Riding to Independence (Part 3)

This part of the journey is the shortest but definitely not the most unexciting. Early on a Sunday morning, we will be facing one of the most historical rides ever, the crossing of the Penang Bridge. As we ride slowly towards the starting point of the bridge, the toll house, we will be greeted by the outriders.



We will then be issued tags to let us pass the bridge, no tag, no passing the toll house, no bridge crossing.

As we make through onto the bridge, we will be allowed approximately an hour of travelling window for all 300+ riders to cycle pass the bridge. What can we expect after crossing the Penang Bridge, well, one of the most challenging but scenic route ever. We will be going to Gurney Drive but through Balik Pulau ie the reverse side and back road of Penang. To get ready for the route, herewith attached is the route profile



Cyclist will have to climb almost 190m climb in Balik Pulau as we head towards Batu Ferenggi and head towards the hotel near Gurney Drive. What this route lacks in distance, it makes up in challenge. We will then be putting up in a hotel near Gurney Drive.
We will end our journey here with a scrumptious dinner before our nap. Tommorrow, we will be pushing off back to Ipoh.