samosaurus

Hey folks,

I took my 2011 Dahon Jetstream EX full-suspension folding bike for a 71km ride to a hot springs. Its a cool 650meter descent to 110meters above sea level and I am happy to report that the new bike held up extremely well... Here are some highlights in pictures:



Here's a shot of my new riding friend DC Ong setting up his bike...



The Samo-mobile is in the background..



Beginning of the 25-km roll downhill..



A view of a small township in the background..



Up-close

Sam

samosaurus

We took some shots of the nice mountain view..



How we park our bikes..



Rolling with very low traffic



At a checkpoint..



Riding along the country road is a breeze..



A mini waterfall...



Nice place to pose for a shot..

Sam

samosaurus

We continue to roll again..



Hitting a straight stretch...



Rendezvous with our buddy at the hot springs..



Just a small group..



The springs..



Ong (right) and Ah Pan, my farmhand friend..

Sam

samosaurus

We took this snapshot and rode off to meet another group of friends in a town nearby..



At our usual bicycle shop hangout...



Engaging in bicycle chat..



Our youngest team member..



Mr Wong, my farmer friend..



Checking out the folding bikes..

Sam

samosaurus

My buddy's ride..



Farmer Wong trying out the folding bike..



His kid watches on..



Here he comes!



And its time to eat..

Sam

samosaurus

More bicycle talk..



Meal time..



Vietnamese beef noodles..



The kids..



Fertilizer broker Eric and his nephew..



Getting ready for the journey home..



The kid and his foldie..

Sam

samosaurus

Hitting the road again..



A scene from our ride back to the hot springs..



Changing lanes...



The farmer and his son had completed their ride..



Ah Pan packing up..



Meeting another group of cyclists along the way..



They were escorted by the police on an official event..

Sam

samosaurus

Taking a breather at the hot springs..



Break time..



It rained.. Heavily..



Taking shelter under a viaduct..

Sam

samosaurus

Ahhh.... Coffee break before the last 5km climb back to the starting point...



Getting psyched-up for the climb..



Made it! First-timer Ong did a decent 71-km ride, his first long-distance trip..



We took nearly a day.. ahahahha!



Mission accomplished, the Jetstream EX completed her maiden flight..

Sam

shout911

Thanks for sharing. Wish I could join in!

samosaurus

No worries buddy..

Sam