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Wednesday 13 July 2016

The Nite Corridor

With only a land mass of 719.1 km , Singapore does not offer too much nature treks for wheelers like myself to explore given it is very much a city state. However, there are still options available if we are willing to dig further.



Beside Pulau Ubin, one of the places we frequently went is the Green Corridor. So what is the "Green Corridor"? Tanjong Pagar railway station was a railway station located right at the edge of Central Business District in Tanjong Pagar. Officially opened in 1932, it was a rail network that linked Singapore all the way to Kuala Lumpur. The station was operated by Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM) until 30 June 2011. While the train service is no longer in operation, the rail network linking from Tanjong Pagar all the way to our neighbours has been preserved for now. The ‘Green Corridor’, estimated to be about 27km, is an uninterrupted stretch of greenery and woodlands that runs the entire length of Singapore, from the old Tanjong Pagar Rail Station in the south to the border of Malaysia in the north.

The Green Corridor track can be considered an entry level trek given its relatively flat gradient. While its not as exciting as the mountain bikes trail in Ubin, it does offer its difficulties with its large pebbles as well as hidden potholes. Given there are also soft mud trail along the way and we are doing this trail in the cover of the darkness, this route is a wheeler's dream who wish to test it skills level against the backdrop. Check out a short compilation video of the "Green Corridor" below.


* Things to take note for those who are attempting this trek
- With almost pitch darkness, torch light is a must
- Wear long sleeves and pants if possible as insects prey on these grounds
- Prepare for any unexpected potholes. Suiting yourself with guards and helmet is encourage
- Bring lots of water as there are no "drink vendors" along this route
- Your ride is more comfortable with 16 inch than 14 inch
- Take note of exit points along the route just in case of bad weather

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