Vlog 122: Seriously considered quitting cycling

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After spending more time with family and stopped cycling for over 5 weeks... Really considered to quit cycling... Here I weigh my thoughts on this and wondering if I should quit. Should I?
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@Tannie2121 4 месяца назад

Bro , pls dun quit. U inspired alot of us. I dun know about others , now i am getting back on my bic. Group ride from 30km , 60km , 80km n then now 100km during weekend. When i wanna stop n ur videos resfreshed me. Ebent though ride now is kore like exercise for me not so competitive as before but u bring me back bro ❤❤. I hope u will be together with us ☺️

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Wow ur msg inspired me... OK I must ride more now Hahahahaha 😂😂😂😂

@dabian85 4 месяца назад

Keep the sports, treat it as an exercise for you! We all need to keep ourselves active in order to live better. Don’t be a quitter. I am also a family man like you, but what I did I wake up at 4am and ride till 6plus 7 then go for breakfast with my family. Make time for what you love and managed your time well, it shld goes on for a long time. If you want to live healthily, keep yourself active. Family time is Impt too! So manage it well! U can do it!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Thanks bro

@simonhor666 4 месяца назад

Don't quit, bro! Your cycling video inspired me to start cycling, and it's been a blast so far! The joy of riding, meeting friends, learning about bike upgrades, understanding bike chemistry, and more-it's all so much fun. I've even encouraged my wife to join this hobby, and she just got her bike! And guess what? A few of my Kayuh kaki have also started cycling recently. Let's keep Kayuh together! Don't stop!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Fuiyohhhhhhhhhh best.... Let's grow the cycling community together bro!!!!!

@alfredyoyo9420 4 месяца назад

It’s time to reevaluate of route and ride buddies as well. Do it leisurely more often, shorter rides, manageable elevations, the ultimate goal is make it fun and enjoyable also stay active for health!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hey bro.... Yea prefer shorter 80km rides so can reach home for family time hahaha... So now I join mostly shorter rides... If not solo jher hahaha

@themanabroad7800 4 месяца назад

We all have these moments in things that we do. Having a healthy balance in life is important, I have always struggled with my weight, I used to be over 120kg, my lowest I got down to about 82kg and now I am sitting around the mid 90’s, anyway, I get very paranoid if I can’t exercise regularly, but I have to keep my obsessiveness in check and spend quality time with my wife, for me so long as I can get on my bike 2-3 times a week then that’s fine for me. Just try and find a healthy balance.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea balance is key u r absolutely right ❤️👍🏼

@gankangloon 4 месяца назад

I feel you, I do have kids still growing up and should spend more time with them. Do consider focusing more on solo short rides such as weekday night and ride out from your house. I even begin my ride at 3-4am from my house to enjoy the quiet road, fresh air, and sunrise scenes during the weekend, reached home 9-10am to stay along with family. Both body and mental health are equally important and keep yourself moving forward.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Good in u bro.... I remember those days I use to cycle at 5am until 8am hahaha... But thankfully my wife is OK with me now cycling until 1230...cuz she does her baking and her own quiet time.

@gankangloon 4 месяца назад

Just don't give up, or at least jogging and stay healthy. My wife dislikes me cycling too as no one helps with daily housework. Haha. Tolerance is the key. ☺

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha yea.... Actually interesting point u created.... Shud be a good conversation for my next topic vlog hahahaha how I got to cycle from visa 9am to visa 2pm 😂

@sabaffira 3 месяца назад

Bro, priorities change. Do what’s right for you and family. Cycling unfortunately takes heaps of our time and effort away from family. Enjoy while it lasts, cherish the memories but don’t be afraid to move on. I now do long walks with my other half. We a bit older now. Knees also out la to cycle up climbs like Genting Sempah.😅

@melvintanchannel 3 месяца назад

Hahaha yea... Honestly family time r so precious... ❤️ But I think never to old to cycle.... If ever I get to oooo old maybe an easy 40km ride up sempah and down... Or pères cukup makan D 😂

@jemhor 4 месяца назад

Keep going pal! You are inspiring many peeps out there. See you on the road

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

See u on the road bro

@mohammadtaufek5529 4 месяца назад

Bro you inspire us to start cycling …. if you quit cycling then we got no one to look up to……your video content is interesting & I look forward to your every vlog. Family … family la bro …. Saturday you cycle la…. sunday family time. Join cycling event … like Le’ Tape or WCE or Lekas night ride …….. that will make you want to cycle more…. training … bro please DONT STOP CYCLING !! Sya Kayuh basikal utk kesihatan !!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Betul itu... Kayuh for health... So far won't quit bro... Still enjoying it... This weekend pun genting sempah 😂😂😂

@onn528375 4 месяца назад

You are the reason i getting serious of cycling.. if you quit.. it’s be the end of my riding also.. always enjoyed your channel.. the pain the joy.. please keep on cycling and post more content of your cycling journey 🤞

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Roger that bro... I won't quit... Come we encourage each other to better ourselves 😂😂😂😂

@applewildknight 4 месяца назад

Bro, it’s been a while since last watching your video, due to focusing on personal commitments but does not mean I stop supporting you. Do what’s best for you bro since you know which is better. But frankly if you ask me, continue pursuing your love for cycling bro - you are creating community, self changes, new cycling avid and all the beautiful things. All the best bro!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hey bro thanks for the message ☺️😊.... Did a ride today... Don't think I am quitting anytime soon.... Today's ride was good 😂

@paullai8089 4 месяца назад

It's for sure good to be with family. But also to keep some time for yourself to rest and recharge for your family.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Ye perhaps because I've been so focus on utubing and Tat also takes up time... But thanks... Will figure it out... So far I still. Enjoy my rides.

@TheTravelingCyclist1 4 месяца назад

Man so proud of you bossman!! After getting back from KL I had a bit of a scare and went to the doctor to get some tests done. Thankfully all is clear and it seems like everything is stress 😂 Remember, Food/Weight and Cycling/Heart(Cardiovascular!!) We got to put in the work so we can be around for our families. Look forward to riding with you next time were back bro! (K-Paul)

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Brother!!!! Can't wait to see u again!

@imleesh 4 месяца назад

Hi Melvin! Long time no ride together and I caught a brief mention of my name. I have also been out of cycling. Stopped cycling for more than 6 weeks after I broke my finger from a fall. Getting back on the road tomorrow for my first return ride. I know how you feel. The last stretch of weekends, I had far more time with my kids. I could wake up with them jumping in the bed to wake us up, and I wake up when the sun is actually up already. No packing the many cycling items required and loading the bike in the car. But I still miss the cycling, the exercise, and being with friends like Nick, Jesse, Alex and all. I shall suffer through the climbs tomorrow but I also look forward to that spark and the wow of experiencing the cycling sights again.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Bro... So happy to c ur smilling face... Can see u super happy also today hahahaha

@ala1nla1 4 месяца назад

Sufferings/trials is part of cycling and life. You should evaluate yr ride 1. Changing yr groupset gearing ratio eg. compact setup maybe 50-34 chainset and 11-34 cassette or SRAM AXS use a 10-36T cassette and 46/33 chainset 2. Fueling eat well before ride ... drink electrolyte before ride and during ride ... eat eat eat small size bite every hr 3. Get back to basic short ride (50-60km) use Hulu Langat as yr training route to regain yr fitness 4. Enjoy yr ride ... go solo ... lo ... lo set your own pace Peace bro.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Haha thanks bro.... Will take ur advice 😊

@milkbunnies 4 месяца назад

Cycling is only as complicated as you make it. You do t need half the stuff, but peer influence and keeping up with the crowd makes it toxic. Ride solo, when you want, where you want and at the pace you ant…on any bike.

@brasso9393 4 месяца назад

Well said 👍

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea very well said!!!!!

@roborovski008 4 месяца назад

before you quit, ask yourself why you started cycling in the first place.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha true.... Janji kayuh

@keithtan9094 4 месяца назад

When I did not cycle for a few weeks my body become lazy and my mind keep wanting to post-phone rides. But once I step out to cycle, my mind and body felt nice and mood improve. Cycling improved my health and this alone kept me going. I’m 65 this year.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Wow 65 and going strong and many years to come. Bro!!!! U r an inspiration

@ClielTv 4 месяца назад

If you feel like wanting more time with family then go. Family comes first always. Cycling is just there. It will never go away until you can still pedal. Cheers bro.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Thanks buddy ☺️☺️🙏

@khchan8341 4 месяца назад

don't quit la. as you get older, you need to continue exercising to stay in shape and keep healthy. instead of quitting outright, do less frequent and shorter rides instead.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Betul itu

@dabian85 4 месяца назад

@@melvintanchannel I super agree. This is what I did. Short zone 2 ride to maintains your endurance. Don’t keep going for long rides that kills off your family time. U have an indoor training also. So juggle both and it will be fine.

@rodulfomartinus311 4 месяца назад

From Netherlands:Please,don't quit. Keep riding as long as you can afford the cost. Your body will miss the exercise as well,I 'm speaking from experience.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

True brother... After I stopped for 4 weeks plus.... Hard to start back... This weekend I am definately going for a ride...

@collinwee6530 4 месяца назад

I got a shock seeing your header on your vid! *Heng Heng not happening.... LOL. Bro as your vlog always brings us closer to you and your cycling world, it also bring us to push our bikes out to the roads. Remember that we are not together but we are one. Life always takes a turn, so why don't we take our bikes for a turn too? You stay strong and like you, i heven't ridden for more than 3 weeks now. Solo rider disipline even harder to manage than a group riders style. I will still keep on riding just have to pick the hours to ride, the ElNino climate change in temp we must be more alert to be hydrated and sun blocked when we ride. See ya on your next vid Cheers and happy weekend with your loved ones bro. Ride on!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Brother... Did u ride today.... Ur messages r also the one keeping me on my toes and keep on cycling and creating vids hahahahhahaha

@collinwee6530 4 месяца назад

@@melvintanchannel bro I haven’t ridden this week yet. Will surely push it out this week after seeing your vid. I believe that you are the broadcast soul that is much needed in our cycling life, do carry on doing it and enjoy doing it, we will always support and follow you. Now just LIKE, SHARE and Comment 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 Cheers

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Ngaw thanks bro for da sapport

@eugeneyeoh9758 4 месяца назад

Melvin why does cycling mean that you need to cycle for the sake of it. You can cycle anytime, anywhere from your home. No need to go overboard with setting up for a full cycling gear. Cycling should be casual and fun instead of a chore. I cycle 20km to 30km 5 times a day after my work at retail. I even cycle to work once a week.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hmmmm good point bro..... Just cycle and enjoy it.... I seriously wish I cud cycle to work... But the traffic especially on the way back in the evening and the weather so humid is the reason why I don't...

@eugeneyeoh9758 4 месяца назад

@@melvintanchannelusually cycle at 1pm and after 7pm, so the humid weather does bother me but not as much as traffic jam and the hassle to find a parking lot. Plus the humid weather is way better than cold wet weather

@kuwakchai1 4 месяца назад

Bro in Christ, please don’t quit cycling yet…we still haven’t have the golden opportunity to cycle with you yet…😅😅😅

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Noted.... Hahahaha when wanna ride hahaha

@twowheelsandcroissant 4 месяца назад

its just that feeling when u stopped for quite some time, especially when ur doing climbs.. i also had that feeling after holidays, after COVID, and every ride day have to wake up 4am also so lazy.. but just show up and ride, no regrets :D

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea true... Once on the bike... It gets better 😂

@simonking9216 4 месяца назад

You forgot how much you weight when you just pick up cycling? That what makes me subscribing to you. 🥰

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea true... Have to fight on

@kinmeng.cycling 4 месяца назад

I took a break since December. Recently, I just got back on the saddle so that I can ride the L'etape. Regret stopping for so long because it's really difficult to get back the fitness. Now I only go out once a week so that I can spend more time with family 😊

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea family also important... How was letape... Was it epic???

@kinmeng.cycling 4 месяца назад

@melvintanchannel yeah was a nice experience. Gonna strike a balance between everything and keep riding indoor/outdoor.

@Mr2fiveone 4 месяца назад

While family time is the most important, taking care of yourself mentally and spiritually is also important, cycling is my 2nd love AFTER family. Stay with it brother!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

True brother.... Cycling also brings much health benefit both physically and mentally... Lol

@lestonycyclistone 4 месяца назад

Ride trainer at home still can continue cycling and maintain fitness. Just spend less time ride outside or complete outside ride faster.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea.... Janji kayuh hahaha

@paovang7686 4 месяца назад

Just a suggestion. U need a reason to cycle if u don't u will quit. For me I do grand fondo events. I'm always looking to the next event training for it. Plus I have a coach. Also get ur family involve in sports so they are fit and busy training. My wife and kids are so busy training if i quit cycling ill b home alone.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea trying to get back skating time with my kids hahahaha 😂 thanks for the feedback bro 😊 appreciate it

@GabrielAuYong 4 месяца назад

Wei, dont quit cycling and please continue make video lah, your videos are my only entertainment during weekday indoor trainer sessions

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahahahaha OK Roger Roger hahahaha

@lightray255 4 месяца назад

Please don't quit cycling!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Roger that! LOL

@Kp-dm2mg 4 месяца назад

Hello, family here as well. Less weekly ride and join those big event ride with your buddy every quarterly. Cut down on cycling to find back the sparks and joy of cycling.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Got it!!!! Hahahaha thanks for the motivation

@tohzhenming 4 месяца назад

my gang was 15 strong..... i solo now as the entire gang quit.. my motivation is High output means high input. Not to mention Everytime i want to give up, i see melvin's video, i bersemangat again....

@melvintanchannel 3 месяца назад

Hahaha yea never give up!!!!!

@simtv2800 4 месяца назад

ayo.. apasal rasa sama... takper... kita keep strong bro..

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea won't quit.... Mau kayuh ini Sunday GS pulak...

@DDai-qd8uk 4 месяца назад

If you're questioning quitting, just do it bro. Quit and enjoy your life.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha can't quit.... Still enjoying my rides... Hahaha will keep on cycling and fight on

@VishnuRajendranAmboo 4 месяца назад

Don't quit bro we belum ride yet..😢😢 Your test bike computer looks a Magene C606.. i sold off my Garmin Edge 520 plus.. And it's worth RM 700 Only thing lacking is fall detection

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hey bro belum. Quit.... When ride with me bro Hahahahaha

@VishnuRajendranAmboo 4 месяца назад

@@melvintanchannel lol after WCE

@endtimeslips4660 4 месяца назад

it is weird to say you quite cycling just because your family. even we spend time for a family cycling is not must you always do long ride 6 hour ride or do all day 12 hour ride. if we busy so do our family will also busy. this sport will make us live longer. we stop this activity probably it was the worst decision we ever made. i do introduce cycling by made a room for indoor cycling. and my family member love it ride online with people like play a game.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea... Family and cycling is a combination that will definatelt extend ur life span... And I do do indoor...truthfully...after last weekend ride... I am inspired again and can't wait for my next ride.

@wazirtan6801 3 месяца назад

Aper mahu quit bang,ini kan senaman,ke tukar basikal baru ke sub 5kilo punya ke😅atau sebulan dua sekali kayuh ok jugakan..

@melvintanchannel 3 месяца назад

Hahaha mahal punya encouragement ini 😂😂😂

@arrowhe4d 4 месяца назад

i thought that feeling of ponteng/skipping is only me. looks like every cyclist experience it at some point. keep riding

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahahahaha hahahhahahaa yea alot of us tempted to quit... But most cyclist at heart won't hahaha

@tazaritahir890 4 месяца назад

Don't quit cycling bro.. no cycling no video.. alamak.. x best la video u best layan bro.. time management kena padu..

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

OK bro I keep on doing the videos hahahaha try my best hahaha

@havitoc 4 месяца назад

I joined Titi ultra ride 100km, torture, 5hrs. But what I did was mental awareness & preparation instead of nagging nagging and nagging. 😂 you should stop the negative thoughts, quit nagging and enjoy. There’s UP and surely there’s a DOWN, ascent and descent, and you shall see different.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahahaha tortureeeee.....

@R6ex 4 месяца назад

I quit road cycling coz too dangerous. Still cycling on cycling paths, footpaths and in the parks though.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea it is generally dangerous... But can't deny it is still fun... Hope u overcome ur fear bro 😊

@JTChi 4 месяца назад

Aiyo Melvin don’t quit lah. Take a break and cycle again lol

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Ahahha can't take a break... Must continue.... After lazy again hahaha... Hard to start back.

@simtv2800 4 месяца назад

i pun sudah sgt lama cuti... tomorow baru nak try kayuh... GS

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

JUM. Sunday jumpa u

@simtv2800 4 месяца назад

@@melvintanchannel ok nanti I text u... Hahahaha

@jsp001 4 месяца назад

Dude... why dont you go cycling WITH your wife n kid/s at least once a week? Then you'll be accomplishing BOTH worthwhile things!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha they don't like cycling... Tried... They prefer skating though hahahaha... But they have tuition on our usual skating days LOL

@shgoh3983 4 месяца назад

What food court you patronized? Some times food in Temiang suburb is an issue.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Nine food court.... Here maps.app.goo.gl/JC4T5iHzWAxjBPe86

@shgoh3983 4 месяца назад

Thanks. Don't quit. Just start your ride by 5:30am. Which I always do. Can get home before noon

@JFomo 4 месяца назад

Just buy a new bike, that'll keep you motivated 😉

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Expensive motivation hahaha

@yazidyusop 4 месяца назад

Time for bike touring.... Slow ride to beach resort

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea wor... Bike touring wud be fun

@dc6197 4 месяца назад

We can ride together at alam damai evening or night time while our kids are asleep....keep the lil fire burning bro

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

JUM Bro.... I also Alam Damai? 😂

@dc6197 4 месяца назад

@@melvintanchannel PM tepi...Connaught kaki here

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha ur pasar malam. Is legendary!!!

@phillipwong3237 4 месяца назад

you want resignations template? 😁

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahahahaha hahahaha Google ada hahaha

@terenceyueh1206 4 месяца назад

no la bro, everyday 1hr cycling 5 days a week is enough, dieting still needed ya haa

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea I need to start dieting hahaha that one is so hard

@movistar7 Месяц назад

Maybe you need to get into MTB or Gravel riding, pretty boring just being a roadie. Variety!!!

@melvintanchannel Месяц назад

yea...gravel maybe...LOL been thinking about it.

@RiChArD_86 4 месяца назад

Pls don’t bro.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Lol won't... Well hahaha not yet anyway 😂

@daniellawdaniel5695 4 месяца назад

You've been cycling for almost 10 years. Lets do another 10. Imagine at 60 years old and u are fitter than most kids

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha true.... Looking forward to more long years

@user-pn2cr4yl9e 4 месяца назад

Gambateh

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Fight on!!!

@cjfetters 4 месяца назад

what country is this?

@kelvintong8062 4 месяца назад

Malaysia....

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Malaysia the country of everlasting smile and good food 😂

@cjfetters 4 месяца назад

@@melvintanchannel Looks kool!. I will hit you up for a bike ride if I ever make it there!

@How720404 4 месяца назад

Magene C606

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha u spotted!

@ebospeed3339 4 месяца назад

Pls dun quit…just ride handsome n not fast..😅

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahahaha ride handsome is expensive hahahaha hahaha

@KWs5329 4 месяца назад

No need quit. Just cycle one time per week 😂

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahahaha yea already reduce to one indoor training a week and 1 long ride on weekend... Lol

@andrewliew8649 4 месяца назад

Come to NZ and cycle bro.... and then visit your sister

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha ya wor... Wud love tooooo

@ChronicleZ787 4 месяца назад

I can see u actually want to quit cycling.

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Yea... But ended I didn't.... So will still be cycling 😂

@kennleong7519 4 месяца назад

Dun influence me. You jump I jump. 😂

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahahaha cilaka.... Jum kayuh genting sempah... See u. Tomorrow hahahahha

@Twodaae 4 месяца назад

Whenever you feeling like quitting cycling, you need NBD... works 100% of the time bro!

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahahaha expensive motivation hahahaha 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@user-vm1gq5vg4q 4 месяца назад

Quit coffe first

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Omg that's impossible... Hahahaha

@nutrinos 4 месяца назад

🤣

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

😜

@aeonjusco-azre-2885 4 месяца назад

I quitted road cycling and it is the best decision ive ever made

@melvintanchannel 4 месяца назад

Hahaha true... Sometimes time with family is awesome lol...