10- 16 April 2014 Singapore to Phuket Thailand for the 20th Anniversary Phuket Bike Week

The ride to Phuket from Singapore was started with a simple invite by our team captain, KC a few months ago. It was an invite to join bigger and established team, Militia Riders of Singapore and Malaysia. The rest was history.

As part of HPG (for the sake of non riders- HPG means Harley Passion Group), we do maintain a simple but active Whatsapp chat forum where a small group of riders (mainly Harley Davidson enthusiastic) keep in touch and exchanging ideas on safe riding culture in Singapore.

Jurong McDonald- We Go As One, We Back As One

We left Singapore on 10April 0200hrs from Jurong McDonald with high spirit. The team determine to arrive Haadyai Thailand on the same day before dark and that means we have approximately 15 hours of riding time to cover 950km.

Steven's first breakdown - no headlights and with help from Archie Teo 

Such a beautiful sight...... But wait, what's that spot in the foreground reflecting the flash?

Our team arrived at Malaysia- Thai border approximately 10April 2014 at 1500hrs LT. Everybody is 'lembik' (soft) by now and we eager to cross border. This is first time experience for some of our team members.

 Chillin' out like a boss..... Ain't goin' no where since steven's bike is leaking oil (second breakdown!)

 Breakdown 2 for Steven

"Haaaaar....? Like this then how? Steven i think you call cab lah....." 

At the thai border liao but cannot get through coz V.t. Lee, Derrick & Kelvin Chan too handsome kena detained by customs to take picture and autographs

With all the drama and efforts, we finally arrived at our hotel in Haadyai (can't remember the name of hotel) at about 1800hrs. By now, all we need is a chill out drinks and a hot shower! Few of us managed to catch a drinks or two while waiting for the rest to be ready for dinner. 

Since most of us in the team has been to Haadyai before (and some of the guys even speak fluent Thai! phut Thai keng mak!!!) so we decided to walk to the nearest Halal stall for dinner and it turns out fantastic!

 Dinner in Hatyai — with David Lim, Derrick Chang, Kevin Koh and William Lee

 This is where we stayed in Hatyai for the day. — with Derrick Chang

Beer-Bike-Buddies — with Derrick Chang and Archie Teo

The day ended with some of us went for much needed massage and the rest went for early bed. The next starts at 0600hrs!

 Breakfast hotel With V.t. Lee, David Lim and Derrick Chang

 Group photo before we left for Phuket

I heard Robin is 62 this year and it is his Third PBW! Impressive la Robin! — with Chun Cheong Leong

Bikes getting ready!!!!

I have to fast forward the blog here since I am rushing for time. Nonetheless, I don't think many of yo guy actually reads the content too, right? so I won't bother putting too much wording here for you. 

In summary, all our team arrived Phuket, Thailand on 11 April 2014 evening in one piece (with exception we had a small near miss along the road) and we had good fun for the next 3 days in Phuket and we are looking forward for our next trip soon!

Our group have more photos to share if you are interested and please do contact me!!!

Ride Safe, Ride Fun!!!

 Our most experience rider survived the fall... Mr VT!

 The man that makes this all happened, Thank You KC!!!

 Morning photos before we left Holiday Inn Express Phuket to Haadyai

The 3 camels amongst the stallions. — with Derrick Chang, Archie Teo and 8K

 Phuket!!!!

Express 10mins nap

 I think LTA Singapore should let Singaporean be creative and unlock restriction... see what our neighbours can achieve with such creativeness

 Militia Rider leading the way

Phuket will remain in memory forever...

 Where are the girls?????

 Our group photo before we left Haadyai to Singapore. Adios amigo

 Holiday Inn Express Phuket

 Songkran... Are You Ready to Rumble??? These are the products of Singapore Armed Forces... Don't play play

 Aroy aroy mak mak! with Steven Foong and David Lim

I didn't know botak modal is allow to sit?

Finally- GP SHELL. We are home again Singapore.. Home Again

01 Dec 2013 Vroom Vroom from Singapore to Malacca

Once again, the effort put up by our group did not went into vain as we received tremendous support for our charity ride from Singapore to Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Malaysia Charity and Welfare Association in Malacca on 01 Dec 2013.

Top from left Isaac, Lam, Derrick, Chris and VTeck

Bottom Steven in his full riding gear, behind is Ric our team lead

Breakdown from monetary contributions;

Singapore Dollar, SGD 4180

Malaysia Ringgit, RM 1750

The exchange rate we obtained from both money changer in Singapore and Malaysia is 2.555, therefore total contribution received in RM 10679.90 + 1750= RM 12429.90

Breakdown from our expenses;

1) Washing machine 15kg inverter Toshiba x 2pcs from Seng Heng (with extended warranty 5years) and Standing fan Panasonic x 3pcs from Seng Heng (with extended warranty 2 years) from Seng Heng Malacca, RM 4560

2) Computer i3 desktop complete with monitor x 2pcs from NCS Computer, RM 3320

Balance in funds, RM 12429.90- RM 7880= RM 4549.90

Receipt from Seng Heng Electrical

Currently the amount RM 4549.90 is under the custody of Steven Foong and he bear full responsibility on amount until we have identified the next needy homes.

The amount collected this year has exceeded our set target of RM10000 and above our collection in 2012 of RM 9452.

Our fellow riders has played an important role in the fund raising initiative and this amount will not be materialized without our team work.

This is our fourth year going in our charity drive since we started our humble visit to Shan Home in Penang during Christmas 2010. It has grown from a simple 3 person family visit back in 2010 (Steven Foong, wife Suchin Koay and mother Kathy Koy) to an annual event where we gained trust among family and friends where we able to raised substantial amount of donation where we put the money into helping the needy underprivileged children homes. Thank you.

Malacca Historical city

One may complain the colour of shoe but forget others without feet.

Queeing for Malacca famous 'Satay Celup'

This year, we managed to convinced a group of motorcyclist from Singapore who have good intention to bring joy and donation and to be part of World Tour For Children project. As this is our first tour on motorcycles, it has proven to be a successful and we are looking to have more similar event in the future on motorcycles.

There were 08 riders from Singapore (mixture of Malaysian and Singaporean citizen) who were riding various types Harley Davidson and superbikes motorcycles to introduce the children to a group of people from out of town, and the same time to share the joy of riding as pillion riders within the compound of Ramakrishna on Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Our group gathered at SBS Terminal Tuas at about 0630hrs and started our journey 15mins later. This is because we wanted to get away from the morning hour traffic jam at the causeway which usually starts after 0700hrs.

Yong Peng famous duck rice! 

 Vroom Vroom into Yong Peng quiet town

One of our rider, Chris has suggested us to stop over in Yong Peng Johor for breakfast as we are still early on our schedule. Chris know the place well as this is his childhood hometown. We spent about an hour in Yong Peng before we heads off directly to Malacca.

It did not take a long time before we found our way to Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Malaysia Charity and Welfare Association around noon time.

The children and caretakers gave us a very warm welcome and immediately we were shown our way around the home.

 The boys are having a good time with the riders



 Mr Ravindran showing us around the home

 Second floor in the common bedroom

 Galley

 Clean study room

Invitation for vegetarian lunch 

 Arrival of washing machines and standing fans

Chris and Isaac helping out to check the terms and conditions of extended warranty 

 The team getting ready to leave

After a good job completion, our team left Bhagawan Sri Ramakrishna Malaysia Charity and Welfare Association around 1500hrs leaving behind a big smile on everyone faces. Again, thank you for your trust and support and this is all possible from our kind donors.

Best regards
Steven Foong
08 Dec 2013
Singapore