Before leaving Jogja last week, I finally pushed myself to go for a ride up north. Reminiscing an enjoyable solo ride to Pakem back in 2019, I took exactly the same route this morning, but starting from Dalem Kamulyan and passing the UGM complex. The weather was really nice, and the scenery was as beautiful…
Category: Cycling
Annual Sports Review 2025
As I changed my occupation in 2025, I relatively have more time in performing exercises. In fact, my wish is actually fulfilled: to be able to do exercises before start working just like in Covid days. But did I fulfill my Sports Resolution in 2025? Let’s see.. Review of My 2025 Sports Resolution Last year…
ITB Jatiluhur Triathlon: Lomba Paling Berat
Hari Sabtu sore itu saya sampai di area waduk Jatiluhur. Lokasi event ITB Jatiluhur Triathlon 2025 yang saya ikuti. Ditemani anak saya Rafif, saya mengambil race pack sekaligus melakukan bike check untuk lomba keesokan pagi. Karena waktu bike check masih 30 menit lagi, saya gunakan waktu untuk mencoba bike route. Saat technical meeting lomba memang…
80th Independence Day Ride
Walaupun saat ini saya rasanya sedang tidak bangga menjadi Warga Negara Indonesia, tapi saya selalu ingat pepatah “jangan pernah lelah mencintai Republik ini” Dan itu betul. Republik ini pantas untuk diperjuangkan. Walaupun tingkah laku sebagian elite membuat kita betul-betul merasa kesal. Sudah beberapa bulan absen bersepeda, saya pun tetap melanjutkan tradisi merayakan Dirgahayu RI dengan…
My 52nd Birthday Ride: Pedaling, Posing, and Being Silly
This year, I celebrated my 52nd trip around the sun with a birthday ride that was equal parts epic, exhausting, and downright silly. The plan? Ride 52 kilometers through Jakarta’s bustling streets, matching my age with every pedal stroke, and cap it off with a victory lap to the historic Old City of Batavia. Spoiler…