Another female cyclist attacked in less than a year!!! (22 February 2017)

The night, after the attack!

With concerned friends

It's not easy to be Peter Khaw Chun Kok's daughter. The man was an athlete having done numerous Penang Bridge Runs and riding events aplenty. He was as fit as a fiddle even to the day he passed away.

When Claudine started riding back in August 2014, he constantly encouraged her. He was a mentor to many aspiring athletes. Besides, he had always encouraged his beloved daughter to take up the sport but at that time, she was reluctant having been away from active sports for more than 20 years.

Thus, when Peter was called back to God on August 2015, due to a freak accident, Sue had a hard time coming to terms with his passing. Inheriting his bikes had driven her to take up riding and running. Every ride and run was dedicated to him.

In just over a year, she has completed her first BRM200

There were bittersweet moments. While many showed her support, there were some who did not. Rejections drove her to do better. She trained hard in running and riding. Every weekends, weekdays, mornings and nights sees her at the sport.

Last Wednesday night was one such night. As usual, she will go to Taman Impian Emas to train on her dualthon. This has been her training ground for the past 1 year. It is always assumed that this 6 km loop is a safe route as many runners and cyclists alike ply this area. Every 5 minutes or less, a fellow friend will pass by with a greeting.

On that fateful night, Sue had noticed her assailant even on her first loop. Later, she saw him speaking suspiciously on his handphone. When he brought his motorcycle next to her, she knew something was not right.

Sue warned him the peloton was on their way when he asked her if she was alone. Desperate and looking for an escape route on the main road, she turned into the smaller residential road but was too late!

It was a strange attempt to either accost her or push her down so he could rob her. His hands went for her chest area! Swerving to avoid his sudden gesture, she fell to the ground. When the mugger made a U-turn to return for her, Sue quickly removed her front lights, waving it as a beacon while calling out frantically for help.

Sadly, even though the villain abadoned his attempt, the 2 cars that sped past her at the most crucial moment did not stop. She was alone and in pain for a few minutes before the peloton reached her!

In times of adversities, some friends stood out. GDC took care of her, returning to base to bring a van for her rescue. They tried to make her as comfortable as they could until Azmi's arrival.

With concerned friends

Sue suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises on her face, arm and leg. She was put on General Anesthesia before the emergency doctor reduced it back to the normal position. That night, she was warded for observation.

This attack comes as a reminder to all cyclists out there to take extra precautions :

1. Never ride alone. Make sure you are riding with a group of at least 3-4 persons.

2. Never ride in secluded areas. You become an easy target.

3. Never have a set routine and route. It is easier for a stalker to stalk and attack you.

4. As a cyclist, always take care of your teammates. Never leave them behind.

5. Female cyclists should always make sure they are accompanied by at least 2 male friends.

6. Always be aware of your surroundings. Always listen to your instincts on suspicious looking persons.

7. Bring along a loud whistle. 

8. Equipped the bike with a rear camera. It films everything!!!

9. If one is really in threat, stop cycling and use the bike as a shield..

Safety tips, credits to :

1. Jolin Ang

2. Stephen Ngu
3. Ped Al

Related read :

http://amoithekampunggirl.blogspot.my/2016/03/sweet-senior-citizen-robbed-off.html?m=1