Monday, November 7, 2011

~Shimano Polygon Sematan MTB Endurance Challenge 2011~



Hello Hello~! :)

How was your last weekend? I hope it was filled with fun and laughter!


Wonder where we were last Sunday? We were actually enjoying ourselves and ENERGIZING fellow mountain bikers at the exciting event held in Sematan, Kuching. It's called the "Shimano Polygon Sematan MTB Endurance Challenge 2011.

There were more than 200 of participants for this event and boy, were they so fully-spirited to put their limits to test in this (we would say it was VERY CHALLENGING) competition!
The weather was actually very bright and sunny in the morning, but towards evening time, Kuching's recent wet spell hit Sematan again and these bikers were cycling under the heavy downpours and not to forget strong wind too!

Alright, from here we shall let the photos do the talking :D


This is the starting point as well as the terminal point for
Shimano Polygon Sematan MTB Endurance Challenge 2011.
CHALLENGE BEGINS!



Mun Yin was the driver of the day (pic left)! it took us around 2 hours to reach destination from Kuching!


Alicia was busy settling up the booth and rubbish bin before the mountain bikers reached our check point.... (pic right)


(pic left above) - Shirly was working meticulously on stabilising the flag beach's stand!
(pic right above) - Alicia helped out - showing team angel's spir
it of teamwork and always back each other up! :D *love*

And tata~ teamwork made everything simpler and faster! Booth was set up and we were all ready to energise people~!!


Waiting for participants to reach our Check Point 3!!



And here they were, after waiting for some time!
We couldn't wait to see how they were doing and also ENERGISE them!

We could see participants' energy running low and in need of Redbull to boost up their energy so that they could continue on with the challenge! Some of them still have very long way to go to reach the finishing line!




there were few participants that had the same problem - suffering from legs cramp as they were cycling from morning till noon! We already could imagine how long they have cycled, it's really NO EASY!! so they had to lay on the ground and rest for awhile!


Unfortunately we didn’t manage to sample till the end due to the heavy downpour and wind that refused to surrender! However, we were very delighted that we were there for the participants at the moment they need red bull the most to further boost up their energy level to continue battling with the harsh challenge...!

this was one of the bikers who able to finish the journey in the time given.

they got a REDBULL BOTTLE and a Medal.



Soon it was time to go back to Kuching.....
We were driving carefully all the way from Sematan back to Kuching under the rain.....



Well, that's all for now from team angel yeah?! We'll be back for more! :D take care!

Signing off,
Mun Yin & Shirly & Alicia


Monday, October 24, 2011

Dragon Boat Festival 2011 @ Putrajaya.

The 1st INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION (IDBF) CANCER SURVIVORS WORLD CUP 2011 was held in conjunction with the MALAYSIA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL (MIDBF) at the Putrajaya Water Sports Complex from 20th to 23rd October 2011.

The event was organised by W.P. Putrajaya Dragon Boat Association (WPPDBA) in collaboration with Putrajaya Corporation (PPJ), Youth and Sports Ministry, Tourism Malaysia, Federal Territory and Urban Wellbeing Ministry, Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Ministry and Malaysia Dragon Boat Association (MDBA) in affiliation with the International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF). It attracted local and international participations, thus there were many spectators and tourists with mass media coverage. The Star reported that approximately 60 teams participated during the three day duration, withteams comprising 1500 participants from 14 countries, including Canada, Australie, Japan, China, Singapore, Indonesia and Phillipines.

A few teams were seen training on Thursday prior to the event in the scorching hot sun. Ive taken several shots of the surrounding area as well.



This was on the first day of the event and those are the EMY girls working alongside me. Spot the kind contestant who offered to help us shift the icebox to Redbull's booth :)





Tourists and medias were everywhere.


Participants were seen warming up for the race.


Participants in PINK represents the Pink Challengers.




Energizing some teams before they start racing because Redbull allows them to focus better and ensure quicker reaction times!


These are part of the equipments used for the race.


Redbull has a booth there as well. Amongst the products sold were Redbull drinks and SunSnacks .


The exciting race.


Sampling the contestants after the race. Redbull aids in their body recovery and recuperation after an intense session of working out!


Audience and supporters were everywhere! Some even sunbathed along the lake!

This event was supported by Redbull throughout the whole 4 day course!

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