NY ODAC

Sunday, April 13, 2008 - Feedback for Night Cycling recce -;

To ICs, Jeremy and Waikwan & the rest of the odacians who participated.

Firstly, thanks for letting me tag along with the recce. I'll be reliterating some of the points that i've covered during the trip as well as giving you all some suggestions which may improve the overall appeal & safety of the activity.

Safety-

Traffic rules are well observed.
Every group should have at least 2 first aiders so that should any half be separated, they have first aiders to attend if any injuries occur
Brief your participants beforehand on the danger zones and remind them of it again at the respective checkpoints in which the danger zone lies ahead
Place sufficient marshallers @ both uphill & downhill bends
Do not block the filter lane.Move your people closer up to the traffic light.
Always watch out for vehicles behind you
Keep a minimum safety distance between cyclists. Give yourself ample time to stop.
Do not be complacent when going down slopes. It is alright to have fun, but know when to press the brakes.
All your ICs need to remember all the route and the Standard Operating Procedure (set by someone with all having the common understanding) should any emergency happen.

Route-

Generally okay
Route up Mt Faber is challenging and interesting. Should encourage all to cycle up. Take a break the the carpark at the first half before taking up the steeper part of the slope. First timers are very likely to experience cramps, do watch out for their safety
To Bedok reservoir I feel is abit redundant-moving further away from your end point without purpose

Suggestions-

Schedule deliberate rest points. The night is long and tiring, so give the participants sufficient breaks. Even better if you can include places with food
Seek out places of interest. Highlight them as your rest points/ checkpoints. You may want to include bond building activities to make it interesting. Make full use of your location/surroundings. (if not, night cycling will be no different from cyling at night round the school track)
Try to minimise right turns if possible. Its dangerous if you have a long stretch of cyclist and some cannot turn in time. Vehicles may be speeding straight.
Say half of the group gets caught at the red light, the front group need not stop to wait, just slow down will do.
No need to stop at every red light. There are obvious ones that can avoid. Definitely not T-junctions, don't siao siao ar (Need abit of on road experience, so i don't recommend. Stick to your usual practices)
You will meet participants who think or are very pro and try to "outwin" you. You will have to stress to them the importance of safety and they are participating under the school's name. Tough luck to the IC, most likely they will BOH CHAP you, persuasion is a soft skill you'll have to learn.
Take note of weak cyclists and put them at the front.

That's all I have. The above are just some comments given based on my experiences. Pardon me if there is anything you don't agree with. Any queries please feel free to ask =) I'll be glad to answer them.

Cheers,

Ter

PS: Wishing Peak Seah a speedy recovery.

update-7:50 PM

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General Information

CCA Hours: Every Tuesday and Thurs, 5.30 - 7pm

NANYANG ODAC 12th batch

Teachers-in-charge: Miss Sherilyn Tan, Mr Gurmit Singh & Mr Terence Lin &
President: Melvin Lai
Vice-President: Jeremy Lin

Exco: Under construction

Members: Under construction

The J1s (2014) is the current 12th batch of NYODAC. Since the beginning of the year, we have participated in activities such as Odac Camp and rockclimbing courses where we achieved a level one in rockclimbing. ODAC has also held a year-end expedition to Pulau Ubin for the whole college in 2011. In addition, ODAC has also achieved at least 1 star in kayaking as well as attended a Windsurfing course.

For more information, please refer to the blog for future updates or feel free to approach any NYODACIANS.

History

NY ODAC was established in 1978 and was formerly known as OAC. The motto of OAC was "The experience is YOURS".
During that time, OAC focused more on discipline and was more regimental as compared to the current ODAC. Mrs Koh was the teacher-in-charge then.
Furthermore, 4 marine groups, namely Blue Whale, Dolphin, Marlin and Stingray were initiated in the early years of OAC.

In 2003, Mr Thaddeus Lawrence took over the 1st ODAC. The 1st ODAC is also known as the 25th OAC and has a strength of about 20.
Mr Lawrence took part in the Sahara Desert Run in July 2009.

The motto of ODAC is "Challenge your limits". As an odacian,we strive to explore and push our limits, be it physically or mentally, especially when participating in outdoors activities.
In addition, all odacians adhere to the following 8 qualities:

Commitment
Determination
Discpline
Integrity
Responsibility
Nature Appreciation
To have Adventurous Spirit
To be a good team player

In 2004, Mr Ong Jiun Hoe and Ms Yap Chiew Ring joined ODAC. ODAC engages in both land and water activities.

In 2005, Ms Lynette Poh joined the ODAC family, leaving in 2006.

In 2006, Ms Seah joined us and assisted Mr Ong in running the club, both stepping down in 2007.

In 2010, Mr Ong came back and together with the newly joined teachers, Mr Loy Suan Hui and Ms Chim Yi Hui, they run the club together.

In 2011, Ms Tan Shuyun, Ms Tan Yi Zhen Sherilyn and Mr Gurmit took over Odac.

NY ODAC has participated in various competitions which include the Adventure Race Singapore, Adventure Trail Challenge and annual Vertical Marathon. Moreover, ODAC also participate in other activities such as the Outdoor Training Camps, Night Cycling and De Urbanised Traverse.

In 2012, Ms Tan Shuyun left the odac family, and Mr Gilbert Tay joined in.

In 2014, Mr Gilbert Tay left the odac family, and Mr Terence Lin joined in. Together with Mr Gurmit and Ms Tan Yi Zhen, they run the club.