96 km with the WCR…

96 km with the WCR…

Loh

My buddy Loh

Map of bike ride

for whatever reason, my Garmin didn’t charge overnight, so the course is from a buddy.

Once around Singapore in 128 km…

Once around Singapore in 128 km…

really? Yes, this island is small, Switzerland seems now like a huge place 😉

Break with WCR

Break with WCR

Break with WCR

So all went well this time, finally… the chain did stay in place. However 128 km on this small saddle, this is no pleasure at all ;-( My butt has to do some getting used before I can enjoy this torture.

The ride went very smooth, as usual, we meet at 6:00 in the morning and left at 6:15. Because today was a public holiday, we could do this on a Wednesday regularly these longer rides are on Saturday and Sunday. Besides a few drops of rain, the weather was nice and comfortable.

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My bike got a new place…

My bike got a new place…

Bike on the wall

hanging on the wall in the office. Yep, the apartment doesn’t have a basement or an attic, but I like it kind off 😉

85 km bike ride with WCR

85 km bike ride with WCR

Jakob at start with WCR

Ready to hit the road 😉

6:15 in the morning start to another bike ride with the WCR, all looked well and as usual the guys speed of like being chase by some Cheetahs 😉 But no problem I eaten my Banana, so I manage to stay with the group until about km 60 when my damn chain derailed again. Now I ride mountain bikes for years, then this EPS (Electronic Power Shift) from Campagnolo should be very accurate, but it happen again. This time it derailed towards the frame, not only did it damage the frame but it got stuck so bad I hardly could remove it. It took me some time to untangle the mess and get started again, as you may already assume, my hands where black covered with grease and the guys where gone 🙁  After that no further incidents, so I got back on my own. I guess I have to see Colin again…

 

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Let’s see if the chain stays in place…

Let’s see if the chain stays in place…

Start with WCR

Me with Colin (Bikehaus) and Jing

Looks like after some adjustment from Colin, the bike is working fine. This was an enjoyable ride, this doesn’t mean that this guys speed like no tomorrow 😉

 

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Lingga visiting Mami

Lingga visiting Mami

 

Lingga went in the evening for a visit at Mami’s place, before returning to Singapore. Of course, as always she spoiled her with lots of cookies and some Ice Cream. Mami had to hurry to put the Ice Cream in the freezer. After they had some Tee and played Candy Crush 😉

TNF100 Singapore 50k…

TNF100 Singapore 50k…

medal of TNF Time medal of TNF

OK, this was my second Ultra-Marathon with a little more than just the 805 meters from the Craze Ultra I did 3 weeks ago. So the verdict is, 7.805 km are to your legs like running a Marathon all over again 😉 IT WAS LONG… But as you can see I didn’t lose the good spirit, overall it was a great run. I do like the idea from the Craze Ultra that we started in to the night, the temperature is much more bearable compare when you have to start at 7:00 and you running right towards the heat.

A little note on the side: the organisation was more than questionable, starting on the event where you got your BIB, there was a big sell of TNF stuff… now you guess it… hardly any running stuff, no SHORT running tights 🙁 BUT YES tonnes of winter jackets, caps, scarves and gloves. What the heck did they just flown this guy in from Alaska??? Just unbelievable. Then they changed the flag off time on a very short notice , and like that is not enough several chips where multifunctional. Of course I was one of the victims as well, I to have to say they did a great job with recovering all the times, so I guess shit happens.

As usual the helper were very helpful and attentive, THANK YOU GUYS!

Looking forward to next year, however not sure yet if I will go for the 100k 😉

 

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Trip to Linggas property in Jakarta…

Trip to Linggas property in Jakarta…

The property is ready when ever we are ready… well actually I rather live in Bali. Looks like Lingga likes it.

Having dinner at a traditional Restaurant with Lina, Florence, Jane

  

Rudy’s Birthday in Jakarta

Rudy’s Birthday in Jakarta

Happy Birthday dear Rudy, all the best and lots of love!

Today was Rudy’s, my brother in law 50th Birthday. Looks like he liked our SWISS present 😉 It’s always so nice to gather with family, they are so lovely.