The Bollywood Vegi Farm is one of the interesting pit stops we did during the cycling last Sunday (Kranji route). The boss, Ivy kindly gave us an introduction and also share her facinating childhood stoies.
A wonderful lady with inspiring stories
Bicycle pit stop at the entrance of Bollywood farm
Ginger herb
In Woodland old check-point:
Mr. Mrs. Hung in their 35 years shop
HJ Harun, retired 2 months ago after 40 years working in Immigration department
HJ Harun and friends enjoying a cup of kopi
Dangerous crossing
Near Woodland MRT station
Safe crossing
Why no body on foot path?
Why no body on foot path?
The early birds: GL and Gim Yau
Steady Andy
GL
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Teo
Gim Yau
Andy
We finished early (just before 10am) so I took a slow pace riding back, make an unexpected turn into Clemenceau avenue than Cairnhill circle and the Emerald link. It was a quiet and pretty back lane just next to Orchard road.
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Thanks to GL’s wonderful suggestion of the Woodlands-Sembawang waterfront route, we had a great time exploring the area. Our new member Andy turn out to be the perfect sweeper, covering our tail and making sure everyone back safely.
Group photo, without the riders
Group photo, this time with the riders
Welcome to our guests of this week:
Boo
and GL
The National Stadium, bye..
Ride on, Amy
Tah Ching
GL
Looking back at National Stadium from far
Approaching Marina Bay Sand, just in front.
Slow down and chat
and chat again
and chat again
Adrian, Tah Ching, hurry up!
My camera battery ran out from here 🙁
Next week ride – Woodlands:
http://smallwheelsbigsmile.blogspot.com/2010/09/out-of-your-comfort-zone-we-are-going.html
Rodney Loh found some time to stitch the “tall format” clips of last Sunday’s ride…Enjoy!
“On yet another “lesiure” sunday ride with LOVECYCLING.NET, we decided to explore the east side…but it started pouring as we gathered at the meeting point. Well, we will cycle and brave the rain for prawn noodles!”
This coming Sunday morning ride (2010-09-12) starting at 0730 from Botanic Garden to Kent ridge Park.
Oh well, SG is not quite there yet. Let’s get some inspiration from the model city of cycling..
Uncle Lau and his parrot “Bebe” is very easy to spot on his morning cycling route along the Kallang river. I first met him in 2004. At that time he was riding a classic yellow Dahon folding bike. He has a custom built handle bar fitted with a small branch, which is the resting place for Bebe. Bebe can speak a lot of phrases in a few languages including English, Cantonese, Hokin and Japanese. Uncle Lau is always happy when I see him occasionally on my way to work. He told me that cycling keep him fit and Beibei love the opportunity “to breath some air”. He meet his friend along the Kallang river park connector, chat with each other while doing exercise. In a way uncle Lau is my inspiration to keep cycling.
Uncle Lau cycling with his parrot
Uncle Lau cycling with his parrot
Uncle Lau cycling with his parrot
Uncle Lau cycling with his parrot
I first met uncle Lau cycling with his parrot in 2004
Uncle Lau is super cool, he testing out my new eBike!
In urbanvelo :I Love Riding in the City
Francis Chu featured in Urbanvelo
NAME: Francis Chu
LOCATION: Singapore
OCCUPATION: Product Designer
Where do you live and what’s it like riding in your city?
I live in Singapore, and have been riding a bicycle to work every day since 2003. Non-cyclists believe Singapore’s weather is hot, humid and not suitable for cycling. However, cycling in the morning and evening’s fresh air is lovely in Singapore all year round!
What was your favorite city to ride in, and why?
My favorite city to ride in is Eindhoven in Holland, where I used to live. You feel very safe riding on the well-connected bicycle lanes. Osaka is another lovely city to cycle. The cycling facilities are not as good as in Holland, but the people are very polite to each other.
Why do you love riding in the city?
Cycling in the city is liberating and empowering. One can go five times as fast as walking, yet it’s possible to pause at any point to check out the local goodies or snap an interesting photo. I like to bring my folding bike everywhere I go, including overseas trips. The bicycle empowers me to explore a new place with great speed and details.
Or just say whatever you want about riding in the city…
As a product designer, I need quality thinking time. Cycling in the city allows me to distill my mind and come up with innovative ideas. The SuperCool mask and the Cyclist Wing are examples of such innovative ideas.
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