[Ride] Tristan Park: 31 Oct - 8:30am

[qrosity]

I'm heading up to Tristan Park with a few friends. We just need another 5-7 pax in order to occupy an entire bum boat to avoid the wait. So let me know if you're interested. Closing date is 25th Oct.

 

http://www.tristangroup.com

 

Place: Tristan Park, Pengerang Malaysia

Date: 31 Oct, 8:30am - 5pm (Sat)

Meeting Time/Venue: 8:30am @ Changi Point Ferry Terminal (1hr boat ride)

RT Ferry Cost: Approx. $24

 

Course & Fees:

 

Beginner/non-rider: $70 (For beginner, there will be basic bike handling in the circuit in the morning before proceeding into the park for actual trail riding in the afternoon.)

 

Intermediate/Trail: $90 (Group will proceed into the park for trail ride straight away.)

 

Included in course fee:

The bike, full face helmet, glove, elbow, knee, shin guard, and petrol

* You may bring your own riding gears if you have any.

 

A 50% deposit needs to be made to reserve the bikes so those who wants to join, please transfer the $94 (beginner)/$114 (intermediate) to me by 26th Oct (POSB Savings: 188263224). SMS me at 92780089 once you've made the transfer. Alternatively, you can book your bike directly with them and just transfer the ferry $ to me.

 

What to bring:

- Passport

- Sunglasses/glass to protect against dust and sun

- Long sleeve tees for sun protection. [OPTIONAL]

- Jeans or thick cargo pants. Advised not to wear tight jeans to avoid getting abrasion.

- Riding boots, or army boots, or hiking boots, or sports shoe.

- You may bring a small backpack to carry WATER, your camera, handphone, and wallet.

- The park provides hot shower, towel, and toiletries.

[yogi]

ehh..... this Tristan Park can be reached by wha mode of trpt fr Pengerang Ferry Terminal huh?? near enuf to walk?

[qrosity]

ehh..... this Tristan Park can be reached by wha mode of trpt fr Pengerang Ferry Terminal huh?? near enuf to walk?

 

Its about 2 mins drive but Tristan says they will provide free shuttle.

[yogi]

Its about 2 mins drive but Tristan says they will provide free shuttle.

 

ah sweet!

any idea hw tall r the scrams' seat to ground?? kind of short legged here

[qrosity]

No idea but on their website they offer the course to kids above 8 yrs old so I am sure they have bikes for various heights. They say they will match the bikes according to your build so no worries la.

 

Anyways, very few are shorter than me....

[yogi]

oh ok.. will cfm wif ya asap (b4 25/10). btw 2 pax if go

 

oh another thing huh..

 

let's say *touch wood* suay suay rain/flood bt ve made booking, hw huh?

Edited October 22, 2009 by yogi

[qrosity]

In the event of rain, depending on duration, they will give half or full day refund. I've spoken to them about the height and they reassure me that they will match the bike according to your age and build.

[racingter]

sounds fun!!! upzz for you lar...

[qrosity]

haha thanks. Skip work and join us la. Wanted to go when cool_cruiser was organizing it. Too bad that got cancelled. Otherwise I also lazy to organize.

[qrosity]

All slots taken up.

[Cool_Cruiser]

enjoy your trip.

[racingter]

any interesting pics taken to share with fellow forummers?

[lava]

Great ride and company!!

 

Some photos are on FB..

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=153306&id=714244765

 

Qrosity: do you haf FB account?

[fooz]

Thanks qrosity for org the trip!

great fun...

[qrosity]

Thanks to all those who came and made this trip so much fun. I was certainly feeling out of whack yesterday from all the falls I took.

 

I'll upload the photos I have tonight and maybe more feedback on the park, trail for those who are interested in making future trips.

[qrosity]

Here's the pics

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=116420&id=840984915

 

Here's my opinion on the trail, etc

 

Trail

- Morning part was a good initiation to dirt biking with a mixture of flats, rough terrains and a couple of slopes.

- In the afternoon, I followed my non-rider friends on a simpler route and that was rather boring compared to the earlier session. Heard from the other intermediate riders that the afternoon session was even more challenging. Wish I've got less of a conscience.

 

Bikes

- Condition of the bikes are so so. We've had a number of problems with the bikes including difficulty in starting, worn out brakes to leaking radiator. The park later charged us for some broken parts incurred by falls....A little unjustified some of us felt since the bikes weren't in that great condition to begin with.

- Two of us ended up with pit bikes (125 cc) and imo, those were not that great for tackling some of the deeper/wider ditches, etc. So try to either be at the park early so u get the best choices or make sure that u reserve only the non-pit bikes.

 

Riding experience

- I don't really recommend this for non-riders who are less adventurous. My non-riding friends told me that they were just shown the basic like how to start the bike, where the controls are and were then left alone to ride around the compound. Although the staff were there to help when they fall, they certainly didn't teach much. Thus when afternoon rolls by, they didn't really have the confidence to go on the trail. The park was good enough to split us into 2 though so that they aren't forced to go beyond their abilities.

- Non-riders might want to consider taking the ATV instead to fully enjoy the trail.

 

Logistics

- It was fairly easy making reservations and KC is quick in responding. Note that a 50% deposit needs to be paid in order to reserve the bike. Reservations is highly recommended as they get filled up fast.

- Overall, its a good idea to book your own bum boat since that ensure that the boatman will wait for u. ^^

Edited November 2, 2009 by qrosity

[broEd]

Here's the pics

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=116420&id=840984915

 

Here's my opinion on the trail, etc

 

Trail

- Morning part was a good initiation to dirt biking with a mixture of flats, rough terrains and a couple of slopes.

- In the afternoon, I followed my non-rider friends on a simpler route and that was rather boring compared to the earlier session. Heard from the other intermediate riders that the afternoon session was even more challenging. Wish I've got less of a conscience.

 

Bikes

- Condition of the bikes are so so. We've had a number of problems with the bikes including difficulty in starting, worn out brakes to leaking radiator. The park later charged us for some broken parts incurred by falls....A little unjustified some of us felt since the bikes weren't in that great condition to begin with.

- Two of us ended up with pit bikes (125 cc) and imo, those were not that great for tackling some of the deeper/wider ditches, etc. So try to either be at the park early so u get the best choices or make sure that u reserve only the non-pit bikes.

 

Riding experience

- I don't really recommend this for non-riders who are less adventurous. My non-riding friends told me that they were just shown the basic like how to start the bike, where the controls are and were then left alone to ride around the compound. Although the staff were there to help when they fall, they certainly didn't teach much. Thus when afternoon rolls by, they didn't really have the confidence to go on the trail. The park was good enough to split us into 2 though so that they aren't forced to go beyond their abilities.

- Non-riders might want to consider taking the ATV instead to fully enjoy the trail.

 

Logistics

- It was fairly easy making reservations and KC is quick in responding. Note that a 50% deposit needs to be paid in order to reserve the bike. Reservations is highly recommended as they get filled up fast.

- Overall, its a good idea to book your own bum boat since that ensure that the boatman will wait for u. ^^

 

 

 

Nice feedback,... (was consider going there to sweat out with fren)

Thank Sis,

[yogi]

yes yes..agree some bikes really darn diff to start...kick kick kick until right inner ankle oh-cheir & bruising still can't start

 

bt mayb we had it gd here... magic buttons on most bikes... the art to kickstart is 4gotten

 

& oh.. there r oni like 3 adult size non-ktm ($90) scrams to choose.. i wld say.. ltd choice.. bt KC is gd la.. very steady & efficient.

Edited November 3, 2009 by yogi

[turkey]

yes yes..agree some bikes really darn diff to start...kick kick kick until right inner ankle oh-cheir & bruising still can't start

 

i tried on one of the bike, not easy to kick start... i kick ten times only one time able to start. but they kick one/two times and vroom it go.. kena blue black on my ankle...

[yogi]

i tried on one of the bike, not easy to kick start... i kick ten times only one time able to start. but they kick one/two times and vroom it go.. kena blue black on my ankle...

 

time to add a kickstart to yer bikey

[lava]

time to add a kickstart to yer bikey

 

my bike is kickstart.. i also cant get their bike start.. maybe din get the "sei"

every bike got their temperament

[yogi]

Here's the pics

 

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=116420&id=840984915

 

 

jus curious hor...

did the ATVs go where the scrams go

 

if yes, then i think the fee paid wil b beta value for $..

[yogi]

my bike is kickstart.. i also cant get their bike start.. maybe din get the "sei"

every bike got their temperament

 

hmmm... practice make perfect

 

... next time u c ah peh abt to start his RX K/S, chiong over & volunteer to kickstart for him

[Mark C.]

hmmm... practice make perfect

 

... next time u c ah peh abt to start his RX K/S, chiong over & volunteer to kickstart for him

 

Ah Pek calling other ppl Ah Pek...TMD!

[yogi]

Ah Pek calling other ppl Ah Pek...TMD!

 

ah peh stalking ah peh

 

wanna go burn some rubber?? it was FUN