31/12/2025
๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ง๐ข๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ: ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ
The year 2025 holds profound significance for me, marking the culmination of a lifelong aspiration. My journey began in 2017, when I embarked on a Ride Around the World (RTW) motorcycle adventure, a dream that seemed insurmountable given my humble upbringing. Growing up, basic necessities were a concern, and the concept of a holiday was foreign until I entered the workforce.
Fortunately, I secured a stable position as an interior designer with a prestigious global partnership, eventually forging a close professional relationship with Phillips Connor, the esteemed Managing Director. Despite these successes, my passion for riding remained unfulfilled due to work commitments. A career shift presented an opportunity to rekindle my travel aspirations, when I was invited to provide sports services to schools in collaboration with the Singapore Sports Council (SG SPORTS).
During school holidays, I would embark on solo journeys into Malaysia's jungles on my Yamaha WR200, seeking to experience the thrill of navigating uncharted territories. To enhance safety, I transitioned to driving a 4x4 vehicle. However, the maintenance costs proved prohibitive, leading me to consider alternative modes of travel. I subsequently opted for cycle touring, recognizing that it would not only be more cost-effective but also foster personal growth through reliance on mental and physical endurance. This decision culminated in a notable achievement: becoming the first person to cycle around Borneo, an accomplishment that inspired me to author a book detailing my experiences.
Following my Borneo adventure, I felt an insatiable urge to continue exploring the world by bicycle, compelling me to confront my fears and push beyond my perceived limits. Embarking on a new journey, I pedaled from Singapore towards Nordkapp giving myself 12 months. During this endeavor, I sustained an injury to my left knee while ascending a steep incline in Laos, but persevered, ultimately reaching Lijiang, China. Believing this marked the end of my touring days, I returned home and, in an effort to alleviate "touring withdrawal," I resumed riding my 26-year-old Honda Transalp, without any destinationto ride. It was then that my partner posed a poignant question: why not ride my motorcycle?
A proposal emerged to dust off my old Honda Transalp for an extended journey, a notion previously tempered by concerns over the age, parts and substantial costs associated with riding around the world. However, upon reassessing my resources, I determined that I possessed sufficient funds to undertake a scaled-back expedition, potentially reaching Europe, visiting Nordkapp, and proceeding to Germany to reconnect with my old friends.
This led to a re-examination of my original Round-The-World (RTW) Project, which has been reconfigured into manageable phases:
- Singapore to Nordkapp
- Alaska to Argentina
- South Africa to Singapore
I have ridden in snow, on ice, through the blizzards, deserts, storms, through Africa National Parks and all the obstacles thrown at me. Not forgetting through Columbia National Forest.
I am grateful I am still alive!
I am presently in the process of readjusting to life post-expedition, and I am grateful for the unwavering support of my family, sponsors, and friends, to whom I extend my sincere appreciation. Also to many riders who become friends all over the world and here at home.
As for future endeavors, while Mount Everest may be an ambitious aspiration, it remains a jest โ for now.
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