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Genting Climb Phase II - December 4, 2005

The last time the ride was up to Gohtong Jaya. This time it was all the way up to Genting Highlands Theme Park. Steeeeep.... Only 13.5km but took us from 1 hour to 1hr:28mins. Twelve of us made the attempt and a 100% success rate. (Of course-lah, I needed a couple of 30-secs stops along the way). The others did it non-stop all the way! Next trip: Phase III -- Batang Kali-Genting Highlands. Add another 17km (uphill part only--not counting the downhill).
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At the starting point - Outside Sri Malaysia Hotel
At the starting point - Outside Sri Malaysia Hotel		 Probably should go into the Guiness Book of Record for first tandem to climb Genting
Probably should go into the Guiness Book of Record for first tandem to climb Genting		 Warming up on the gentle slopes of Awana. Did I say gentle?
Warming up on the "gentle" slopes of Awana. Did I say gentle?		 The tandem couple
The tandem couple
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IMG_0027s.jpg		 Competition gets fierce as the slope gets steeper
Competition gets fierce as the slope gets steeper		 One of the steepest corners. Look at the cyclists behind. They can't even steer straight. Not for ironman Zoob, though!
One of the steepest corners. Look at the cyclists behind. They can't even steer straight. Not for ironman Zoob, though!		 Olmo trailing behind the tandem
Olmo trailing behind the tandem
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IMG_1063s.jpg		 Struggling at 6 kph. The photographer claims she can see sweat dripping like rain showers
Struggling at 6 kph. The photographer claims she can see sweat dripping like rain showers		 I think you can see the type of gradient we had to tackle
I think you can see the type of gradient we had to tackle		 The Disko-Berry Team. Not to be confused with Lance's Discovery
The Disko-Berry Team. Not to be confused with Lance's Discovery
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IMG_0085s.jpg		 Dared not look in front. Otherwise discouraged.
Dared not look in front. Otherwise discouraged.		 The 30-secs break for a snack
The 30-secs break for a snack
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IMG_0100s.jpg		 No hill climb is real without a puncture.
No hill climb is real without a puncture.		 The pros already had a long rest when I arrived.
The "pros" already had a long rest when I arrived.		 Resting at the summit of Genting Highlands
Resting at the summit of Genting Highlands
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IMG_0115s.jpg		 My personal achievement! Wearing the black jersey (wooden spoon prize?) BTW red jersey completely soaked in sweat.
My personal achievement! Wearing the black jersey (wooden spoon prize?) BTW red jersey completely soaked in sweat.		 Outside Genting Hotel, re-grouping before carbo-charging
Outside Genting Hotel, re-grouping before carbo-charging		 IMG_9997s.jpg
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The two grey hairs in a group of 20-somethings!
The two grey hairs in a group of 20-somethings!		 IMG_9995s.jpg
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IMG_9993s.jpg		 Carbo-charging: Picnic near the helipad, Genting Highlands
Carbo-charging: Picnic near the helipad, Genting Highlands		 Just imagine how much we saved for not going to Coffee Bean! (Courtesy of Heng--as always)
Just imagine how much we saved for not going to Coffee Bean! (Courtesy of Heng--as always)		 We had everything--teh tarik, nasi lemak, bananas. Except for half-boiled eggs.
We had everything--teh tarik, nasi lemak, bananas. Except for half-boiled eggs.
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IMG_1011s.jpg		 It's the same as in mountain climbing (on foot). Going down is tougher.
It's the same as in mountain climbing (on foot). Going down is tougher.		 Coming down
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IMG_1031s.jpg		 I wouldn't do this going downhill--no helmet!
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IMG_1020s.jpg		 Shows how awkward to hold your brakes going downhill
Shows how awkward to hold your brakes going downhill
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