Destinations
Revving Up Perak via Eat.Travel.Ride. Te x t b y S H A H I DA S A KERI I m a g e s b y N U R U L S Y I FA A R A M L A N
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There are so many reasons why people pick up riding big bikes in groups: some enjoy the rush of adrenalin, while others appreciate the friendship that comes with it. For the Kingz Motorcycle Group (MG) members, it could be both of them, and more. The club was established since 15 December 2015, constituting HarleyDavidson riders from Malaysia and Singapore. Being avid motorcyclists, they strive to challenge the misconception that society might have towards bikers by practicing the principles of ride-and-respect. And together with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) and Gaya Travel Magazine, the club also promotes motorcycle tourism through an annual convoy named Eat. Travel. Ride. (ETR), covering various attractions along each journey. In 2019, the journey took them on a 210-kilometre plus expedition from Kuala Lumpur to Perak, the Land of Grace. Multiple stops at the state’s iconic landmarks were made, but more importantly, the members also paid a visit to Sekolah Semangat Maju, Ipoh, Perak, a school dedicated for students with learning difficulties. On top of monetary donation, Kingz MG members delighted the students by giving them fun rides on their respective Harley-Davidson motorbikes.
