Amazing 2008, We paused for a while to look back Glorius 2007

Hola everybody,

2008 is around the corner. There goes 2007, it was the best race and ride season we had. So many things had happened the good and bad usually.

While we anxiously wait for 2008, we would like to recap this year events that involves ROAMers (before & after ROAM):

BR (before ROAM)
AR (after ROAM)

January 2007 BR
First trip to Bandung, Indonesia for 2007

Partner with: CHARMDevo
Cikole Old League Downhill #1 (COLD)
Yamm become the 1st Champ for COLD Master B
Uncle Bully & Yamm are already Riders of Project Maheez Racing
Uncle Bully broke his legendary Bullit there in Bandung.


February 2007 BR
2007 MTB DH National Circuit
Yamm Champ for Veteran

Uncle Bully (Mens Elite) DNF due to crash in the final run.

March 2007 BR
2nd trip to Bandung Indonesia
COLD Series 2

Uncle Bully finished 9th Master A
Yamm Champ for Master B
Cikole Open DH Championship
Yamm Champ Master A
Uncle Bully finished 4th Master A
Partner with:
Jakarta Downhillers Community
Bandung All Mountain
MTB Freeride Indonesia
Zero TwoTwo

April 2007 BR
Project Maheez GrassRoot Challenge Series 1

Yamm Champ Master A
Uncle Bully finished last again due to crash
Yamm joined Delmatic Racing Team. Thanks Erol
Uncle Bully joined KSH Cycles Racing Team
We would like to thank Armijn of Project Maheez for continous support.
We love you PM.

May 2007 BR
Kenyir International MTB Challenge 2007
Yamm got a good result competing with the Elite riders
Uncle Bully skipped the race.
Uncle Bully received his new Yeti AS-X bike from KSH Cycles.
Thank you KSH Cycles family

June 2007 BR
Uncle Bully & Rizal partnership with Dirtworks Hardwear of Bandung
Thank you, Kiki

Uncle Bully broke his left fore-arm during practice for Tokun Challenge.

July 2007 BR
Tokun Bukit Mertajam DH Challenge 2007
Yamm finished 2nd Veteran Category
Rizal finished 3rd Veteran category
Uncle Bully, as usual work his magic with his voice


Yamm received his new Yeti AS-X from KSH Cycles
Thank you KSH Cycles family
Yamm rides and race for Delmatic Racing Team-KSH Cycles

August 2007 BR
Very quiet

September 2007 BR
Penang International MTB Challenge 2007

Yamm Champ Veteran category 2 consecutive years in a row.
Rizal got a good result in Veteran category.

Uncle Bully work his magic again with his voice
Partner with: MaxRider.com

October 2007 AR
Birth of R.O.A.M
Uncle Bully, Yamm, Rizal @ Red and Amad became the founding fathers of ROAM

Bandung Oakley MTB DH & BMX Dirt Jump Challenge 2007
Yamm Champ Master B
Uncle Bully finished 3rd Master A
Rizal Redride finished 5th Master A
Amad finished 9th Mens Open
Good result for ROAMers


Kiki became the GodFather of ROAM

GhostROAMers of ROAM were selected
GhostRiding with FreeRide Junkie

December 2007 AR
KOTRT MTB Jamboree 2007


M-Sport Pattaya Downtown International
Yamm finished 4th (30-39 yrs old) category
Uncle Bully finished 8th (30-39 yrs old) category


Mt. Pinang MTB DH Challenge 2007
Amad Champ Mens Open


We will close this 2007 with ROAM 2nd BBQ for 2007 and 1st BBQ for 2008.


R.O.A.M would like to thank:

All race organizers local and international.
All our friends.....

Malaysian:
KSH cycle
Delmatic Racing Team
Project Maheez
FreeRide Malaysia
Fakawi Tribe
Local Malaysian DH'ers & FreeRiders
KL MTB Hash
Malaysia MTB Downhill Forum

Indonesian:
CharmDevo
Jakarta Downhillers Community
Bandung All Mountain
Zero Two Two
FreeRide Junkie
MTB FreeRide Indonesia
Volcano MTB
DirtWorks

Thailand:
MaxRider
Kona Factory Team - Thailand
Thai MTB
Pattaya MTB

Philipine:
Combat Philipine
Dirt Kamikaze

We will see you all again next year. Welcome 2008, so long 2007

Mount Pinang MTB Dowhill Championship 22-23 December 2007

Hey, got some news from Cilegon, and know what..
Our Senior ROAMer Amad The Motion Master
Won the Mens Open category, in the worst muddy condition.

Congratulations to Him.. ............

Amad.. we love you......good job brother.....long live ROAM....Long live ROAM......

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Hola,
Pattaya race is over, now lets concentrate in Mount Pinang DH Championship.Our Senior ROAMer Amad The Motion Master and guest ROAMer Adam of Project Maheez are now in Jakarta to compete in this race.

Other Senior ROAMers could not make it, so Amad take upon himself to represent us in this competition. Good luck to both of you. GodSpeed.

Say hello to all our Indonesian counterparts.




Hola guys n gals,
This is the flyer for Cilegon or Mt. Pinang MTB DH Championship that will be held on 22-23 Dec 2007.

ROAMers Yamm and Amad plus guest ROAM Adam will be going but yet to confirm.

This event brought to you by:
Volcano MTB
Freeride Junkie
http://freeridejunkie.multiply.com/
MTB Freeride Indonesia
http://www.mtbfreerideindonesia.com/

It will be the closing event for the year 2007. So any further info please log on to the respective website.

Keep on Racing brotha!!!!!!!!!!!!

M-Sport Pattaya Downtown International pics

Sawasdee,

Please click below for more photos:

Knobby Online

1. MTBH

2. MTBH

These are some of the pics (courtesy of MaxRider and Our Beloved Thai Photographer Friends):












Risa, Kid and Female Thai Rider

Mr. C

Our Friends:

Yamm during final run

Uncle Bully during final run

Uncle Bully during final run

Opening Ceremony

First turn after the first drop

Yamm

Uncle Bully during seeding run (Pink Jersey to salute King Bhumipol)

During Final Run
Yamm cant stop smiling

Yes it was very warm

Pics courtesy of mtbh.net maxrider and 9 bolts

check it out. No more brothers to be married!!! I am so there for next year's event!!! ROAMers did well on a new track... no doubt we will be ready for '08!!!

http://mtbh.net/news/0001/index.htm

M-Sport Pattaya Downtown International Downhill 15 Dec 2007

17 Dec 2007 (Update)

Sawasdee,

We are back again here in our HQ. We touched down at LCCT at around 2030 hrs. Indeed it was a very fun and exciting race. New and different feeling to race by the seaside, staircase and pavement. The Thai riders are very friendly and we have a blood brothers in Thai, MaxRider team. They treated us with like we have known them for more than 10 years. Very helpful, kind and indeed a true friendship brothers and sisters of handlebars.

The crowds as usual very supportive and they cheered us like a superstars. We love you Pattaya and Thailand.

The ROAMers Uncle Bully & Yamm had a good seeding run where Uncle Bully managed to get 5th and Yamm 3rd.

The final run;
Uncle Bully crashed.
Yamm had a sketchy run.

The results are:
Masters 30-39 years old
Yamm 4th
Uncle Bully 8th
Mens Open A
Tan Hong Chun 1st Champion
Zel 6th
Mens Open B
Yai 13th
Wan 6th (even after bad crashed in practice, maybe hair line fracture in his right wrist)
Womens Open
Risa 2nd

We'll put on the pics link. And now, we are back to reality. Hehehehehehe..........

C ya on trails

Kob Khun Krub

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Hola again,

The ROAMers Uncle Bully & Yamm, along with 3 Penang Riders (Yai, Zel and Wan) including Risa and Hong Chun of Project Maheez will be leaving for Bangkok & Pattaya tomorrow the Dec 13, 2007. We'll be back on 16 Dec, race day will be on 15 Dec.

Wish us luck and safe journey and please pray for our safety during our battle.

Will keep you all updated.

C ya.


Hola,

Looks like Uncle Bully & Super Yamm are going for this event. My new employer, sure as hell not gonna like this hahahahahaha...... Too bad Rizal cant join coz his brother Amir wedding is on the same weekend.

Cant wait to race in Pattaya and hang out with MaxRiders.

Got another 3 more weeks for training, as I have never race with Thai riders before.

Here are the itinerary:

Saturday 15 December 2007
09.00 – 12.00 Registration
13.00 – 14.00 Grand Opening
14.00 – 15.30 Downtown ( Seeding Downtown )
16.00 – 17.30 Downtown ( Final Downtown )
18.00 – 18.30 Prize Giving Ceremony

These are the categories and the prize money

1. Man Open A = 1st 10,000,2nd 5,000,3rd 3,000, 4th 1,000, 5th 1,000 Bhat/Thai
2. Woman Open = 1st 10,000, 2nd 5,000, 3rd 3,000, 4th 1,000, 5th 1,000 Bhat/Thai
3. 15 years old below = 1st 2,000, 2nd 1,500, 3rd 1,000 Bhat/Thai
4. Man Open B = 1st 2,000, 2nd 1,500, 3rd 1,000 Bhat/Thai
5. 30-39 years old = 1st 2,000, 2nd 1,500, 3rd 1,000 Bhat/Thai
6. 40 years and above = 1st 2,000, 2nd1,500, 3rd 1,000 Bhat/Thai
7. Freeride = 1st 2,000, 2nd 1,500, 3rd 1,000 Bhat/Thai
8. Hard Tail = 2,000, 1,500, 1,000 Bhat/Thai
9. Weight 85 Kg. over = 1st 2,000, 2nd 1,500, 3rd 1,000 Bhat/Thai

Race, Rest, Race, Rest, ROAM, Race..........

Penang MTB Jamboree 2007

Hola,

Uncle Bully & Yamm really enjoyed last sunday Jamboree in Penang. We were guarded by 5 sexy girls which we claimed too clothed hahahahahaha.........
For photos please do click here......
hahaha...married man stand aside yah.....

Animal Asia Bike Tour

Hola,

Updates from our bro Jason Tan of TTDI/Singapore thru FreeRide Malaysia.com

The Animal gang is coming to Malaysia on:
Date: 8-9 December 2007
Venue: Sunway Pyramid II
Riders:
Martyn Ashton (Trial Hero of U.K)
Grant Fielder Chopper (World Class Dirt Jumper)

Hey dont miss it....its not everyday we got the chance to see these pro's.....
For more info: Please click here

Penang Mountain Bike Jamboree 2007

Hola,

Just back from Malacca from my induction training for my new job. As usual it was boring.

Here is the event for this weekend organized by KOTRT. The event that many avid riders AM & XC are waiting. Estimated about 800 riders will be there to take Penang Hill punishment.

I'll be there along with Yamm to support and manned KSH Cycles booth on Sunday.

So see you guys this weekend.

For more info:

Please click here

Rizal RedRide Super Fast ROAMing Video

Hola,

This is our weapon of Mass Destruction.

Please click here to view his video.....

Scary fast like a man chasing a ghost.....or being chased by one......

H.O.T (Hardtail On Tjikole) Bandung 25 November

Hola,

This weekend will be the battle for those who got the strongest knees and ankles as B.A.M. (Bandung All Mountain) are organizing this special event.

Sponsored by:
United Bikes
Nets BikeShop (Wawan)
Dirtworks Hardwear (Kiki the GodFather of ROAM)

Please log on to their website for more info:

here


Good luck to all who are competing......

We the ROAMers wished that everyone will have fun and we wished we could be there to support.............

Adios....

2007 Used Blur LT & Marz fork for Sale

Hola,

Helping our friend to sell his bike. Up for sale is the frame and the fork.

Frame: 07 Blur LT S Size

Shox: RP23 135mm travel

Fork: 07 Marzocchi All Mountain 3 140mm travel.

Price: RM4000

Condition: One owner and 8/10 condition.

Pls contact Zaid at 6013-2083862

Uncle Bully's Bikes Current & Previous

Hola, just wanna share with all of you my bikes from yesterday & now....

My current bike 2007 Yeti AS-X sponsored by KSH Cycles, Malaysia
(This bike survive so far but i only broke my arm with it) hehehehehehehe.....


My 4th place Cikole Open DH 2006 Transition Bottle Rocket
(During Project Maheez Race Team) This bike survived, sold it to our friend Wan Bottle


My Second 2002 Bullit R.I.P
(During Project Maheez Race Team) I broke this bike right at the pivot clamp in Bandung hehehehehe....


My First Bullit S Size 2001 Model
(During CCI Race Team) Oh yeah, I broke this red boxxer fork!!!!!


My Trustee Current Hardtail

KSH MTB Challenge has been cancelled.

Dear Brothers in Handlebars,
I seek your indulgence and patience as KSH MTB Challenge has been cancelled.
From the bottom of my heart, I deeply apologised for the cancellation.
Thank you

Uncle Bully

One of ROAM's deadly weapon...Weapon of Mass Destruction

Hehehehehehe......really.....by the way, he was a former pro skateboader....

Damaged assessment:
Ovalised Head Tube Demo 8
Snapped 07 XTR RD
Broken Demo 8 rear hanger
Busted wrist (left & right)

Damn good rider.......he can huck anything.

All testimonial approved by the Head Honcho Uncle Bully.

Special Thanx for Bandung Oakley event goes out to

Like to thanks those make this event a succes, and to those who participated....

KSH Cycles, TTDI-Malaysia
Mr. Kiki & Firman, Dirtworks Indonesia
Mr. Chandra & Yudi and CharmDevo Family, CharmDevo-Indonesia
Paul & Ardi and Oakley Family, Oakley Indonesia
Project Maheez
Bandung All Mountain, Indonesia
Jakarta Downhillers Community, Indonesia
ZeroTwoTwo, Indonesia
MTB FreeRide, Indonesia
Freeride Junkie, Indonesia
Friendly & Beautiful people of Bandung, Indonesia
Delmatic Racing Team, Malaysia
Sticker Station, Malaysia
FreeRide Malaysia.com
Fakawi Tribe, Malaysia
Ubike TV

Missing riding there..

From the bottom of our hearts, we say thank you once again....

Photos by the new sniper - BUDIMAN

feel free to click on each picture for larger image. thank you =)

hitting the new ramp drop : bully













railing it low and fast : bully












the signature hip transfer : bully













ramp drop : rizal



















high speed berm : rizal












angle wall ride : rizal



















ramp drop : amad



















ramp drop corner : amad













the dirt drop : amad