Home again Went cycling over the last week, hence the long absence. It was in interesting trip. One am amazed at the amount of drama that can happen between two people and their circle of friends. Quarrels, fights, stomping, erratic behavior on the verge of psychotic, even an attempted robbery and highway chase at night. Not to say that it was all bad though. Most of us had a good time. The triple combination of cycling, fresh seafood and excellent tea tarik along the way help boost morale. Happiness can easily be measured in inverse proportion to the price of seafood and direct proportion to its quality. Throw in some succulent mutton satay and ikan bakar and you have a bunch of very happy cyclists. (Come to think of it, the unhappiest was also the one who ate the least. Hm...)

Of course for the whole trip, some of us could do nothing but harp on about how wonderful their SPD shoes were. For those not in the know, SPD are those shoes that with cleats at the bottom that connect securely with the pedals on the bike. It is the one most effective tool that can be use to improve your cycling efficiency. At this point in time, that makes four with SPDs, one considering, and two firmly in the no. I would buy a pair if only money would fall from the sky or leap when called into my hand but alas, such skills are beyond me so I would have to settle for my miserly toe clips and endure the cruel laughter of my peers.

Save money for rims and chain. Then chiong past them on the slopes. Haha, one can dream right?  ¶ 9:25:00 pm