BIKE ANATOMY

The Beauty of Rindu Alam-Gadog (Nov. 29th, 2008)

Dec. 29th, 2008, for the second time I have a wonderful cycling trip at Rindu Alam-Gadog track. Along with other 6 bikers, we went to Rindu Alam to have an semi All Mountain session.

This track was started at Rindu Alam Restaurant and then entered Gunung Mas’s Tea Plantation. The track is not always on the tea plantation, some times we had short cut tracks through the forest just beside the tea plantation. These short cut track was the most challenging part. There are many types of tracks; muddy, riverside and rocky track. Each has their own risk, but the most risks are the cliff at the right side and also so many slippery stones which will crush your bone for sure if you fall down. In the middle of rainy season like this, we have to put more attention on the track because the track becomes wet & slippery. This time we have to very careful in handling the brake. Like the master said, if you can manage the brake then you’ll get through at any kind of track.

We are gifted with a bright day that day, the sun was so kind to us; he smiled just like telling at us to enjoy the trip and have a safe ride. With a brief guidance and pray, we started at 09.00 AM. First track was muddy because there were big rains the day before. We didn’t want to fall down because of the mud and certainly didn’t want to crush into the cliff at the ride side. Remember the track is descend track, and you must know the technique to handle that track, we don’t have to do much pedaling, the bike will go fast by it self. This descend track made more difficulties in handling the bike and it got worse when the track was muddy. We must squeeze our brake lever more often, and at the same time we must be careful not to squeeze the brake lever to much to prevent the brake in locking position. So many times we had to put our feet on the ground and doing TTB (TunTunBike)…hahaha… a local term for get your feet out of pedal and walk with the bike with you. Because of that reason, our speed was so slow…but it didn’t a matter, safety is always be our first priority.

The second track condition after the muddy one was the slippery rocky track. The track was made from stones with soccer ball size. The stones move when you step on it. Again we have to put more attention on the brake while our concentration must focus on looking for the safe path on the track. Unfortunately, at 45 degree slope track, Mas Anto - one of our friend – could not manage the braking power. The brake was squeezed to much and the brake was lock; he felt down with his face landed on the rocks so hard. His lips and nose are tore. But he was able to continue the trip. It’s a sign for us to be more careful for the rest of this trip.

After 1 hour, the most dangerous part was over. The uphill part was the next track. This track is well-known as a difficult one, but not on the dangerous wise. The tracks are mostly on the tea plantation with almost 2 kilometers uphill. Most of the bikers could not finish the track with their feet still on the pedal. Every body gave up. We did TTB at last. But we were very happy to find that even when we were exhausted, we’ve been blessed with very beautiful sceneries at the tea plantation. Just see how beautiful they are at the above photos and the next photos here.

Wow!!!! the sky was so blue. You can see the greatness of the clouds sitting on the blue sky.

You also can see the charming faces of the tea pickers with their big hat.

I thank God when I see those two….

The next track was the descend track again; crossing the tea plantation and a village. Another incident was there when Mas Widi’s Rear Derailleur was broken. It was hit by a wood which stuck into the spokes. Lucky for us because the chain was still can be used to became a single speed. Mas T2 was the mechanic for that. And then after that, it was my turn to have a flat tire. My front tire was suddenly losing the air. I could not find the hole, and I just change it with the spare I always bring.

We arrived at Gadog at 15.00 PM safely; and we decided to ride the same track at near future to have another beautiful scenery.

DAFTAR TOKO SEPEDA

JAKARTA

Sinarindo (giant bicycles)

Ruko citra gran blok R6 no.07

Jatikarya-bekasi 17435 (cibubur)

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Sinar Bangka Kencana (A’ang) 

Komp. Ruko Roxy Mas Blok C3/31 Jakarta Pusat.Ph. (021) 633 1661

PD Mini (Roy) 
Komp. Ruko Roxy Mas Blok C2/15 Jakarta Pusat.Ph. (021) 632 0277

PD Sinar Baru – Giant Distributor (Ferry)
Jln. Taman Sari No. 7 Jakarta PusatPh. (021) 6490009 / 6596887

Yerikho (Liong) 
Jl. Raya Bogor No.21 Kramat JatiDepan Kramat Jati MallPh. (021) 8097034Hp. Ph. 081311211110 (Liong the owner)

Happy MTB
Jl. RS Fatmawati Blok E/36 (komplek d’best fatmawati)Ph. (021) 750 8531 D’ Best Fatmawati – Polygon counterJl. R.S Fatmawati D’Best Departement Store CilandakLantai II sebelah kiri eskalatorPh. (021)

De' Bike (sudah tutup, konon pindah ke daerah Blok A kby baru)
Jl. Lamandau IV/18 Kebayoran Baru – seberang pasar burung BaritoPh. 0812 921 4524

Build A Bike
Jl. Anggrek Neli Murni No. 114 (dari arah slipi masuk sebelum jalan tol merak)Jakarta Barat.Ph. (021) 535 6333

Roda Jaya - Ciledug
Jl. Ciledug Raya No 2 (bawah jembatan layang kby lama sebrang Alfa supermarket)Ph. (021) 7265476 – 7265481

ATEK toko sepeda dan parts
Pasar kaget Kebayoran lama Bawah jembatan layang kby lama dkt jln Iskandar muda.Ph. 021 -

Lapak Monas (hanya iseng saja untuk minggu pagi sambil ngopi)

Pasar kaget Monas – Parkiran IRTIKhusus hari minggu pagi saja dan hanya ada parts bekas.Ada 4 lapak dan bengkel sepeda.

ACIN toko sepeda dan parts 
Jl. Cipinang Muara IIJakarta TimurPh. 021 - 8504507 


Sepeda MTB
http://www.sepedamtb.com/Contact Information Phone : +62-21-53156711 / 7000-1900 Address : Ruko Malibu Blok D5 Komp Ruko ITC-BSD JAKARTA

Rodalink – Pd Indah
Arteri Pondok IndahJl. Sultan Iskandar Muda 30CPh. (021) 729 2465
Rodalink – Klp Gdg Square 
http://www.rodalink.com/Kelapa Gading Square Blok C 23 - 24Jl. Raya Boulevard BaratPh. (021) 458 66224

Rodalink – Pesanggrahan Meruya
Jl. Raya Pesanggrahan No. 35CJakarta BaratPh. 021-585 3703

Rodalink – Mal Artha Gading
Mall Artha GadingZona Persia Lt. 1Blok A2 No. 19 - 20Ph. (021) 458 64518

Rodalink - Karawaci
Supermal Karawaci UG. 79 Ph. 021-546 9132

Rodalink - Kalimalang
K.H. Noer Ali (Kalimalang)Ruko Tunas Plaza no. 8J, BekasiPh. 021-888 54 368

Ace Hardware – Polygon counterMall Artha Gading
Ace Hardware lantai dasarPh. (021)

D’Best Fatmawati – Polygon Counter
Jl. R.S. FatmawatiJakarta Selatan.

Cilandak Town Square (Citos) – Matahari Polygon counter
Jl. Arteri TB. SimatupangJakarta Selatan.




DEPOK

Rodalink - Depok
Jl. Magonda Raya 339F - DepokPh. (021) 752 1420

Original Bicycle & Parts Gang Kober - Margonda DepokWebsite : http://www.tokosepedaonline.com/Bisa jual beli on line disini, silahkan click diatas mulai sekarang ! Contact Person : Cheppy 0816 164 3999 AFUDesa Sukmajaya Depok II Tengah(dekat Jl. Dadap IV) DepokPh. (021)

BEKASI WARUNG MTB – YADI JATIASIH

Spesialis “Second frame, spareparts & workshop – bisa TT” (parts baru juga tersedia)Ujung Tol / Exit Jatiasih (dekat dari situ – telp dulu sblm kesana sambil tanya stok yg menarik)Ph. 0813 182 12971 (Yadi) Speedshop Bicycle (Eka)Jl. Patriot - KranjiPh. (021) 889 58125 HP. 08159133758

Cahaya Rejeki 
Vila Nusa Indah Blok Z5 No. 8Bojongkulur JatiasihPh. 0812 8177355


Nusantara Makmur 

Taman Narogong IndahJembatan 4 – Bekasi TimurPh. (021) 824 18756 


Ayong Bicycle 
Villa Nusa Indah II blok AA I no 18 - BekasiPh. (021) 82426810 ato hp 02170205288 


Lapak Kobra
Perumnas Rawa Lumbu Jl. Dasa Dharma Jembatan 6 - Bekasi TimurHp : 08128177355




TANGERANG

Bagus Bike (Akim) – Kadang ada parts second
BSD, Komp. Ruko Sektor 7 Blok RN 61Ph. (021) 537 1115

Formula Bike (Eddy / Ajan) – bisa TT dan sedia parts second
Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 10 (Depan BCA)Ciputat 15411 - Tangerang BantenPatokan Dekat Tikungan pasar Ciputat samping jalan layang yg lagi dibangun Ph. (021) 7430150 dan (021) 705 05222

Toko Sepeda Rajawali
Jl. K,H Hasyim Asyari No.98 CDPinang Ciledug - TangerangTel. 021-7324126 


Vittoria Bike
Dari Arah Pondonk Cabe dekat pertigaan arah bundaran PamulangPamulangTelp. (021) .................................


de Cycle – Herry
Jl. W.R. Supratman no. 154 Kampung UtanCiputat TangerangPh. 021-68450137

Sepeda Idaman
Jl. Ciputat Raya (dekat Sandratex)Ciputat TangerangPh. 021 7491329

Dunia Sepeda
Jl. Merdeka no.120 Pn. (021) 551 8850 - 551 9791


Jaya Bike
Jl. WR. Supratman No. 5, Kpg UtanPh. 0812 839 7121

PG Bike
Jl. Raya Vila Permata Lippo Karawaci,Rukan Asia Milenium CI No. 70Ph. (021) 556 53388

Roda Jaya (BSD)
Kom. Ruko Sektor 1/2 blok RC IV No 2 Bumi Serpong DamaiPh. (021) 5387269

Rodalink - BSD
Ruko Melati Mas Square A1 No 19Ph. (021)-537 6718




BOGOR

Semeru Bike (Wie Mien) – Bisa TT dan ada parts SecondWebsite : http://semerubike.web.id/ 
Jl. Dr. Semeru 13 BogorPh. (0251) 328 354 Hp. 08161972032

Kamurang Bike (Tonny Wijaya)
Jl. Mayor Oking No. 5, Citeureup (depan gerbang pabrik Indocement)Ph. (021) 879 42310 Hp. 0812 861 0198

Beeasa Bike (B-Bike) – Jeammy T. (ada second juga !)Website : http://b-bikeonline.com/index.htm
Jabon Mekar No 293 RT 1/1 Jl. Raya Parung-Bogor km 19email: b.bike@yahoo. comTelp. 0251 616230 / 0813-898-65888

Okky Sana Jaya Bike (Okky) – Bisa TT dan parts second
Jl. Mayor Oking no. 64 arah Pasar CibinongPh. (021) 879 01618 Hp. 0812 9277 913 BebenJl. Johar Taman Cimangu BogorPh. 0856 1547614
OKIBIKE 3 
SENTRA EROPA BLOK B NO.17 KOTA WISATA, CIBUBUR JAWA BARAT

Build A Bike (BAB)Bellanova Country Mall - sudah tutup
Jl. M.H Thamrin No. 8, Bukit Sentul Ph. (021) 879 23946

DBS Bicycles
Ruko Sentra Eropa C3 Kota Wisata CibuburPh. (021) 849 33888

CILEGON


Cilegon Bike
Jl. Pondok Cilegon Indah Blok E22/26Ph. (0254) 703 5676

Rodalink - Cilegon
Ruko Mahkota Mas B1 No.1 Cibeber CilegonPh. (0254) 383 680

BANDUNG


Nets (Hermawan)
Jl. Ahmad Yani 76 BandungPh. (022) 730 4986 – Flexy 022- 707 97009

Bonny Osborn – Bike Consultants & 
RetailFull Bike & pars specialist (new & second)BRI Tower Bandung Email : bonnyarya@yahoo.comHp. 0813 950 32375 (konon 24 jam service)


Heroes Custom Cycle
Barang second khusus Cruiser & MTBJl. Otista 469 BandungPh. 022-70007456 / 0818642341Contact Person : Aldy


SMH Racing (Dede)
Jl. Terusan Suryani Gg. Abadi No. 3Ph. (022) 612 0847


Ketapang Bike
Jl. Jend. A. Yani No. 52Ph. (022) 730 6795 Kurnia Bike Jl. Ahmad Yani pojokan Dekat simpang Lima – BandungPh.


Triple B (Mella)
Jl. Burangarang No. 3 Bandung (dkt patung tank)Ph. (022) 730 5422

TTB
Jl. Sunda no. 6 BandungPh. (022) 7306843

Velo Galeri
Segitiga Mas Kosambi F2Jl. A. Yani No. 221, Bdg.Tel (022) 727 6821Kontak : Wawan Imawan(cat.: lebih banyak ke road bike)

A & J Bike
Jl. Astana Anyar 65/22D, Bdg.Tel. (022) 520 3233 HP 081 560 28950Kontak : Ade(cat.: Alamat agak susah dicari, telpon dulu)

Rodalink - Otista
Jl. Otto Iskandar Dinata 449-B BandungPh. (022) 520 0401

Rodalink - BKR (kayaknya sudah tutup / pindah)
Jl. BKR 6A - BandungPh. (022) 730 8354 Makmur SentosaJl. Veteran No. 86 BandungPh. (022) 4234769 


Sinar Bangka
Jl. Veteran No …. BandungPh. .......................

Dirtwork Off Road Apparel for MTB
Jl. Trunojoyo No. 23 BandungPh. (022) 702 2290Hp. 0818 222290

CILACAP

Fajar Baru
Jl. Gatot Subroto 66 CilacapPh. 0811262681 Sepeda AgungJl. Gatot Subroto No. 144 A. Ph. (0282)541 813

PEKALONGAN

Ban Hien
Jln. Bandung No. 8 PekalonganPh. (0285) 422 604

SEMARANG


Rejeki Lancar
Jl. Puri Anjasmoro C1 / 22 SemarangPh. (024) 7603191

Giant Bike (Henry Wijaya) distributor Giant
Jl. Supriyadi Ruko Blok B / 21 SemarangPh. (024) 6724278 Hp. 08882409989

Rodalink – Semarang
Jl. Brigjen Sudiarto No. 124 SemarangPh. (024) 6733663 HidayahJln. MT. Haryono Blok A/7 Demak SemarangPh. (0291) 591 918

SOLO

Rukun Makmur
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 147 – SoloPh. (0271) 644 151

Sinar Harapan
Jl. Coyudan No. 119 SoloPh. (0271) 633 210 Budi AgungJl. A Yani No. 74 KartosuroPh. (0271) 780407

Karunia
Jl. P. Tendean 73 Nusukan – SoloPh. (0271) 719016

YOGYAKARTA

Alam Baru (Djanto)
Jl. Malioboro No. 151 – YogyakartaPh. (0274) 514 903Hp. 0811252589


Adi Mitra
Jln. Brigjen Katamso No. 210 – YogyakartaPh. (0274) 376 692


Pedro’s Pit Shop
Jl. Kebon Agung Km 4,6 Los DanonPh. 0816 972 823

Rodalink – Yogyakarta
Jl Laksda. Adisucipto KM. 6 No. 155CPh.. 0274-488 682

The Trekkers (Ferri)
http://www.thetrekkers.com/Khusus Sepatu, sandal dan assecories off RoadJl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar Sedan No. 43 Sariharjo, SlemanPh. (0274) 866 000 HP. 0815 794 3358

BOJONEGORO


Serba Pantes
Jl,. Jaksa Agung Suprapto No. 123 BojonegoroPh. (0353) 881 409

SURABAYA

Bintang Harapan
Jl. Walikota Mustajab No.8 SurabayaPh. (031) 534 0843


Graha Sepeda - Iwan
Jl. Dharmawangsa 119-A SurabayaWebsite : http://www.grahasepeda.com/Ph. (031) 502 4575


Rukun Makmur - Martono
Jl. Raya Kertajaya 185 SurabayaPh. (031) 503 1975


Rejo Agung
Jl. Kalianyar 19-A SurabayaPh. (031) 531 7061

Rodalink – Surabaya Barat
Jl. Mayjen HR Muhammad No.121 SurabayaPh. (031) 734 3220

Rodalink – Surabaya Supermall
Supermall LG-036Ph. (031) 739 0084

Rodalink – Surabaya Waru
Komplek Ruko Gateway A 8-9Jl. Raya Waru – SurabayaPh. (031) 855 4088

Rodalink – SidoarjoJl. Pahlawan 98-C SidoarjoPh. (031) 895 6984

Sinar Terang
Multi Sarana Plasa A-022Jl. Gubernur Suryo – Gresik Ph. (031) 3983964

BLITAR


Metro
Jln. Bromo No.10 Wlingi – BlitarPh. (0342) 694 469

TULUNG AGUNG


UD Rejo Agung
Jl. Teuku Umar No. 68 Tulung AgungPh. (0355) 321 596

KEDIRI

Toko Rukun Jaya ( Chandra )
Jl. Panglima Sudirman 35Kediri - Jawa Timur(0354) 682932Info tambahan dari Om wp3sps, tks




JEMBER


Krakatau Sepeda
Jl. Trunojoyo No. 150 JemberPh. (0331) 489 247

MALANG


Semeru Bike
Jl. Kaliurang No. 1 MalangPh. (0341) 323 236


Rodalink – Malang
IJl. Letjen S Parman 56 kav. A.7 MalangPh. (0341) 418 424


Rodalink – Malang II
Jl. K.H. Ahmad Dahlan 37 MalangPh. (0341) 340 452

MADIUN

Rodalink – Madiun
Jl. Dr. Sutomo No. 8-9 MadiunPh. (0351) 481 168

BALI

Planet Bali
Jl. Gunung Agung No. 148 C–D Denpasar BaliPh. (0361) 746 2858 JayakartaJl. Diponegoro No. 2 Denpasar BaliPh. (0361) 265 838


MTB
Jl. Hasanuddin No. 44 Denpasar BaliPh. (0361) 248 074


Rodalink – Denpasar
Jl. Teuku Umar No. 91Ph. (0361) 241 537m NusantaraJl. Raya Kuta No. 39 X – Kuta BaliPh. (0361) 763 164

MAKASSAR


Rodalink – Makassar
Jl. Boulevard Ruko Jasper II No. 45 MakassarPh. (0411) 436 782


Cahaya MTB
Jl. Wahidin Sudirohusodo (d/h jl. Irian)Dkt supermarket Jameson - MakassarPh. 0411- 323617 / 327610 / 314566

Ahmad Bike MTBJl. Veteran Selatan – MakassarPh. : ..............

MANADO

UD Dunia Sepeda
Jl. Sam Ratulangi No. 60 ManadoPh. (0341) 846 711


Toko Dunia Sepeda
Jl. Letjen Sutuyo No.34 ManadoPh. (0341)830 778


Istana Sepeda
Jl. Raya Kolongan Tomohon ManadoPh. (341) 355 981


Terus Jaya
Jl. R.E Martadinata 73 Paal 2 ManadoPh. (0341) 859 711)

MEDAN

King Cycle Shop - Ricky
Jl. Gatot Subroto Komp. Tomang Elok B2 / 93 MedanPh. (061) 846 7904 


Rodalink – Medan
Medan Business Centre AA – 8Jl. S. Parman Medan.Ph. (061) 452 7721 


Toko Sinar Jaya
Jl. Pandu No. 83 / 12 MedanPh. (061) 457 3014

Sumber Jaya - Sukianto / Acuan
(Bisa TT)Jln. Rotan No. 37 Medan 21112Ph. 061 418079 / 4569943

Bike 888 Medan
Komp. Bilal Harmonis II No. 50Medan.Ph. .........

BATAM

Start To Finish (STF)
Ruko Tembesi Centre Blok A6/11 Simpang 3 Balerang Batuaji.BatamPh. 0778 7508008Website : http://www.sef-bikeshop.com/


Cannondale Showroom.
Jl.Bukit Indah Raya No. 38A.Kompleks Bukit Indah - SukajadiBATAM.Tel.(0778) 700 8999 - (0779) 703 1111

BALIKPAPAN

BIKE LINK
Jl A. Yani 540BalikpapanTelp: (0542)-732 142

PALEMBANG

Rodalink – Palembang
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 926 A PalembangPh. (0711) 320 724

PONTIANAK

Multi Muliasindo
Jl. Tanjung Pura No. 127 PontianakPh. (0561) 732 633

PANGKAL PINANG

M PLUS
Jl. Koba No. 10 Pangkal PinangPh. (071) 742 1475

Lesson #29: Teaching a Kid to Ride a Bike

In relation with my previous posting about audrey's new cycling hobby, I'd like to share with you how to teach your kid ride a bike. It's not so difficult, it just need a little bit of patience. As a parent, you will have a joyful moment for teaching and caring your kid at riding practice. Then finally you'll get really please when your kid able to pedaling by her self.

Here I found a related article from ehow.com which will guide you to teach your kid.

Preparation:
Step 1: Make sure the bike is properly fit to the child.
She should just be able to stand over the top bar of the frame
without touching.
Step 2: Install training wheels on the bike.
Step 3: Have the child wear a helmet.
When first starting, knee and elbow pads, as well as gloves, are a
good idea.
Step 4: Be sure she wears clothing that is protective and not so loose that
it will get caught up in the bike. Jeans and a sweatshirt are
perfect.
Step 5: Discuss safety with your child. Explain the importance of biking in safe locations and
wearing protective gear. Also, review what to do if she should fall, and explain that

falling is part of the learning process.
Step 6: Establish a safe and local learning place. A field with hard-packed grass is ideal; an
asphalt basketball court surrounded by grass or a quiet cul-de-sac are good options, too.
There should be plenty of open space, flat ground and no traffic.

Biking:
Step 1: Get the child onto the bike and pedaling.
Step 2: Walk alongside the child and ask her to think about balancing between the two training
wheels - on the wheels of the bike alone. Explain that eventually you will take the
training wheels off.
Step 3: Let the child ride the bike as often as possible with the training wheels for a few days.
This duration will depend on the age and readiness of your child. Be sure she learns how
to stop effectively.
Step 4: Remove the training wheels from the bike when the child is totally comfortable with
riding the bike with them.
Step 5: Hold the back of the seat of the bike and the back of the child's sweatshirt. An alternate
grip is holding one handle-bar and the back of the sweatshirt.
Step 6: Push and run along with the child, instructing her to keep pedaling and look straight
forward.
Step 7: Take your hand off the seat when you feel the child balancing on her own accord.
Step 8: Give some words of encouragement as you take your hand from the child's sweatshirt,
allowing her to ride entirely by herself.
Step 9: Repeat the previous three steps until the child is able to start pedaling without you.

Tips & Warnings:
Make sure to teach your child in a safe area with proper safety equipment, and steer clear of cars. You be careful, too. You're probably not used to running around after bikes, so don't give yourself a heart attack or strain your back.

Bicycle Race

For the past 2 months Audrey has ridden her pinky bike by her self every morning...can you believe that this 2,5 years old kid can ride the bike bike her own feet?
She is so exciting doing cycling and even more she rides fast...may she will beat her father soon...hahaha.

Ever since Fredie Mercury sings his Bicycle Race on my ears every time when I see Audrey on her bike.

Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle

I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

You say black I say white
You say bark I say bite
You say shark I say hey man



Jaws was never my scene
And I don't like Star Wars
You say Rolls I say Royce
You say God give me a choice
You say Lord I say Christ
I don't believe in Peter Pan
Frankenstein or Superman
All I wanna do is

Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my

Bicycle races are coming your way
So forget all your duties oh yeah
Fat bottomed girls they'll be riding today
So look out for those beauties oh yeah
On your marks get set go
Bicycle race bicycle race bicycle race

Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle
Bicycle bicycle bicycle
Bicycle race

You say coke I say caine
You say John I say Wayne
Hot dog I say cool it man
I don't wanna be the President of America
You say smile I say cheese
Cartier I say please
Income tax I say Jesus
I don't wanna be a candidate for
Vietnam or Watergate
Cause all I wanna do is

Bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle bicycle bicycle
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like

(Bicycle Race Lyric by The Queen)

Good By Pak Hartono

This morning I got an shocking email when Cak Sur posted a sad news on Our Gebraker's Cycling Maling List; telling us that our beloved Pak Hartono has gone on 00.15 am at Mitra Bekasi Hospital......My Goodness!!!! I just couldn't believe it....

I don't know him well, but he is my friend's father (Arry & Deni) who most of the time accompanied us on cycling trip. I had 2 times trip with him to Nawit..see my report here. He had a good physic in his age. Just see the left picture..can you believe that he is a 60 years old biker?

What a great loss!

Let us pray for his next journey...May God bless you always...

Add let me express my deep condolence to Mas Arry & Mas Deni & the rest of your family. Believe me...He is save in God's hand now..

Pak Hartono...Would you send my regards to Him?

Om Theo has also posted this news on sepedaku.com :

Pak Hartono adalah pencinta sepeda sejati, setiap pagi dia ngenjot 30 km di Kemang Pratama Regency dengan kecepatan genjot sekitar 25-30 km/jam . kondisi fisiknya luar biasa untuk orang yang berumur 60 tahun. Kita yang umurnya jauh lebih muda sulit mengejarnya.Dia memang mencintai sepeda sejak muda. Ketika muda dia sering Genjot Semarang-Jogja.Sampai sekarangpun Kalau ke trek berat seperti Karawang atau ke Curug panjangpun dia selalu berhasil menaklukkannya. Suatu prestasi yang luar biasa untuk orang seumur Beliau.
Pak Hartono memang Gila Sepeda, pernah koleksi sepedanya sampai 11 buah, Dia juga suka mengumpulkan komponen sepeda sekedar untuk koleksi, ngak heran kalau koleksinya banyak barang langka.

Pak Hartono di kenal Pribadi yang ramah dan pintar bergaul, Dia dikenal banyak Komunitas sepeda Di Bekasi, temannya banyak dan boleh dikatakan semua kenalanya diajak bersepeda. Boleh dikatakan dia promotor bersepeda yang hebat. Saya termasuk orang yang bersepeda karena diajak Pak Hartono & Mas Arry anaknya.

Sekarang Pak Hartono sudah Meninggalkan kita, Tapi Kita akan selalu mengenangnya. Karena telah memperkenalkan sepeda, suatu olah raga yang sehat, menyenangkan dan menyatukan orang dari berbagai status sosial, suku, agama dan ketika diatas sepeda kita semua bersaudara.
Selamat jalan Pak Hartono, tetap Genjot ya di Surga Nanti.

Iwan Sunter Sang Petualang Bersepeda

Terima kasih ya mas atas teladan yang kau berikan kepada kami anak muda bangsa ini. Tetaplah terus menulis teladan2mu sehingga semakin banyak anak bangsa yang mengikuti jejakmu..paling tidak sikap dan kedewasaan kami yang muda ini semakin meniru jejak sampeyan...salut dan selamat, salam kami utk sang putra..dia pasti sangat bangga terhadap ayahnya. Sungguh ada semangat dan kejujuran yang sedemikian tulus.

(Sebuah penghormatan kepada Iwan Sunter atas teladan yang luar biasa untuk bangsa ini)
Cobalah baca kisah teladannya di sini : http://iwansunter.blogspot.com/

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