Final part - 2010 opening ride, cikole & sebex

23rd Jan 2010 - Cikole DH trip
Pushed off from home at 5am, arrived Dago, Bandung at 8 something.. Waited to be fetched by EWA of Aldomaru in his Ranger pickup. On the Way up to Lembang we had to 'rescue' a broken down pickup driven by another rider.

- it happened to be just some loose cable =P then we had a go again soon after-

Arrived quite late at 1030am, 2 pickups waited with one already shuttled a few times, weather was perfect, gripped soil without mud / dust. READ MORE

ROAM ForeFathers (R-FF) - Project Bike

RFF- 1

Frame 2008 Specialized SX-Trail M size (Right pic is what the bike will look like when complete)

ROAM ForeFathers (RFF) new project bike and its called RFF-1. Most of the parts are generated from RFF spare parts collection. FF involved - UB, RedRide, FunDay & Swolf. The bike will be assembled at Element Cycle, JHB and will compete in Mt. Austin DH Challenge. UB will race RFF-1 in Men Expert category. Another great venture by the FF. So, 10 more days to JB.... ROAMTrain is coming

EFX USA & R.O.A.M

Hola
Another good news to share, EFX Performance Technology has agreed to support R.O.A.M with their performance product. R.O.A.M athletes will be wearing and promoting EFX products throughout 2010 season. A big thank you to EFX and the latest news is their products will be made available soon to Malaysian market, so stay tuned for more updates from them. Please click here to know more about EFX Performance Technology products.

Go Pro & ROAM

Click on the pic above to visit Funsportz website

Hola,
We would like to announce that Go Pro (through Funsportz - Malaysian Distributor) has agreed to sponsor R.O.A.M with their products. ROAM will be using Go Pro HD Helmet Hero camera to record and showcase all our racing, riding and training session. It is indeed another great platform to promote the sports to the public as it will be made available for them to view. Having a video too will help us to improve on our riding techniques and elevate our skills.

All the videos recorded using Go Pro camera will be made available to all by visiting ROAMtv web which will be active after the World Premiere at Mt. Austin DH Challenge BBQ nite on 30 Jan 2010. We will have test session on the camera this Sunday (17 Jan 2010) with Funsportz during our XC rides at Kiara. Come and join us at 0830hrs. We meet up at lake carpark. After the session, i'll upload the vids to showcase it.

We would like to say thank you Go Pro and Funsportz for supporting our MTB scene and ROAM.

To know more about GoPro camera, please click here at Funsportz
Now its the time, for you guys to Go Pro too.

Pak Aim inked with Cycle ACTIVE (SSR Clothing)

Congratulations to our very own Pak Aim for locking the deal with cycleACTIVE (SSR). CycleACTIVE is a local clothing brand and carrying SSR (Indonesia) clothing for Malaysia.
Pak Aim and Sloan will represent ROAM Racing Division - Cycle Active (SSR) for 2010 season. A big thanks to Yazid & Man for cycleACTIVE in making this a dream come true for Pak Aim. You may visit cycleACTIVE blog here.

2010 opening ride - CILEGON

the only pic i have =P

My 2010 first ride took place at the legendary-much loved Cilegon track. After 4 times riding SEBEX back to back, it felt nice to hit cilegon dirt again. I was prepared for a muddy ride and brought a pair of mud tires - but it happened to be perfectly dry and grippy. A bit sad to see the step-up planks, bridge-crossing the drain were stolen... Read More

2009 Goes by... Do come in 2010

We started 2009 with Four Fathers, Fadzlee, Felix, AC, Ameer, Budiman, Elde, Aimee & Mizie.

first race for 2009, Mt. Austin DH Challenge in Johor Bharu, southern part of Peninsular Malaysia. Claimed my 1st victory in DH. At 1st, I thought it was going to be a good year for me but it wasn't. So here are the chronology of R.O.A.Ming event worth while to highlight:
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Merry Christmas from ROAM to everyone...

Have fun during the long weekend, keep ur tires rolling and keep on riding

Latest Updates from Mt. Austin DH Challenge Poster and t-shirt... (tees sponsored by Trailridermad - Folker)

The Mt. Austin DH Challenge Poster and t-shirt... (tees sponsored by Trailridermad - Folker)
More info click here

Penang Downhill Challenge 2009 (20 Dec 2009)

Updates!!!!

Yamm DNS due to chest injury.
Sloan DNS due to shin pedal scrapping
Ameer finished 11th Men Open
Adi Bald finished 5th Men Elite with no training.
UB as usual having fun being emcee.....
Big hands to Ian Krempl for his 1st victory
Adam finished 4th Men Elite
For pics please click here
For video please click here

Hola,
ROAM is sending its squad of 4. Penang ROAM Squad are Master Yamm, Sloan, Ameer and UB. UB not racing, just be there to support the ROAMers. Its gonna be an awesome time there. We all missed Penang track let alone the foods. Rafi Nasi Kandar here we come.
So wish us luck and safety.

ROAM in SEA Games!!!

UPDATES!
The final results are as follows:
Men
Gold Medal - Popo (Indo)
Silver - Golden Boy (Thai)
Bronze - Sitichai (Thai)
Our boyz ; Stanley 7th, Kiki 8th
Women:
Gold Medal - Risa (Indo)
Silver - Am (Thai)
Bronze - Vipavee (Thai)
Please click here for men & here for women to view more results

Good Luck guys and make us proud!

I was over at the Palm Garden hotel recently to pass FakawiBanshee rider with his NEW Banshee Rampant for his SEA Games training and race...

JR with his new Rig... i guess he's happy!

The DH duo... ROAMers.... Aim Fauzi ROAM Racing Division (No3 Jr in Asia)

& FakawiBanshee's JR Stanly Jalip

Pin it boys!!! Pain is temporary! Glory is forever!!! Woot!!!

TRACK UPDATE: FLAT... FLAT... FLAT... 1 Drop! Pedal Fest!

New Kiara Line Pic - Courtesy of Nine

Courtesy of Nine, touch up by Amir FRM. Posted by BC Riders

ITS ON! - Penang International DH Race 2009 (20 Dec 2009)

The Event is On Ladies & Gentleman

Well, its On. Mark your calendars! 20th December 2009!

MUST RACE EVENT!!!

more details... click here Or visit PGDH Blog

The ROAMers at large

here we go guys..... we got 19 ROAMers till today....

we have grown bigger and better for the past 2 years hehehehehehehe... tq God and to all our friends...we need to recruit girls in 2010-2013.... know any good girls for DH?

Ramesh is the new ForeFather

I the Head Honcho of ROAM would like to announce that Ramesh is the new ROAM ForeFather joining Funn-day into the circle. He has been invited and accepted the post of ROAM ForeFathers. Everyone please extend your congratulations towards Ramesh or Swolf.

ROAM Fathers has agreed to induct him in even though he is new to our fraternity but he is our ROAM Southern HeadMan. Therefore with his passion in MTB and the directions that he has it will be an advantage for us. Lets make Johor & Melaka our roaming homeground too. Our foundation and based in Malaysia are strong already.

Here in the race poster for Johor Bharu event.

For more info of the event, please visit Johor Bharu Downhiller - JBDH blog by clicking here

Aim is 3rd Men Junior - ACC 2009

Pic courtesy of DirtTraction

Hola,
I'm proud to announce our young ROAMer, Pak Aim (1st from right) finished 3rd in Men Junior DH in ACC last saturday.
He won the lottery of RM600 from ROAM courtesy of Ramesh(Team Element) & ForeFather Yamm.
Jr. Stanley, competing in Men Elite finished 6th. Crashed in final run.
We all are proud of the good results and we hope he and stan will get better results in SEA Games 2009 at Laos.

Pak Aim & Stanley will represent Malaysia for DH in Sea Games 2009
For the ACC, Jr. Stanley would like to thank:
FakawiBanshee
Banshee Bikes
Deity
NoTubes
Dirtworks

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Sepang 4X Race 1 November 2009

Hola,

Reported by Elde the Champ.
It's finally happened, Malaysia 1st 4X race being held at Sepang Motocross track. Organized by

Tujuh Impian Entertaiment Sdn Bhd.

results: Elde - 1st, zamir - 2nd, Sloan - 3rd and other dude 4th

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New ForeFather of ROAM

Hola,

Funn-Day is our new ROAM ForeFather. He is the new ROAM Borneo HeadMan. He will be heading Sabah & Sarawak chapter. So Borneo, is our new homeground.
ROAM FourFathers name changed to ROAM ForeFathers.
"When in ROAM, do what the ROAMers do"

Please congratulate him on the new post.

Its The Hunt for Red October - Birthday

Hola,
I, as the appointed Head Honcho of ROAM by the 4 Fathers, wishes Red:
Happy Birthday Red "Good Boy" Ride......from us the ROAMers......
have a good confirmed 37 years old buddy.. keep beating our juniors.. give them a run for their money

2010 UCI DH & 4X Mountain Bike Calendar

The 2010 calendar is out:

1 – 2 May – Houffalize, Belgium – 4X (#1) & XC

15-16 May – Maribor, Slovenia – DH (#1) & 4X (#2)

5-6 June – Fort Williams – DH (#2) & 4X (#3)

19-20 June – Schladming, Austria – DH (#3) & 4X (#4)

24 – 25 July – Champery, Switzerland – DH (#4)

31-1 Aug – Val Di Sole, Italy – DH (#5) &4X (#5)

28-29 Aug – Windham, US – DH (#6) & 4X (#6)

2010 UCI MTB World Championship

30 Aug- 5 Sept – Mont-Sainte-Anne, Canada – DH, XC, 4X & Trials

Click here for more info.

Specialized Int' Downhill Championship - Indonesia

Results:
Yamm (Team KSH Cycles|Yeti|Oakley) - 3rd Master B
Zure (AG Suspension|Morewood) - 2nd Master A
Red (FakawiBanshee| Banshee Racing|Deity|Dirtworks|No Tubes) - 4th Master A
A-Mud (ROAM Racing Division) - 15th Men Expert
Lano (Badman & Rawbin) - 17th Master A
Nas (Badman & Rawbin) - 22nd Men Sport
Kamal (2SixDH Racing|CCI) - 21st Men Sport
Haris (ROAM Racing Division|Cycle Active-SSR) - 15th Men Sport
Amir Yazeed - 16th Master A
Fadzlee (Team KSH Cycles|Commencal|Oakley) - 9th Men Expert
Mannboy (Element, Crash Monkey, Fourteen AB racing) - 11th Men Elite
Ian Krempl (Trek - Deity - Black Market) - 12th Men Elite
Gig (FakawiBanshee) - 2nd Women Open

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Having-fun-on-the-slopes rig

A-Mud new baby girl
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We are entering our 3rd Year........ 7 Oct 2009

Hola,
Its been 2 years already fellow ROAMers. Since on 7 Oct 2007, 3 old fools and 1 semi old fool started this fraternity. No we have about 18 roamers yah.... look what we have achieved and where we are now...
We r still crawling in the MTB scene but we will strive further to ensure people of Malaysia ride MTB not only DH but other types as well.
Tq and keep roaming ROAMers. Always remember, "When in ROAM, do what the ROAMers do"

Riezman Special Weapon And Tactics

Our friend got a new bike now........
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Super Fun Rig - Stay tuned

- COMMENCAL | FOX | STANS-ZTR | HOPE | CONTROL TECH | SHIMANO | MAXXIS -

UB's new rigs for 2010.........

Hola

I'm now in the process of building two of my new project bike. For 2010, I'll be racing under a new color for ROAM Racing Division | Sticker Station | Dirtworks. I wanna say thank you to KSH Cycles & Oakley for their support during my time with them.

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Sloan is now SSR

Congratulations to our very own Sloan for locking the deal with cycleACTIVE (SSR). CycleACTIVE is a local clothing brand and carrying SSR (Indonesia) clothing for Malaysia.
So he will be competing under RRD - Cycle Active for remaining of 2009 season and start strong for 2010 calendar. So now, the competition is getting hotter... I like....
A big thanks to Yazid & Man for cycleACTIVE in making this a dream come true for Sloan.
You may visit cycleACTIVE blog here.

Next race: Mt. Erskine, Penang

The boys from the north will be holding a race sometime before the Specialized DH Champs in Indonesia.

A new and improved track said to have little or no pedaling (my kinda track!). Diggers were up there to man up the jumps. the boys from PDH really put in some serious time and effort to make this race happening. Props to the boys of PDH!

Stay tuned for more news!

(We need to go up there and scope the track boys!!!)

4th BCDC Report by Mr. Sloan

Hey,it was an awesome BC race for R.O.A.M!

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Dual Downhill, Kona Bike Park, Saraburi - Thailand 22-27 July 2009

Hola,
Pics first:
UB at starting line - after I became starter for international riders

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