Cycling Singapore to Malaysia Pontian Aug 2023 185km - I got hit by a motorbike from the back

We started from Singapore at 4:30am in the morning.
Met up with the rest of the group a total of 9 pax along the way to the woodland custom.
Cleared Malaysia custom at 6:30am in the morning.
I got hit by a motorbike from the back at 7:33am 50km into the ride.
I got lucky and walked away with a few bruises and abrasion on my arms, bum and leg. My bibs shorts tore, my shoes scratched, bartape tore, pedal scratched, rd scratched, hanger bent.
Did a quick assessment my bike is still rideable, other than shifting is off due to bent hanger, my bum is sore, my arm is in pain, nothing fractured thankfully.
Decided to bear with the pain and ride on after getting patched up by a friendly lady passerby with first aid kit.
Reached Pontian around 10:30am and 83km into the ride.
Had wanton noodle and cendol for breakfast
Took some photos and video at the landmark in Pontian before heading back
Mid noon sun got too hot and we decided to stop for a long dim sum break at 3:00pm, cleared Singapore custom at 5:00pm, and reached home at 6:40pm after 185km
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[@Hamsterlovers408]

Fun ride !

[@user-zn3oo7nk8x]

It's amazing how you can just pick up after the accident, smile, and continue cycling!

[@teorichmond]

Adrenaline played a big part 😂

[@ThyLegend27]

Thanks Richmond for the showing your journey! I also stay in the East (Pasir Ris) so its nice to know cycling to Pontian from surise to sunset is doable

[@teorichmond]

Hi hi, yes it is doable.. can cycle and clear custom at Woodland into JB, then ride up to Pontian and back about 185km for Punggol, so Pasir Ris should be around 200km which is still doable in a day

[@callofdutyandroblox7016]

Good work dude

[@joeboxer82is]

Hope u’re alright bro. I did a solo ride to Pontian last weekend n lucky the weather was good. Get well soon 😇

[@teorichmond]

Great, must be an enjoyable ride. Thanks for the well wishes, I am recovering well 😊

[@user-tb5xd1td3t]

As a cyclist too, remember you are not the the KING of the roas.

[@2100BLF]

Hi bro, thanks for sharing the vid and presenting a practical case study to the rest of us. Super lucky man....the accident could have ended worse if it happened farther down the straight road like a hundred metres more. Higher speeds between you and the motorbike and also for you, not good man. I think the turquoise bike is using a Cygolite Hypershot under his saddle? What rear lights were you using? I now operate 2pcs of Cygolite Hypershot 350s firing about 30 degrees to the left/right and a Magicshine RN120 + Wind & Moon 100 firing straight down the back. Helmet is a Moon Helix 450 for wider angle illum and on the way is the new Lezyne 400. After my own (small) accident 3 months ago and 6 stiches and just under $300 out of my pocket for 2 visits and Tdap shot coz company GP medical panel does not cover such things (sucks, i think they took the lowest cost plan), i don't take anything for granted nowadays. Just 2 weeks ago i saw a truck with banglas jamming brake with tyres locking up right before the pedestrian crossing as he did not see the pedestrian crossing with the green man lit until the very last moment, even though she was wearing white + carrying a pink umbrella. And one of my fellow pal is still nursing his broken collarbone with implant even though it's already been 5 months post accident. My take is this, don't really have to worry about dazzling other motorists in day time, just use full power on the Cygolites with narrowbeam hotspots and multiple wide angle day flashers. Of course that'd be an issue in group rides, but can always try to mitigate that with say 2 back markers who are crazily lit up like an Xmas tree. It's usually not those drivers who are dazzled by rear lights coz they have been looking into a Cygolite hypershot that present a safety problem. It's those who are *NOT* exactly dazzled by our lights coz they are not looking at our direction and are playing on their mobile phones or in another direction happily chatting with the rear passengers or something. My take is that you really need some serious horsepower to grab those fellas' attention. Either that or last minute type red light cheongsters (vehicle or grab food or even fellow cyclists) who are not looking out for you just moving away from the line.....i met one early yesterday morning, luckily i checked before i moved off and saw that fella, plus i also have some side firing lights. So seriously speaking, even chillax type pavement cycling is not risk free....and for that matter walking pedestrians too.

[@2100BLF]

ps. One more thing, my wife is indonesian and i have been to Riau province and Batam cycling there......nothing serious just a regular BMX type bike. I just have to say, overseas is not SG, do we cannot use our local knowledge and apply there. That may sound super obvious to many, but there are really many things that we would not expect that can happen there simply coz we are just not exposed to the traffic conditions there unless the rider has been there many many times. If want to take the risk, really use as many safety precautions as you can. In your scenario, there wasn't even any other traffic which contributed due to distractions etc, just a lone motorcyclist who was probably plain daydreaming or his brain still in bed. My coy is 300+ manpower and many of which are Malaysians who commute from Johor to SG, some waking up as early as 4AM daily.

[@teorichmond]

My guess is he probably finished his night shift in Singapore and returning home, probably tired and did not see me thats why. Yes safety precaution, helmet, insurance are all important. Stay safe and keep riding 😊✌🏻

[@adamstphns585]

Idk why most motorcyclists in west Malaysia like to overtake people damn last minute one which, in dangers themselves and also other people.

[@teorichmond]

Not sure if he is trying to overtake me last minute, he dont really need to because all 3 lane are clear. I just hope he learnt from this and not endanger anyone else.

[@fredrichvilaga9931]

How do you mount your cam?

[@fredrichvilaga9931]

I am using insta x3

[@teorichmond]

I have a gopro mount under my garmin mount, I then use a short extension rod from the gopro mount pointed forward then mount my insta one rs.. it should work for x3 too

[@nonamev563]

just curious where do u keep ur passport and if its a bag where u put it

[@teorichmond]

Hi, I keep my passport in a waterproof bag in my back pocket

[@nonamev563]

@@teorichmond oh so its not on the bike?

[@teorichmond]

No I dont keep it on my bike.. there is only 1 small saddle bag on my bike for my spare tube, and its does not have anymore room for anything else 😂

[@nonamev563]

@@teorichmond ohh what if ur tire puncture?

[@teorichmond]

I have a small saddle bag with spare tube and co2 for puncture

[@gillmonsta]

How to get a cycling gang?

[@teorichmond]

Probably start with ur local bike shop if they organise any group ride, or find a local cycling group on social media like fb or ig. I hope that helps, then go from there as you make more friends.

[@jgv711]

Can share you stava ?

[@teorichmond]

Sure, the strava activity is here strava.app.link/3m1n4nqKTCb

[@jgv711]

@@teorichmond thank bro

[@teorichmond]

@@jgv711 u're welcome 🙂

[@Jayden057]

lol

[@MrDumplingStew]

How do you find a group of cyclists to do this? Don't wanna do it first time alone!

[@teorichmond]

there are actually quite a number of cycling groups in Singapore, find one near your place via social media that does trips to Malaysia. My group JACC is in the east and you're welcome to join us too, else there is also a group CSG2MY that does trip to Msia regularly. Hope this helps :)

[@MrDumplingStew]

@@teorichmond Thanks a lot! I'm a beginner so I only have mountain bike, not a road bike. Would that work or no?

[@teorichmond]

@@MrDumplingStew mountain bike will be hard to keep up in a road bike group. I'm sure there are mountain bike groups too, may be look around social media for like minded mtb group :)

[@quasar3083]

road so big and empty he still manage to hit you.. comfirm on purpose

[@teorichmond]

Benefit of doubt i think its early in the morning, he was probably still sleepy, somehow didnt notice me and hit me from the back. All good i have recovered and back riding again 🙂