Cycling Dim Sum @ Johor Bahru

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Long weekend Sunday. FT and me planned this ride into JB, Malaysia. Cycling of course!

Started at 6am on my end and met at Upper Thomson area around 6.30am. Enjoyed a nice sunrise as we approach the boarder immigration of Singapore.

Met a guy as we entered and he was kind enough to lead us in and gave us some 'tips'.


En-route to SG CIQ. As a cyclist, need to be careful due to the oh-there-are-too-many-to-count humps prior to entering the causeway. No to mention the extra wide gaping metal grates; not road bike tire friendly.


Was pretty smooth at the causeway! Small jam already started for the cars as we move up the ramp towards JB immigration. Pretty much smooth in JB. No need to tap TNG (same for SG side, no need for cash card road charges). 


Stopped at Tebrau area near Plaza Pelangi for Dim Sum. It got crowded pretty fast and we were fortunate to get there 'early'...had to open a new table. The pau looks flat but it tastes really good! Not the typical cantonese type.


Smooth sailing towards JB immigration. No queue no jam.


Jam at CIQ. We could only use the manual lanes. Supposed to be 2 but only one was opened .... after a while the other counter opened which relaxed the jam a little. In all ~45mins wait and this was around 9am when we arrived.

Good ride!


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