-14th June. The resort send me an email telling me, that the dates i wanted, will be occupied by their military troops. So well, we postpone it another 2 weeks back, mark it on the 26-28th.
Maybe its a blessing in disguise that the military troops took my initial slot. Push back further 2 weeks, allowed Patricia to join us for this trip, Xue Ying able to send the 'twins' off for their oversea trip. I get to take my time to take up external papers to prepare for my future job. Thankfully, i made good use of these 2 weeks.
Below is the milestone of the planning stage 1 as i will be busy with my exams. From 6th May to 19th May
Early April: Planned for Trip, research on route, resorts and read blogs
12th April:
Correspond with Tanjung Sutera Resort Management.
Gotten layout of resort, and photo album link.
Initial dates are set on 12-14th June. Suite #6, 17, 18
Suite #6: S$75 per PAX
Suite #16 &17: S$65 per PAX
All meals will be provided. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast is with a local dish ( eg nasi lemak ), bread on toast,cereal, coffee, tea.
Lunch and dinner would typically be rice, 1 chicken dish, 1 fish dish,2 vege dishes, soup, fruits, cordial drinks.
22th April: Initial dates taken by Military Troops
3rd May:
Finalized date are 26-28th June. Suite #6, 7, 16, 17. Room Plan out.
Deposit of $800SGD Paid
6th May - 19th May: SIM Exam
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