Let's pause and ponder.

Salam,

It is getting near, my friends.

In 10 days we will be gathering again for another challenge. The much awaited Northern Tour.

There's a lot to expect this time. Though we are not expecting a four hours climbing anymore, though most part of the path will be a fine road; NEVER LOOK DOWN ON THE CHALLENGE!

As we have moved on and progresses along, I believe it is a good time for us to take a period to refresh ourselves on underlying courage that created the birth of ACT.

"Established in June 2008, Associated Cyclosportif Trekkers (ACT) is a bicycle-trekking club made of more than 200 members nationwide. The club aims to impact its members and the community more than just promoting cycling as a sport..."

~ACT webpage, ‘About Us’ tab~

Yes my friends, we DO take cycling as more than just a mere sport. Cycling is a mode for us to promote positive values among Malaysians. We took all the hardship for a reason - to bring the good into the public. Do we stop there? NO! There's more for us to ponder. For that, let’s take a little look around on the Mission of ACT:

1. To promote healthy living that could helps restraining social ills from severing the society and nation.

- My friends, we do not promote cycling just for the sake of physical health, on top of that we are expecting to see this activity as an effective tool to cope with the ever growing social ills that has been attacking our society day by day. That’s why we have to start from our own selves. All ACT members are bound to high level discipline; from the very small ‘No smoking’ rule (Yes, none of ACT members smokes) to the very important aspect of road safety (Fail to abide may make you part of the statistics). We must ensure that we do not contradict our words with our own actions. Remember – Action speaks louder than words!

2. To promote bicycle as a strategic mode of transportation for explorative expeditions to the rural districts to study its economic resources and developments, and also to appreciate the nature’s beauty.

- We do believe that there are too much potential left untouched in the rural areas. We do really hope that we will be able to help to unleash these potentials for the positive development of these areas. History has also proven that bicycle is one of the most effective mode to reach to the deepest end of community. It is also environmentally friendly, ensuring no pollution caused to these areas.

3. To encourage the culture of ‘earth-greening’ and awareness towards ‘global warming’ by collaboratively planting selected trees in the visited districts.

- Global warming is a big threat to all, be it on mankind, flora, or fauna. However, not many realize how much this could impact us, and (more importantly) our future generations. We decided to play our part to instill awareness among ourselves and every community we met along the way so we all can do our part together.

4. To foster friendship and mutual respect amongst the society for the cultures of tolerant and peace to develop.

- Alhamdulillah, throughout our tours we have been receiving never ending support from governmental bodies, local authorities, local communities, and individuals. All of them have expressed positive remarks on our effort and look forward to work with us again in the future. Thank you to all, and we will definitely meet again!

This was also expressed earlier in our page, refer About Us tab:

"...As far it has trailed Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malacca, Perak, and Pahang through ‘ACT District Expedition Program'. The club has built new friendships and social networking out of these programs, especially with the rural-area community. Its members were benefited by the vast opportunity to explore, experience, to share, and appreciate cultural similarity as well as differences amongst the uniquely multi-cultured Malaysian community..."

5.To develop strong and courageous spirit of togetherness to encounter local and global challenges.

- There goes our “Together as One” motto. Together we become a stronger nation of Malaysia. Together we work hard to create a better Malaysia. Let’s break any barriers that differs us, which breaks us, that torn us apart. It is time to start understanding each other and find the fine line that connects each of us as mankind. With our love to this beautiful country, we strive for the success!

So my friends, let’s get our mind straight. Let’s get our intention right. Should all of us take this tour seriously by understanding the very reason of the program itself and play their role well, I believe that we could do so much more comparing to what we have done before. Let’s make this 3^rd phase of ‘Jelajah 1Malaysia’ a more successful one. Remember, we do not do this for our own self, we do this for the good of this blessed country and all of her citizens.

I would like to leave you with ACT's Vision for you to ponder on. Feel free to express yourself via 'Comments'. We welcome any language!

"Making bicycle-trekking as a constructive endeavor to develop a healthy and dynamic society contributing to the well being and love for the king and the country"

Wassalam.

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• 2010-07-06 16:15:47 | | miss leli lott
  Dengan segala ilmu pengetahuan yang ada, mari sama-sama kita hadapi cabaran ketiga ini... Ayuh! Teruskan!
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