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Route in blue along the East Coast Park. This leg ended at the beach by the golf club. We went across the Straits of Johor another day to Pulau Ubin. That's Malaysia at the top.
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There are several bicycle and roller blade rental places like this centrally located along with restaurants and coffee shops.
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Paved two way bikeway with a foot path on one side and another one parallel.
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Comfort stations along the trail include washrooms, showers and change rooms.
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The park was created on filled land hence the pool on the left is man made.
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An overhead cable system pulls water skiers around the pond.
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Tunnels for pedestrians and cyclists pass under the highway.
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No riding is allowed in the tunnel. You have to wheel your bike. This one is a rental. Eight bucks Sg for three hours.
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No litter here. Fines for that and riding the bicycle in the tunnel too. I think the latter one is $1,000.
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Changing rooms and showers.
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Washup station.
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The Staight of Singapore is filled with ships lying at anchor waiting for cargo. Many are idled due to the recession
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A view of the business district from Bedok Jetty. The three curved curved buildings comprise the Sands Resort - A $5 Billion project.
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Container terminal cranes.
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A singapore Airlines Boeing 777 passing overhead. The "triple seven" is a long haul workhorse in SE Asia.
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The triple bogey 12 wheel landing gear that distinguishes the triple 7 from all the look alike airliners.
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Car carriers sitting emptyt and high.
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Camping is allowed in the park.
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penthouse patio
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residential area
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Along the East Coast Park
Cable tow pond on right, ocean on the left. The bike Chris is riding was bought from Cyclesmith in Halifax during a visit.
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Mary did some riding around town by herself and captured the following photos.
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