5 years ago i was involved in a life changing production called Let’s Cycle on local Malaysian television. It ran 3 seasons
On the 2nd season, one of the task was to cycle from KL to Penang. We had a lot of fun :) . But what stuck in my memory was the first time ever i toured while fasting. It was the first day of Ramadan and we had to do a ride from Ipoh to Sauk. It was less than 80km.
Many were worried of my decision to fast. they weren’t sure if that was a safe idea for me to ride and fast But i stood with the decision that besides it being an obligation of mine its also a voluntary decision of mine as a Muslim.
We started late afternoon and it was extremely hot and the terrain was unforgiving. My 16’ wheels was just climbing half of that journey. It got so hot i stopped at a Petronas and went under the hose to cool down After 3 hours into the ride i stopped feeling hungry, thirsty, pain i went on auto mode. my survival instinct took over knowing that i needed to reach sauk before sundown as the inner roads gets dark and dangerous. 15km from our stop for the night. I got a packet of ice cold Asam Boi drink “ikat tepi” . As the Azan filled the dusk air. I stoped and enjoy my drink by the side of the road. The cold beverage glided smoothly into my throat. That moment changed in an instant as it violently came out my throat and nostrils. Maybe my body was in shock but i picked myself up and continued my journey to not just Sauk, but to complete the whole touring while i fast thru Ramadan.
It was a challenge, both mentally and physically for me that i indulge myself with. Like other challenges i take in life, its not to prove to anyone but to my own personal self. To tell myself that theres nothing that i cant conquer and achieve. Be whatever circumstance and choices life throws at me.
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