A passion for exploration and cycling fuels the journey of this avid cyclist content creator, who now averages an overseas cycling trip once every two months
Losing one too many drones at sea to master the art of capturing the perfect drone cycling videos have proven to be worth it for cyclist Tiffany Puspita.
One look at her Instagram feed will leave you mesmerized by the breathtaking views she captures from her drone and you’ll be instantly scrolling for more.
Tiffany has her best friend to credit for introducing her to cycling during the COVID-19 circuit breaker period. Little did she know that her passion for cycling would grow into what it is today.
“I started cycling along the park connectors on rented bikes. Back then, I felt it was already such an achievement cycling to Marina Bay Sands from my house,” she recalled.
“My cycling journey began when one day my best friend bought a road bike and I tried it and cycled to Changi Jurassic Mile. I was very impressed by how fast a road bike could go and that we could cover longer distances with less effort. Soon, I got my very first road bike.”
Together they explored further places like Bollywood Veggies, BBC transmission tower at Kranji, Lamp post no.1 in Tuas, Coney Island and more. They also formed a cycling club called No Pressure Pressure Club and made it their mission to explore every corner of Singapore, discovering new places each time.
When the border finally reopened, Tiffany’s cycling journey then ventured overseas. Now, Tiffany plans an overseas cycling trip almost every 1 - 2 months.
“My first cycling trip was to Bali and since then I always bring my bike wherever I go!”
“The most memorable cycling trip was my Samosir trip in October of 2022 with a group of close friends. Samosir is a small island in the middle of lake Toba, Indonesia. We cycled around the island of Samosir (~120km). The scenery along the way was breathtaking and beyond our expectations.”
“The island was remote and quiet and we didn’t see many vehicles or any other cyclists along the way.”
“It felt as though we were the only cyclists on the island!”
Planning and packing for a cycling trip may seem rather daunting to some. Tiffany lets us in on some useful tips that could help make your overseas cycling dream come true.
Plan the cycling routes first, then plan the logistics. Decide if you will be buying or renting a bike box.
When booking the flight, check if there are any extra charges for the bike box.
Land transport to the airport and hotel must be big enough to fit the bike box.
Check that the hotel allows bikes up into the room.
Don’t forget gear like jerseys, bibs, helmets, shoes, tools, pumps, spare tubes, energy bars, and more.
It’s all about the experience. Research and reach out to a local cycling club to join their rides, and make new friends!
Riding down an open and peaceful road surrounded by lush landscapes and majestic mountains, it is no wonder that Tiffany describes her cycling experience so far as being Empowering.
“Cycling has improved my overall fitness, making me stronger mentally and physically. Through cycling I have also met wonderful people from around the world, many of whom became my close friends”
“Cycling gives me freedom and confidence. It has taught me that nothing is impossible if we put our mind to it, and that we should keep pushing our limits.”
Tiffany will be heading to Thailand, Italy, Australia and Malaysia this year. Follow her cycling story at @tiffpuspita.