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GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Day 8 – GIVI Rimba Raid Rumbles the Jungle

Day 8 of the GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 was scheduled to coincide with the GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019 from the very start.
It was GIVI’s second year of involvement with Rimba Raid.
The overworked GIVI and Rimba Raid crews did a superb job to prepare the event.

Day 8 of the GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 was scheduled to coincide with the GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019 from the very start.

There were a number of reasons for this. Firstly, it was the second edition of Rimba Raid with GIVI’s participation. Secondly, it was a great opportunity for the GIVI Explorers to witness the event first hand. Thirdly, it was GIVI’s 25^thanniversary in Malaysia.

Rimba Raid has definitely grown from a hobbyist event set up by Dato’ Capt. Nik Huzlan just 5 years ago. Whereas last year’s GIVI Rimba Raid at Mat Daling drew in 105 competitors from 11 countries, this year’s had to be capped at 150 participants from 16 countries.

The overworked crews from Rimba Raid and GIVI had set up the event areas at Rimba Valley Motorcamp, ILMU and flag-off point extensively by the time we arrived from the National Elephant Sanctuary at Kuala Gandah.

Like at Mat Daling, the competitors convoyed to the flag-off area a short distance away from ILMU. There, they were let loose one at a time by Dato’ Capt. Nik, Joseph Perucca, and On Hai Swee.

We then rode to the finish line at Kampung GIVI at the Rimba Valley Motorcamp. The GIVI Malaysian Adventure marshals helped to ride our bikes in. It’s a much better solution rather than convoying in en masse on the dirt road as there was heavy traffic going in and coming out of the area.

We had spent about an hour at the flag-off point for pictures and such. The first finishers including Gabit Saleh, Bee Wong, Alex Wong and a few more were already at the parc ferme. (You guys are crazy!)

GIVI’s envoy in the race, ex-Dakar racer Jeremias Israel was there, too. However, it was a heartache for him and us GIVI Explorers as he crashed the specially-prepared Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE and retired. He had swerved to avoid a course marshal and went down hard. Thankfully, he was unhurt. It was hard to see the disappointment on his face. But that’s racing.

The Explorers had a great time mingling around with the riders and were moving about everywhere snapping pictures and selfies. Remember, the GIVI Explorers were from 14 countries so those images are circulated around the world.

At lunchtime, GIVI arranged for a number of dirtbikes for the Explorers to ride to a farm. The smiles under their helmets were very visible as soon as they got on! They were led by four marhsals, including one lady.

The farm consists of a few fish rearing ponds and the Explorers got right into fishing mode. Everyone caught one. GIVI somehow managed to convince the Rebung Restaurant to serve lunch in the jungle, so we ate while watching race competitors blast by.

We went back to Kampung GIVI to follow the rest of the race. Evidently, the course was much harder this time. Only 17 of 40 Class A competitors completely the race. A Thai rider nursed his cut hand and almost-destroyed bike back to the finish line and then shouted for the medic like in war movies. He actually finished fourth overall!

We stayed until the prize-giving ceremony. Dato’ Capt. Nik commended all those who joined regardless of where they finished.

I guess we could say that joining GIVI Rimba Raid itself was a personal victory in itself for each participant.

The Explorers were entertained not only by a basker band, but also by Sam Sharman who worked the mike and Joseph Perucca who played percussions!

GIVI Rimba Raid will definitely be bigger next year. GIVI’s white and red together with Rimba Raid’s green and yellow logos are now synonymous with each other, working symbiotically rather than merely alongside each other.

Let’s hope the adventure continues.

Please click on this link for our report on GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Day Seven.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Day Six.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Days Four and Five.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Day Three.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Kick Off.

GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Day Seven – Melaka to Janda Baik

The GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 is about to hit its climax on Day Seven.
It was time for the GIVI Explorers to visit GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019.
The route consisted of corners all the way!

The GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 is about to hit its climax on Day Seven (26^thJuly 2019). It was time for the GIVI Explorers to visit GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019.

This was the second year of GIVI’s involvement in Rimba Raid and it promises to be the biggest one yet. The organizer of Rimba Raid, Dato’ Capt. Nik Huzlan had to limit the entries at 150 participants, but that’s already nearly 50% more than the 105 at GIVI Rimba Raid at Mat Daling 2018.

GIVI’s involvement also opens up the branding to off-road motorcycles besides the usual adventure bikes.

So today, on Day Seven of the GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019, we needed to travel from Melaka to the Rimba Valley Motorcamp site.

Leg One – Melaka to Si Thian Kong Temple, Johol, Negeri Sembilan

Rather than hoofing it down the featureless highways the Explorers took a circuitous route that crossed three states.

Leaving Melaka, we headed toward Durian Tunggal, instead of the usual Ayer Keroh way.

The road got twisty not long after we left Melaka. I wished I could see the faces under those helmets but am sure every Explorer was smiling. We locals ride this route just for the corners! There was whoops of elation from almost everyone when we stopped afterwards.

Everyone was having such a great time that we were already at the Si Thian Kong Temple in Johol.

The site was just a clearing three years ago and a large temple complex has now taken shape. It’s not fully complete yet, but the main structures with intricate carvings were in place, including the worship hall. Two large Tao deities greeted us as we rode through the front gate.

The temple is being built at great expense and it should soon rival some of the Taoist temples around Malaysia.

Leg Two – Si Thian Kong Temple to Bera

From here, the road turns into a mini racetrack style layout with chicanes, sweeping turns and decreasing radius corners all thrown in. Thankfully, the road has been resurfaced.

I personally worried about the convoy’s safety in negotiating two very tricky decreasing radius corners up ahead, but the Explorers were all experienced and good riders. The marshals also did a great job in controlling the pace, instead of letting everyone dive bomb the corners, kamikaze style.

Past those corners, I started to get excited. Very excited. That’s because we were going to ride through Kuala Pilah.

Now, Kuala Pilah is pretty much unchanged for the last decade and it’s always hot. This sleepy town is my wife’s hometown and where we got married. It’s not everyday that 40 riders from 16 countries ride through, while being escorted by the police. I felt my pride welling up.

We passed Juasseh, then Batu Kikir before turning northeast to Route 10 which took us past Bera Lake and into Bera town for lunch.

Again, there were so many corners! In Bahasa Melayu we would say, “Korner sampai muntah,” which translates to “Cornering until we puke.” That’s to say it in a happy manner, of course.

We passed the Bera lake which was a shadow of its former glory, unfortunately. Many people missed it because instead of being a body of blue water, it now looks like a giant mud pit.

We stopped at a mamak restaurant in Bera for a quick lunch.

Leg Three – Bera to National Elephant Conservation Centre, Kuala Gandah, Pahang

The National Elephant Conservation Centre is a must for anyone travelling along this route. This is where injured elephants are rescued and rehabilitated before being returned to the wild. It’s also from here that the mahouts (elephant handlers) mount missions to relocate elephants that are in vicinity of human settlements to the National Park (Taman Negara). Actually, it’s human encroachment, not the other way around.

We were extremely lucky to have arrived at the time to bathe the elephants in the river! We swore we saw them smile when they hit the river. Bathing was carried out by the mahouts, not visitors, by the way.

They then continued with an elephant show for educational purposes. One elephant was 60 years old! These elephants were rescued many years ago and are reared as guides to “talk to” wild elephants to be relocated.

Lastly, visitors were given the opportunity to feed the beautiful animals with watermelons for lunch.

As a personal note, the centre has changed much since my last visit three months ago. It’s now much more organized and cleaner. A kind-hearted soul donated a large sum of money to renovate the centre. It’s great to see that the elephants in our country are well cared for.

Leg Four – Kuala Gandah to Rimba Valley Motorcamp, Janda Baik

The final leg of the day took us to the site of GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019. The area was already a hive of activity, when we got there. The camping grounds were full and there were adventure and dirt-bikes everywhere. We had the option of riding into Rimba Valley ourselves on the dirt road, but there was took much traffic. So, the marshals helped us ride our bikes in to Kampung GIVI.

It’s great to see GIVI Rimba Raid being so colourful now. While it’s mainly an amateur event, GIVI’s presence, plus BMW Motorrad, KTM, Bombardier, et al certainly lent it a professional set up. This is important especially for competitors who travelled in from all over the world.

We mingled for a while before leaving the bikes at Kampung GIVI and headed to ILMU (which used to be UMNO’s indoctrination centre) to settle down.

We attended the GIVI Rimba Raid briefing at night. It was great to see so many familiar faces among the 150 riders here.

The Explorers turned in early as tomorrow morning (27^thJuly) is GIVI Rimba Raid’s main event.

Please click on this link for our report on GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Day Six.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Days Four and Five.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Day Three.

Please click on this link for GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Kick Off.

Pelumba Tempatan Tunjuk Belang Aksi Enduro, Gabit Menang Lagi

Gabit Saleh meneruskan kemaraan di hari kedua GIVI Rimba Raid apabila memenangi kategori terbuka perlumbaan Enduro semalam selepas mempertahankan kejuaraan Kelas A pada Sabtu.

Pelumba ‘off-road’ negara itu menamatkan lima pusingan dengan catatan masa terpantas di antara 37 pelumba lain dengan 1 jam 20 minit 36.490 saat sekaligus mengukuhkan namanya dalam arena off-road.

Tempat kedua jadi milik Ahmad Lezzam Roslim dengan catatan masa 1 jam 20 minit 42.859 saat diikuti Richard Lim ketiga dengan 1 jam 25 minit 15.784 saat.

Sementara itu bagi kategori veteran menyaksikan 53 pelumba berentap bagi merebut kejuaraan dengan Rohaizam Rizal Mansor muncul juara dengan catatan masa 47 minit 40.073 saat diikuti Mohd Fauzi Ali kedua dengan 49 minit 26.849 saat dan Lai Kok Hing ketiga yang hanya dipisahkan beberapa saat di belakang.

Kategori novice menyaksikan Muhammad Fareez Burhanuddin juara dengan 55 minit 51.473 saat diikuti Mohammad Syamin kedua dengan 56 minit 46.992 saat sementara Michael Soh ketiga dengan 56 minit 50.331 saat.

Aksi Enduro melengkapkan GIVI Rimba Raid yang memasuki hari kedua semalam sekaligus mengukuhkan pertandingan itu dipersada tempatan dan antarabangsa.

Hari pertama yang berlangsung pada Sabtu melibatkan acara tumpuan ‘jungle race’ menyaksikan Gabit berjaya mempertahankan kejuaraan dimenangni tahun lalu di Mat Daling.

Perlumbaan itu turut menampilkan pelumba jemputan dari Chile, Jeremias Israel yang merupakan pelumba raki Dakar Honda.

Saksikan rangkuman hari kedua Rimba Raid di bawah:

Gabit Saleh Wins at GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019

Gabit Saleh won in the Class A category at GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019.
He won on the KTM 1050 Adventure despite falling three times.
This was the biggest and best GIVI Rimba Raid to date.

Gabit Saleh won in the Class A category at GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019, yesterday (Saturday, 27^thJuly).

Gabit is the defending champion from the GIVI Rimba Raid Mat Daling 2018. He rode his trusty KTM 1050 Adventure as KTM Malaysia’s factory rider.

Class A is the premier class of the competition and is for bikes above 800cc.

However, the win didn’t come easy. “Alhmadulillah I managed to defend the title. I was aiming to finish only, actually and didn’t think about winning actually,” the 2016 FIM Asia Supermoto Champion said. “The competition had gotten tougher since last year, especially with the entry of Jeremias Israel who represented the GIVI team.”

When GIVI Rimba Raid stalwart and organizer Dato’ Captain Nik Huzlan wasn’t joking when said the trail was going to be tough. In fact, he dubbed the third and final section as “The Green Hell.”

“The first section was easier with loose gravel, so I used the opportunity to make up time. I managed to catch up to Bee Wong. But the second section was difficult, but I didn’t expect it to be so hardcore! I was surprised to see the big rocks and river!” Gabit revealed. “Then I dropped in the second river. The fall snapped the front brake lever.”

But Gabit didn’t become champion because he gave up easily.

“I kept going and maintained a steady pace and caught Bee Wong again. At that point I started calculating the fact that Bee was the first rider to be flagged off, while I was the thirteenth. So, I knew that I had made good time and we crossed the finish line almost together.”

What was more incredible was him finishing in 48 minutes, 40.440 seconds despite dropping it three times. That speed was incredible enough on the road, but this was off-road!

GIVI Rimba Raid attaches a transponder to each bike for accurate timing. The participants are flagged off one at a time, hence the best time wins.

Each bike was equipped with a transponder

The two wires on the ground are the transponder sensors

Bee Wong was so close to winning the race but as always, he was cheerful of being able to finish at all, let alone in second place.

“It’s easy in the first stage but I was beat by the second due to the difficult and muddy terrain. I saw Gabit behind me a number of times, but he crashed each time. So, I decided to play safe and maintain a good pace,” he said.

Bee was riding one of only two of the new KTM 790 Adventure R currently in circulation in the country.

His brother, Alex Wong finished in third. He rode the same BMW F 800 GS as he did in the Mat Daling.

It was heartbreak, however, for Chilean and GIVI Explorer rider Jeremias Israel. He had shown great pace from the start by conquering the terrain and other riders on the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. Unfortunately, luck wasn’t his side.

“I was enjoying myself, smiling in my helmet and passing many guys on the trail,” he told us during the post-race interview. “Then I started coming downhill to a part which opened up wider and I decided to go faster. Ahead of me was another competitor, on a BMW R 1200 GS, perhaps. He started to struggle and paddle with his feet when he hit the puddle. Behind him was a marshal on a green bike (Kawasaki KLX150) and in a yellow vest. At that point, he decided to overtake the rider and moved wide, which was directly in my path. Since I already committed to the line, I had nowhere to go and laid the bike down.”

Jeremias Israel on the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE

The crash messed up his front brakes. “I picked the bike up and continued, but the brakes had pressure at one moment and none the next. It was too dangerous to continue that way. I feel bad for Triumph, but racing’s that way.”

But Jeremias has some good thoughts about GIVI Rimba Raid, “It was good to see all the guys with so much motivation that they’d bring their expensive bikes into the jungle. I met riders with many different skill levels but I’m sure they’ll improve by the next GIVI Rimba Raid.”

The trail was definitely tougher than at Mat Daling as many riders attested. While the trails at Mat Daling was 126-km long, it was only less than 60 km in Janda Baik. Many probably thought it was going to be too easy, but it was apparently otherwise. Apart from that, rains in the past two days had turned the ground soggy. Consequently, the start was delayed from the planned 9am to 11am in an attempt to let the sun dry out the track.

Of the 150 riders who started the event, 40 were stuck. There were 70 riders in the big dual-purpose Class A but only 17 finished.

Dato’ Captain Nik has said many times before, “I wanted to give the competitors a tough race, but not an impossible race.”

Gabit had this to say, “It was tough for me so I could only imagine how hard it was for the other guys, especially those on the big adventure bikes.”

“It was way tougher than in Mat Daling,” said Bee Wong, “That’s why I was pancit (exhausted) in the second sector.”

Jeremias had a different view, “It was okay, I guess. I’ve ridden in many races and countries such as The Dakar Rally, also in Colombia, Qatar and so forth. The weather was quite cooling in the jungle, too.”

In addition to Gabit, Bee and Jeremias, the Thai riders were the ones everyone looked out for. They had held qualifying rounds in their country and sent the top 20 of their best riders. Anusorn Ubonsuk finished fourth. One guy crashed heavily but nursed his injured hand and destroyed bike to the finish.

But no matter how you cut it, GIVI Rimba Raid has grown up to be a major event and brand. There were 150 participants from 16 countries, up from 105 of 11 nationalities. There were many more applications, but the organizers had to limit it to the final number of 150 due to space and logistical constraints.

GIVI’s support had also lent the big brand image that the race deserves. The hardworking crew were already on site 3 days before the event to set up. Another part of the crew had to also work in conjunction with the GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 ride. The epic ride consisted of 40 riders, among them GIVI’s dealers from 14 countries. Malaysia was selected this year to commemorate the brand’s 25^thanniversary in the country.

“Thank you GIVI, because the race has definitely grown a lot from before,” commented Gabit. “Also, thank you to Rimba Raid and my sponsors.”

The Tourism Board of Pahang also joined in this time, as it was an unprecedented opportunity to promote eco-tourism in the state.

There were also other classes in GIVI Rimba Raid. But this particular event included an exhibition race for buggies and quads. The Bombardier Maverick X turbocharged quads were a sight to behold!

Class B (for bikes 800cc and below) was won by Shamsul Azhar Bin Abu Hazim, better known as Acoi Pangkolo on the AJP7.

Class C for dirtbikes up to 250cc was won by Muhammad Hazlami Bin Mustapha Kamal.

As for the environment, GIVI Rimba Raid organizers worked hard to minimize the impact on the jungle as much as possible. No trees were cut down and no part of the trail was hewn. Bridges were built over certain streams. Riders were told to bring hydration packs instead of water bottles into the trail. They also employed a cleaning crew to sweep the trail for rubbish. The jungle will then return to its normal state within six months.

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GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Day Four and Five

The epic GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 convoy reached Kuala Terengganu on Monday (22^ndJuly), and the participants crossed over to Pulau Redang on Day Four the next day (23^rdJuly).
We crossed over to Pulau Redang and then back the mainland.
From there, we rode to Kuantan.

Day Four (23^rdJuly 2019)

The epic GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 convoy reached Kuala Terengganu on Monday (22^ndJuly), and the participants crossed over to Pulau Redang on Day Four the next day (23^rdJuly).

It was a short 46-km ride to boat jetty at Merang. The hardworking GIVI support crew loaded our luggage into their vans and brought them there, while we rode in all our Hevik riding gear and GIVI motorcycle equipment. Our luggage was then offloaded from the vans and moved into one boat.

We changed into our “beach gear” i.e. shorts, slippers/sneakers and t-shirts near the jetty. All our riding gear such as our GIVI helmets, and jackets, riding pants, gloves, plus boots went into the GIVI cases. It reminded us on how indispensable the GIVI cases and luggage are for bikers. You don’t have to drag your riding gear around when you get off your bike!

So, the group got into four boats and it was a race to Pulau Redang!

Thankfully, the sea was calm and our boat (which also included racer Jeremias Israel who kept goading the boat driver to give “full gas”) glided above the blue sea to arrive first, although we departed last! Woohoo!

The Taaras Beach & Resort transit vans were already waiting at the jetty. The resort was just 5 minutes away.

We were welcomed by every staff member who saw us, regardless that we were locals or foreigners. Kudos!

The foreign riders in the group didn’t take long to hit the beach and pool after lunch. A scuba diving foray was organized quickly and they went diving at one of Redang’s world-renowned coral reefs.

Another thing we liked very much about hotel is that it has a Turtle Lab, whose work is harvesting and hatching turtle babies. It’s a fully-equipped laboratory with high-tech equipment.

The sand on the beach was white and almost feels like powdered milk between the toes. It was blazing hot when we arrived so there weren’t many people. But it was a hive of activities later in the afternoon. Guests played beach volleyball, kids dived into the pool, couples sat facing the sea enjoying each other’s company, and many took to swimming in the sea.

Dinner was held right on the powdery white sands of the beach to a cooling sea breeze. We spent hours chatting the night away, not giving a thought about tomorrow’s trip.

Day Five (24^thJuly 2019)

We checked out late(r) the next day at 9am. Judging by the look on everyone’s face, no one wants to leave that beach and resort. Well, it’s just a teaser and we’re sure some will return.

Back at the jetty, we got back into our riding gear (still there in the cases) for the ride to Teluk Cempedak, Kuantan.

The ride was pretty straightforward but may it’s because many were still suffering from “Redang withdrawal.” We followed the coast to our destination but most of the seaside was hidden away by homes and hotels.

But lunch was definitely a memorable affair. We stopped at the Tanjung Jara Resort. The whole complex seemed to be converted from an old bungalow, hence providing a rustic Malaysian atmosphere. They served local foods, too, instead of the usual western fare.

The keropok lekor was the freshest and tastiest we Malaysians have consumed, the other dishes deserve five-star rating and desserts include a longan and sea coconut tongsui (sweet soup).

Back on our bikes, we rode past multiple bridges with awesome views of the rivers below. We also saw the massive PETRONAS Gas Processing Plant at Kerteh.

We reached Kuantan safely and checked-in at the Hyatt Regency Hotel for the night. The ride will continue to Melaka the next day (25^thJuly).

10 Reasons to Visit GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019

The GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 is set to be held from 26^ththrough 28^th.
There are 150 competitors from 16 countries this year.
It is the only event in the world for large capacity dual-sport motorcycles.

The GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 is set to be held from 26^ththrough 28^thJuly and we’re really excited about it. We think hundreds – if not thousands – more fans are also counting down the days until the start.

The GIVI Rimba Raid series has grown to be the event among adventure and off-road motorcycle community from its humble beginnings. The brainchild of Dato’ Captain Nik Huzlan, it’s one event that dual-sport and adventure motorcycle enthusiasts look forward to each year.

Here are 10 reasons to witness this awesome event yourself. (There are way more than 10 reasons, but we wanted to keep it simple.)

1. Witness big bikes getting hammered

Surely you’ve gotten used to seeing heavyweight adventure bikes such as the BMW R 1200 GS/GS Adventure, KTM 1050/1190/1290 Adventure, Honda CRF1000L Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger 800 blasting down the highways. But have you seen them being used in the other environment they’re designed for?

We’re talking about off-road riding. Dual-purpose bikes can be ridden off paved highways and roads, hence the term. However, seeing these RM 80,000 to more than RM 100,000 bikes being bashed over rocks, “washed” in the river and sliding on gravel is something rare.

GIVI Rimba Raid provides that opportunity to not only the riders but also spectators.

2. GIVI Rimba Raid is unique

GIVI Rimba Raid is currently the only event in the world which pits men and women on heavyweight dual-purpose bikes against the off-road environment. In fact, when Capt. Nik approached the Automotive Association of Malaysia for the rulebook, they had none. Instead, it’s GIVI Rimba Raid who are now writing the rulebook.

3. Top Malaysian riders

That said, the event remains an enthusiast’s event. They are known as privateers, in other words.

However, top pro riders are starting to be drawn to joining up. One of them is Mohd. Habibullah Salleh, better known as Gabit. The 2016 FIM Asia Supermoto Champion and multiple Malaysian MX champion is the defending champion of the Open Category.

So, this a great opportunity for Malaysians to support our rider in battling against the best of the world.

4. Top international riders

There is a total of 150 riders from 16 countries this year. Among them is Jeremias Israel, the Chilean ex-HRC (Honda Racing Corporation) rider in the Dakar Rally. He’s flown in specially by GIVI to compete in the race. He will ride the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE.

There is also news of Thais holding their own qualifications to determine the riders who will represent the country. The qualified riders have been practicing almost daily in preparation for GIVI Rimba Raid 2019.

5. Stiff competition

If the previous years were competitive, this year’s promises to the closest fought yet. The riders not only chase positions and prizes but are also out there to prove it to themselves that they could live up to the challenges.

6. Specially chosen course

The organizers have laid out a course to challenge the riders physically and mentally. You can be assured that it will bring out the best in human drama and emotions.

Perhaps more importantly, you can spectate all the action up close rather than being seated tens or metres away.

Do note that the course will return to its normal environmental state within months of the event.

7. Different skill levels

Since there are pros mixed with privateers, GIVI Rimba Raid will be interesting to you in terms of entertainment. It means that there will be plenty thrills and spills.

8. Great fun for the family

Got kids who are interested in motorcycles? Need to explain to your wife or girlfriend why you love bikes? Bring ‘em here! It’s all wholesome fun for the entire family and your family members will thank you for it.

9. Great setting

Forget about going to the mall every weekend. Come here to breath some fresh air and waddle in the crystal-clear stream for a change. Besides that, the location is near many other resorts that offer eco-tourism and sports. There are also many camping grounds.

10. Vendors

There will be plenty of vendors. Main sponsor GIVI will have their pavilion up, offering their latest products for every biker. The GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 will also make a stop at GIVI Rimba Raid for two days, so you can witness the bikes and GIVI equipment they carry.

Conclusion

GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 is a exciting event that shouldn’t be missed by anyone, bikers and non-bikers alike.

It will be held from 26^thto 28^thJuly 2019, at the Rimba Valley Motorcamp site. Please click the map below for the location and you may refer to GIVI Rimba Raid’s official Facebook page for the latest updates.

GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 Kicks Off

The GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 kicked off yesterday, as the start of an epic ride around Peninsular Malaysia.
The participants will cover 2500 kilometres by the end on 29^thJuly 2019.
The ride ends at GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 on 27^thand 28^thJuly.

The GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 kicked off yesterday, as the start of an epic ride around Peninsular Malaysia.

The 40 participants from 16 countries will cover 2500 kilometres at the finish on 29^thJuly 2019. They will savour Malaysia’s amazing beauty and magic along the way, including the country’s unique flora and fauna, food, hospitality and the great riding routes.

Routes take the riders through Ipoh, Pahang, Terengganu, and Melaka. From Melaka, the convoy will turn back to Janda Baik, Pahang for GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019. It will give the dealers an unprecedented view of the only large capacity adventure motorcycle race in off-road conditions.

Participants consists of GIVI’s worldwide dealers including those from all over South American, European, Asian and ASEAN countries.

The ride was flagged off from GIVI Asia’s headquarters in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. the riders were given a factory tour by Mr. Joseph Perucca, the Overseas Operational Director for GIVI and Mr. On Hai Swee, the Managing Director of GIVI Asia. Also on hand was Dato’ Razak Al-Malique Hussein, the Chief Executive Officer of Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia who had supplied the Triumph Tiger 800 XCx, XRx and XR to the participants. Mr. Eugene Mah of Mah Pte. Ltd. also participates in the ride. His company supplied the Moto Guzzi V85TT.

The convoy will be escorted by the Royal Malaysian Traffic Police and marshals from Desmo Owners Club Malaysia (DOCM) all the way.

The entourage rode first to the leaning tower at Teluk Intan for photo opportunities and the famous Nasi Kandar Krisna on the way. They then continued riding to Kellie’s Castle outside Ipoh, before bedding down at the Banjaran Hot Springs Resort.

The resort was built into the forest, thereby preserving its natural surroundings. Hot spring water was piped into the villas.

Dinner was held in the world-renowed Jeff’s Cellar. The restaurant was built into a cave system with minimal fittings, again to not disturb the natural surroundings. We were served an 8-course western meal among the stalactites and stalagmites.

The adventure continues tomorrow (Monday) as the convoy heads to Gerik and finally, Kuala Terengganu.

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Jeremais Israel and Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE Set for GIVI Rimba Raid

Jeremais Israel is set to rock GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019 on the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE.
Jeremais was a works HRC rider in the Dakar Rally.
The Scrambler 1200 XE had finished fifth overall at the recent Mexican 1000 Rally.

Chilean Dakar Rally and off-road racer, Jeremais Israel is set to rock GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019 on the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE.

The rider was present at Triumph Motorcycles Malaysia this morning to receive the bike and prep it. He will be using the #09 number plate in the race. Jeremais was specially flown in by GIVI to compete in Rimba Raid. He will also conduct a special off-road riding clinic tomorrow morning at Ukay Perdana.

The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE is a true-blood off-road bike, dressed up in the classic Bonneville body. It’s inspired by the TR6 Trophy ridden by Steve McQueen and his stuntman Bud Ekins to a number of wins in the Baja 1000 Rally.

It features long-travel fully-adjustable Öhlins suspension, cross-spoke wheels, engine crash bars, under-engine skid plate, bark-buster style hand protectors as standard. The electronics are also geared towards off-road performance, although the bike rides pretty well over paved roads, too.

British stunt rider Ernie Vigil had proven the bike’s toughness and ability to duke it out with 450cc dirtbikes in the Mexican 1000 Rally recently. He finished fifth overall on a bog-stock bike.

Jeremais will also be riding a fully stock bike in GIVI Rimba Raid.

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Jeremias Israel Menghangatkan Rimba Raid 2019 Di Janda Baik!

Sebagai penghargaan terhadap sokongan yang diberikan pada GIVI Rimba Raid 2018, edisi 2019 kembali dan diperhebatkan dengan halangan dan laluan lebih mencabar.

Kejayaan Rimba Raid tidak akan berlaku tanpa kerjasama GIVI yang juga selaku penaja utama.

Bagi memperhebatkan lagi Rimba Raid kali ini, GIVI turut membawa masuk Jeremias Israel daripada Chile yang memikul status sebagai duta GIVI.

Jeremias – bekas National Champion dan pelumba Factory Honda Dakar Rally – bukan sahaja akan bertanding di Rimba Raid malaha dia bakal memulakan hubungan dua hala dengan pusat latihan tempatan dengan menganjurkan klinik menunggang motosikal bersama-sama Acoi Pangokolo, pelumba motosikal Trials tempatan.

Klinik tersebut bakal diadakan di sebuah pusat latihan di Kuala Lumpur pada 20 Julai ini.

Sementara itu, Ketua Pemasaran Rimba Raid, Datuk Kapten Nik Huzlan meluahkan rasa teruja dengan edisi kali ini.

“Kami sangat bangga dengan populariti Rimba Raid yang semakin meningkat, dan kami sangat teruja pada idea kerjasama GIVI dalam mewujudkan persekitaran yang kompetitif di mana Perlumbaan Kelas Antarabangsa tidak menimbulkan ketegangan kewangan untuk kami penunggang tempatan.

“Pada masa yang sama kita berhati-hati untuk tidak terlepas dari mana kami bermula, di mana amatur dan profesional bersaing dengan motosikal yang sah di jalan raya dan boleh dibeli di kaunter. Kami berusaha untuk mengekalkan Rimba Raid sebagai acara dengan peminat dalam fikiran, tetapi dianjurkan untuk memuaskan profesional yang berpengalaman,”jelasnya.

Pada masa sama, Kapten Nik turut menyifatkan penyertaan Jeremias bakal membantu memperkukuhkan jenama Rimba Raid terutamanya di peringkat antarabangsa.

Bagi Jeremias, Rimba Raid bukan hanya medan untuk mencapai kemenangan seperti kejohanan lain sebaliknya ia turut menjadi tempat untuknya berkongsi ilmu dan pengalaman dengan peserta lain.

“Sebagai pelumba profesional motivasi yang paling penting bagi saya ialah bersaing dan menang, tetapi ketika saya semakin matang saya kini mahu berkongsi skil dan pengalaman sedia ada kepada pelumba lain,” jelasnya.

Rimba Raid 2019 bakal berlangsung di Rimba Valley Motocamp, Janda Baik pada 27 dan 28 Julai 2019!

GIVI Big Trail Clinic by Jeremais Israel and Acoi Pangkolo Coming Up!

Ex-works HRC Dakar Rally rider Jeremais Israel and Malaysia trails rider Acoi Pangkolo will hold the GIVI Big Trail Clinic.
It will be held on 20^th July 2019 at Ukay Perdana.
Jeremais is also here for the GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019.

Get ready for the best trail riding clinic of your lifetime as GIVI presents the GIVI Big Trail Clinic by Jeremais Israel and Acoi Pangkolo.

The clinic is specially set up in view of the Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 at the Rimba Valley Motorcamp on 27^th and 28^th July. This is a great opportunity for the competitors to learn the finer points of motorcycle control in rough and tough environments. The classes are open to non-Rimba Raid participants, also.

It will take place on 20^th July 2019, at Ukay Perdana, Kuala Lumpur. Registration begins at 8am. Breakfast will be served.

The classes include:

Throttle and clutch control.
Turning (advanced).
Braking point and position (advanced).
Technical uphill and downhill.
Challenging terrain (sand, stones, mud).

The event is part of the epic GIVI Explorer Malaysian Adventure set to begin in a fortnight, and also the GIVI Rimba Raid 2019 at Rimba Valley Motorcamp. It’s also part of GIVI’s doctrine in inculcating the correct and safe handling of motorcycles in every ride.

The clinic will be conducted by Jeremais Israel and Acoi Pangkolo. The former hails from Chile and formerly competed in the Dakar Rally for the Honda HRC team. Acoi, on the other hand, is a well-known trails, enduro and stunt rider among the Malaysian off-road riding community. Acoi has taken part in the FIM Asia Trails Championship in Chiang Mai, Thailand a number of years ago and is still an active participant in many local races.

GIVI specially flew Jeremais Israel into Malaysia to compete in the GIVI Rimba Raid. He will be riding the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC. British stunt rider rode the XE version of the bike to an impressive fifth-placed finish in the Mexican 1000 Rally recently, among purpose-built 450cc dirtbikes!

To register, please Whatsapp your details below to Acoi Pangkolo at 018-3770635. You may also call him at 016-7250434.

Name:

Date of Birth:

Blood type:

Years of riding experience:

Bike make/model:

Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 Race No.:

Contact number:

GIVI Explorer Adventure Comes to Malaysia This Year!

The GIVI Explorer Adventure will be held in Malaysia this year.
Called the GIVI Malaysian Adventure, participants will ride from 20^th to 29^th July, covering 2500 km of Peninsular Malaysia.
The ride includes witnessing the GIVI Rimba Raid 2019 at Janda Baik, Pahang.

Called the GIVI Malaysian Adventure, the prestigious ride comes to our beautiful Malaysia this year. For 10 days from 20^th to 29^th July, the convoy consisting of worldwide GIVI dealers and riders will enjoy the best of what this amazing country has to offer.

The adventure is also held conjunction with GIVI Asia Sdn. Bhd.’s 25^th Anniversary in Malaysia. As such the event will begin from GIVI Asia’s headquarters and factory in Bukit Beruntung, Selangor. It is here that most of GIVI’s polymer motorcycle cases are made. The participants will tour the facilities prior to the flag off.

Participants will ride a host of motorcycles including the Triumph Tiger 800 XC and XR variants, the new Triumph Scrambler 1200 XC and XE, Ducatis, Moto Guzzis and Kawasakis.

Particular attention is given to the Scrambler 1200 XE as one of the riders will race it in the GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019.

The adventure’s itinerary includes riding to Malaysian landmarks such as the leaning tower in Teluk Intan, Kelly’s Castle, Belum Rainforest and Temenggor lake, Pulau Redang, before heading back to the historic city of Melaka to visit A’ Famosa, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Stadthuys, Jonker Walk among others.

From Melaka, the convoy heads to Janda Baik, Pahang for the GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019.

You are welcome to witness the international event. It will be held from 26^th to 28^th July at the Rimba Valley Motorcamp (please see the map below).

The adventure will end at Genting Highlands on 29^th July.

We have participated in the GIVI Explorer Adventure on two previous occasions: South Africa in 2015; Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam in 2017. Apart from those, the adventure had covered the Patagonia region in Chile, Colombia, and Morocco last year.

The GIVI Golden Triangle Adventure in 2017

While it may seem like vacations in exotic places (indeed, the bywords for the ride are “Explore, Enjoy”), the GIVI Explorer Adventure is the rolling test lab for the company’s new products. This is about taking R&D onto the road, in the real world, before they are further refined, manufactured and finally sold to bikers like you and I. Thus, the GIVI Explorer Adventure is an important event.

So see you on the road!

Trans-Mongolia 2019, 65 Days of Amazing Adventure

The Trans-Mongolia 2019 adventure will cover 20,000 kilometres over 65 days through 11 countries.
It will push off on 21 August and end on 24 October in Paris, France.
There is a total of 12 bikes, supported by 4x4s.

How’s this for an epic motorcycle adventure? The Trans-Mongolia 2019 adventure will cover 20,000 kilometres over 65 days through 11 countries.

The adventure is organized by the group called 4×4 World Explorer which consists of hardcore adventure riders and 4×4 drivers. They’ve organized the Trans-Andes, Trans-Amazon, among others in the past.

The upcoming ride which will begin on 21^stAugust 2019 will ride through Thailand, Laos, and China before reaching Mongolia, hence the name. However, instead of turning back once they reach the country, the group will continue onwards through southern Russia (circumventing the Central Asian countries), Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany and finally ending in Paris, France on 24^thOctober.

The bikes and 4x4s will then be shipped back to Malaysia.

Expedition Leader, Mr. Thomas Foo presented some of the details during the launch at the Explorer Outfitter outlet in Publika, Kuala Lumpur.

“It is like seeing seven different worlds in one ride,” he said. The riders will be supported by a number of 4x4s.

The 12 motorcycles are the BMW G 310 GS, sponsored by Tian Siang Motorrad in Ipoh, Perak. While they don’t seem much to some out there, the small capacity, single-cylinder bike is reliable and tough enough to stand up to the challenges during the trip. But in case anything breaks, it’s an easy fix compared to more complex models. Besides that, the lack of weight will soon be the rider’s best friend when the going gets tough. Would you prefer to ride on through or wrestle with a heavy bike? That’s why almost all world travelers including Anita Yusof opt for simple, lightweight bikes.

GIVI Asia Sdn. Bhd. also played their part by sponsoring touring equipment to the riders. It’s a huge list but here are some of them: X.01 Tourer adventure helmet, B32 Bold Advance top box, PWB02 waterproof waist pouch, CRS02.AX Comfort rain suit, VEST02 high-visibility vest, and a new, taller windscreen. GIVI Asia Managing Director Mr. Oh Hai Swee and Marketing Manager Sam Sharman were present during the presentation.

The Trans-Mongolia adventure will be flagged off on 21^stAugust in Putrajaya.

Please visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/4x4worldexplorer/ for more details.

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Day 8 of the GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 was scheduled to coincide with the GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019 from the very start.

It was GIVI’s second year of involvement with Rimba Raid.

The overworked GIVI and Rimba Raid crews did a superb job to prepare the event.

The GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 is about to hit its climax on Day Seven.

It was time for the GIVI Explorers to visit GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019.

The route consisted of corners all the way!

Leg One – Melaka to Si Thian Kong Temple, Johol, Negeri Sembilan

Leg Two – Si Thian Kong Temple to Bera

Leg Three – Bera to National Elephant Conservation Centre, Kuala Gandah, Pahang

Leg Four – Kuala Gandah to Rimba Valley Motorcamp, Janda Baik

Gabit Saleh won in the Class A category at GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019.

He won on the KTM 1050 Adventure despite falling three times.

This was the biggest and best GIVI Rimba Raid to date.

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The epic GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 convoy reached Kuala Terengganu on Monday (22nd July), and the participants crossed over to Pulau Redang on Day Four the next day (23rd July).

We crossed over to Pulau Redang and then back the mainland.

From there, we rode to Kuantan.

Day Four (23rd July 2019)

Day Five (24th July 2019)

The GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 is set to be held from 26th through 28th.

There are 150 competitors from 16 countries this year.

It is the only event in the world for large capacity dual-sport motorcycles.

1. Witness big bikes getting hammered

2. GIVI Rimba Raid is unique

3. Top Malaysian riders

4. Top international riders

5. Stiff competition

6. Specially chosen course

7. Different skill levels

8. Great fun for the family

9. Great setting

10. Vendors

Conclusion

The GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 kicked off yesterday, as the start of an epic ride around Peninsular Malaysia.

The participants will cover 2500 kilometres by the end on 29th July 2019.

The ride ends at GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 on 27th and 28th July.

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Jeremais Israel is set to rock GIVI Rimba Raid at Janda Baik 2019 on the Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE.

Jeremais was a works HRC rider in the Dakar Rally.

The Scrambler 1200 XE had finished fifth overall at the recent Mexican 1000 Rally.

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Ex-works HRC Dakar Rally rider Jeremais Israel and Malaysia trails rider Acoi Pangkolo will hold the GIVI Big Trail Clinic.

It will be held on 20th July 2019 at Ukay Perdana.

Jeremais is also here for the GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019.

The classes include:

Name:

Date of Birth:

Blood type:

Years of riding experience:

Bike make/model:

Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 Race No.:

Contact number:

The GIVI Explorer Adventure will be held in Malaysia this year.

Called the GIVI Malaysian Adventure, participants will ride from 20th to 29th July, covering 2500 km of Peninsular Malaysia.

The ride includes witnessing the GIVI Rimba Raid 2019 at Janda Baik, Pahang.

The Trans-Mongolia 2019 adventure will cover 20,000 kilometres over 65 days through 11 countries.

It will push off on 21 August and end on 24 October in Paris, France.

There is a total of 12 bikes, supported by 4x4s.

PICTURE GALLERY

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The epic GIVI Malaysian Adventure 2019 convoy reached Kuala Terengganu on Monday (22^ndJuly), and the participants crossed over to Pulau Redang on Day Four the next day (23^rdJuly).

Day Four (23^rdJuly 2019)

Day Five (24^thJuly 2019)

The GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 is set to be held from 26^ththrough 28^th.

The participants will cover 2500 kilometres by the end on 29^thJuly 2019.

The ride ends at GIVI Rimba Raid Janda Baik 2019 on 27^thand 28^thJuly.

It will be held on 20^th July 2019 at Ukay Perdana.

Called the GIVI Malaysian Adventure, participants will ride from 20^th to 29^th July, covering 2500 km of Peninsular Malaysia.