Sea Swim in East Coast
Today, we had the sea swim session. I must confess that I was nervous at first, not knowing my own ability. Well, I did almost 2 km in total and I must confess, it felt good. Wished to swim more after that.
The hard part is finding time to do all 3 together... Swim Bike Run.. Training seems to be piecemeal. I don't know who it will feel like combining all 3. I know that my thighs will hurt when transition from the bike to the run. That is one part I need to train...
Road Traffic Act Chapter 276, Section 140 pertaining to cyclists.
For people who ask: "Are lights necessary for bicycles", and related questions, I hope this act may provide some answers.
ROAD TRAFFIC ACT (CHAPTER 276, SECTION 140) ROAD TRAFFIC (BICYCLES) RULES
Citation.
1. These Rules may be cited as the Road Traffic (Bicycles) Rules.
Definitions.
2. In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires —
"bicycle" means a pedal bicycle, a pedal tricycle, a trishaw or a power-assisted bicycle;
"hours of darkness" means the time between sunset and sunrise;
"power-assisted bicycle" means a bicycle that is equipped with an electric motor and that may be propelled by muscular power or by the electric motor with which it is equipped, or by both.
Towing not permitted.
3. No bicycle shall when on any road be towed by any other vehicle.
Restriction on number of persons carried
4. — (1) No bicycle shall be used to carry at one time more persons than the number for which it is designed.
(2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), but subject to paragraph (4), no person shall be carried as a pillion passenger on a bicycle unless the bicycle is designed such as to be provided with a seat for a pillion passenger.
(3) A child below the age of 12 years may be carried on a properly constructed seat or carrier affixed to a pedal bicycle.
(4) No person below the age of 16 years shall be carried as a pillion passenger on a power-assisted bicycle.
Riders to give signals.
5. The rider of a bicycle shall in order to inform traffic that he intends —
(a) to 'stop' — hold out his right arm horizontally with the forearm vertical and with the palm of the hand to the front;
(b) to 'slow down' — hold out his right arm horizontally with the palm of the hand downwards, and move the arm up and down several times;
(c) to 'proceed to the right' — hold out his right arm horizontally with the palm of the hand to the front; and
(d) to 'proceed to the left' — hold out his left arm horizontally with the palm of the hand to the front.
Signals to be made in sufficient time.
6. Signals under rule 5 shall be made in sufficient time to enable traffic to take appropriate action for the avoidance of danger.
Travelling abreast prohibited.
7. —(1) No bicycle shall be ridden on the right of another vehicle proceeding in the same direction except when overtaking such other vehicle.
(2) No bicycle shall be ridden on the right of any two other bicycles proceeding abreast in the same direction except when overtaking such other bicycles or on parts of roads or paths set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles.
(3) Wherever part of a road or a path adjacent to a road has been set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles, no bicycle shall be used on any other part of the roadway.
Bicycle to be ridden on left side of road.
8. Every bicycle shall be ridden close to the left hand edge of the roadway and in such a manner as not to obstruct vehicles moving at a faster speed.
Load on bicycle not to exceed 18 kg.
9. —(1) No load on any two-wheel bicycle shall weigh more than 18 kg. or be of such dimensions as to cause or be likely to cause danger, obstruction or annoyance to persons using the road, and every load shall be properly and rigidly secured to the bicycle.
Limitations of height, etc. of load.
(2) No load on any pedal tricycle shall overhang the body fitted thereto nor shall the height of any such load be more than one metre from the ground.
Bicycle to be ridden in an orderly manner.
10. No bicycle shall be ridden or propelled otherwise than in an orderly manner and with due regard for the safety of others.
Lights to be carried by bicycles during darkness.
11. —(1) Every pedal bicycle or power-assisted bicycle shall, during the hours of darkness, carry a lamp showing to the front a white light visible from a reasonable distance.
(2) Every pedal tricycle and trishaw shall, during the hours of darkness, carry a lamp fixed to the offside of the vehicle and showing to the front a white light visible from a reasonable distance.
(3) Every bicycle shall, during the hours of darkness, carry a lamp or a red reflector showing to the rear a red light or a red reflector visible from a reasonable distance.
Restriction on nature of lights.
12. —(1) No bicycle shall show a red light to the front.
(2) No bicycle shall show any light other than a red light to the rear.
Requirements for use of power-assisted bicycle
13. —(1) No person shall use a power-assisted bicycle on a road unless the power-assisted bicycle —
(a) complies with the requirements specified in the Schedule to the Road Traffic (Power-Assisted Bicycles — Approval) Rules 2004 (G.N. No. S 768/2004); and
(b) has been approved and sealed in accordance with those Rules.
(2) No person below the age of 16 years shall ride a power-assisted bicycle on a road.
(3) Every person who rides a power-assisted bicycle on a road or who is carried as a pillion passenger on a power-assisted bicycle on a road shall wear securely on his head a suitable protective bicycle helmet.
My favourite vehicles
The venerable Land Rover Defender
The "New Look" Mitsubishi Triton Pick up.
Well, when my car expires, I aill hope to get the Triton as it is more practical (being Japanese, servicing and all else will be easier). Also, the Land Rover will probably cost 2 to 3 times as much!
Treetop Walk
Today, 9 of us went to walk the Treetop walk as part of our school's interest group activity, where all staff go for an activity of their choice. We chose the treetop walk as we wanted to be closer to nature...
The Group
Another picture of the group
We saw plentiful plant life and we even saw a black lily, which one of my colleagues said they bloom very rarely.. Well we saw 2!! Here are some pictures of the activity.
The Black Lily
Work and Training
Have been busy rather lately. Will be involved in a major project: Video show for the President's Challenge 2008, in which my school will be participating. The video will showcase our school as a caring school (which happens to be true).
On the training side, finally got the momentum to start training again. Signed up for Sundown Marathon (42km), to be held in 31 May 2008. Am considering doing 1/2 marathon for the KL Marathon, on 30th March 2008.
Malaysian Endurance Events (mainly Triathlons) 2008
The Malaysian Endurance Events dates:
1 20 Apr 2008 A Famosa International Triathlon, Melaka
2 25 May 2008 Kenyir Lake International Triathlon, Terengganu
3 19 Jul 2008 Port Dickson Triathlon, Negeri Sembilan
4 25 Oct 2008 Desaru Intl Long Distance Triathlon, Johor
These are the events that I am CONSIDERING going. There are plenty more which I have not listed.. And this is part of the cycling group that I normally join... Team Bandung
Runs and Rides on CNY 2008: Aviva 70.3
Chinese New Year 2008 Holidays: 6th to 10th Feb. Of course did the "traditional" things like reunion dinner, and visitations, gatherings. Thankfully I did controlled my diet. Even did a short 10km run on Thursday and a 100km ride on Saturday.
Oh did I mentioned that I have signed up for the Aviva Ironman 70.3 2008? It will be on 7th Sept 2008. The event is a 1.9km swim followed by a 90km bike ride and then a 21km run. Time limit: 8.5 hours. I have no great plans to finish the top few. Just finish the race. That's my goal.
Check out the Aviva Ironman 70.3 website [here] for more details.
My Preparations:
Tue, Fri and Sun: Run
Thu and Sun: Swim
Sat: Bike
Oh and looking at the list below, I may take part in a few of these races...
Endurance Events 2008
Here are the Endurance Events for 2008 (which I may be interested in, and which may interest some of you)
MARCH 2008
01 (SAT): - Singapore Biathlon (Swim 1.5km/Run 10km) - www.safra.sg
APRIL 2008
20 (SUN): - TRIBOB SINGAPORE SPRINT SERIES - Race 1 DUATHLON - www.singaporesprintseries.com
MAY 2008
04 (SUN): - TRIBOB SINGAPORE SPRINT SERIES - Race 2 BIATHLON - www.singaporesprintseries.com
18 (SUN): - OAKLEY City DUATHLON - www.cityduathlon.com
31 (SAT): - Sundown Marathon - www.sundownmarathon.com
JUNE 2008
08 (SUN): - Saucony-100 Plus Passion Run 08 - www.singaporepassionrun.com
08 (SUN): - TRIBOB SINGAPORE SPRINT SERIES - Race 3 TRIATHLON - www.singaporesprintseries.com
29 (SUN): - Lion City Marathon - www.lioncitymarathon.com
JULY 2008
12 (SAT): - OSIM Triathlon day 1- www.triathlon.sg or www.triathlonsingapore.org
13 (SUN): - OSIM Triathlon day 2
Pending: - Milk Run
- Mizuno Wave Run
AUGUST 2008
24 (SUN): - Singapore Bay Run/Army Half Marathon - www.safra.sg/sbr
SEPTEMBER 2008
07 (SUN): - AVIVA Singapore Half-Ironman 70.3 - www.ironman203singapore.com
OCTOBER 2008
Pending: - New Balance Real Run 10k/15k
DECEMBER 2008
07(SUN): - Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon - www.singaporemarathon.com
