The Saturday ride was so much fun that we did the same again on Sunday. There were a few minor differences. We had more people in the group this time. It was already sunny, rather than misty, at the start. We rode to Rawang via Kuang instead of along the LATAR Expressway toward Templer Park.
And we stopped for breakfast at Restoran Sri Indah, which is 500 meters / 0.3 mi from Restoran Teratak Nogori. Lay had recommended that restaurant to us.
It was a very good recommendation. They had my favorites. Nasi lemak, sardines, brinjals and pumpkin. And a fried egg for good measure.
Photograph courtesy of Marco Lai
After breakfast we showed Evelyn, Lay and Wai Choong our scenic discovery from the day before. This time posing for a photograph at the entrance to the Templer Park Country Club, with that impressive limestone outcrop in the background.
Photograph courtesy of Mark Lim
We duplicated our route back into Kuala Lumpur. Right down to stopping at Born & Bread Cafe for drinks and more cake.
I didn’t expect it, but that pandan crème brûlée topped with jackfruit slivers was excellent.
We had planned to head north from Rawang after breakfast and do the Ulu Yam climb in reverse. It was so hot that we decided against it.
As compensation of sorts, we left Born & Bread Cafe and dragged ourselves up Changkat Tunku to the official residence of the Mayor of Kuala Lumpur. Hence the nickname of that climb. Mayor’s Hill.
Once heart rates had fallen enough so we could see properly, the view of the KL skyline from 120 meters / 394 feet above sea level is quite impressive.
Photograph courtesy of Mark Lim
As hot as it was, we naturally had to stop in TTDI for a bowl or two of icy, sweet cendol before finishing the ride.
Photograph courtesy of Marco Lai
My diet started today!
Old Roots, New Routes 