I did not follow the conduct of the jamboree very closely this morning. Perhaps, it was due to the impression I had of the trail planned for the riders. I felt that the trail was not hard and rough enough to get my adrenaline flowing.
The jamboree was to be held around the Putrajaya Wetlands area which has a mix of paved, gravelled and off-road stretches waiting for the riders. I thought that the trail was relatively mild compared to those that I had ridden before during previous jamborees. Photos of the trail shown in the organizers' blog for the jamboree could have also been responsible for creating such an impression on me. I am quite aware of the nature of the terrain surrounding the wetlands area having travelled to Putrajaya several times over the years. The area where the jamboree was to be held is relatively flat with only a few hills to challenge the riders. I felt that it was going to be one easy ride and I was inclined to look at it and to treat it that way.
And well, that's what I did. I believe I had quite an easy ride today except for one short but steep uphill stretch which also proved to be one slithery slope for everyone else created so by the rain.The rest of the trail was relatively easygoing. Still, it was a satisfying jamboree that was worth the fee that was paid for and one that would have given any rider, even seasoned ones, the thrill and challenge they needed. As for those weekend warrior types who participated in the jamboree, I am sure it was a ride well worth their money and more so their time and effort.
So, it's another niche on my seatpost for mountain biking, I suppose. There will be a few more jamborees which I hope to attend this year and as I mentioned earlier, the next one will be in Jasin, Malacca this 29th of April. I understand they had organized a good one there last year. I hope it will be a much better one this year.
I note with interest that twice I found myself to be the most senior participant in the jamborees I attended this year. I am uncertain about the situation in previous years. Today's jamboree again saw me as the most senior participant among the lot. The first time was at the Otai MTB Challenge in Sg Buaya, Rawang early this year.
I am quite sure that there are many more mountain bikers out there who are senior to me. It will be interesting if I could meet and get to know them. The more senior they are, the better I believe I will feel. They will certainly reassure me of what could still be left in store for me in terms of mountain biking, at least for the next few years.
See you in Jasin this 29th.
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