Sixty years ago, I could imagine that cycling must be so commonplace in Malaysia. In many old P Ramlee movies like Bujang Lapok, Seniman Bujang Lapok, and Ibu Mertuaku, we can see that cycling was a major mode of transport for the common people while the rich segment of our society was being driven aroundContinue reading “Bringing (Sexy) Cycling Back”
Category Archives: Oldies but Goodies
Motobecane Special Sport Randonneur
“Made in France” bicycles were then a big business and France was at one time the king of bicycle production. Top bicycle brands were Peugeot, Motobecane and Gitane. This was before the center for mass production of bicycle for the world shifted to the East into Japan, China and Taiwan. Back then, French bicycles wereContinue reading “Motobecane Special Sport Randonneur”
An Old Bike is Like an Old Friend
I just love old bicycles. To me they have so much character, with all their nicks and cuts, scars from the mileage they have put in over the many years.The fact that many of these old bicycles survived until today is proof that they were built to last. Like an old friend, they know aContinue reading “An Old Bike is Like an Old Friend”
Malaysia Route 5 