Race is coming

Well, it's been a long time but finally Malaysia downhill mtb race scene is heating up again. A series of race has been lined up for this year at Bukit Kiara. This weekend (24th of February 2008) will be the first race for this year. From the look of it, this is gonna be a good one with number of riders expected to be more than 50 as at to date.

Compared to previous years races, this race looks to set a benchmark for races to come. New trail is prepared for this race, with the standard being raised up a notch. This is not going to be just another fast flowing track only. More technical, off-camber + rooty sections and bigger jumps makes this a more challenging trail. Heck, the small gap jump had even claim a shoulder already last weekend. Of course, this is not up to any world cup standard but for Malaysia, this can be one of the more harder track ever made for racing. I bet at least the chicken run will be ridden by many during the race.


I tried the new track last weekend. The jumps looks doable. However, I don't think I'll be taking the last drop before the finish line. With a full suspension, I might consider taking it, but with a hardtail, I dont think I will. I fear my body can't absorb the impact properly, what more with an injured achilles tendon and gouthritis. To think of it, I'll be lucky if I can race this weekend since gout has attack again today. But not too bad this time. I can still walk.

Ok then. Cao.