Cycling Singapore to Malaysia Pontian Aug 2023 185km - I got hit by a motorbike from the back
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Published 2023-08-31
Met up with the rest of the group a total of 9 pax along the way to the woodland custom.
Cleared Malaysia custom at 6:30am in the morning.
I got hit by a motorbike from the back at 7:33am 50km into the ride.
I got lucky and walked away with a few bruises and abrasion on my arms, bum and leg. My bibs shorts tore, my shoes scratched, bartape tore, pedal scratched, rd scratched, hanger bent.
Did a quick assessment my bike is still rideable, other than shifting is off due to bent hanger, my bum is sore, my arm is in pain, nothing fractured thankfully.
Decided to bear with the pain and ride on after getting patched up by a friendly lady passerby with first aid kit.
Reached Pontian around 10:30am and 83km into the ride.
Had wanton noodle and cendol for breakfast
Took some photos and video at the landmark in Pontian before heading back
Mid noon sun got too hot and we decided to stop for a long dim sum break at 3:00pm, cleared Singapore custom at 5:00pm, and reached home at 6:40pm after 185km
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All Comments (18)
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It's amazing how you can just pick up after the accident, smile, and continue cycling!
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Fun ride !
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Thanks Richmond for the showing your journey! I also stay in the East (Pasir Ris) so its nice to know cycling to Pontian from surise to sunset is doable
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Good work dude
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Hope u’re alright bro. I did a solo ride to Pontian last weekend n lucky the weather was good. Get well soon 😇
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ps. One more thing, my wife is indonesian and i have been to Riau province and Batam cycling there......nothing serious just a regular BMX type bike. I just have to say, overseas is not SG, do we cannot use our local knowledge and apply there. That may sound super obvious to many, but there are really many things that we would not expect that can happen there simply coz we are just not exposed to the traffic conditions there unless the rider has been there many many times. If want to take the risk, really use as many safety precautions as you can. In your scenario, there wasn't even any other traffic which contributed due to distractions etc, just a lone motorcyclist who was probably plain daydreaming or his brain still in bed. My coy is 300+ manpower and many of which are Malaysians who commute from Johor to SG, some waking up as early as 4AM daily.
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Idk why most motorcyclists in west Malaysia like to overtake people damn last minute one which, in dangers themselves and also other people.
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3 lane they only take 1 and end up crash WALAO EH!!
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Hi bro, thanks for sharing the vid and presenting a practical case study to the rest of us. Super lucky man....the accident could have ended worse if it happened farther down the straight road like a hundred metres more. Higher speeds between you and the motorbike and also for you, not good man. I think the turquoise bike is using a Cygolite Hypershot under his saddle? What rear lights were you using? I now operate 2pcs of Cygolite Hypershot 350s firing about 30 degrees to the left/right and a Magicshine RN120 + Wind & Moon 100 firing straight down the back. Helmet is a Moon Helix 450 for wider angle illum and on the way is the new Lezyne 400. After my own (small) accident 3 months ago and 6 stiches and just under $300 out of my pocket for 2 visits and Tdap shot coz company GP medical panel does not cover such things (sucks, i think they took the lowest cost plan), i don't take anything for granted nowadays. Just 2 weeks ago i saw a truck with banglas jamming brake with tyres locking up right before the pedestrian crossing as he did not see the pedestrian crossing with the green man lit until the very last moment, even though she was wearing white + carrying a pink umbrella. And one of my fellow pal is still nursing his broken collarbone with implant even though it's already been 5 months post accident. My take is this, don't really have to worry about dazzling other motorists in day time, just use full power on the Cygolites with narrowbeam hotspots and multiple wide angle day flashers. Of course that'd be an issue in group rides, but can always try to mitigate that with say 2 back markers who are crazily lit up like an Xmas tree. It's usually not those drivers who are dazzled by rear lights coz they have been looking into a Cygolite hypershot that present a safety problem. It's those who are NOT exactly dazzled by our lights coz they are not looking at our direction and are playing on their mobile phones or in another direction happily chatting with the rear passengers or something. My take is that you really need some serious horsepower to grab those fellas' attention. Either that or last minute type red light cheongsters (vehicle or grab food or even fellow cyclists) who are not looking out for you just moving away from the line.....i met one early yesterday morning, luckily i checked before i moved off and saw that fella, plus i also have some side firing lights. So seriously speaking, even chillax type pavement cycling is not risk free....and for that matter walking pedestrians too.
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just curious where do u keep ur passport and if its a bag where u put it
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How do you mount your cam?
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As a cyclist too, remember you are not the the KING of the roas.
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How to get a cycling gang?
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road so big and empty he still manage to hit you.. comfirm on purpose
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lol
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Can share you stava ?
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How do you find a group of cyclists to do this? Don't wanna do it first time alone!
