Cycling Malaysia's Mountains: Gua Musang to Perlis // World Bicycle Touring Episode 34

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Жыл бұрын

In our third and final video from Malaysia, we cross the Central Forest Spine - a mountainous and much less populated part of the country that was very challenging after weeks of flat coastal riding! We took some time off in George Town, Penang before cycling through Kedah and Perlis, two beautiful states with spectacular limestone karst formations and pleasant roads through rice paddies.
This section was some of our favorite riding in Malaysia!
Time Frame: Early November 2022
Distance: 433 miles
Riding Days: 10
Blog post with more route details and GPX:
www.rollingexistence.com/rout...
Instagram: / rollingexistence
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Bicycle gear list below. We're running a mix of traditional panniers and bikepacking bags.
- 2020 Surly Ogres
- 36h Rohloff Speedhubs
- 36h Son 28 Dynamo hubs
- Ryde Andra 40 rims
- Marathon GT365 29x2.0 tires
- Avid BB7 brakes, 200mm front, 160mm rear
- Sinewave Cycles Beacon headlight/USB charger
- Ergon SMC Core (Andrew) Terry Butterfly Century (Jenny) saddles
- Rogue Panda custom frame bags
- Ortlieb Back Rollers Plus rear panniers
- Bedrock Bags Hermosa front panniers
- Tubus Cargo rear rack (Andrew), Tubus Logo Classic (Jenny)
- Planet Bike AL fenders
Camera Gear:
- Fuji X-T4
- Fujinon 16-80 mm f/4
- Fujinon 23 mm f/2 prime
- GoPro Hero 8 Black w/Media Mod + DIY windscreen
- Rode VideoMic Pro
- Mavic Mini 1 drone
Music Credits:
E I S U - Sheets
- Provided by Lofi Records
- Download/Stream: fanlink.to/3amstudysession
Tenno - Luna
- Provided by Lofi Records
- Download/Stream: fanlink.to/3amstudysession
Epektase x j'san - Contemplation
- Provided by Lofi Records
- Download/Stream: fanlink.to/3amstudysession
cxlt. - Fade Away
- Provided by Lofi Records
- Download/Stream: fanlink.to/3amstudysession

Пікірлер: 167

@mirkoIncertiFornaciari Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, I admire you!!! I am an Italian cyclo-traveler, and Malaysia is my favorite country and I am obsessed with anything related to Malaysia, but I don't know if I would have the courage to cross it by bike!! I watched all your Malaysia videos with awe and loved them, I subscribed to the channel, now I will watch the Italy videos :)

@LinLin-kl5ei Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro from Malaysia 🇲🇾

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed the videos! There were definitely aspects of cycling in Malaysia that were difficult, but overall we loved our time in the country and would like to return someday! Italy as well of course, another one of our favorites! 😊

@jonmath4182 Жыл бұрын

@@RollingExistence next time both of you come without the bikes and try exploring malaysia in a car instead? Less tiring, more to see within the same length of time 😊 For now, take care, be safe, and continue to enjoy your cycling explorations! 👍

@FoolOnAdventure 5 ай бұрын

I'm currently bicycle touring in Malaysia. I've been here for 6 weeks now, mostly on my own. I highly recommend to bicycle tour here. It is amazing.

@w5glsgary919 Жыл бұрын

Jenny is one tough cyclist. Selamat Jalan & safe travels.

@Begood526 Жыл бұрын

We will miss u two in malaysia🇲🇾stay safe i hope coming malaysia again..

@wanabdulwahab6953 Жыл бұрын

Beware of other wild animal as well such as black panther and tiger. It’s quite common along the jungle road in Malaysia

@bobafif1263 Жыл бұрын

3:44 just listen to what the locals say. If they dont want you to stay there they will just tell you directly. Anyway, welcome to malaysia! Enjoy your travel, hope you will bring back the most beautiful and the sweetest memories!

@zoraimiali2575 Жыл бұрын

my buddies and me ran into a mother elephant and her baby around the same area last year. I guess what they say should be truth.

@azamzaki Жыл бұрын

The tiger is real mate, most of tiger attacks happen in gua musang.

@akuorangmerdeka9980 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Malaysia...

@nikmanb.acyclo3491 Жыл бұрын

Gua Musang is my hometown. Welcome bro to our lovely country Malaysia. I hope you enjoy it along the way from Gua Musang to Thailand

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's awesome, it's such a beautiful area!

@sylai3483 Жыл бұрын

I truly salute and admire your courage and stamina. By the way, there are indeed wild tigers in Gua Musang area and of course elephants as well. Looking forward to follow your adventure into Thailand.

@askarsepoi Жыл бұрын

Its not jokes but quite numbers incidents where rubber tapper attacked and killed. But just be careful because normally wild animals also avoid to meet human...

@shadowboxer2747 Жыл бұрын

This vlog is amazing. Different from the typical vlogs of foreign tourists visiting Malaysia.. 👍👏👏👏👏

@hafizrahim1197 Жыл бұрын

Thank you because visiting Malaysia 🇲🇾 Take care 😊

@amiryazidali7659 Жыл бұрын

There are tigers in that area. However , It would not attack human unless it is very old, wounded or very very hungry. It is not BS to shoo you away. 😄It was a surprise , they did not invite you to their home.

@Musketman84th Жыл бұрын

Jenny you're a trooper! And of course Grogu guides your way..lol

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Could not have done it without Grogu 🙏

@shampendekar9496 Жыл бұрын

Hai,wellcome to my country malaysia and my vilage ( gua musang kelantan) i am also a bicycle traveler too..✌😊

@hulamrasol8987 Жыл бұрын

Allah bless you and protect both of you forever My utmost respect

@j.k.6148 Жыл бұрын

In total admiration of your commitment, mental/physical endurance, ability to shoot/ edit amazing video, and the absolute classy demeanor. Thank you, as always for sharing the experience.

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊

@bostamanmuhammad7332 Жыл бұрын

They just give soft reminder, recently villager saw tiger roaming that particular area

@eugeneyeoh9758 Жыл бұрын

Continue to have a good ride thru Malaysia. And have a good rest tonight too from me in Ipoh

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@matjebonklumen147 Жыл бұрын

It was not a BS, i know that area, yes the tiger known to roam there, east west hiway cross the malaysia forest . Take it from ex soldier! By the way, returning honest advise with bs is rude!

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

We took their advice respectfully and moved on quickly, but as a traveler you never know the truth of the advice you receive because sometimes people mess with foreigners and try to scare them. Judging by all the comments we've received on this video, it seems the advice we received was good and the locals were being helpful. We're very glad we didn't meet a tiger!

@gusnuk68 Жыл бұрын

so enjoyable.

Жыл бұрын

Hey guys ! We are in Penang right now. We just missed you ! 😢Enjoy the rest of your trip. Unfortunately, we continue in south 😅 You will see, Thailand is amazing for cyclist ! You can camp almost anywhere and it’s beautiful at the coast !

@esphilee Жыл бұрын

👍 glad you enjoy the ride.

@218colin1 Жыл бұрын

Lovely video both. Living the dream.

@MrEKS-st6mc Жыл бұрын

Very cool ! Great countryside views ! 👍

@sahiltofiq Жыл бұрын

Proud of you guys 😍

@villageoorvalam Жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for exploring.

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the cycling tour of malaysia

@DennisBulewanProduction Жыл бұрын

exciting adventures in the tropics

@AZMINOR Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing good video

@user-ph9lb5ys9s Жыл бұрын

Have been checking for your new video... ❤️

@ChesstoImpress Жыл бұрын

Amazing adventure. Beautifully crafted videos. Subscribed. ❤️

@benjibyte8612 Жыл бұрын

Great riding!! Great endurance!! Great sceneries!! Great memories!! Ride on!! Cheers from Penang..

@litjas2990 Жыл бұрын

Take care.Have a nice journey.

@limchoonteck1 Жыл бұрын

Seeing this bring me fond memories! I wish i was younger!

@jenniferbailey44 Жыл бұрын

You did amazingly well with that climbing. I felt for you Jenny. Glad you took a few days off to recover. 😊

@abdulrajaf6 Жыл бұрын

Awesome..Hope you two are Safe....Tropical heat...is Something you MUST be precaution of....👍💪

@briantyhy4880 Жыл бұрын

Looks beautiful. I wish I was there instead of the Yukon. thanks for keeping the dream alive.

@percival3830 Жыл бұрын

Fabulous stuff as always. I admire the way you shrug off the discomforts (food poisoning) and threats (tiger) that assail you. Makes my life at home seem very humdrum.

@erikalfan1027 Жыл бұрын

Amazing buddy hopefully the days Will be more successful always stay connected

@nicksyahrilstorror5183 Жыл бұрын

Sheshh lovely mate, that sick tho🙌🏼🙌🏼👍🏼

@johndee68 Жыл бұрын

I like your videos which I feel have a laid back sort of feel to them. I personally would like to see more of any "issues" you may experience with the bikes. Things like punctures, transportation at times when you cant ride, unexpected breakdowns etc. Thanks.

@herupurnantosukarji1443 Жыл бұрын

Indahnya Malaysia.

@KhaiOpirusIV Жыл бұрын

A tonnes and huges of congratulations and respects to both of you because you're safely complete your journey throughout Malaysian Peninsular tropical and some hilly jungles with drastic weather challenge. Your bicycles journey remind me about " A foreigner's couple on freelance unofficially LTDL challenge; Tasik Kenyir - Gua Musang - Perlis routes". 😎🙌🤘👍👍💪💪

@izddnmnor Жыл бұрын

In awe 🤩

@ddmadiosdamha9132 Жыл бұрын

You two are amazing we are Malaysian welcome you and be safe

@arifinkhairul7170 Жыл бұрын

Hi good morning.. Thanks for showcase of my hometown (Perlis).. Please come back later and travel by car.. More places to see and both of you can cover more area..

@philipiau4425 Жыл бұрын

I cover this route on a motorcycle andthink its too hot! Kudos to you two!

@tuantonisampaoli2835 Жыл бұрын

wow n salute.

@tylerk24 Жыл бұрын

Great video of your adventure! I always look forward to watching the next one. And I am in awe that you can shoot and edit these videos while you travel around the world on bicycles!

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@faizalahmad7931 Жыл бұрын

U crossed in my village 😍 Tikam Batu Sungai Petani Kedah, i will invite u if i know sooner ☺️

@muhammadabdulqayyummohdjun94 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Many tiger and elephant. stay safe guys.

@daduam905 Жыл бұрын

Awesome journey.. btw, what you said about the guy that told you about the 🐯 yup! It's true.. be safe both of you 🙏

@wanabdulwahab6953 Жыл бұрын

Trust me, you don’t want to see wild elephant while cycling in Malaysia😅

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Yes we only wanted to see them from a very far distance! We'd heard they can be aggressive and unpredictable 😳

@andrewharris1837 Жыл бұрын

That a lovely journey which I have done by car 😂 it must have been swellteringly hot,dehydrating,full of mosquito's,little clean water?Hat's off how u managed that with a smile on your faces . 👍

@movilymobily4410 Жыл бұрын

جميل جدا رائع جداLOV LOV LOVEO😙😚😙😚

@rizwanyahaya7485 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Perlis.its hot now in Perlis

@acerazak4087 Жыл бұрын

Its not BS guys, there are tigers roaming especially at Gua Musang areas, they also even spotted to roam at the highway, be safe 👌

@FNDBakar Жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and subs today.

@chacmool2581 10 ай бұрын

Ever notice how North American English is now riddled with the word "so", particularly hanging "so"? 4:56 "Roti chennai" in Malaysia, "Prata" in Singapore

@chacmool2581 10 ай бұрын

13:03 Killer food at the resto in that yellow house to the left and behind the tower, cooked by a Thai grandma lady. Personally, I would have put the bikes on a bus and ridden starting from Alor Setar.

@rabh6746 Жыл бұрын

Only 24 miles left and 2500ft of climbing, almost there! "No we're not" retorts Jenny😂No sympathy from Andrew😉The mountain roads were incredible, my type of roads👍Fantastic video guys, looking forward to Thailand👍

@ethankok4854 5 ай бұрын

The warning about tiger is credible I'd think cause of late, there has been an increase in tiger sightings along the trunk roads in Kelantan

@selenastha3640 9 ай бұрын

very high cyling its difficulty for video but every blog so nice and intresting really.

@DrNick8002 Жыл бұрын

The road from Jeli to Gerik is really not in good condition.....a lot of potholes, but scenery is really wonderful

@nadzax Жыл бұрын

When you were cycling in Perlis towards Wang Prachan Border Post, I hope you actually stopped at the Wang Kelian View Point, which was at the top of the hill just before you cycled down towards Wang Prachan. I didn’t see any clip of Wang Kelian in your YT video. Wang Kelian Viewpoint would have afforded you fantastic panoramic vistas of Perlis. I actually stopped here three times during my three different rides in Perlis. Hope you guys are recovering well in Da Nang now.

@TechnobikerID Жыл бұрын

i feel sad that you guys are not crossing the Malacca strait to Indonesia. 😀 Btw, Nice Ride! Beautiful Malaysia. Love from Indonesia to you and Malayasian brother!

@askarsepoi Жыл бұрын

Everyone knows how beautiful and fascinating of indonesia. But hopefully safety and communications barrier not issues at all for tourist all over the world...

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

We would really like to visit Indonesia someday! We decided we didn't have enough time on this trip unfortunately, but hopefully we will cycle there in the future 👍

@shadowboxer2747 Жыл бұрын

Yes riding in Indonesia 🇮🇩 say Sumatera from Medan down south would be exciting for both of u… greetings from Malaysia 🇲🇾

@junnaui5525 Жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@ART-qw9ds Жыл бұрын

👍

@ahmedkadyrov7839 Жыл бұрын

Hye...from malaysia

@apagunaberlari2929 Жыл бұрын

Nooice

@biking-viking-claus-andersen Жыл бұрын

People are afraid of tigers, but they do not pose any real danger to us cyclists. The most dangerous animal in this part of the world is wild elephants, who can be very territorial and aggressive. I cycled the exact same route myself a few years ago and really enjoyed the mountains connecting the east and the west coast. Riding it with food poisoning is not fun though. But it really is a great part of the world.

@jonmath4182 Жыл бұрын

I was ready to write a comment reminding you to not go too near if you get to see an elephant, especially so that the both of you are only on bicycles instead of in a car, because elephants there have been known to get angry for no apparent reason (motorists were only going about their journeys traversing the roads as usual, didn't do anything to provoke them) and 1 or 2 of the elephants would charge towards the passers by, who ofc had to turn around and drive helter-skelter away immediately! There have been several yt videos about this too, it's not bs. And then your video talked about the local guy coming over on motorbike to caution you two about the tiger. No guys, that ain't bs either. That's real jungle you are crossing. All kinds of wild scary dangerous animals there. Hopefully none you'd encounter at too close a range! Stay safe! 👍

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

They do seem like they can be unpredictable! It was really cool seeing the elephant tracks but we were definitely a little nervous about the prospect of crossing one face to face 😳 Luckily we didn't have any scary encounters!

@TheYagogmagog Жыл бұрын

@rolling existence. Consider yourselves lucky not getting into an unpleasant incident, especially at night at the Gua Musang mountainous route. Tigers do roam at night to prey there.

@oreyl 11 ай бұрын

nice video and thanks for visiting Singapore and hope you like our tiny island. Can i ask what sun shade is Jenny using and does it comes with asian fit with low brigde?

@RollingExistence 11 ай бұрын

It is a Da Brim visor. It only comes in one size but fits most helmets and has an adjustable strap 👍

@Winter-W0LF Жыл бұрын

how did you guys meet? I'm waiting for my other half to start my cycling journey 😑

@mohdacir8192 Жыл бұрын

They were not kidding, wild lifes do stray into these areas. It is not advisable to even drive on the Jeli - Grik stretch at night. Had a few elephant mishaps in the past.

@mohdabduhng1871 Жыл бұрын

At 6.20 u mentioned from Jeli to Gerik do not hv hotel, NOT RIGHT !! When u reach Tasik Banding, there are accommodation at both end of the bridge. Before the bridge has got a little expensive one n at the other end is the cheaper floating chalets. Anyway happy holiday n safe journey, always

@ballcollector70 Жыл бұрын

3:30... according to users who frequent the road... the old restaurant you stopped at is often seen open and full of people after 12 midnight... and drivers are warned not to stop... about tigers as a warning that the area is spooky.... ☠

@heidilove9643 Жыл бұрын

🥺😮😮😳😳

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Whoa, that is really creepy! Very glad that we didn't have any encounters with tigers...or anything else 😳

@marsilladewibaruch7097 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the guy who told u about tiger is right. Deforestation from massive palm oil plantation and timber harvesting has caused these wild animals to lose their habitat

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

Yes there are tigers, tapir, elephants, wild boars, panthers

@fdar9052 Жыл бұрын

How about Malaysia’s heat Andrew?You sweat a lot..😁

@clickbaitnumberone1403 Жыл бұрын

Gua Musang sounds like kinda rice with snake or chicken to me...anyway, great one again

@raziffyahya9909 Жыл бұрын

beat

@alafenetre81 Жыл бұрын

Nice again, thanks! What were those blue flags along the roads?

@mafiaboy87 Жыл бұрын

Political party flags. It was election season when they were there

@alihms Жыл бұрын

Malaysia recently had a nationwide general election. Those are flags of the competing political parties. They (the political parties) should have removed them after the election.

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

Political parties due to election

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

As others have mentioned, they are flags for political parties. We were there right before the November elections so they were all over the place!

@custodialmark Жыл бұрын

i told others on diff circumstance; ie wild animals that attack moving objects, cats,bear,, Keep All Eyes Out ! hang a pair of eyes in the back of your helmet to deter an ambush.

@Hu60vianna Жыл бұрын

Beware of tigers mate.

@firmans4435 Ай бұрын

malaysian mountain is pretty tough

@zamanreds Жыл бұрын

If the locals said there are tigers.. There are tigers!

@henry-ZR Жыл бұрын

I think you both haven't gone all over Malaysia yet.

@erikl.1860 Жыл бұрын

Great video, as usual. Can you please let me know where you got your visa for Thailand?

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

We crossed the border at Wang Prachan, but many countries (including the US) don't need a visa to travel to Thailand. We just showed up at the border and filled out some paperwork.

@erikl.1860 Жыл бұрын

@@RollingExistence thanks! Enjoy your trip!

@xianyu616 Жыл бұрын

Hi, curios how to get connected all the time or upload your videos around along travel ?

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

In SE Asia we would upload our videos overnight when we were staying at hotels. When we were wild camping more often in Europe, we would sometimes work on videos and upload them at coffee shops or places with free wifi.

@xianyu616 Жыл бұрын

@@RollingExistence thank you very much of your info. I am planning and learning as well 🙂 Wish you always safe and healthy

@arishqutbahmadkhan7561 Жыл бұрын

Sad to see you guys leave. Well done for crossing the North east highway. I have a question. How may day total from the day you landed at KLIA till you cross the boarder into Thailand? All the best you guys

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

We were in Malaysia for two months total. That includes a three week break in KL and a week off in George Town, so our time cycling was about a month.

@arishqutbahmadkhan7561 Жыл бұрын

@@RollingExistence. Thank you for your reply. Will keep watching your videos. Where are you guys now?

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

We just got to South Korea, we're taking some time off in Seoul before starting the Four Rivers Trail. We're working on getting our videos caught up to the present, so we'll be releasing episodes from Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam as we finish them up.

@ashtriana1 Жыл бұрын

Why didn't you choose the road that go through lojing and Cameron and on to ipoh? Just curious...

@jonmath4182 Жыл бұрын

They won't know everything about malaysia, and nobody suggested that to them?

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

We were considering that route and had heard the highlands were really beautiful. But since we were headed to Penang, we decided it would make more sense to just go directly west on Hwy 4. It was a tough decision! We would like to see that part of Malaysia someday 😊

@arinarin7464 Жыл бұрын

There have been sightings of wild 🐯..for a record tigers do eat humans

@user-jk2zm7uq5s 8 ай бұрын

Can you please tell me more about the brim (of a hat [but without the hat - brim only]) on your helmet? What is it called? Does it have a name? Do you have any recommendations? Why have I never seen this before outside youtube? Where can I get one? Thanks!

@RollingExistence 8 ай бұрын

It is from a company called Da Brim. We highly recommend them!

@user-jk2zm7uq5s 8 ай бұрын

@@RollingExistence Thanks, I'll check them out ;)

@lineage13 Жыл бұрын

Do you guys ever get robbed out there in the middle of no where?

@johnthrasher5582 Жыл бұрын

There's a tiger im sure..in our language tiger is harimau..

@dtobard5725 Жыл бұрын

the person who warned about the tiger was right. For the sake of precaution

@vibnwis Жыл бұрын

Try to stay away from curries when in rural areas to avoid unnecessary food poisoning. It is the foods are bad, but foreigners are not used to the way, the storage management in rural areas.

@RollingExistence Жыл бұрын

Yes, we think we got sick from a restaurant in a rural area. It was the only one open so we didn't have much choice 😬

@keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

Stomach ache in the middle of nowhere. Find some bushes to relieve yourself. Always carry water and toilet tissue around.