Yu underwent a short course on bicycle repairs at a Shah Alam-based bicycle factory before kickstarting his business. Photos: Anderson Yu
Cycling has helped businessman Anderson Joseph Yu Weng Keong get in shape. But it has also helped him get his life back on track.
Apart from being instrumental in him shedding 15kg in the past two years, cycling has helped Yu battle against loneliness, depression and borderline alcoholism, triggered by the first movement control order in 2020.
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Yu underwent a short course on bicycle repairs at a Shah Alam-based bicycle factory before kickstarting his business. Photos: Anderson Yu
Yu oversees Kayuh CA while Haslina (right) manages the restaurant.
Kayuh CA offers a full-fledge bicycle service, from bike spa (regreasing and components cleaning), detailed servicing to assembling.
A vintage ladies bicycle from Yokohama sets the retro look and feel at Kayuh. Apparently, Japanese women cycled these bicycles in their kimono.
Part of Yu’s (right) cycling tour includes a visit to Serendah’s Seven Wells.
Cycle cafés where riders can refuel while waiting to get their bikes fixed are gaining popularity. Photo: The Star/Sheela Chandran
Bicycle cafes provide a common thread to their niche target audience.
Kayuh CA is a cozy spot where riders can refuel and get their bicycles serviced.
Lim (left) and her sister Elin have been running their bicycle cafe since the start of the pandemic. Photo: Lim Meow Mee
A 30-year-old fully imported Bridgestone bicycle from Japan is among the showpieces at Kayuh CA. Photo: The Star/Sheela Chandran
Lim says a large percentage of her customers like having a drink and light snacks while getting their bicycle fixed. Photo: The Star/Sheela Chandran
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