Thursday, November 19, 2009

Malakoff Interstate Fellowship Ride (F A Q..)

MIFR Launch



1. What is the Malakoff Interstate Fellowship Ride?
It is a recreational event that caters to all levels of road-biking enthusiasts from beginners, weekend roadies to hardcore competitors.
It is NOT a race, per se, but more to promote fellowship, cycling tourism and healthy lifestyle. PLEASE OBSERVE ALL TRAFFIC RULES AND REGULATIONS ALL THE TIME.
This is the time to savor the beautiful scenery and camaraderie with your fellow roadies. The focus is on Fun, Food and Fellowship.

2. How much financial damage do I need to incur to enjoy this event?
Well, you get to ride with hundreds of your fellow roadies, a Golden (life time?) opportunity to be the first to cycle across the newly widened Penang Bridge and at the same time do your bit for a charitable cause!
After the ride on Day 1, you will be treated to light lunch. On Day 2, you will be treated to Penang’s famous local Malay culinary delights.

You will also get our event souvenir t-shirt, lots of sponsored goodies, an exclusive finisher certificate, and the chance to win awesome lucky draw prizes. What more can you ask for?
..and ALL this for a measly RM30.00 per person!

3. Wow, can I still sign up for this event?
we have started taking entries with immediate effect and we are closing on the 1st of December 2009 or as soon as the set limit of 700 participants is reached. WE WOULD MAKE OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT WHEN REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Please refer to this web site, not your friends or bike shop for updates.

4. How is the route like? Is it very tough?
The two days(years) ride spans over 31st December 2009 and 1st January 2010.
Day 1 covers moderately challenging terrains of 149 km and Day 2 covers a mere 71 km.

5. What is my preparation?
HELMET COMPULSORY! NO HELMET, NO RIDE! WALKMAN OR iPOD NOT ALLOWED DURING RIDE.
Have a good working condition road bike.
Be SELF-SUFFICIENT i.e. 2 FULL size drinking bottles, and the usual bike accessories like multi-tool, spare tubes, mini pump or Co2 cartridge. There are water stations for refill. A bike mechanic will sweep the ride. In case of breakdown, wait for the mechanic to attend to you FOC. However parts/accessories changed will be charged accordingly by the mechanic.
An enduring spirit to complete the ride, COMMON SENSE to obey ALL road and traffic regulations! Your sense of humor to enjoy the road, the scorching sun and the company of your fellow roadies will help.
Ride hard, ride SAFE and have FUN! Last but not least remember to smile.

6. I’m not familiar with the roads and am not a strong rider, will I lose my way if I am left behind?
The route will be clearly marked by signboards with direction indicators and lots of marshals and traffic controllers.
If you dropped out of the peloton, our riding marshals will assist to “tow” you back to join the peloton OR..
if you have fallen too far behind, our sweepers (in pick-up trucks or lorries) will pick you up and take you to the next available stop.
Please FOLLOW all instructions by our marshals as your safety is our outmost importance!

7. What are the important time checks and reminders?
Day 1 : 31 Jan 2009 (149km)
6.00am : Open of registration lines. Check-in COMPULSORY!

7.00am : Arrival of VIP

7.15am : Flag off by VIP.

8.00am-12noon:Collection of No Plates for riders not cycling on Day 1.

12noon-2pm: Light lunch

1.00pm : Arrival of cyclists at Juru. Check-out COMPULSORY.

2.30pm : Arrival of Sweepers/ Last check-out

End of Day 1

Day 2 : 1 Jan 2010 (71km)
6.00am : Open of registration lines & collection of rider plates.
Check-in COMPULSORY!

7.00am : Arrival of VIP

7.15am : Flag off by VIP.

11.30am : Arrival of first wave of riders. Check-out COMPULSORY!

12noon : Lunch and mock-cheque presentation

12.30pm : Speech and good-bye

2.30pm : Last check out of riders. Check-out COMPULSORY!

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR INSURANCE POLICY OR POLICIES IS NOT VOID OR VOIDABLE AS A RESULT OF THE YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT. ALL riders will be required to sign an indemnity form to clear the organizers and their agents of any legal proceedings.
This is a NON-PROFIT making event and is organized by volunteers who have sacrificed much of their time, energy and money FOC, so they don’t need to be burdened by legal issues after the event.

8. How to qualify for the lucky draw?
Only participants with VALID RIDING PLATES are eligible for the LUCKY DRAWS. You have to complete BOTH Day 1 and Day 2 ride to qualify for GRAND DRAW.
Your lucky draw numbers and goodies can be claimed at the finishing line by CHECKING-OUT whether you complete the ride or otherwise.
Riders must claim the prizes PERSONALLY.
UNCLAIMED prizes will be REDRAWNED.

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