What have you been up to this month?

I tried something new last Saturday that had me feeling sore yet still very much excited for the next one! I’m talking about Road Cycling!

Yes, I’m such a newbie!

I know how to cycle & have cycled in Pulau Ubin before but have always considered cycling on the road to be a scary feat. Safe to say, I much prefer the comfort of a car or a motorcycle on the road that being on that skinny two-wheeler. Well, (you know what they say) there’s always a first time for everything!

With my bright red helmet & my road bike, the usual essentials and lots of butterflies in my stomach, the 6 of us set off on our 6km route.

& right now, as I’m typing this, I’m pretty thankful that we’re all safe and sound & all in one piece.

The experience was a fun & exhausting! Going over steep roads, staying focussed with the bike on the yellow line, looking out for traffic, getting horned at by motorists, making sure I don’t knock anyone down – are just some of the things that are apparently quite common when you’re cycling on the road.

I think I might have shed a few pounds too!

The view of Singapore however, was fantastic on the roads. The sun was just setting as we were riding past Esplanade. It was worth the cramped butt & aching muscles!

We’re doing another cycle on Wednesday night. & the final one on Saturday. I’m all geared up for another dose of adrenaline rush!

(If you’re wondering why I’m suddenly so into these eco-friendly mode of transportation, check out Earth Hour Fun Cycle 2010. )

Here’s to celebrating March, The Earth (Earth Hour happening on 27th March) & trying something new!

Go Fun!

Nadd

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