Sabah Ride 28th May- 5th June 2026

It's time for a good long ride again (Sabah ride no 7), well after December 2023 ago & this time I'm doing it with the love of my life! Below is the schedule that I have planned throughout the trip:

Kuching – Sabah Couple Ride 28/5- 5/6/2026 (7- 9 hari)

28/5 Khamis (483 + 200 km) 8 jam

Sarikei – Lawas (booked place in Lawas)

29/5 Jumaat (189 km) 5 jam 22 minit

Lawas- Sipitang- Beufort- Papar- Kota Kinabalu- Kundasang

*booked & paid tpt tggl d Kundasang

30/5 Sabtu (269 km) 5 jam 16 minit

Kundasang- Pekan Beluran- Simpang Check Point Sandakan- Sandakan

30/5 Ahad (305 km) 5 jam 29 minit

Sandakan- Lahad Datu- Semporna

*1st day stay jak hotel rehat, 2nd day island hopping (check out), abis ya terus Gerak ke Tawau

31/5 Isnin (106 km) 1 jam 52 minit 

Semporna- Tawau (Sup payau & seafood- lobster)

*The Dream hotel

1/6 Selasa (344 km) 5 jam 44 minit

Tawau- Kalabakan- Restoren Rimba Rasa Tibow- Sook- Keningau

2/6 Rabu (179 km) 3 jam (Limbang- Miri 3 jam)

Keningau- Tenom- Sipitang- Lawas- Limbang- Miri

3/6 Khamis (459 km) 7.5 jam

 Miri- Sarikei

4/6 Jumaat

5/6 Sabtu

The logo for the ride that I created in the Nimbot sticker maker apps. This is meant to be printed so me & my wife can stick them anywhere we wanted during the ride. In this post I'll keep you updated especially on the sticking parts! 

This is how chatgpt did it for me for the first time. A bit cowboyish to me. 

This is when I changed the command or prompt to something more interesting, more Borneo tribal vibes & seriously I like the way it turn out! 

And finally this is when I asked the AI to colour the logo based on the theme. Turns out stunning. CA is my name or initial & PJA is the short form for my wife's name. This ride was meant only for the two of us for the whole week, I've been planning this trip or ride for years since I still got my honda RS150. Now I have upgraded my ride to a 250 cc scooter, this ride should be more comfortable & enjoyable than it was planned before with the moped bike.

This is what I need to scan to ride through Brunei Darussalam. It's compulsory especially for those planning to drive or riding motorcycle to register themselves & the vehicles they're using in the websites that have been provided by Brunei. There are 2 basically which is the EESBrunei & the INRS website (this site will give you e-arrival cards)

This will generate you the QR code as what shown above. Most important thing is you will have to click all the checkpoints related to Brunei territories that you will pass through. 

And this is for the e-arrival cards. There are two of us meaning we need 2 different e-arrival cards for the purpose. Some say this is no longer compulsory but of course I don't want to get into troubles later if suddenly Brunei immigration need this to be completed first before entering their beautiful country. Also in this website we need to declare the amount of money that we have in hand.

If they ain't important, they ain't gonna go inside this blue container! Sometimes you missed the minor stuffs that are equally important as the major ones & this is my technique of not forgetting them, put them in one place, label it & make sure they can be seen clearly. 

Segong- Rayu Trail with Yamaha PG1 12042026

It's been a while, many many while since I rode this trail. I thought it was gone for good but here I am trying to find out whether they are still there or not, whether the trail as hard as it was before during the time I rode it with a bunch of friends using my Kawasaki KLX150. 

 

Nuzul and his Aveta Ranger Max 130, a really good Chinese bike, same concept as Yamaha PG1 or a Honda CT125. This bike seemingly built for the same purposes but I can see that this Ranger Max is performing really well on this trail.

Personally I think this is a very good cross cub. People argue on the brand & where it was originally made from but when I see it in front of me, witnessing how it perfoms, how smooth the engine is I would highly recommend this bike to everyone looking for a complete budget cross cub, no doubt about that. To be honest I was about to buy one of this but the PG1 comes out so I decided to get the PG1 even though it was a bit expensive. 

My pride of course, my 2023 Yamaha PG1, been riding this since November 2024 & it never disappoint me the wa a bike can disappoint a rider. Some of the strong points are like cheap & super easy maintenance, availabilities of parts & ease of use 247. 

The team is ready to rumble in the jungle! 5 of us today, Tzy, uncle Ali, Michael, Nuzul, the klx guy & me. The weather is good! 

Nuzul getting ready! 

First challenge, the river! Best thing about river in the jungle is they are clean & clear. 

Slippery down hill section. 

This is Michael, a friend of Tzy and Uncle Ali, he was a bit nervous that day and it really shows. He had some good falls but still managed on controlling his fears and especially on controlling his PG1. He keeps asking me to move first but I said to him that I'll stanby at the back if there's anything happen to him in front so I can help him.

Should be no problem for a well prepared KLX150! 

Uncle Ali in action! 

Nuzul rider of the day! 

Tricky section for Michael, lot of loose rocks & it was uphill too making it more challenging especially in handling the bike. 

Teamwork is something we really need in this kind of riding! 

Again no problem for a well equipped Kawasaki KLX! 

I love this section, a very demanding part especially on handling & throttle control! 

Michael is being rescued again. 

Up we goooooo! 

Another climbing section! 

Nuzul showing how it's done! 

Michael passed this time! 

This is where the ascending started to get more & more challenging for everyone but our machines were up to it. 

Uncle Ali showing how a veteran doing it with a smile & happiness! 

Tricky section that need more energy from everyone, more climbing & more fun! 

Nuzul can't wait so he did the amazing obstacles jumping stunts! 

This time Aveta is the champion! 

This is the way to Rayu as we started descending from this part. 

The klx guy is having problems with his balance & fell at the same spot a few times right to left to right to left! I suspected due to fatigue. 

Finally! 

Downhill & more downhills! 

Michael struggling! 

And there he goes! 

Uncle got himself a bit off the track but managed soon after. 

One of my favorite section! 

Hero of the day! 

Now we are in Rayu area, this is after we tookna good break at the waterfall area. 

When Uncle Ali says it's good, it is supposed to be good! 

Now that's a wrap! I will definitely ride this trail again from Segong to Rayu. I miss this trail so much & I'm really glad I joined this ride this time.