For this Sunday cycling adventure, I decided to take the park connector route from Woodlands North all the way to the Seletar area. It was my first time trying this path, so naturally I was both excited and curious about what I would discover along the way. The experience turned out to be both good and bad, although I would not really call it bad. Challenging is probably the better word for it, LOL.
Every cycling trip has its own personality, and this one definitely had a bit more character than I expected.
My ride started somewhere between Woodlands and Woodlands North, with the Woodlands Evangelical Free Church serving as my landmark. I like having little markers like this during my cycling trips because they make the journey feel more memorable. It gives the ride a sense of direction, like I am tracing a story through the city instead of simply going from one point to another.
My destination for the day was Rower’s Bay Park, located along Seletar Club Road. It is not the kind of park that immediately feels grand or flashy, but that is exactly part of its charm. Its beauty lies in the bay itself. The place feels serene, and the water looked so calm and clear when I arrived. It is the kind of spot where you can imagine people enjoying simple outdoor activities, whether that means fishing, walking, sitting quietly, or just appreciating the open view.
To get there, I had to pass through the residential blocks around Admiralty and Sembawang before finally reaching Yishun. That part of the ride felt more urban, with the usual rhythm of streets, buildings, and neighborhood spaces. But once I got to the Yishun area, the cycling became much smoother. The pavement was better, the route felt more pleasant, and there were plenty of trees lining the path. That made a big difference.
I really enjoy cycling under the shade of tall trees because the ride instantly feels more comfortable. It did not feel too warm under the sun, and the air along the Yishun cycling path felt fresher too. Moments like that make me appreciate Singapore’s greener routes even more. Even while moving through residential areas, there are still pockets of calm that make the ride feel refreshing.
One of the highlights of the journey happened when I passed by the Lower Seletar Reservoir. Along the banks, I noticed a group of storks resting there so peacefully. It was such a nice sight. They looked so chill and undisturbed, almost like they were completely unbothered by the world around them. Of course, aside from me trying to take videos of them, there was really nothing else disturbing their quiet little gathering, LOL.
I always enjoy seeing scenes like that because it is amazing to witness wild birds casually relaxing in such a serene corner of the city. It is hard to believe that a place like that can exist just a few minutes away from the residential blocks of Yishun. That contrast is something I always find beautiful in Singapore. One moment you are surrounded by flats and roads, and the next you find yourself looking at birds by the reservoir in complete peace.
When I finally reached Rower’s Bay Park, that was when the weather decided to surprise me. Almost immediately, the heavy rain started pouring, LOL. Thankfully, I considered myself lucky because I was no longer on the open bridge crossing the Lower Seletar Reservoir. That would have been much more dangerous, especially with the risk of lightning in such an exposed area.
So instead of continuing the ride, I stayed at Rower’s Bay Park and waited for the rain to subside. Once it mellowed down a bit, I took the chance to snap a few photos. At least I had something nice to keep in my camera roll, LOL, and of course those photos now serve as lovely little memories saved in my phone.
In the end, this ride may have been challenging, but it was still a very rewarding adventure. It gave me better paths, beautiful trees, wild birds, a calm reservoir view, and even a dramatic rainy ending.
See you on my next cycling adventure!
Here's a bonus photo that I want to share. It's a temple somewhere in Sembawang area.
