Vlog 103: Toxic Cyclist? Cycling to Klang for Bak Kut Teh

[@dallen1329]

You have contributed a great deal to cycling in Malaysia and beyond! I’m from Singapore and many of us know you well. There will always be toxic people. What they say is a reflection of themselves. So don’t fret! You are doing awesome. Remember, arguing with a negative and toxic person is like arguing with an actor in a play. No matter what you say, they will stick to their lines because it is the only role in life they know. Take care and stay strong!

[@melvintanchannel]

Wah bro ur comment power one... Well thought off.... Anyway they don't effect me these toxic ppl.... In some small way they do but I move on... I just did this video as a case study and also to encourage others 😊😊😊😊

[@ilhamhilmi2251]

love this video ! as a newbie cyclist i’m so afraid of those toxic people and that is why i always cycle alone. toxic people so scary wey😂 one time kena nanti takmau kayuh lagi. susahhhhhh 😂😂😂

[@melvintanchannel]

Aiyoh... Kan!!!!!! We are like trying to encourage more people on the bike been toxic Cyclist discourage them pulak... Aduh...bengan betul. But glad you didn't give up cycling brother!!!!

[@VeloGrapher]

oh mate youre missing out! go join a group and ride... you'll find it really good when you find a supportive group!

[@BobbyKwon-x3x]

There are plenty of cyclists who are snobs and toxic which every sports unfortunately share. Cyclist bully and other toxicity exists where ever we are but we just keep rolling. Keep up to good job Melvin as I am one your supporters!!!

[@melvintanchannel]

Wow thanks Bobby... An honour to have u supporting me 😊 we do what we can to better ourselves and others... 🤗

[@Brian_C_Semar]

Well said about toxic people! Toxic people are everywhere in every aspect of our lives. Learning how not to let them affect us is a key to our happiness in life. Thanks for spreading the positive chi. ❤

[@melvintanchannel]

Welcome. Brother.... We spread love together inside and outside the cycling community ❤️

[@benji3646]

Bro, your content is my medicine to cure my homesickness. I am a Malaysian , now working and living outside Malaysia. I get to see my beloved country through your lens. Fat can become thin, but toxic people become untoxic, don't think so. Keep up the good work.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea toxic ppl hard to be un toxic.. But u never know 😉... I still have hope in humanity 😂

[@benji3646]

@@melvintanchannel true. Everyone deserves a chance, even toxic people.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yup... Everyone deserves motivation and encouragement... 😊

[@DhulQarnyan]

Making unnecessary noise while in the tunnel is absolutely necessary 🤣🤣🤣🤣 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahahha noisy hahahaha noisy fellas hahaha

[@lexlex1602]

Another great educational vid from Melvin….thanks for featuring my arse….

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha 😂

[@mpercolla]

Great message and thoughts covered in this video! Great ride, too! Thanks for sharing and spreading the positivity, you're so inspiring and I'm always motivated to ride when I see your videos. Please keep up the training and videos, the joy you spread will always be greater and more powerful than the sadness of the the haters.

[@melvintanchannel]

Ngaw thanks sis... U r right... We can only motivate ourselves and that voice is always louder den nay sayers 😍😊

[@dausmoithai6198]

Fat is not a curse.. we can reverse it... as long you are healthy

[@melvintanchannel]

Yup amin to that bro 😊

[@PatSheerin]

Glad to see you still enjoying your cycling. Thank you for the work you put into producing the content.

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks Pat.... And most welcome just me doing my small part for the community 😊

[@azrafnine]

Toxic people only tell your weakness due to their insecurity about themselves comparing to any better version of you that they dont have it. We only need to feel happy for ourselves in cycling tak kira la kita slow ke, laju ke, tak kuat ke, kuat ke, ada ramai group kayuh ke, solo ke, as long we keep moving on and search the positive vibe for us to be better person. Good topics Melvin, it think this a common issue to cyclist and non cyclist.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea betul..... Hopefully I can spread awareness hahaha and help the community 🙏❤️

[@hafizdee_]

this world confirm ada toxic people but we just have to "masuk telinga kanan, keluar telinga kiri". stay strong melvin. love ur motto, u train to keep up with other rider.

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro hahaha betul itu... I train to keep up others... Hahaha racing bukan... Hahaha

[@silentdiary9730]

Bro, u don't even have to feel bad about it. Coz u did nothing wrong, so no point killing ur own mood for other ppl's action. Being different is special, being normal is boring. So why even bother what boring ppl said? I rather be that 1% also not that 99%.. thank them when they are calling u special ;)

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahahah good one.... Dammit I am. One of those 1% xmen level 😎

[@silentdiary9730]

​@@melvintanchannel u know what's the ironic thinking about toxic ppl? they can call u ugly, fat, useless or whatever, but trust me.. they GOT NO BALLS to be ugly, fat or useless! Ha! So who's the loser here huh? Anyways, never laugh at ppl with disabilities. always be respectful ;)

[@shicheechin8178]

Good to see some of the coolest people in your video. Nic and Jesse gave their assistant when I felt (marvelous people), Guang the super strong train head that never complaint and always contributed his best when he led, and ironben for always encouraging and sharing during long ride (yeah, he rides real fast). Melvin, you are still one of the coolest cycling + youtuber. I enjoyed every videos that you had shared thus fast, believe in yourself! This is the way.

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro... LOL yea... We r all human and all human should encourage one another... Ur comment here had encouraged me alot too 😊😊😊

[@prempromonohandoko]

I did try a few stalls of Bah Kut Teh in Klang. All tasted awesome to my surprise! But did not try the dry version though (did not know). And thanks for the vlog, this is a very nice topic. Very well said in the end part of the video.

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro and u must try the dry BKT.... I think easily available in Klang... Harder to find in other parts.

[@Tannie2121]

Good topic, toxic ppl everywhere. I met n make me down during my comeback after so many yrs stop riding. Is pain but is alright, I ride with others or I can ride alone. Their words motivate me to get stronger in physical n mental. Hoping when getting better can ride with more new groups, God bless everyone Love n peace ❤

[@melvintanchannel]

Good bless you brother... Yea I realise the benefit in mixing around you really get to know more people and appreciate cycling more...

[@dabian85]

Keep going brother! I am also always having a hard time finding people to try and too many toxic people around. Let me know if you are dropping by SG and cycling! JIa you and keep going. impt is your own mental health being which is HAPPY!

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro.... If given the opportunity to cycle in Singapore or Johor I will post on IG 😉😊 thanks for the invite

[@elisaac49]

Very inspiring topic, in life we face a lot of challenges that will test our characters. stay positive to neutralize the negativity.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea positivity is a must especially during these days on earth there are just so much evil... 😉😉

[@pahlawanbasikal]

menarik juga topik ni. tapi as youtuber, kita kena double punya hantam haha

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahahahha konfirm bro.... Hahaha kesian kita hahaha nasib baik kita jiwa positive hahaha 😂 I love u bro 😊❤️

[@wca9922]

I agree with Nick's observations. Ride towards your own goals.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea ... We do what we want as long as the objective is good

[@acs1018]

Well said Melvin. Another good Video and wake up call for those who thinking about stopping cyclist. If its too tired or cant follow those kuat2 one, cycling alone or fine other more relax group is also a good option

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea always got someone out there to ride with anyone who r willing...

[@chiewcs]

Support. 💪🏻

[@melvintanchannel]

Sapoooooottt

[@faisalalharthy746]

Bro for me i can say you have one of the best cycling channels on youtube dont even think about toxic people if you look deep into them you will find they are over loaded with toxicity they start trying to spread it to other people i feel sorry for them really just keep on your positive vibes and keep that camera rolling 😎💪

[@melvintanchannel]

Wah the best.... Such an honour.... Just doing my small part to promote malaysia and the cycling community and spreading some cycling love take kira melayu cina India and want to show the world how awesome Malaysians are as a united country.... I need to kayuh with more malay cycling group la... Den can vlog it... Showing the food commonly makan... The culture of different cycling groups in Malaysia kan..... 😊 OK let me cari one 😂😂😂😂

[@bonbonflippers4298]

Thank you for sharing your struggles about toxic people. Personally I ride to relieve stress. It's like a way to run away from all the problems we all can relate to. Having to worry about something while you're riding is poisonous! I would not take it to heart about you're weight. Just remember that appearance and fitness are 2 different things. I see big fat guys destroy me on rides. You don't have to lose weight to be as fast as your friends. You just need to train the right way!

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks brother... LOL I've never been skinny and always ride with my gang... So u r right appearance is not everything... The will power to complete a ride is everything.

[@bonbonflippers4298]

@Melvin Tan yes! Don't make your rides another problem to worry about that's just gonna get your more depressed! Be motivated by the right reasons! Don't be motivated by others but by your own goals and no one else's because at the end of your accomplishments of anything in life, it's you that decides if it was worth it. Happy riding

[@DavidZMetal]

lets kayuh together Melvin!

[@melvintanchannel]

Jum.... Lol

[@AdBENture]

Always enjoy your vlogs. Don’t bother about those negative people spewing useless non-encouraging words. Keep it up and hope can join u guys one day! Come over to Kuching Sarawak for a ride too!

[@melvintanchannel]

Wah be my dream to travel and bike.... Hopefully soon... I can travel holiday and keep one day to ride with ugaiz 😊🙏🏼

[@AdBENture]

@@melvintanchannel lovely

[@astrayagrarian]

I would also recommend looking into shorter crank arms in order to assist you with your knees not going so high up at the top of the pedal stroke and particularly when getting “aero” on the bike.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea I am. A big fan of shorter crank arm. 😂💪

[@astrayagrarian]

@@melvintanchannel I have switched over from 170mm to 155mm and it’s the best decision I have ever made. Mind you, I don’t happen to have any injuries or disabilities either, I am young and healthy.

[@terryletlet]

Great to see u at cycle hub yesterday 😊

[@melvintanchannel]

Heya bro ya wei... Was an awesome ride...

[@HarishChouhan]

nice to have a dedicated lane to ride.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea it's a motorbike lane...sometimes a motorbike will zoom really fast pass us and thats scary hahaha

[@boney9020]

just keep going what u believe in ,bro , im stand with you from myanmar .

[@melvintanchannel]

Ngaw thanks brother from Myanmar... U r so lovely la wei

[@livinanissan3225]

Morning Melvin... this BKT place that you went, directly across is famous for their vege pau... the char siew and sang yuk also good... usually tah pau back when in that area.. As for toxic riders....just ignore ... Just noises.. filter these noises out...just enjoy the ride, the process....

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro.... Wah sampai tar pau... Hahaha yea these toxic ppl memang ignore.... Sein jher they all think so entitled..... Haish

[@livinanissan3225]

@@melvintanchannel only person u want to please is yourself.... the rest they come and go.... True friends will also reveal themselves... keep on chugging.... hope to join you guys for ride one day...

[@KangMingFamilyClinic]

Well said my bro in Christ, dont let toxic people rent space in your heart or mind. Raise the rent and kick them out. Life is short, do wat u like, help when you can. God bless, ride safe always.

[@melvintanchannel]

Lol thanks bro.... Hopefully my video help to build some reliasation on this topic.... 😂

[@bepe3643]

Just Ride alone - this is what I do and enjoy mostly - Btw. 110 kg Cyclist doing average 400km a week - slim or fat doesn't matter as long you never loose fun to cycle. Gravel cycling in Malaysia is awesome, far from traffic just enjoy the scenery, fresh air and no stress at all :-)

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea man I am really tempted to start gravel... Just can't get over it to buy a bike I fear only using it once a month 😂

[@kennyc2124]

Keep cycling man. If you have the time, try cycling in other cities in Malaysia. It would add a nice segment to ur awesome channel

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea it would.... Need visa for that... Which is limited cuz family comes first for me.... But trying 😊

[@christianzukey]

Looks so fun. I want to ride next time in KL

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea KL got some pretty good cycling spots.

[@JTChi]

Melvin - there are negative people everywhere!!!!! But I must say, growing up in Malaysia - Asians are so much more blunt and straight out calling people fat (speaking from experience). In America, people have more tact.... though like I said - negativity is everywhere and we must build thick skin and do not let their words affect us in any way shape or form. Stay consistent with your fitness and diet... you will be fit again soon!!

[@melvintanchannel]

Janet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I never got a chance to ride with you yet!!!! How is US... Been following you... Coming back to KL anytime soon? 😂

[@JTChi]

@@melvintanchannel Never mind .. you ride with my baby brother... that counts also lah!!! Not coming back to KL anytime soon leh!! But hang in there on your weight loss journey ok! I am rooting for you...

[@kinmeng.cycling]

We were being called "40km group" by a fellow cyclist because we do GCE often. Then this person always said "you climb/ride fast because of your bike, you go downhill fast because you are heavy" discounting the fact that I train hard. Maybe not to the extent of being toxic, but certainly trying to make people feel bad.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea any comment that's not constructive or objective and negative by nature is toxic 😂

[@kinmeng.cycling]

@@melvintanchannel Haha trying not to be toxic lol. But anyway, we always have a choice not to ride with such people, as we just want to ride happily

[@ariffau]

If you’re interested with night rides on the weekdays, do make your way to Melawati. There’s local loops (ride pusing taman) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. It’s a No Rider Left Behind Pace. For strong kakis, it’s their recovery ride of the day/week. For newcomers of the sport, it’s their pace perang day. 🤣 Come la! I can hook you up if you’re keen

[@melvintanchannel]

Aduh I m keen bro.... Tapi family night also penting for me n I sleep early cuz everyday wake up 5am to brings lots to school.... Harap la one I can join bro... What's your Instagram bro?

[@cinasami]

i have not been watching your vlog for sometime but this vlog is truly a PSA.

[@melvintanchannel]

Lol thanks bro for watching this one... What is PSA BTW

[@danielgems7939]

Don’t worry about the toxic comment Melv, keep on vlogging and move on .. enjoy the ride brother

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro.... Actually I OK... I just want to point out a fact and hopefully educate others 😊👌🏼

[@alfredyoyo9420]

I love toxic ppl. They created a better me. Becuz of them, we can learn to be more understanding and most importantly, more forgiving, sympathyz

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha u powerful tats why

[@michaeldelargy4684]

Thanks for yet another great video, and interviews! Looks super hot.. If a Malaysian rider says it is hot, I better really pay attention haha

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea wei... Its really good lately and crazy monsoon level rain in the evening... Its crazy

[@asrulz]

I was a fat guy before.. How I loose weight .. I cut down sugar intake.... No need to cut off carb..enjoy the rice... Do some bodyweight exercise (push up, squat and plank) to increase the body metabolism.. I ride in zone 2 and 3 because thats when the fat in the body will burn.. Zone 4 and above normally will burn the calorie you just consumed before..

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro 😘

[@velanrama]

You can include 4 tea bags of green tea in your diet

[@melvintanchannel]

Okie 😊

[@avocado.cyclist]

Hahaha 100% the roads here in London are terrible! lol

[@melvintanchannel]

Lol... 😂😂😂😂

[@michie554]

half rice and then slowly you'd get to NO need nasi ! jia you ! I am doing them now!

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks sis.... Jiayuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

[@kencycling]

lol we are same on the tummy part 🤣🤣🤣

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahahahha 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@annuararifin3701]

Great video bro!!👌👍..yes it is like driving a F1 car 😂

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahahaha

[@jojoanggono3229]

I always have a bowl of plain oatmeal and 2 egg omelette/boiled before ride, and definitely brewed black coffee. Otherwise engine is not starting 😂 I believe you will get fat if you don't have breakfast before ride, it's a "Fasted Training" method. Your body is fooled into thinking it doesn't get any nutrition yet have to work hard. So what your body does is conserve every bit of available calories. If you have nutritious pre-ride breakfast then your body think "Okay there is plenty of incoming nutrition so let's get burning". Outside ride day I eat low GI (Glycemic Index) food, which make you stay full for longer. Things like oatmeal, brown rice, etc.

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro good msg here and note.... I am definately trying to cut on those high GI food 😁👌🏼

[@TheFildza87]

Does not stop me from cycling..Yeap i does feel demotivate people call me fat cyclist...but i never give up cycling.. For me cycling is fun, cycling for execise for myself...not for other.. i buy bicycle not using other people money...so, i do what i want to do with my money... for the past 2 years plus cycling... i been ignore toxic cyclist... if nobody want to join me cycling, no problem... i can cycling by myself... peace... keep the bicycle community clean

[@melvintanchannel]

Wahhhh comment padu..... U go bro!!!! #KayuhJher

[@khiunfungwong5010]

Bagi you satu like enough mo👍🏻

[@melvintanchannel]

Enough.... 2 like jadi unlike 😂😂😂😂

[@khiunfungwong5010]

One day I want try this route with yours guys

[@stephenang499]

Don't know why the debate of Bkt or other foods keep coming up, don't any of you remember that before 1965 Singapore was part of Malaysia, so there should be no debate on where these traditional food come from...all are one.

[@melvintanchannel]

Itu la hahaha... Sama. Jher... Janji which one u like... I love. Herbal BKT so cukup 😂 some like pepper some. Like. Dry...

[@wazirtan6801]

once start eating just cant eat less that the problem😅

[@melvintanchannel]

That's a big problem same for me 😂

[@kencycling]

Blah ...... no time for toxic ppl. We go out ride and enjoy. At the same time good foods and cendol on a hot sunny day.

[@melvintanchannel]

Man I miss chendol

[@babyrabies]

I think elitism is more prevalent in the ROAD cycling community. Over in mtb, everyone is chill and equal, more so if u drink unless its race day,! hey, i get dissed and ridiculed all the time on my mtb converted road worthy slicks. lol!

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahahaha I shud pik up mtb den... Actually tbh... Gravel is in my radar tbh 😂

[@babyrabies]

Go ahead man. If party pace in drop bars ure after then I'm sure as hell ull love it.

[@titaniumisme2900]

Bro, if you can't find kaki to ride together, come join me at Cyberjaya, usually will be there every Saturday morning, short and slow ride, main objective is to get to exercise. Why Cyberjaya? So far the safest route that I ride before. Ride safely, reach home happily and body get healthy.

[@melvintanchannel]

@titaniumisme Wah thanks for the invite... Come la one day I join Ugaiz and vlog Ugaiz 😂... What's ur insta handler?

[@titaniumisme2900]

I ride with another friend only, don't think have much content for you to vlog, unless you jio your team come and join 😜. I'm not strong rider, kena commented by other rider that "how long more need to wait ohh" , so prefer to ride with our own pace, just to get exercise only, not to pia for podium. So, just to let you know that if you really don't have kaki and wanted to ride, there are 1 last resource. P/S: Bring Lionel to join and break wind for us 😂

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahaha aiyah I join u pun just berkenalan jher bro... U know I am social rider.... 😂

[@titaniumisme2900]

Back to your topic of toxic people, they are everywhere, especially in social media world now, people talk without responsibility because we don't know who they are. Mouth is on other people face, we can't control what people said, but we can control whether we want to be happy or not, so just do the thing you love and be happy, that is the best reward for yourself.

[@wohxiangjue421]

Diet for healthier body 💪🏻

[@melvintanchannel]

U r right!!!!!

[@ironben_my]

😢 y do I look like the golem from lotr 😅

[@melvintanchannel]

IDK 😂

[@RiChArD_86]

Your comment at 10:54 mark of the video funny bro. Ha ha

[@melvintanchannel]

Lol these bunch of people damn fun to cycle with 😂😂😂😂

[@georgelockhart6335]

love the route and early morning bak kut teh breakfast

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea wei early heavy breakfast 😅

[@zbikelog]

Klang Bak Kut teh is da besttt 😆

[@melvintanchannel]

Hahahaha OK la... Its pretty good, 😂😂😂

[@pltan75]

Hi there, could you share this bike route on some map app please?

[@melvintanchannel]

Hey bro u can try this?

[@melvintanchannel]

Check out my activity on Strava: strava.app.link/RmG0sAoUuzb

[@melvintanchannel]

Can try this.... Google download gpx from. Strava using android...

[@tohzhenming]

I remember ppl laughing at me for being fat, cycle mtb with knobbly tyres up sempah... End up I had to wait 20 minits for the fella at the peak.. On a separate note, Would advise to be careful on rides and prepare alot of water if you are cycling in this heat wave... The weather is crazy

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea wei lately the weather has been so hot.... 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@arthemist44]

licence to eat : CYCLING weiii 🤣

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea wei... We cycle so we can eat abit more 😂

[@arifsimon]

man you are not fat ... you look good ... dont worry about morons and you are fitter than most thin guys

[@melvintanchannel]

Ngaw man thanks bro 😊😊😊😊😊😊 u made my day la 🤗

[@zactang-t3w]

bounty hunt till crazy capture n arrested all gangs involved, panasonic singapore n many other killer crimes in singapore

[@melvintanchannel]

Ehhhh

[@stephenang499]

Join a gym and do strength training. Skip the chendols.

[@melvintanchannel]

Skip Cendol 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@stephenang499]

@@melvintanchannel If you sincerely want to diet to keep up with your group, just tell yourself how much your next set of Xentis wheels cost to save 200 grams, translate this to how many months of gym membership you can buy with a private coach, I guarantee you can lose at least 5 to 20 kgs and you will fly up the climbs.

[@melvintanchannel]

Yea wei... Hahaha bike weight reduction is so heavy 😂

[@Hamsterlovers408]

You and Zac are doing great. Be strong , believe what you are doing and walk away from toxic people.

[@melvintanchannel]

Thanks bro... Blocking them kow kow 😂 😂 😂

[@GabrielAuYong]

Sad la, see Bak Kut Teh in your video, but I don't have my bak kut teh on my table now 🥲

[@melvintanchannel]

Aduh...

[@HeyHey-qp9eh]

Bro you’re good, nothing wrong being up size. F it, you’re who you are ❤ stay safe continue cycling 👍

[@melvintanchannel]

U r right bro... Love yourselves and ignore those who think they r perfect.