Date: 23-24 March 2002 (Sat and Sun)

Meet : 0700 a.m at Changi Ferry Terminal on 23 March 2002 (Sat.)

Cycling route: TG Belungkor / Kota Tinggi town by cycling on state road No. 89 and 92. Kota Tinggi / J.B on road No. 3.

Distance of travel: Estimate 70 K.M on 1^st day, TG Belungkor / Kota Tinggi town and another 41 KM on the 2^nd day.

Promote cycling to a healthy sport and positive impact to public

Promote safe cycling

Recruit membership and get to know each other through activity

Tighten the working relationship and co-ordination among working committee.

On road only but expect lot of up and down slopes so ensure the bike gear is working. Slick tire is o.k. on this trip. Expect heavy traffic (specially on the 2^nd day) but it’s safe to keep on left. Will pass by some Malay kampung and bus stop where the friendly locals greet us and some shops along the roads selling different type of tropical fruits.

Kota Tinggi, 41KM from J.B., not just a town in Johor state but has its unique characteristics. Kota Tinggi itself is also hub to various adventure destination in the region, places like Pelerpah Waterfall, Kota Tinggi Waterfall and G. Panti, all those are just less than 20 minutes drive or 17 K.M distance away from town and that becomes popular weekend trip for both the locals and Singaporean. Recently, the fire flies cruise (by motor boat) in SG Johor becomes the new attraction to tourist, in a fine weather day, you can easily spot thousands of fire flies on trees, something like " Christmas trees in jungle ". Kota Tinggi waterfall has long been established as the main tourist attraction by the Johor tourism and the main pool in the waterfall is big (and deep) enough for driving and the powerful fast flowing water become a natural form of " body massage ".

TG. Belungkor mainly served the weekend holiday maker from Singapore to the expensive beach resorts in Desaru where is about 30KM away from TG. Belungkor. Most cycling group from Singapore to Desaru can be covered by one long day, travelling via Pengerang and SG. Rengit. TG. Belungkor-Kota Tinggi route seems to be very rare for cycling group (unless those going for Johor Lama, a famous fishing village) and more tough and challenging (with many rolling hills to climb) than Pengerang side.

Group of size: 15 persons including organizing committee.

Who should go: Preferable those who have experienced of cycling in Malaysia (but except for Pengarang) and confident the road traffic in Johor Bahru. Beginners are NOT advised to take part on this trip.

* By cash, make payment to our C.C. counter before 09:00 p.m (cashier closed)

Closing date: 16 March 2002 or when the 15 places are filled, which ever come first.

Fees: SGD 49 (member) and SGD 53.00 (non-member), includes of one night stay (on twin or triple sharing basis) in Hotel KoKo, No. 37 Jalan Besar, Kota Tinggi town or any hotel equivalent to our budget, two lunch, one dinner and one breakfast, entrance fee to Wet Water World Resort, two way transport (by bus or by taxi) from Kota Tinggi town to WWW Resort and travel insurance which cover SGD 10,000 for death and disability and SGD 2,000 medical expenses.

Members rate is applicable only to Bedok C.C. – Youth Group and other C.C. youth group membership as non-member.

 What to bring:

1. Passport, valid at least six (6) months or above (not to forget to waterproof it in case of rain).
2. Estimate Malaysian Ringgit 30.00, for buying snack and mineral water etc along the petrol station.
3. Your own bike with necessary bike repair kit, at least one spare inner tube and please wear cycling helmet.
4. Snack or energy bar and 2 litre water at all time (can refill along the drinking point)
5. Extra set of clothing, rain gear
6. Sun-lotion
7. Toiletries
8. Swimming constume, goggles etc for 2^nd day use.

Day two (24.03.02)

0730 Wake up and pack up the necessary stuff for waterfall but need not to check out hotel.

0800 Breakfast (budget at RM 4.00 per person) in a hawker centre or coffee shop in Kota Tinggi

0900 Take bus or taxi to waterfall resort (17KM from town)

0915 Arrive Wet Water World Resort

1130 Lunch inside waterfall resort (budget at RM 8.00 per person)

1230 Return back to Kota Tinggi

1330 Check out from hotel and start for the return journey

1415 Stop at one of the Malay kampung shop to try the " burning conconut " and " bamboo rice "
1630 Arrival J.B. custom and immigration, keep on the extreme left (motorbike lane) for clearance

1730 De-briefing and thank you message at Woodland’s McDonald before dismissal.

Anywhere we find it suitable but it should mainly on the petrol stations or some Malay kampung coffee shop etc. All snack / drink purchased are on participants own account.

There is one hospital / police station in Kota Tinggi town

Trip organizer profile: Stanley Lai, 2^nd vice chairperson of YEC, Bedok C.C., SALT certified (1^st batch in year 2000). Have organized the following cycling trips for Bedok C.C.

Overnight Cycling in April 00 – lead 10 persons

Oversea Cycling – Pulai Waterfall and Peken Nanas in May 01 – lead 14 persons

Oversea Cycling – J.B. / Kota Tinggi / J.B. in Jul 01- lead 8 persons

Bike clinic cum overnight cycling (Singapore) in Feb 02 – lead 16 persons

List of participants particular and next-of-kin, 1^st aid medical kit, bike repair kit, spare inner tube, camera with one film roll. Emergency contact no. (local police station, hospital and insurance contact etc). H/P 9795 9391 (with auto-roaming service)