True to a biking event, even the welfare gathering saw SMUXies turning up decked in skintight jerseys and rigid soled biking shoes. Close to 20 loyal spinning-happy people huddled round a long table laden with a plethora of yummies waiting to be dipped into the steamboat. There was the traditional table of mahjong (led by none other than chief mahjong man Wei Bin), vicious table tennis matches, poker table dealings amidst girly giggles and cheery chatter.

The night peaked in true Mt Faber fashion when 6 seemingly unfamiliar faces popped in. They turned out to be our seniors. Seniors all the way from the first batch of SMUX biking. Seniors all the way from the Class of 2006. It was most heart-warming to find out that all 4 Biking Team Managers there ever was; was present in the room that night. We spent an amazing hour being introduced to one another, 5 generations of the SMUX family catching up and getting to know one another. The awe-inspiring passion of the seniors definitely left a lasting impression on each and every one of us, and hopefully our zest for the team and the sport would be as enduring.

By Lin FengRu