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Photos taken this week ... and guess who rode on his birthday to Amoy Juice Bar?
http://picasaweb.google.com/Joyriders09A/Nov10#

Joyce Leong

www.joyriders.sg/

#16771

From: "Snail Queen" <mjgriffin@...>
Date: Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:44 am
Subject: Congratulations- Microsoft Joseph - Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3

mjgriffin

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Joseph just did it!

Swim 41.49
Bike 2:34:45
Run 2.04.06

Congratulations and we look 4ward to get a report/photos from you! Looking 4ward to your return!

--- In longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com, Joyce Leong <mjgriffin@...> wrote:
>
> Tomorrow our JoyRider 'Master' STAR - Microsoft Joseph Ong will be
> leaving on a jet plane for Florida to compete in theFoster Grant Ironman World
> Championship 70.3 on Nov 14.
> http://www.myclearwater.com/gov/depts/parksrec/news/ironman/ironman09/index.asp
> Joseph will be bringing along the JoyRiders ‘pocket’
> banner so the ‘Snail’ gets to meet the other Ironman around the world! Isn't it grand that the Snail is going places with its members!
> All of us @JoyRiders
> wishJoseph a safe and a memorable
> race in Florida! Enjoy your race and come back and tell us all about it!
> Joyce Leong
> www.joyriders.sg/
>

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#16770

From: Murli <longhouse5am@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:27 pm
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Accident last Sunday

murli1841

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Any connection to us or to cycling?

�

On Sat, Nov 14, 2009 at 9:26 PM, <bicirex@...> wrote:

�

Hi,

I believe almost everyone saw the police, ambulance and body on the
opposite side of the road as we were making our way out from LongHouse
last Sunday. It seems there was a fatality.

http://bit.ly/1Q5Nve

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#16769

From: bicirex@...
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:26 pm
Subject: Accident last Sunday

bicirex

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Hi,

I believe almost everyone saw the police, ambulance and body on the
opposite side of the road as we were making our way out from LongHouse
last Sunday. It seems there was a fatality.

http://bit.ly/1Q5Nve



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#16768

From: Jeslynda Tay <tulipjes@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:38 am
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Christmas party - Dec 13 2009 - 6 - 10pm

tulipjesmaria

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Hi people...

This email abit late... Sorry ah...

Tomorrow our Drama Queen will make her dramatic appearance and collect money for Xmas dinner...

Please have your payment (in envelopes/ziplocks) in exact amount and names written down...

BBQ dinner $40 nett & kids (below 4-12yrs) - $26nett

See ya...

Ciao

Drama Queen Jes

Sent from my iPhone Jeslynda Tay

On 10-Nov-2009, at 21:46, "Snail Queen" <mjgriffin@...> wrote:

Ready or not, it is time to party on Sunday Dec 13!

Venue             Linkbridge/Lounge, 11 Slim barracks Rise, #08-02 NTU ALUMNI CLUB, Singapore, 138664 (opposite Bouna Vista MRT)

Time               6pm – 10pm

BBQ dinner $40 nett & kids (below 4-12yrs) - $26nett

Dress code Ladies – BLACK OUTFIT with lots of BLING BLING! (The more the merrier, it is Christmas!)

Gentleman – Santa caps or something related to Christmas

This time we are collecting money in advance, so it is less work that evening since all of us just `wanna' have fun!

Pay Drama Queen Jes – please put the exact amount in an envelope with your name/ guest names/child's name & age and your contact. You can pass it to her this Sat and Sun or at the monthly lunch gathering. Any questions email her - jes@joyriders.sg/

What to expect from this year party?

-       Dec birthday babies get to celebrate their birthday in style! We will have a special guest singer, Carl Marc Baptista to help us sing a few `karaoke' & birthday songs!

-       Lucky Attendance draw – 50 points collected from 5am rides during the weekdays for this year will entitle the rider to one lucky draw. Must attend dinner to collect your prizes. http://www.joyriders.sg/index.php/points-leaderboard-2009

-       Presentation of the yearly awards

Sprint King 2009 – holds the title for the whole of 2010. Our 2008 winner was Johnny Farmboy who held the title for the whole of this year!

Reporter of the Year 2009 – vote from the monthly winners after Nov month.

Jan 2009 - Dim Sum Dolly o'Carol

Feb 2009 - Rocky Chris Marshall

Mar 2009 - Sandy Chua

Apr 2009 - Flying Dutchman Benedikt from Holland

May 2009 - The Cute Boy Wen Rui

Jun 2009 - Big 'A' Alvin Goh

July 2009 - Sengkang Joe+rg

Aug 2009 - Pocket Rocket Mika

Sep 2009 - The Cute Boy Wen Rui

Oct 2009 – Beer King Joshua

Most Dedicated Joyrider 2009 – Any idea who?

Surprise Award – this should not be a surprise!

THE MAD MAT COMPETITION

We will have 6 mats – 10 pair of JoyRiders cycling legs on each mat! All the legs move to the other side of the mat without leaving the mat or touching the floor! Fastest team wins!

MS JOYRIDER & MR. JOYRIDER CONTEST

The hunt is on for… Ms JoyRider & Mr. JoyRider – Age, height & size do not matter! So if your grandmother is a JoyRider member, she too can take part! Remember it is a fun thing!

Ms JoyRider – Judges - Ivo the Beast, Big A Alvin & Otto-matically Fast

1.    Great cycling legs

2.    Smile & personality

3.    Dressing – BLACK & full of shining blings2 will help to score!

4.    PUMP UP those Cat walk

5.    JoyRiders questions – Answers are on the website (Go study the website now!)

Mr. JoyRider – Judges - Drama Queen Jes, Thirst for Speed Anne & Super dog Hui Hui

1.    Nice tight butt – squeeze to believe?

2.    Smile & personality

3.    Dressing – Christmas head gear & show us some muscles

4.    How many push-ups can u do in one minute?

5.    Joyriders questions – Answers are on the website

2 Marks each plus members vote/cheer!

Meanwhile, we are still sourcing for more Christmas presents/prizes to make this party more fun! Let me know if you want to contribute something!

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#16767

From: Kiah Seng <seng_sjab@...>
Date: Sat Nov 14, 2009 3:10 am
Subject: Found water bottle @ ECP

seng_sjab

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Hey

Anybody lost your water bottle just now @ ECP while la kopi ? Its with me now.

Blue colour cap with wording element.

Cheers,

Dragonfly Kang

#16766

From: Anne Chua <annejj220@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:19 pm
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Project Bike transformation

annejj220

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Big boy at play... Very expensive hobby...

But I still cannot figure out the main objective..

Must be very tiring on the legs?

If can get to aero position but with small wheels?

Guess I'm still new to cycling;)

Sent from my iPhone

On 13-Nov-2009, at 11:05 PM, Ian Wurn <yanyan4801@...> wrote:

That's a cool upgrade you've got there ! Heh ......

Sure going to get a fair bit of attention when you ride around on it !

Perhaps you might want to consider installing a Shimano DA electronic shifter at the rear with the wireless control on the handlebar, therefore no wires needed ? That will make it non-singlespeed !

Ian

To: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com
From: kahkah2004@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:45:24 +0800
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Project Bike transformation

Hello,

Just like to share the recent transformation of my foldable bike... items changed are :

Saddle, pedals, seatpost, stem, stempost, handle bar, brakes, wheels (from 14" to 16") and front chainring/arm (from 42 to 60 teeth).. and yes... it is still a single speed! :-)

Total costs : ~S$500.00

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#16765

From: Ian Wurn <yanyan4801@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:05 pm
Subject: RE: [LH5am JoyRiders] Project Bike transformation

ianwurn

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That's a cool upgrade you've got there ! Heh ......

Sure going to get a fair bit of attention when you ride around on it !

Perhaps you might want to consider installing a Shimano DA electronic shifter at the rear with the wireless control on the handlebar, therefore no wires needed ? That will make it non-singlespeed !

Ian

To: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com
From: kahkah2004@...
Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:45:24 +0800
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Project Bike transformation

Hello,

Just like to share the recent transformation of my foldable bike... items changed are :

Saddle, pedals, seatpost, stem, stempost, handle bar, brakes, wheels (from 14" to 16") and front chainring/arm (from 42 to 60 teeth).. and yes... it is still a single speed! :-)

Total costs : ~S$500.00

Before

After

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#16764

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:03 pm
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Project Bike transformation

kahkah2004

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Hmm... this is what I call a "Fun Bike".. as it is not fast... and if I do get to do the OCBC "race" next year... this will be the bike I am using... just for the FUN of it!..

and.. the drop bar is there so that I no longer sit up right!.... *notice the saddle is higher than the drop bar!... would be quite difficult to sit upright in this setting! :-)

Rock & Roll King Joshua

On Nov 13, 2009, at 9:52 PM, Anne Chua wrote:

Hi Joshua

Care to share why this transformation� another Desaru trip or another long challenging ride in Shanghai?

I cannot understand that part about the drop bar, why would you want to use drop bar if you are sitting up right?

Anne

From: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com [mailto:longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ngo C K Joshua
Sent: Friday, 13 November, 2009 10:45 AM
To: Joyriders
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Project Bike transformation

Hello,

Just like to share the recent transformation of my foldable bike... items changed are :

Saddle, pedals, seatpost, stem, stempost, handle bar, brakes, wheels (from 14" to 16") and front chainring/arm (from 42 to 60 teeth).. and yes... it is still a single speed! :-)

Total costs : ~S$500.00

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After
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#16763

From: "Anne Chua" <annejj220@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:52 pm
Subject: RE: [LH5am JoyRiders] Project Bike transformation

annejj220

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Hi Joshua

Care to share why this transformation… another Desaru trip or another long challenging ride in Shanghai?

I cannot understand that part about the drop bar, why would you want to use drop bar if you are sitting up right?

Anne

From: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com [mailto:longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ngo C K Joshua
Sent: Friday, 13 November, 2009 10:45 AM
To: Joyriders
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Project Bike transformation

Hello,

Just like to share the recent transformation of my foldable bike... items changed are :

Saddle, pedals, seatpost, stem, stempost, handle bar, brakes, wheels (from 14" to 16") and front chainring/arm (from 42 to 60 teeth).. and yes... it is still a single speed! :-)

Total costs : ~S$500.00

Before

After

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#16762

From: "Hui Hui Tan" <superdog@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:38 am
Subject: Angkor Wat Ride on 5 Dec 2009

c2piddog

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Hi, I have registered for the Angkor Wat ride this year.  Anyone else going? Let
me know?

Thanx,
Superdog Hui.

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#16761

From: "victorsoh" <victor_soh@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 4:34 am
Subject: Friday Spinning Ride Attendance 13 Nov 09

victorsoh

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1 Dim Sum Dolly Carol
2 Doktor Squeaky Bird Emril
3 Efficient Kristy
4 Flaming Ian
5 Genuine Professor Charlie
6 Good Evening Evelyn
7 Italian Stallion Stefano
8 Ivo the Beast
9 Jaggernaught Judith
10 Janine Hope
11 Jodan Daniel
12 Joe the American Express
13 Kampong Boy Calvin
14 Peter Hope
15 Peter the Boy Next Door
16 Pocket Rocket Mika
17 Record Holder Looi
18 Rico Ricardo
19 Saint Chris
20 Shymu Soo Wan
21 Snail Queen Joyce
22 Spaceman Some
23 Spinmaster Erick
24 Super Duper Christina
25 Victorious Victor
26 YKK Zipp
27 Guest Arnold
28 Guest Darren
29 Guest Jean
30 Guest Maurice

#16760

From: "Bernard Soh" <bernard.soh@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 3:14 am
Subject: RE: [LH5am JoyRiders] Saturday Rides - 14 Nov

cyphercat2000

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Not really. It’s 36km if you are early and do a detour to Newton Circus before returning LH.

That is, if you go via the Sembawang Hill route. Otherwise that will be 35km if you go by Upper Seletar reservoir way.

From: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com [mailto:longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of lee joo mong
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 10:10 AM
To: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Saturday Rides - 14 Nov

Hmm... it seems to be the same route, except its 34km on Wednesday and 33km on Saturday (perhaps 1km got worn out in between?)

--- On Fri, 13/11/09, CalB:) <calvinboo@...> wrote:

From: CalB:) <calvinboo@...>
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Saturday Rides - 14 Nov
To: "Joyriders" <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, 13 November, 2009, 9:40 AM

. : [ ] : .

Monkey see, monkey do,

Ride safely, don't do as George do,

Wear a helmet,

Put on yer lights,

Get on some clothes,

Go catch yer flight.

MTB Ride

9.00am - 1 lap of BT Trail (6.5km) ; may extend to Butterfly Trail(3.5km); Meet at Bukit Timah MTB TrailHead (Beside the carpark of BT Nature Reserve), come 30mins earlier; No ride if raining (danger of falling branches). Contact Beer King Joshua (96660653) / Garfield Liow (91591098).

Road Rides

Departing From Longhouse

5.30am - Longhouse to Mandai, Woodlands Rd, Upp Bkt Timah, Dunearn, Lornie, LH (newbies and others) 33km - 5.3 Sloth Chris Neo, Victorious Victor Soh and the Guardian Angels

6.40am – Longhouse to Changi onward to East Coast Hawker Centre - 60k (Steady pace 33-35kph with no surge until Changi Coastal Rd!) – Shane Got Talent, Kangaroo Glyn, Record Holder Looi

6.40am – Longhouse to Changi onward to East Coast Hawker Centre - 60k (Steady relaxed pace 28-30kph. No surge allowed!) – Imperial Empress Snail Queen, Otto-matically Rusli & Irish Cream Winston

7:00am - Longhouse steady pace to Changi then East Coast Hawker Centre – Italiano Stallion Stefano Wild Horse

Departing From Big Splash

6.40am - Big Splash to Changi and U-turn back to East Coast Hawker Centre (newbies!) 48km - Big A Alvin, Swimaniac Vincent & the Guardian Angels

7:00am - Big Splash to Changi and turn back to East Coast Hawker Centre - Mattdman Matthew & the Guardian Angels

Departing From Mandai Shell

6.00am – Mandai Shell to Kranji, Jurong, East Coast, Changi - 120km - - Johnny Farmboy and the Pinoy Brothers

JoyRiders, please play your role to help keep the rides safe and educate non-members to follow our safety rules.

Be a proud Joyrider - wear your JoyRiders jersey on weekends.

-Kampong Boy Calvin

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#16759

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:45 am
Subject: Project Bike transformation

kahkah2004

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Hello,

Just like to share the recent transformation of my foldable bike... items changed are :

Saddle, pedals, seatpost, stem, stempost, handle bar, brakes, wheels (from 14" to 16") and front chainring/arm (from 42 to 60 teeth).. and yes... it is still a single speed! :-)

Total costs : ~S$500.00

Before

After

#16758

From: lee joo mong <leejoomong@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:10 am
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Saturday Rides - 14 Nov

leejoomong

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Hmm... it seems to be the same route, except its 34km on Wednesday and 33km on Saturday (perhaps 1km got worn out in between?)

--- On Fri, 13/11/09, CalB:) <calvinboo@...> wrote:

From: CalB:) <calvinboo@...>
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Saturday Rides - 14 Nov
To: "Joyriders" <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Friday, 13 November, 2009, 9:40 AM

. : [  ] : .

Monkey see, monkey do,

Ride safely, don't do as George do,

Wear a helmet,
Put on yer lights,
Get on some clothes,
Go catch yer flight.

MTB Ride

9.00am - 1 lap of BT Trail (6.5km) ; may extend to Butterfly Trail(3.5km); Meet at Bukit Timah MTB TrailHead (Beside the carpark of BT Nature Reserve), come 30mins earlier; No ride if raining (danger of falling branches). Contact Beer King Joshua (96660653) / Garfield Liow (91591098).

Road Rides

Departing From Longhouse

5.30am - Longhouse to Mandai, Woodlands Rd, Upp Bkt Timah, Dunearn, Lornie, LH (newbies and others) 33km -  5.3 Sloth Chris Neo, Victorious Victor Soh and the Guardian Angels

6.40am – Longhouse to Changi onward to East Coast Hawker Centre - 60k (Steady pace 33-35kph with no surge until Changi Coastal Rd!) –  Shane Got Talent, Kangaroo Glyn, Record Holder Looi

6.40am – Longhouse to Changi onward to East Coast Hawker Centre - 60k (Steady relaxed pace 28-30kph. No surge allowed!) – Imperial Empress Snail Queen, Otto-matically Rusli & Irish Cream Winston

7:00am - Longhouse steady pace to Changi then East Coast Hawker Centre –  Italiano Stallion Stefano Wild Horse

Departing From Big Splash

6.40am - Big Splash to Changi and U-turn back to East Coast Hawker Centre (newbies!) 48km - Big A Alvin, Swimaniac Vincent & the Guardian Angels

7:00am - Big Splash to Changi and turn back to East Coast Hawker Centre  - Mattdman Matthew & the Guardian Angels

Departing From Mandai Shell

6.00am – Mandai Shell to Kranji, Jurong, East Coast, Changi - 120km - - Johnny Farmboy and the Pinoy Brothers

JoyRiders, please play your role to help keep the rides safe and educate non-members to follow our safety rules.

Be a proud Joyrider - wear your JoyRiders jersey on weekends.

-Kampong Boy Calvin

Importing contacts has never been easier..
Bring your friends over to Yahoo! Mail today!

#16757

From: "CalB:)" <calvinboo@...>
Date: Fri Nov 13, 2009 1:40 am
Subject: Saturday Rides - 14 Nov

calvinboo

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. : [� ?ui=2&view=att&th=124eb2bca396c9bd&attid=0.1&disp=attd&realattid=ii_124eb2bca396c9bd&zw �] : .

Monkey see, monkey do,

Ride safely, don't do as George do,

Wear a helmet,

Put on yer lights,

Get on some clothes,

Go catch yer flight.

MTB Ride

9.00am �- 1 lap of BT�Trail�(6.5km) ; may extend to Butterfly�Trail(3.5km); Meet at Bukit Timah MTB�TrailHead (Beside the carpark of BT Nature Reserve), come 30mins earlier; No ride if raining (danger of falling branches).�Contact�Beer King Joshua�(96660653) /�Garfield Liow�(91591098).

Road Rides

Departing From Longhouse

5.30am�-�Longhouse to Mandai, Woodlands Rd, Upp Bkt Timah, Dunearn, Lornie, LH (newbies�and others) 33km -��5.3 Sloth Chris Neo,�Victorious Victor Soh�and the Guardian Angels

6.40am � Longhouse to Changi onward to East Coast Hawker Centre - 60k (Steady pace 33-35kph with no surge until Changi Coastal Rd!) ���Shane Got Talent,�Kangaroo Glyn, Record Holder Looi

6.40am � Longhouse to Changi onward to East Coast Hawker Centre - 60k (Steady relaxed pace 28-30kph. No surge allowed!) ��Imperial Empress Snail Queen,�Otto-matically Rusli�& Irish Cream Winston�

7:00am - Longhouse steady pace to Changi then East Coast Hawker Centre ���Italiano Stallion Stefano Wild Horse

Departing From Big Splash

6.40am - Big Splash to Changi and U-turn back to East Coast Hawker Centre (newbies!) 48km -�Big A Alvin, Swimaniac Vincent�&�the�Guardian Angels

7:00am�-�Big Splash to Changi and turn back to East Coast Hawker Centre��-�Mattdman Matthew & the Guardian Angels

Departing From Mandai Shell

6.00am��Mandai Shell to Kranji, Jurong, East Coast, Changi - 120km�-�-�Johnny Farmboy and the�Pinoy Brothers

�

JoyRiders, please play your role to help keep the rides safe and educate non-members to follow our safety rules.�

Be a proud Joyrider -�wear your JoyRiders jersey�on weekends.

-Kampong Boy Calvin

#16756

From: Joshua-Uriel Leong <joshua_uriel@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 3:23 pm
Subject: JR MTB Ride on 14 Nov

joshua_Uriel

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Fellow JRs,

Meeting point: Bukit Timah MTB Trail Head(Beside the carpark of BT Nature
Reserve)
Meeting Time: 0830hrs; Start at 9am sharp
Route: 1 lap of BT Trail(6.5km) ; may extend to Butterfly Trail(3.5km)
Expected time to complete:  BT Trail(40 to 60mins); Butterfly(30 to 40mins)
Equipment: Joyrider Jersey, HELMET, Hydration, Tubes, Basic tools
Contingency: No ride if raining(danger of falling branches)
Contact Person: Beer King Joshua(96660653) & Garfield Liow (91591098)

RAIN NO RIDE.

Regards

Beer King Joshua & Garfield Liow

#16755

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:30 pm
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

kahkah2004

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The one in China is over couple of months ago... website is : http://www.gokunming.com/en/blog/item/1080/worlds_largest_recreational_bicycle_race_coming_to_yunnan

On Nov 12, 2009, at 10:13 PM, Anne Chua wrote:

Just read it's fully book for 2010;(
Can give link for the china event?

Cheers

Sent from my iPhone

On 12-Nov-2009, at 10:07 PM, Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...> wrote:

A few guys in my head office did it... they curse and swear about it becos last year they kena rain and cold weather too!!.. but finished it la... anyway, there is one in China... should be interesting and cheaper to do it!

Joshua

On Nov 12, 2009, at 8:43 PM, Anne Chua wrote:

The VatternRundan looks interesting� guess we can only do something like this if we have language problem.

Has anyone done something like this before?

Anne

From: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com [mailto:longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ngo C K Joshua
Sent: Thursday, 12 November, 2009 8:46 AM
To: Joyriders
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

Dear Nicky and those interested,

If you are interested in riding in Sweden, there is a famous ride which happens every June with tenth and thousands of participant cycling around the beautiful lake... that's one of my dream too! check this out!.. they now have similar in China too (search within the website!) http://www.cyklavaettern.com/Default.aspx?module=4&content=70&lang=SV&fwsite=2

and about cycling in Sweden, check this out... and if you prefer to spend on air tickets rather than beautiful bikes, then it is very nice to cycle there! The whole country is like a garden! http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/sweden.shtml

Joshua

On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Nicky Ting wrote:

look like the role as cycling tour operator to Sweden is the only natural progression for you. So when are you organising one for the people here?

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@gmail.com>
To: Joyriders <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 1:48:30
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update
Hello guys,

Just a little updates... as you may know, I really envy you guys who can cycle as much as you want on any day while here in Shanghai, to be able to do a good ride would be a real luxury! especially now the usual route where we cycle has turned into a highway and we are prohibited to ride on it anymore! :-(

Anyway, I was in Sweden last week, the whole of the week was cold, wet and snow... but I was really glad that on Saturday when I have time to do things I enjoy, cycling of course!.. what else!? :-).. the weather was almost perfect, sunshine but temperature was about 4~9 degrees!

Helsingborg to Malmo is going South there was moderate Northern winds.. so head wind all the way, and with heavy bike, it took a lot of energy for the 80 kms ride! But still, really enjoyed and appreciated the rare opportunity greatly!

The bike belong to my boss, it was not so ideal for me cos he is about 1.9m and one side of the brake was touching the rim.. so with the heavy weight of the bike, it was really a "training" ride! but I donch mind! :-)

When I said I wanted to do the route, my boss and few others asked me not to do it as it is very tricky route since I should avoid all the main roads/ highways etc, and no one actually know exactly how to get there on bike since few or no one ever done that!..

They did not know that when they tried to discourage me.. it trigger my challenging mode! haha... sounds familiar?!

So, with the map and a lot of asking around.. I prove them wrong! haha! However, asking direction is really tricky.. there was once I was almost sure of a direction, and has been going on for some distance, then I saw someone that I can ask (actually very few people to ask since few walk on the streets as population in Sweden is small, and the country is very big!), and he gave me a direction that leads to reverse of many kms backward!... I was stuck and stand still for awhile as I was really reluctant to go back the same way I came from... so I decided to go on not taking his advise.... when I saw the next person some kms further and asked.. I found out that it is actually possible to go on with some twist n turns etc... glad to have a little wisdom on that otherwise... extra mileage and climbs! :-)

#16754

From: Anne Chua <annejj220@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:13 pm
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

annejj220

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Just read it's fully book for 2010;(

Can give link for the china event?

Cheers

Sent from my iPhone

On 12-Nov-2009, at 10:07 PM, Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...> wrote:

A few guys in my head office did it... they curse and swear about it becos last year they kena rain and cold weather too!!.. but finished it la... anyway, there is one in China... should be interesting and cheaper to do it!

Joshua

On Nov 12, 2009, at 8:43 PM, Anne Chua wrote:

The VatternRundan looks interesting… guess we can only do something like this if we have language problem.

Has anyone done something like this before?

Anne

From: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com [mailto:longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ngo C K Joshua
Sent: Thursday, 12 November, 2009 8:46 AM
To: Joyriders
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

Dear Nicky and those interested,

If you are interested in riding in Sweden, there is a famous ride which happens every June with tenth and thousands of participant cycling around the beautiful lake... that's one of my dream too! check this out!.. they now have similar in China too (search within the website!) http://www.cyklavaettern.com/Default.aspx?module=4&content=70&lang=SV&fwsite=2

and about cycling in Sweden, check this out... and if you prefer to spend on air tickets rather than beautiful bikes, then it is very nice to cycle there! The whole country is like a garden! http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/sweden.shtml

Joshua

On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Nicky Ting wrote:

look like the role as cycling tour operator to Sweden is the only natural progression for you. So when are you organising one for the people here?

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@gmail.com>
To: Joyriders <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 1:48:30
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update
Hello guys,

Just a little updates... as you may know, I really envy you guys who can cycle as much as you want on any day while here in Shanghai, to be able to do a good ride would be a real luxury! especially now the usual route where we cycle has turned into a highway and we are prohibited to ride on it anymore! :-(

Anyway, I was in Sweden last week, the whole of the week was cold, wet and snow... but I was really glad that on Saturday when I have time to do things I enjoy, cycling of course!.. what else!? :-).. the weather was almost perfect, sunshine but temperature was about 4~9 degrees!

Helsingborg to Malmo is going South there was moderate Northern winds.. so head wind all the way, and with heavy bike, it took a lot of energy for the 80 kms ride! But still, really enjoyed and appreciated the rare opportunity greatly!

The bike belong to my boss, it was not so ideal for me cos he is about 1.9m and one side of the brake was touching the rim.. so with the heavy weight of the bike, it was really a "training" ride! but I donch mind! :-)

When I said I wanted to do the route, my boss and few others asked me not to do it as it is very tricky route since I should avoid all the main roads/ highways etc, and no one actually know exactly how to get there on bike since few or no one ever done that!..

They did not know that when they tried to discourage me.. it trigger my challenging mode! haha... sounds familiar?!

So, with the map and a lot of asking around.. I prove them wrong! haha! However, asking direction is really tricky.. there was once I was almost sure of a direction, and has been going on for some distance, then I saw someone that I can ask (actually very few people to ask since few walk on the streets as population in Sweden is small, and the country is very big!), and he gave me a direction that leads to reverse of many kms backward!... I was stuck and stand still for awhile as I was really reluctant to go back the same way I came from... so I decided to go on not taking his advise.... when I saw the next person some kms further and asked.. I found out that it is actually possible to go on with some twist n turns etc... glad to have a little wisdom on that otherwise... extra mileage and climbs! :-)

#16753

From: Loh Yew Kwong <lohyks@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:08 pm
Subject: Aviation Run on Sat, 21 Nov 09 @ Changi Exhibition Centre

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Hi guys

I got one set of number bib to pass on as I wouldn't be in SG.

More info here - http://www.aviationrun.com/index.html

Run Distance : 10 km
Fee : Nil (I had already made a donation upon collection of number bibs)
Number bibs : 1 set (front attached wif Lucky draw portion n back attached wif goodie bag portion)
Coupon : Food coupon (given as token of appreciation after donation made)
Other : None (Event tee already given away)

Collection : Wed n Fri at 5 am ride including tomorrow morn. Call me at 97892492 if keen.

YKK

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#16752

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 2:07 pm
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

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A few guys in my head office did it... they curse and swear about it becos last year they kena rain and cold weather too!!.. but finished it la... anyway, there is one in China... should be interesting and cheaper to do it!

Joshua

On Nov 12, 2009, at 8:43 PM, Anne Chua wrote:

The VatternRundan looks interesting� guess we can only do something like this if we have language problem.

Has anyone done something like this before?

Anne

From: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com [mailto:longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ngo C K Joshua
Sent: Thursday, 12 November, 2009 8:46 AM
To: Joyriders
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

Dear Nicky and those interested,

If you are interested in riding in Sweden, there is a famous ride which happens every June with tenth and thousands of participant cycling around the beautiful lake... that's one of my dream too! check this out!.. they now have similar in China too (search within the website!) http://www.cyklavaettern.com/Default.aspx?module=4&content=70&lang=SV&fwsite=2

and about cycling in Sweden, check this out... and if you prefer to spend on air tickets rather than beautiful bikes, then it is very nice to cycle there! The whole country is like a garden! http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/sweden.shtml

Joshua

On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Nicky Ting wrote:

look like the role as cycling tour operator to Sweden is the only natural progression for you. So when are you organising one for the people here?

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@gmail.com>
To: Joyriders <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 1:48:30
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update
Hello guys,

Just a little updates... as you may know, I really envy you guys who can cycle as much as you want on any day while here in Shanghai, to be able to do a good ride would be a real luxury! especially now the usual route where we cycle has turned into a highway and we are prohibited to ride on it anymore! :-(

Anyway, I was in Sweden last week, the whole of the week was cold, wet and snow... but I was really glad that on Saturday when I have time to do things I enjoy, cycling of course!.. what else!? :-).. the weather was almost perfect, sunshine but temperature was about 4~9 degrees!

Helsingborg to Malmo is going South there was moderate Northern winds.. so head wind all the way, and with heavy bike, it took a lot of energy for the 80 kms ride! But still, really enjoyed and appreciated the rare opportunity greatly!

The bike belong to my boss, it was not so ideal for me cos he is about 1.9m and one side of the brake was touching the rim.. so with the heavy weight of the bike, it was really a "training" ride! but I donch mind! :-)

When I said I wanted to do the route, my boss and few others asked me not to do it as it is very tricky route since I should avoid all the main roads/ highways etc, and no one actually know exactly how to get there on bike since few or no one ever done that!..

They did not know that when they tried to discourage me.. it trigger my challenging mode! haha... sounds familiar?!

So, with the map and a lot of asking around.. I prove them wrong! haha! However, asking direction is really tricky.. there was once I was almost sure of a direction, and has been going on for some distance, then I saw someone that I can ask (actually very few people to ask since few walk on the streets as population in Sweden is small, and the country is very big!), and he gave me a direction that leads to reverse of many kms backward!... I was stuck and stand still for awhile as I was really reluctant to go back the same way I came from... so I decided to go on not taking his advise.... when I saw the next person some kms further and asked.. I found out that it is actually possible to go on with some twist n turns etc... glad to have a little wisdom on that otherwise... extra mileage and climbs! :-)

There is a limitation to the ride also.. as day light in Autumn and winter is very short... I have to make sure that I reach destination before it gets dark otherwise really not good to get stranded in nowhere! and have to send out SOS call.. very loose face! haha!

So.. here are few photos taken during the ride..

*I looked a lot fatter than usual cos have 4 layers of clothing on me to keep warm!

*Had lunch in Malmo before taking a train back to Helsingborg.

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#16751

From: "frogiemeng" <frogiemeng@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:54 pm
Subject: Super Fast Thursday Ride

frogiemeng

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Thanks to Kona James and Jurong Francis for setting this morning's pace!

1. Pocket Rocket Mika
2. IVO Beast
3. Lawrence of Arabia
4. Big T Tony
5. Saint Chris
6. Hot Staff Satomi
7. Imperial Snail Empress Joyce
8. Michael Chia (MCSS)
9. Alex Foggy Glasses
10. Iron Johnson
11. Barbarian Kona James
12. Spartan Qantas John
13. Jurong Francis
14. Chris Flat
15. Owen Fork Boot
16. Thunder Thighs Ben
17. Spinmaster Erik
18. Victorious Victor
19. JP Sarte
20. Frogie Meng
21. Eugene - Guest (Bro of MCSS)
22. Phill - Guest

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#16750

From: jeremy lim <jlionking88@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:03 pm
Subject: Fw: [LH5am JoyRiders] Re: Speedy Wednesday 11-Nov

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lionking jeremy too (: thanks!

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From: happyderrick2000 <happyderrick@...>
To: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, 12 November 2009 9:32:10
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Re: Speedy Wednesday 11-Nov

Please add 'Bumblebee Gerald' in the attendance.

--- In longhouse5am@ yahoogroups. com, Peter Woo <m12345sg1@. ..> wrote:
>
>
>
> My average was above 33 from LH to end of Keppel flyover drafting behind Pascal, Glyn, Victor, Evelyn,and whoever I could draft behind . Emril clocked 34! CAn't imagine those in the front pack led by Stefano. The higher average must be due to the larger turnout.
>
> Peter, the Boy Next Door
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: CalB:) <calvinboo@. ..>
> To: Joyriders <longhouse5am@ yahoogroups. com>
> Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 7:36:53
> Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Speedy Wednesday 11-Nov
>
>
> Today was a really fast Wednesday, haven't been this fast for a long time. 35.4kph from LH to Mandai.
>
> 1. Andrew 'Lava' Corbett
> 2. Birdman Derrick Lim
> 3. Bubble Sharon
> 4. Busybee Chris Teo
> 5. BY the way Ang Boon Yaw
> 6. Charles Baey
> 7. Conman Pascal Pong
> 8. Danson Cheong
> 9. Dim Sum Dolly O Carolynn
> 10. Doktor Squeaky Bird Emril Ali
> 11. Dr Steven Tucker
> 12. Dragonfly Kang
> 13. Efficient Kristie Hess
> 14. Filtex Randy Angeles
> 15. Flaming Ian
> 16. Genuine Professor Charlie
> 17. Good Evening Evelyn Tan
> 18. Grace Wang
> 19. Henry Jeens
> 20. Hotstaff Satomi
> 21. Imperial Snail Empress Joyce
> 22. Iron Horse Bryan Teo (aka Wee Boon)
> 23. Italiano Stallion Stefano Wild Horse
> 24. Ivo The BEAST
> 25. Jaggernaught Judith
> 26. Jamie Lim
> 27. Joe the American Express (aka Joe Schmidt)
> 28. Kampong Boy Calvin Boo
> 29. Kangaroo Glyn
> 30. KC Ong
> 31. Kissing Chong Tze Sing
> 32. Lim Fung
> 33. Maddogz Jeslyn Yong
> 34. Maestro Daniel Cheng
> 35. Marcus Pang
> 36. MCSS Michael Cheong
> 37. One Screw Loose James Tan
> 38. Peter Hope
> 39. Peter The Boy Next Door
> 40. Record Holder Looi
> 41. Red Spade (still Hot) Rynnette Leong
> 42. Saint Chris (fka Topet Chris Santos)
> 43. Siew Yee
> 44. Swimaniac Vincent Lee
> 45. ToyBoy2 Eric
> 46. Victorious Victor Soh
> 47. White Wheeling Whelan
> 48. YKK Zip Loh Yew Kwong
> 49. Guest Rider - Alan Soh
> 50. Guest Rider - Eugene Cheong
> 51. Guest Rider - Jimmy Ng
> 52. Guest Rider - KC Tan
> 53. Guest Rider - Nicholas
> 54. Guest Rider - Seow Ong
> 55. Guest Rider - Serene Lee
> 56. Guest Rider - Tze Wee
>
> -Kampong Boy Calvin
>
>
>
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#16749

From: "Anne Chua" <annejj220@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:43 pm
Subject: RE: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

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The VatternRundan looks interesting… guess we can only do something like this if we have language problem.

Has anyone done something like this before?

Anne

From: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com [mailto:longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ngo C K Joshua
Sent: Thursday, 12 November, 2009 8:46 AM
To: Joyriders
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

Dear Nicky and those interested,

If you are interested in riding in Sweden, there is a famous ride which happens every June with tenth and thousands of participant cycling around the beautiful lake... that's one of my dream too! check this out!.. they now have similar in China too (search within the website!) http://www.cyklavaettern.com/Default.aspx?module=4&content=70&lang=SV&fwsite=2

and about cycling in Sweden, check this out... and if you prefer to spend on air tickets rather than beautiful bikes, then it is very nice to cycle there! The whole country is like a garden! http://www.cycletourer.co.uk/cycletouring/sweden.shtml

Joshua

On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Nicky Ting wrote:

look like the role as cycling tour operator to Sweden is the only natural progression for you. So when are you organising one for the people here?

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@gmail.com>
To: Joyriders <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 1:48:30
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

Hello guys,

Just a little updates... as you may know, I really envy you guys who can cycle as much as you want on any day while here in Shanghai, to be able to do a good ride would be a real luxury! especially now the usual route where we cycle has turned into a highway and we are prohibited to ride on it anymore! :-(

Anyway, I was in Sweden last week, the whole of the week was cold, wet and snow... but I was really glad that on Saturday when I have time to do things I enjoy, cycling of course!.. what else!? :-).. the weather was almost perfect, sunshine but temperature was about 4~9 degrees!

Helsingborg to Malmo is going South there was moderate Northern winds.. so head wind all the way, and with heavy bike, it took a lot of energy for the 80 kms ride! But still, really enjoyed and appreciated the rare opportunity greatly!

The bike belong to my boss, it was not so ideal for me cos he is about 1.9m and one side of the brake was touching the rim.. so with the heavy weight of the bike, it was really a "training" ride! but I donch mind! :-)

When I said I wanted to do the route, my boss and few others asked me not to do it as it is very tricky route since I should avoid all the main roads/ highways etc, and no one actually know exactly how to get there on bike since few or no one ever done that!..

They did not know that when they tried to discourage me.. it trigger my challenging mode! haha... sounds familiar?!

So, with the map and a lot of asking around.. I prove them wrong! haha! However, asking direction is really tricky.. there was once I was almost sure of a direction, and has been going on for some distance, then I saw someone that I can ask (actually very few people to ask since few walk on the streets as population in Sweden is small, and the country is very big!), and he gave me a direction that leads to reverse of many kms backward!... I was stuck and stand still for awhile as I was really reluctant to go back the same way I came from... so I decided to go on not taking his advise.... when I saw the next person some kms further and asked.. I found out that it is actually possible to go on with some twist n turns etc... glad to have a little wisdom on that otherwise... extra mileage and climbs! :-)

There is a limitation to the ride also.. as day light in Autumn and winter is very short... I have to make sure that I reach destination before it gets dark otherwise really not good to get stranded in nowhere! and have to send out SOS call.. very loose face! haha!

So.. here are few photos taken during the ride..

*I looked a lot fatter than usual cos have 4 layers of clothing on me to keep warm!

*Had lunch in Malmo before taking a train back to Helsingborg.

<IMG_1659.jpg>

<IMG_1662.jpg>

<IMG_1700.jpg>

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#16748

From: Joyce Leong <mjgriffin@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 5:44 am
Subject: Congratulations - Racing the Planet - Sahara 2009

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Congratulations to Pocket Rocket Mika, Iron Johnson and their team mate from MR25, Christian Stauffer for being the 2^nd team and 29^th Overall in 43hrs 2mins 55secs for Racing the Planet – Sahara 2009.

The Sahara Race is a six-day, 250-kilometer footrace. Each individual must also carry his or her own gear, food and clothing in a backpack. The only assistance provided is water (plenty), tents and medical assistance. The average backpack weighs about 20 pounds (9 kilos). www.4deserts.com/sahararace

Welcome back and come celebrate your success @ Joyriders Christmas Party on Dec 13!

>>Johnson wrote...
Again thank you for believing in us.

For photos on the race pls visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/44426534@N08/

Best Regards

Johnson Jacob

----- Forwarded by Mika Kume/AABS/Singapore/FEA/ErnstYoung/SG on 2009/11/12 10:17 -----

Christian Stauffer <chris@...>

2009/11/10 10:52

To	Christian Stauffer <chris@...>
cc	Mika Kume <Mika.Kume@...>, Johnson Dan Jacob <johnson_dan_jacob@...>
Subject	Racing the Planet - Sahara 2009

Dear friends,

Big thanks to you all for your support and kind messages.

We are back from the desert with a lot in our eyes and a 2nd place in Team.

It is the first time that a team from Singapore make it to the podium in Sahara and we are all very happy for that.

It was as usual a fantastic race and we did put a strong fight with the guys in front (I guess a few days more and we will have got them...hahaha).

I am enclosing the RTP last press release on the race and a few pictures.

Looking forward to see you all on the trails...after a well deserved rest.

Team Mixed Bags - RTP Sahara 2009
Mika, Johnson and Christian

Paolo Barghini of Italy Crowned Champion of the Sahara Race 2009

(3 November 2009, Hong Kong). The 2009 edition of the Sahara Race ended with a fitting climax on Saturday, 31 October at the iconic pyramids of Giza.

Paolo Barghini of Italy snatched a dramatic victory after the long stage also called the “Black Desert March,” which he won in impressive style, running the 90km distance in less than 10 hours. In a race where the lead had already changed twice during the week, Barghini went into the stage in second position with German Tobias Frenz in the lead, Christian Schiester in third place and early favourite Luis Marcos Sivestre of Spain in fourth. Canadian Mehmet Danis, champion of this year's Atacama Crossing, who had dominated the first two stages was lying in fifth position after suffering from stomach problems linked to physical exertion, and was hoping he was recovered enough to push for honours.

Barghini took the lead early in the stage and continued to extend his advantage all through the Black Desert to the final camp at the top of an extinct volcano.

The following pack was gradually strung out along the course as each of them tried to catch the 49 year old from Cararra, Tuscany. Barghini’s performance on the day was a master-class in endurance, producing his best result of the week and leaving his rivals in the dust.

The medical doctor, who typically runs 150km a week, described his overall win as "The happiest day of my sporting life: a great victory of a great race. Now I am looking forward to The Last Desert (Antarctica) in 2010."

In the women’s division Erica Terblanche of South Africa finally succumbed to the exertions of the week when her Iliotibial Band injury was aggravated. Unable to run she finished the final stage with Tobias Frenz and 30-39 age group winner Venetia Price of the UK. "I couldn't have done it without them; I was so tired they had to drag me up the last hill".

Terblanche won the women’s division after a week of seemingly effortless running and finished thirteenth overall. Her nearest rival Teresa Lam of Hong Kong was more than 9 hours behind, who finished just ahead of the third placed woman, Bermuda's Christina Dotson. "I'm so pleased I made it to Egypt, and so surprised and delighted to have won,” said Terblanche. “And I'd like to tell everyone: don't run with your head, don't run with your legs, don't run with you arms, run only with your heart."

Team Trifecta captured a well earned win over Team Mixed Bag. Trifecta's Michael Hull described it as their best victory, not just because they had completed the 4 Deserts unbeaten, but because Mixed Bag had provided the stiffest competition of their campaign. "They pushed us all the way, and made us work very hard. That was definitely our most difficult race,” said Hull, "that's pretty good!"

Mary Gadams, Founder and CEO of RacingThePlanet said, “Paolo, Erica and Team Trifecta are deserving champions. It has been a pleasure to see them race this week, and share their knowledge and experience with other competitors. This Sahara Race has been notable not only because we have seen five more competitors join the 4 Deserts Club, but also because we now have two new record holders. Jennifer Murray of the UK has, at 69 years old, become the oldest woman to have completed a 4 Deserts event, and James Elson also of the UK has, at 26 years old, become the youngest member of the 4 Deserts Club. Both are fantastic achievements.”

Of the 120 competitors that started, 95 completed the race crossing the finish line at the Pyramids of Giza to receive their medals. Dee Vadukul of the UK, who had valiantly overcome problems earlier in the week as her body acclimatized to the exertion and heat, finished the race with boyfriend Jeremy Pang in last place. She said, "I'm so proud of what I've achieved. I'm so proud of what everyone here has achieved. I can't believe it’s over and we did it."

Young American competitor George Chmiel, who not only won his age category, and grabbed 5^th place overall, was also running in his first multi-day footrace. Appearing humbled by the experience, the usually exuberant 28 year old from Annapolis described the Sahara Race as "life changing" when accepting his award, a sentiment expressed by many of those new to the 4 Deserts in the Sahara Race this year.

Mary Gadams declared the race a huge success. “The race was so exciting – we had three different leaders this week, and the race came down to the wire in the fifth stage. The leading competitors showed true sportsmanship – competitive, but supportive of all the other competitors. At all of RacingThePlanet’s events you see acts of grit, determination and courage as people push themselves way beyond their known limits of physical and mental endurance, and this Sahara Race was no exception. We’ve decided on the location of next year’s race – it will be in the Valley of the Whales, renowned for its fossils and awesome landscapes. We’re already planning and looking forward to it!”

-END-

RESULTS:

OVERALL
1^st Paolo Barghini, 49, Italy, 28hrs 14mins 38secs
2^nd Christian Schiester, 42, Austria, 29hrs 28mins 2secs
3^rd Luis Marcos Silvestre, 42, Spain, 29hrs 30mins 47secs

Women
1^st (13^th Overall) Erica Tereblanche, 38, South Africa, 38hrs 15mins 2secs
2^nd (40^th Overall) Teresa Lam, 28, Hong Kong, 47hrs 35mins 44secs
3^rd (41^st Overall) Christina Dotson, 28, Bahamas, 47hrs, 41mins, 37secs

Team
1^st (19^th Overall) Team Trifecta, 39hrs 26mins 6secs
2^nd (29^th Overall) Mixed Bag, 43hrs 2mins 55secs
3^rd (37^th Overall) Team Good Sport, 47hrs 23mins 36secs

About the 4 Deserts Series:
The 4 Deserts is a series of seven-day, 250-kilometre (150-mile) self-supported footraces across the largest and most forbidding deserts on Earth comprising the Gobi March in China, the Atacama Crossing in Chile, the Sahara Race in Egypt and The Last Desert in Antarctica. Each of the deserts is unique with the 4 Deserts series taking place in the driest, hottest, coldest and windiest places on earth testing competitors’ limits both mentally and physically. The 4 Deserts series is a world-class sporting event open to anyone who is ready for the journey of a lifetime. Time Magazine recently ranked the 4 Deserts #2 on its list of the world’s top endurance competitions.

For more information on the Sahara Race, please visit www.4deserts.com/sahararace.

#16747

From: "happyderrick2000" <happyderrick@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:32 am
Subject: Re: Speedy Wednesday 11-Nov

happyderrick...

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Please add 'Bumblebee Gerald' in the attendance.



--- In longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com, Peter Woo <m12345sg1@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> My average was above 33 from LH to end of  Keppel flyover drafting behind
Pascal, Glyn, Victor, Evelyn,and whoever I could draft behind .  Emril clocked
34! CAn't imagine those in the front pack led by Stefano. The higher average
must be due to the larger turnout.
>
> Peter, the Boy Next Door
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: CalB:) <calvinboo@...>
> To: Joyriders <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 7:36:53
> Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Speedy Wednesday 11-Nov
>
>
> Today was a really fast Wednesday, haven't been this fast for a long time.
35.4kph from LH to Mandai.
>
>  1. Andrew 'Lava' Corbett
>  2. Birdman Derrick Lim
>  3. Bubble Sharon
>  4. Busybee Chris Teo
>  5. BY the way Ang Boon Yaw
>  6. Charles Baey
>  7. Conman Pascal Pong
>  8. Danson Cheong
>  9. Dim Sum Dolly O Carolynn
>  10. Doktor Squeaky Bird Emril Ali
>  11. Dr Steven Tucker
>  12. Dragonfly Kang
>  13. Efficient Kristie Hess
>  14. Filtex Randy Angeles
>  15. Flaming Ian
>  16. Genuine Professor Charlie
>  17. Good Evening Evelyn Tan
>  18. Grace Wang
>  19. Henry Jeens
>  20. Hotstaff Satomi
>  21. Imperial Snail Empress Joyce
>  22. Iron Horse Bryan Teo (aka Wee Boon)
>  23. Italiano Stallion Stefano Wild Horse
>  24. Ivo The BEAST
>  25. Jaggernaught  Judith
>  26. Jamie Lim
>  27. Joe the American Express (aka Joe Schmidt)
>  28. Kampong Boy Calvin Boo
>  29. Kangaroo Glyn
>  30. KC Ong
>  31. Kissing Chong Tze Sing
>  32. Lim Fung
>  33. Maddogz Jeslyn Yong
>  34. Maestro Daniel Cheng
>  35. Marcus Pang
>  36. MCSS Michael Cheong
>  37. One Screw Loose James Tan
>  38. Peter Hope
>  39. Peter The Boy Next Door
>  40. Record Holder Looi
>  41. Red Spade (still Hot) Rynnette Leong
>  42. Saint Chris (fka Topet Chris Santos)
>  43. Siew Yee
>  44. Swimaniac Vincent Lee
>  45. ToyBoy2 Eric
>  46. Victorious Victor Soh
>  47. White Wheeling  Whelan
>  48. YKK Zip Loh Yew Kwong
>  49. Guest Rider - Alan Soh
>  50. Guest Rider - Eugene Cheong
>  51. Guest Rider - Jimmy Ng
>  52. Guest Rider - KC Tan
>  53. Guest Rider - Nicholas
>  54. Guest Rider - Seow Ong
>  55. Guest Rider - Serene Lee
>  56. Guest Rider - Tze Wee
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#16746

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:35 am
Subject: This probably wonch interest you.. it's not cycling related.

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Tuesday play guess, Oct 01, 2009.3gp

Check the video out...

Question : is my doggy (Tuesday) :

1. mistaken the rule of the game?

2. plain dum? or

3. out smart us?

take your pick! :-D

Have a nice day

Joshua

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#16745

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:45 am
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

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Dear Nicky and those interested,

Joshua

On Nov 11, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Nicky Ting wrote:

look like the role as cycling tour operator to Sweden is the only natural progression for you. So when are you organising one for the people here?

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...>
To: Joyriders <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 1:48:30
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

Hello guys,

Just a little updates... as you may know, I really envy you guys who can cycle as much as you want on any day while here in Shanghai, to be able to do a good ride would be a real luxury! especially now the usual route where we cycle has turned into a highway and we are prohibited to ride on it anymore! :-(

Anyway, I was in Sweden last week, the whole of the week was cold, wet and snow... but I was really glad that on Saturday when I have time to do things I enjoy, cycling of course!.. what else!? :-).. the weather was almost perfect, sunshine but temperature was about 4~9 degrees!

Helsingborg to Malmo is going South there was moderate Northern winds.. so head wind all the way, and with heavy bike, it took a lot of energy for the 80 kms ride! But still, really enjoyed and appreciated the rare opportunity greatly!

The bike belong to my boss, it was not so ideal for me cos he is about 1.9m and one side of the brake was touching the rim.. so with the heavy weight of the bike, it was really a "training" ride! but I donch mind! :-)

When I said I wanted to do the route, my boss and few others asked me not to do it as it is very tricky route since I should avoid all the main roads/ highways etc, and no one actually know exactly how to get there on bike since few or no one ever done that!..

They did not know that when they tried to discourage me.. it trigger my challenging mode! haha... sounds familiar?!

So, with the map and a lot of asking around.. I prove them wrong! haha! However, asking direction is really tricky.. there was once I was almost sure of a direction, and has been going on for some distance, then I saw someone that I can ask (actually very few people to ask since few walk on the streets as population in Sweden is small, and the country is very big!), and he gave me a direction that leads to reverse of many kms backward!... I was stuck and stand still for awhile as I was really reluctant to go back the same way I came from... so I decided to go on not taking his advise.... when I saw the next person some kms further and asked.. I found out that it is actually possible to go on with some twist n turns etc... glad to have a little wisdom on that otherwise... extra mileage and climbs! :-)

There is a limitation to the ride also.. as day light in Autumn and winter is very short... I have to make sure that I reach destination before it gets dark otherwise really not good to get stranded in nowhere! and have to send out SOS call.. very loose face! haha!

So.. here are few photos taken during the ride..

*I looked a lot fatter than usual cos have 4 layers of clothing on me to keep warm!

*Had lunch in Malmo before taking a train back to Helsingborg.

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#16744

From: Donna Distant <donnadistant71@...>
Date: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:19 am
Subject: Fw: [LH5am JoyRiders] Nov Monthly Gathering - SUNDAY Nov 15 - 1.45pm - 3.30pm

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It's a Full House! We have 50 confirmed guests for lunch this Sunday at the Jade Restaurant. Our seating is at 1:45pm so do come on time. The list of confirmed guests is below and as a usual reminder, we will need to charge for any last minute cancellations.

See you all on Sunday!

Nov Monthly Gathering

1	Inspired Donna "With" Distant
2	Imperial Snail Empress Joyce
3	Rocky Chris
4	Rocky Chris's wife - Alison
5	Alvin Bee Hoon
6	Shane Yeap
7	Parichatra Ngamchale Cookie2 - No bike
8	Bizman Mike Lim
9	Bizman Mike Lim's wife - Jane Marie
10	Teo Teck Hock
11	Teo Teck Hock's wife - Gan Chong Huey
12	Kampong Boy Calvin Birthday Baby
13	Super Dog Hui Hui
14	Efficient Kristie
15	Kriste Hess's Child - Allison (12yrs)
16	Kriste Hess's Child - Nicholas (8yrs) Birthday baby
17	Pink Pony Serene Lee Birthday Baby
18	Lionel Lee
19	KP Drama Queen
20	KP Drama Queen - Guest
21	Thunder Thighs Ben Tang
22	Ben Tang's wife - Liana
23	Boy Next Door Peter
24	Chua Seng Kok
25	Elisha Tan - Newbie
26	Cute Boy Wenrui
27	Dragon Lady Stacy
28	Halal Harem Haram Martin Birthday Baby
29	Winsome Winnie
30	6 Pack Dr Kah Han
31	To Ser with Love
32	To Ser with Love's wife - Ai Hwa
33	Mighty Johnson Duck
34	Eleanor Yap - Joyce's guest
35	Kangaroo Glyn
36	Kangaroo Glyn's wife - Judy Birthday Baby
37	Kelvin Thumbs Up
38	Conman Pascal Pong
39	Conman Pascal Pong's wife Nathalie
40	Handsome Hadisan - Birthday baby
41	Handsome Hadisan's wife - Madeline
42	Handsome Hadisan's son - Ian (12yrs old)
43	Kowloon Kailoon
44	Kowloon Kailoon's partner - Rachel
45	Kowloon Kailoon's Guest - David
46	Kowloon Kailoon's Guest - Grace
47	MLNW Murli the Fastest Indian Alive
48	"Goldenheart" Dr Lim Yeong Phang
49	"Goldenheart" Dr Lim Yeong Phang' wife
50	Ping Pong Song Heng

Cheers

Donna "with" Distant

From: Joyce Leong <mjgriffin@...>
To: longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, October 31, 2009 7:18:08 AM
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Nov Monthly Gathering - SUNDAY Nov 15 - 1.45pm - 3.30pm

This is going to be grand because we had to book TWO MONTHS in advance for this Dim Sum Buffet @ Jade, Fullerton Hotel. A total of 52 varieties of delicate dim sum and yummy dishes!

Take pleasure in piping hot steamed dim sum dishes, savoury bites and nutritional double-boiled soups for a refreshing gourmet experience. Relish the highlights of this buffet - Crystal Crab Meat Dumpling, Abalone Siew Mai, Taro Paste wrapped with Truffle and Mushroom, Crispy Prawn Dumpling, Three Treasures stuffed with Shrimp Paste in Black Bean Sauce, Honey-glazed Barbeque Pork, Deep-fried Prawn coated with Wasabi Mayonnaise, Double-boiled Winter Melon with Bamboo Mushrooms Soup and Braised Spinach with Crabmeat and Roe Soup.

We have the 2^nd seating @ Jade – 1.45pm to 3.30pm

Adult - $28++ ($36 to include tea/pickles/ tips/etc)

Kids - $18++ ($24 - 5-12 years old)

JADE RESTAURANT
Fullerton Hotel
1 Fullerton Square

Nov Birthday babies and newbies are encouraged to join us! Time to come and get to know who you are riding with!

Please email Inspired Donna with Distant inspireddonna@ joyriders. sg as seats are limited.

Joyce Leong

www.joyriders. sg/

From: plinius1973 <songheng73@gmail. com>
To: longhouse5am@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Thu, October 29, 2009 8:40:45 PM
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] November Birthday Babies

November Birthday Babies

Happy birthday greetings to the following JoyRiders members! All 64!!!!

Sean Lim
Scott James Douglas
Byron Khu Go
Frogman Bernard Ee
Lance Leg-strong
Halal Harem Haram Martin
My name is Sam Ong
Tan Siew Ling
keithnetic energy Teo Jie Kai
Kelvin Ang
PF
Rocketboy Richard
Traveller Yong Siew
Yeo Chee Kian Charles
Susie Q
Benjy Choo
Powerman Jonathan
terror therapist Maureen
Shamrocky Kevin
Carolyn Lee Ee Lin
Pink Pony Serene
double handsome hadisan
Cameron Charles Berg
dark horse Ng Cher Choon
Cheap to Feed Edmund
Naked Carrot Garrett
Danny on Strike
Oh Kwan Chong
XXX Colorado Janega
Standchart Tonie
Dow Wei, David Cheam
Rejoice Henry Tan
Juan Emilio Flores Estrada
Jason Lim Shin Aun
Pang Yung Min
kuku choo
David Carbon
Goh Kiang Lip Eugene
Ng Boon Piau Steve
Vino-D
caravan Ong Wee Jack
Sudalaiandi Raja Sudalaimuthu
Luscious Lucius
MikEPOrenza
Big A Alvin
Kent Chee Hong Kai
Lin YuQun
Tan Jun Jie
Ferrari Goh
Joel Luo
Barraut Jany Nicolas
Charles Baey Seng Giap
JoyRider Rainbow Geraldine Wee
Kampong Boy Calvin
karoline koh
aloy aloy Dwayne Aloysious Stewart
Lucky Sarah Bunty
Tan Jit Ern Jonathan
Jaclyn Lim Li-Lin
Kyne Lim Wei Sern
Bernard the Mersing train
Stanley F. Garcia
Robert Goulburn
Lesterado Lim

#16743

From: Nicky Ting <nickypmb@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:34 am
Subject: Re: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

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look like the role as cycling tour operator to Sweden is the only natural progression for you. So when are you organising one for the people here?

From: Ngo C K Joshua <kahkah2004@...>
To: Joyriders <longhouse5am@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, 11 November 2009 1:48:30
Subject: [LH5am JoyRiders] Hello JRs friends, just an update

Hello guys,

They did not know that when they tried to discourage me.. it trigger my challenging mode! haha... sounds familiar?!

So.. here are few photos taken during the ride..

*I looked a lot fatter than usual cos have 4 layers of clothing on me to keep warm!

*Had lunch in Malmo before taking a train back to Helsingborg.

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