A Good Old Gopeng Grind:
Earth Camp’s Soft Launch Ride Nomad Adventure’s new biker café at Earth Camp had its soft launch this Tuesday and what better way to celebrate this than with a ride with some of my Live More Event friends. The ride was relatively short compared to some of the other crazy stuff featured in this irregular and arguably irrelevant blog. But it was packed with variety. The 18km route showcased everything that makes Gopeng a playground for adventure seekers and why both road, gravel and mountain bike cyclists should consider it. We rolled out on quiet kampung roads, the kind where friendly nods from locals and the smell of nasi lemak and sambal sauce set the tone by giving you a proper appetite for life. From there, it was onto single track weaving through plantations that were shaded, winding, and just technical enough to keep things interesting. Then came the real treat: sandy gravel behind Gua Tempurung. Fast, loose, and with the limestone cliffs towering overhead, it fel...
