NUS Riders Orientation Ride 2009

The day started out with much anticipation from both new and senior riders alike. As always, this annual event is organized for riders, to introduce them to the club, and orientate riders to carparks around the campus, so as to convienient park nearer to their destination. We were extremely excited to see the encouraging turnout about 20+ bikes, both from new riders and senior ones, and even in between. In addition, Saeed (NTU Riders President) was also there to join us for the ride.

After proper briefing, we went off around campus in an orderly staggered manner. THe sight of organized bikes, roaring around the campus was tingling the senses, and curious onlookers awed at the formation. Carpark, after carpark, we finally cleared the campus major lots and proceed to have dinner at Villa Bali. A little technical problem encountered with overheating S4. Nothing major though.

We then, moved to Kent Ridge Park, where we gather and play some ice breaker games, finding the 3 clues which leads to our "sacred message", little bike quizes and a self-intro of bikers to the club. It was indeed tickling to see riders, scurrying around the park, trying to find the 3 clues, shouting at each other to communicate. Finally, team Honda, won the game, and deciphered the message, which was our club slogan. "3 Classes, 2 Wheels, 1 Passion". Quizes was fun, with the motive to share biking knowledge with the riders, both senior and freshies. Lastly, as conducted last year, we introduced everybody to the club and share our stories with each other.

We officially end the Orientation Ride in Kent Ridge Park. But being riders, one can never get enough of riding so we broke off the night into smaller groups, with some going to Johore for supper and several going for Tau Huay. Those who called it a day, went off with happy smiles as we wave the bikes off safely home.

As club president, I do feel the air of satisfaction as we end the event off. I hope that everybody have enjoyed their time as much I do, in hoping to organizing more future activities for the riders! Until then, see you guys in school and ride safe!


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