Cycling Expedition to the Old Lim Chu Kang Road
The old Lim Chu Kang Road was decommissioned on 8 June 2025 to make way for the future expansion of Tengah Air Base, with a new Lim Chu Kang Road constructed as a replacement. The idea of cycling to the new Lim Chu Kang Road came to the bike committee one Sunday during a bike repair session, as they were considering organising a night leisure ride.
On 14 March, 22 cyclists, including members of the bike committee, gathered at church for a 30 km night ride to the new Lim Chu Kang Road. Cyclists carried out final checks on their bicycle lights and overall bike condition with the help of the committee. A safety briefing was conducted by Patrick to ensure everyone understood the road rules, as the group would be cycling on public roads during certain parts of the journey. Bishop Anthony was invited to pray for everyone’s safety, and right after the prayer, the group began the cycling expedition.
Just 15 minutes into the ride, one of the cyclists encountered a flat tyre at the Jurong Park Connector. It was quickly fixed with the help of the bike committee, who replaced the inner tube and made the bike serviceable again. During the repair, other cyclists took the opportunity to interact and get to know one another. Regular participants tried to engage with new cyclists, ensuring they felt welcomed in the group.
The group then continued their journey, passing through several streets in the Jurong West area. This proved challenging for the bike committee, as they had to stop at various points to ensure everyone was accounted for before moving on. At one point, the group had to carry their bikes up and down a new bridge across the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE). It was heartening to see cyclists helping one another, especially those who struggled with carrying their bikes. The group took a short break at Potter’s Garden before continuing.
After the break, the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. The group cycled to the start of Lim Chu Kang Road, where everyone rode on the main road while adhering to the rules outlined in the earlier briefing. There were few vehicles at the time, and most of the traffic lights were in their favour. Although strong headwinds were present, no one allowed them to dampen the experience. Some cyclists used this opportunity to encourage one another to keep going and not give up halfway.
The group stopped at a bus stop near Sungai Gedong Camp to take photos and celebrate their achievement of completing a long, uninterrupted stretch on the new Lim Chu Kang Road. One cyclist remarked, “This is the first time we need someone to look out for buses while taking a photo!”
Afterwards, the group cycled back along the same route on the opposite side of the road. The expedition concluded with a satisfying supper at KNS Restaurant, where cyclists enjoyed prata, Maggie goreng, and a refreshing can of 100PLUS. During supper, one cyclist shared that this ride felt shorter and more enjoyable compared to the previous night rides at East Coast Park and Bishan last year. She also expressed her hope to see more new cyclists joining future expeditions.
After reading this Winepress article, if you feel inspired to experience what was described, make new friends, or challenge yourself to surpass your personal cycling distance (for non-competitive cyclists), you are strongly encouraged to join the next cycling expedition!
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