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suspensions, in which is unusual for normal small bicycles intended for primary school children.
One unique characteristic of the modified bicycle is its shorter length of the fork and handlebar,
forcing the rider to bow forward when riding the bicycle. As in theory, the position will improve
the aerodynamics of a cyclist during a race, making it easier for cyclists to accelerate.
Mat lajaks are free to express themselves through cycling. Expression of thoughts,
preferences and feelings is considered to be a way to express one’s selfhood and thus, freedom of
expression becomes a powerful sign of individual freedom. As the value of freedom and
individuality are core ideals that define individualist cultures, self-expression, defined as
lajaks express their inner thoughts and feelings through their cycling activities in order to realize
This increasing trend of mat lajaks no doubt raises concern, looking at it from a different
perspective; these youngsters were merely doing what they are passionate about, while foregoing
the dangers of such circumstances for these joyride activities. If perhaps these cyclists’ abilities
are polished, they could be a source of untapped talent for the cycling sport in Malaysia and one
day represent the country at a global stage, given their dedication and daring nature to race at
extreme speeds.
Mat lajaks do random acts of bravado. It would be a promising sporting talent if they
become a professional athlete in this extreme sport. Sports company can provide a platform for
them to polish their skills, but they themselves must have their own initiative to get better in a
sport. They must possess the right attitude as well. Majority of mat lajaks are in it for the peer
Though they have already proven themselves to be brave enough for high-risk sports, to
make a profession out of their passion, they have to choose a specific cycling discipline such as
track or mountain cycling to progress their skills to the next level. It is up to these aspiring kids
Parental support is a key too. The ultimate beacon of hope to these kids is their parents’
guidance as parents play a crucial role in shaping their child’s future. If parents see their children
taking a huge interest in lajak cycling, instead of just letting them risk themselves on the roads,
they should guide their children’s passion to a correct and more structured path, such as
From an innovation point of view, this new bike-sharing phenomenon arguably provides
an opportunity to appreciate the power of divergent thinking and doing, which can be a catalyst
for creative value creation in an environment geared towards greater entrepreneurial risk-taking.
It is about spontaneity, out-of-the-box thinking and non-linearity - that is, an environment where
"blue sky ideas" can emerge. Divergent thinking is often found among people with personality
traits such as non-conformity, curiosity, and the willingness to take risks. Thinking divergently
about cycling may help to drive home the point that we should, from time to time, question our
out-of-the-box thinking which is critical to make innovation work. In that sense, one may also