Wang Kelian Climb

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This is one hell of a ride. You can feel the burning in your thigh. 4km worth of climbing. Highly recommended for anyone, especially if you're in the northern area. The route can be planned as 100km or 50km ride according to your liking. I took the latter. If you're doing a shorter ride, i reckon you to start from Timah Tasoh. Not Timah Tasoh Resort. There's a look up point kinda building just by the road side. You can park your car there. 1st 20km was a breeze. Maintaining around +-30km/h. As you get up the hill, the speed dropped tremendously. 7-9km/h. I kid you not. How do you know you're going the right hill? You will be introduced by a 10% ascending sign followed by "Kawasan Bahaya" sign. Do take it seriously.

Wang Kelian Map

Be as light as possible during the climb. You dont really need 2 water bottles if you're doing the short route. You'll find some small groceries shop on you're way back. None have cold drinks. Ask for the ice. They'll help you out.

I've learned a lot from this ride. Don't ever underestimate a national cyclist. Especially if they have entered Le Tour de Langkawi before. Winner of Perlis Open, Penang Ride and more. Yup, a ride with national cyclist. Weight transfer plays an important role while going down hill. How to take the corner. How to put your hand on the handle. How to stay at your limit. How to just ignore the HRM sometimes. I definately going back there again. 4 stops. I stopped 4 times. Next time, cycle up all the way. One shot.

Cervelo S2. Not mine.

Notice the background. Ladang tebu. That's going to be my century ride. Alor Setar-Cahngloon - Padang Besar - Kangar - Alor Setar. Not sure how far exactly it is just yet.

Update: New elevation pic. (15/10/2010)

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