What is the Kayuh Lasak Penang Mountain-bike Jamboree?
It is a recreational event that caters to all levels of mountain-biking enthusiasts from beginners, weekend warriors to hardcore competitors. It is not a race, per se, but more of a personal challenge where you try to overcome your self-imposed physical limits. However, some do race to challenge themselves and others while others take the time to savor the beautiful scenery and take pictures to record their experiences for eternity. The focus however is on Fun, Food and Fellowship.
How much financial damage do I need to incur to enjoy this event?
The main event Kayuh Lasak on Sunday aptly themed “I’m Back” is for individuals and costs a measly RM60/ per person.
A supporting event, Penang Heritage Experience On Wheels (PHEW) on Saturday is for teams of 3-5 persons, is included as part of your RM60/ (per person BUT limited to the first 150 registered participants only) enables you to savor the Treats and Endangered Trades of Penang. Please refer PHEW FAQ if you want to know more!
As always a Grand Jamboree dinner where Penang’s famous local culinary delights will be served. You will also get our event souvenir t-shirt, riding plate, lots of sponsored goodies, an exclusive finisher medal, and the chance to win lots of lucky draw prizes including some really, really awesome bike frames from some of the most sought after brand names in the MTB scene. What more can you ask for!?
Wow, can I still sign up for this event?
If you’re reading this and smiling…then congrats! You’re one of the participants who managed to sign up! But if you didn’t, sorry! You missed the boat again!
Seriously though, we’ll start taking entries from 1st Oct 2009 and closes on 31st Oct 2009 or as soon as the set limit of participants is reached. How many? Cannot tell-lah or I will have to shoot you. Better for you to hurry and send in your entries or agonize on the missed opportunity for another year. Refer to www.kotrt.com.my for details.
Are there any watering stations for me to replenish my water supply?
There will be 1 at foothill of Iron Cross(water only), 1 at Sg Rusa(water and bananas), 1 at Tiger Hill/Summit Rd junction (water and bananas) and 1 at Point 84 (Pg Hill Natural Water & Bananas) and free flow of water, other energy drinks at the finish line.
Last but not least freshly baked Pg Hill Chic Pies awaits the participants who corsses the finish line on a first come first served basis!
How is the trail like? Is it very tough?
The trail gets tougher every year, but the ride gets easier. Ironic, no? Duh!
Really, what’s the trail like??
The trail is designed so that it incorporates all aspects of mountain-biking. There are killer climbs, drops and technical descents, fast downhill single tracks, river crossings, portaging and sections where you will wet your pants (from fear and from pleasure) and others where you will use vocabulary not heard in polite company.
Like that-ah. So what to bring-ah?
HELMET (COMPULSORY!). Be SELF-SUFFICIENT i.e. lotsa drinking water (min 3 litres), gloves and protective gear (optional) and the usual bike accessories like multi-tool, spare tubes and pump. An enduring spirit to overcome the odds, COMMON SENSE to walk the bike when your confidence fails you and your sense of humor to enjoy the trail and the company of your fellow sufferers will help.
Ride hard, ride fast BUT ride SAFE and have FUN! Last but not least remember to smile at the kucimamas on the trail and at the medical aid and feeding stations.
How do I recognize the trail?
The trail will be clearly laid with colored paper, signboards with direction indicators and lots of marshals and traffic controllers. If in doubt, wait up for fellow riders. If none turn up, backtrack till you find a marshal or the paper trail.
What are important time checks I need to remember? Registration and collection of rider plate
Venue: Kayuh Lasak Penang MTB Jamboree 2009 HQ
Penang Municipal Park, Quarry Drive.
Saturday 5th December 2009
06.30am – 01.00pm Registration and Collection of Rider Plate
06.00pm – 08.30pm Registration and Collection of Rider Plate
08.00pm – 08.30pm Lighting of Jamboree torch and bonfire
08.35pm – 09.00pm Pre-ride Briefing (Attendance compulsory for ALL Riders)
The Penang Heritage Experience On Wheels
Venue: Penang Municipal Park, Quarry Drive (start/finish)
Saturday 5th December 2009
07.00am Registration and briefing
08.30am PHEW Flag off
01.30pm Light snacks for PHEW participants at Penang Municipal Park, Quarry Drive
02.30pm PHEW completes
“I’m Back!” XC ride
Mountain bike ride on Sun morning which starts and ends at the Penang Municipal Park (Youth Park) and takes riders up Pg Hill to explore the many heritage trails and bridle paths that criss-cross Bukit Bendera and the surrounding hills. This year we have a good combination of terrain ie. tarmac, rolling hills, single track and for the adrenalin seekers; technical sections that puts you at the edge of your saddle!
Registration and rider check-in
Venue: Kayuh Lasak Penang MTB Jamboree 2009 HQ
Penang Municipal Park, Quarry Drive.
Sunday 6th December 2009
06.30am – 07.50am COMPULSORY Check-in for all riders
08.00am - Flag off
02.30pm - Ride completes (COMPULSORY check-out to claim your goodies!)
03.00pm – 06.00pm Free / Leisure / Recovery time
Grand Jamboree Dinner
Venue: Kayuh Lasak Penang MTB Jamboree 2009 HQ
Penang Municipal Park, Quarry Drive.
Sunday 6th December 2009
06.30pm – 07.00pm Arrival of guests
07.30pm – 08.00pm Arrival of VIPs
07.30pm – onwards Dinner is served
08.00pm – 08.10pm Appreciation speech by Co-Organizing Chairman & VIPs
08.10pm – 08.15pm Appreciation speech by VIP
08.15pm – 08.40pm Video/slideshow screening
08.40pm – 10.30pm Presentation to sponsors & special awards to participants
10.30pm – 11.00pm Lucky draw on stage and good nite!
Got insurance-ah?
Where got money left. Only charge RM60/ plus give so many things. Buy your own insurance-lah. Be responsible for your own actions. Seriously, ALL riders will be required to sign an indemnity form to clear the organizers and their agents of any legal proceedings. This is a non-profit making event and is organized by volunteers who have sacrificed much of their time, energy and money FOC, so they don’t need to be burdened by legal issues after the event. Those who do not agree can withdraw and will be given a FULL REFUND. Please refer to the INDEMNITY FORM.
What is the walkie-talkie channel?
Yes. We do have. The channel is set at 3-3. Please re-confirm channel when you check-in.
Still got checkpoint stickers to collect-ah?
PHEW 5th Dec 2009 - Yes, there are checkpoint chops along the heritage route where you need to get the chops on your “passport” . You have to obtain all chops in your “passport” to indicate you have completed the whole heritage route and not taken any short cuts!
“I’m Back!” 6th Dec 2009 - Yes, there are 6 control checkpoints along the trail where stickers will be given out to be placed on your riding plate. You have to obtain all 6 stickers to indicate you have completed the whole trail and not taken any short cuts!
How to qualify for the lucky draw hah?
Only participants with valid riding plates are eligible for the lucky draws. You have to complete the Penang Heritage Experience On Wheels and/or the “I’m Back!” ride (with a minimum 4 checkpoint stickers) to qualify for Grand & Lucky draw.
3 checkpoint stickers are ONLY eligible for Complimentary draw.
Your lucky draw numbers and goodies can be claimed at the finishing line by showing your riding plate to the official in charge. Please put one piece of the lucky draw number into the assigned box and retain the other to claim the prize. Riders must claim the prizes PERSONALLY.
UNCLAIMED prizes will be REDRAWNED.
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