Genting Peras Climb

Its a wet afternoon, since it was quite today so I decide to share something. It was a ride I did back in 2015, on Boxing Day to be exact, it's a hill climb ride I did with my friends when almost everyone we know say that we can't achieve it. In the end we achieve it and never leave anyone behind.

Its a hilly route with scenery along the way starting from the small town of Batu 18 Hulu Langat all the way untill Genting Peras or Perez as cyclist calls it. Going for the full loop it's called Broga Jantan by cyclist which go all the way to Kuala Klawang, Lenggeng, Broga, Semenyih and then back to Hulu Langat totaling around 120km plus or minus. Wanted to do the full Broga Jantan loop but I wasn't ready physically and mentally. Maybe in a later stage when I am fully prepared, I will do it.

This route is also popular with car enthusiast and bikers, the bikers call it KKIC short for Kuala Klawang International Circuit.

We meet up at the road just beside the Hulu Langat Police Station, reaching around 0630 I waited for my friends to arrive. Upon arrival and having setup our bike we proceed to roll out.

Bikes all done, ready to roll

As it was our first time cycling here, my friend Fai brought along 3 walkie talkie to be safe just in case of anything happens. As usual I was the sweeper so I had one walkie talkie with me. The other two was at the Bomoh who was leading and Fai who was in the middle. The first 10km from Hulu Langat till Simpang Perez was mostly flat except for a small climb heading the Perez junction.

Simpang Perez as it is known among cyclist

We rest for around 5 minutes then continue with our ride uphill and it was climbing all the way, around 10km. Here comes the tough part as all of us never cycle uphill like this before.

Bomoh, Fai, Yeoh, Adi and Edward

Around 20 minutes into the climb we decided to stop to catch our breath and take some pictures. It wasn't an easy climb but we are determined to reach the top.

My second stop, only 3 of us as the rest is faster so they went on

So we stop for the second time to catch our breath. This time it was only Bomoh, Fai and me. I did tell myself that even if I have to push my foldie, I will do it as long as reach the top.

At the top

My fitness level is not good at all after so many years of heavy drinking. But we finally reach the top. It's because we supported each other. Its great to cycle with these guys and I look forward to the time that we will cycle together again.