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Angono, Rizal PHL | July 31, 2013
I used to wonder why I am always behind the bike rides;
l. First of all age matters (am a senior 62)
2. I take pictures of the ride; for the blog/facebook
3. I still have the pack one pack all attitude especially the rescue/sweeper mentally in mountain trekking. You do not mind your own safety and you make sure that your companions are OK. Hence when master had two more flats, I made sure that I stood by him.
I do not know whether it is a strength or weakness?
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
I biked today and I saw many having secret training
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Angono, Rizal PHL | July 31, 2013
Today is a AdeMU holiday; it is feast of St. Ignatius de Loyola and birthday of my eldest daughter.
I biked today up Callahan Cardona. I left at 6:30 and even went to church at Sacred Heart in Tayuman, Binangonan Rizal. I managed to pass one MTB and one road biker.
I met on the way back: Papa Rick near Iglesia in Cardona. VM near Km 28 and several CME riders from Taytay. I practiced intervals and hard hills climb. I was t home by 8; I still have work to do.
Angono, Rizal PHL | July 31, 2013
Today is a AdeMU holiday; it is feast of St. Ignatius de Loyola and birthday of my eldest daughter.
I biked today up Callahan Cardona. I left at 6:30 and even went to church at Sacred Heart in Tayuman, Binangonan Rizal. I managed to pass one MTB and one road biker.
I met on the way back: Papa Rick near Iglesia in Cardona. VM near Km 28 and several CME riders from Taytay. I practiced intervals and hard hills climb. I was t home by 8; I still have work to do.
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
How did I do in the Tagaytay ride?
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Angono, Rizal PHL | July 30, 2013
I am not ashamed to tell that the rest of the Recyclists wait for me. But before they had to wait for 10 minutes or so, now, it takes 2 to 3 minutes for me to arrive (that is according to Joel)
At the C6 portion I was in the middle of the pack and even was at the front of the paceline for a while. They overtook me at 3/4 portion of the road.
At the Bicutan to Alabang portion, I was near the front, and reliquished the advantage near the Alabang Zapote road (they were ahead by just 200 meters)
At Daang Hari, up to about 4/5ths of Daang Hari, I stayed with the lead pack.
I and master were behind at Paliparan and Greenwoods up to Silang
At Silang to Tagaytay, we (Master and I were behind) but overtook Ado at around km 48. Ado though overtook me at km 52. (That was near the rotonda all ready)
What did I do as we climbed? I tried spinning which I watched at You Tube as an Alberto Contador strategy. The climbing was much much easier and I did not feel tired. I was able to stay close to the leaders.
Angono, Rizal PHL | July 30, 2013
I am not ashamed to tell that the rest of the Recyclists wait for me. But before they had to wait for 10 minutes or so, now, it takes 2 to 3 minutes for me to arrive (that is according to Joel)
At the C6 portion I was in the middle of the pack and even was at the front of the paceline for a while. They overtook me at 3/4 portion of the road.
At the Bicutan to Alabang portion, I was near the front, and reliquished the advantage near the Alabang Zapote road (they were ahead by just 200 meters)
At Daang Hari, up to about 4/5ths of Daang Hari, I stayed with the lead pack.
I and master were behind at Paliparan and Greenwoods up to Silang
At Silang to Tagaytay, we (Master and I were behind) but overtook Ado at around km 48. Ado though overtook me at km 52. (That was near the rotonda all ready)
What did I do as we climbed? I tried spinning which I watched at You Tube as an Alberto Contador strategy. The climbing was much much easier and I did not feel tired. I was able to stay close to the leaders.
Accident at Paliparan rd - a brand new pick up turned belly up!
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Angono, Rizal | July 30, 2013
We saw an accident along the bike route last Sunday at Paliparan road about a kilometer away from the corner opposite an indie gasoline station(I could not remember the name). A brand new pick up turned turtle. It must have been totalled.
Several other pick ups (Ranger etc) were near the accident site. They would be probably have been travelling at a convoy and traveling at high speed and maybe avoided a vehicle going to or exiting the gasoline station. The avoidance maneuver, I suppose must have caused the pick up to flip upside down.
I did not take picture because the accident picture may instill negative images in the minds of the reader, Recyclists.
The vehicle was gone by 12 noon when we went down from Tagaytay
Angono, Rizal | July 30, 2013
We saw an accident along the bike route last Sunday at Paliparan road about a kilometer away from the corner opposite an indie gasoline station(I could not remember the name). A brand new pick up turned turtle. It must have been totalled.
Several other pick ups (Ranger etc) were near the accident site. They would be probably have been travelling at a convoy and traveling at high speed and maybe avoided a vehicle going to or exiting the gasoline station. The avoidance maneuver, I suppose must have caused the pick up to flip upside down.
I did not take picture because the accident picture may instill negative images in the minds of the reader, Recyclists.
The vehicle was gone by 12 noon when we went down from Tagaytay
Monday, July 29, 2013
Pinarello Dogma, the best bike in the world
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VM has one; we Filipinos can own the best bike in the world.
VM has one; we Filipinos can own the best bike in the world.
What is the truth behind the real cost of bikes?
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This video compares the cost of ordinary bikes with the top end bikes. What is the real score?
Are the more expensive bikes faster and better?
This video compares the cost of ordinary bikes with the top end bikes. What is the real score?
Are the more expensive bikes faster and better?
Cavite request from Gerry at RJ eatery - he got Laguna instead
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We had fun as we ate at RJ eatery at GMA (near Wilcon) because there was videoke at the eatery. And all we had to do was give 5 pesos to the one singing. Gerry requested for Cavite (by Sampaguita) and the singer, in a very passionate way belted out Laguna. She even asked Jorgeusbiker to shout out Laguna.
The singer admired the physique and muscles of the riders.
The singer admired the physique and muscles of the riders.
Master E had multiple flats yesterday as we return from Tagaytay
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We had to wait for a while for Master E at the corner of Bacoor and Daang Hari. We found out he had a flat. His Hutchinson tubeless tire (installed at Campagnolo rim) at the rear must have had a glass puncture at Paliparan.
He finally arrived in Daang Hari, but near Cerritos he again ran a flat. This time he had to install tube. We did well until we arrived at Belluvue Hotel Alabang center on the way to service road. He got another puncture and he had to use his second interior. That was about l:15. But then the rain came pouring down. We had to sit out the rain for one hour plus. We had to ride in the rain. We caught up with the group near Jollibee just before C6.
By this time, we were all wet and shivering with cold
Master E was saddenned by the flat
It was a challenging day for Master E because he had multiflats
Master E and I sat out the rain at lobby of Belluvue hotel
Rain rain go away
We had to wait for a while for Master E at the corner of Bacoor and Daang Hari. We found out he had a flat. His Hutchinson tubeless tire (installed at Campagnolo rim) at the rear must have had a glass puncture at Paliparan.
He finally arrived in Daang Hari, but near Cerritos he again ran a flat. This time he had to install tube. We did well until we arrived at Belluvue Hotel Alabang center on the way to service road. He got another puncture and he had to use his second interior. That was about l:15. But then the rain came pouring down. We had to sit out the rain for one hour plus. We had to ride in the rain. We caught up with the group near Jollibee just before C6.
By this time, we were all wet and shivering with cold
Other pictures of Tagaytay bike ride July 28, 2013
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These are the other bike pictures of Tagaytay city bike ride:
Gerry Y after lunch riding down Paliparan
Master E butt view
Master E side view; my ride mate
Gerry K at the right
Waiting for Master E and me at the corner of Daang Hari and Bacoor
Albert's Argon bike
These are the other bike pictures of Tagaytay city bike ride:
Our bike ride yesterday to Tagaytay City July 28, 2013
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Rizal PHL July 29, 2013
Just entered C6, that is Master e to the left and Joel to the right
We rode to Tagaytay City yesterday. We left early, we rode fast and reached Tagaytay City earlier than usual:
I was at assembly site in front of INC by 5:10 Pres. Luis, asked us Gerry.and I to go to Taytay; Master E joined us at CME. We were there by 5:30. First to arrive was Ado and then Joel. The bulk of the riders arrived by 5:45 and we had to wait for Gerry Y.
We left Taytay at 6:00 am and we were in Bicutan before 7:00; were in Daang Hari by 7:30 and were in Bacoor by 8:00 am. Our snacks/breakfast was at Aling Bert. We were in GMA by 9am. about 10 am, we had lunch at 11 am at Paliparan near GMA (near Wilcon) at 11 am at RJ and even enjoyed some Videoke singing there, and we were at Daang Hari by 12. However, from Daang Hari, Master E had flat and I assisted him We were in Alabang by 1 pm however it rained so hard and we were marooned until about 230. At Alabang master had flat again.
I was with Master and assisted him in flat at Daang Hari (the 2nd flat) and at Alabang (at Belluvue hotel)
We left the hotel by about 2:30 despite the rain. The wind though had subsided
We caught up with the group near Jollibee in Bicutan just before C6 by 2:45 They said Nolite had left for Angono. We took off at 3:00 pm. I caught up with Nolite at the Highway 2000 bridge.He said he had to bike slowly because of the splatter.
I stopped to take picture of the leachate at the Taytay dumpsite.
We were in Angono by 3:45. I dropped by Puregold to buy some drink. I was tired and and thirsty
Without the rain and the flats, my ETA was 2 pm.
Those who joined the ride: (17 in all)
Pres Luis, Master E, Joel J, Choco2, Nolite, Gerry K, Alan, Angel Balubar, Jericho, Albert and Jess Verchez, Alan, Ado, Gerry Y, Jeff, Jorgeusbiker, and Richard
Was at CME by 5:33
Master e climbs up to his place of work
The facade of the Taytay municipal hall
Gerry with his new look
The bulk of the riders came at 5:45
Gerry Y arrived at 5:53; the last rider to join
Gerry Y signs the waiver presented by Pres Luis
Albert V riding his Argon carbon fiber bike ready to take off for Tagaytay
Emerging from gates of CME to highway 2000; there was motor event and they had to close the gates
Fast and furious pace at C6; Albert had a flat at end of C6
Riding up from Camp Bagong Diwa; note the time; we waited for Albert pa
All ready at Daang Hari by 7:00; we were fast and early
Gerry K and Tito rest in front of Metrobank
Jorgeusbiker pose with handsome Joel
Jorgeus biker; shot courtesy of Gerry Y
At corner of Daang Hari and Bacoor
Bikes rest after a hard ride at Daang Hari
Fresh vegies on a cart in front of Aling Bert gotohan near Wilcon at GMA
Richard at Aling Bert's Gotohan, prices were OK
Taking breakfast (!) with the bikes
Filling the fuel tanks after 50 km of riding
Aling Bert is a she; they are from Bicol
Richard and Choco2
They waited for me because I had a command conference
They waited again for us: Master E and me
Note the time; by l0:10, we were in Tagaytay city rotonda
Gerry and Master E relaxing; they rode up together to Tagaytay
Tito and Angel
Tagaytay city signages
Who opened the door for the gorgeus lady?
Which road to take: Aguinaldo or the old route
I advised to take the old route because guys may get lost
Gerry Y requested for Cavite and got Laguna instead
Jeff in front of the RJ eatery
Our breakfast was over there at Aling Bert
Rizal PHL July 29, 2013
We rode to Tagaytay City yesterday. We left early, we rode fast and reached Tagaytay City earlier than usual:
I was at assembly site in front of INC by 5:10 Pres. Luis, asked us Gerry.and I to go to Taytay; Master E joined us at CME. We were there by 5:30. First to arrive was Ado and then Joel. The bulk of the riders arrived by 5:45 and we had to wait for Gerry Y.
We left Taytay at 6:00 am and we were in Bicutan before 7:00; were in Daang Hari by 7:30 and were in Bacoor by 8:00 am. Our snacks/breakfast was at Aling Bert. We were in GMA by 9am. about 10 am, we had lunch at 11 am at Paliparan near GMA (near Wilcon) at 11 am at RJ and even enjoyed some Videoke singing there, and we were at Daang Hari by 12. However, from Daang Hari, Master E had flat and I assisted him We were in Alabang by 1 pm however it rained so hard and we were marooned until about 230. At Alabang master had flat again.
I was with Master and assisted him in flat at Daang Hari (the 2nd flat) and at Alabang (at Belluvue hotel)
We left the hotel by about 2:30 despite the rain. The wind though had subsided
We caught up with the group near Jollibee in Bicutan just before C6 by 2:45 They said Nolite had left for Angono. We took off at 3:00 pm. I caught up with Nolite at the Highway 2000 bridge.He said he had to bike slowly because of the splatter.
I stopped to take picture of the leachate at the Taytay dumpsite.
We were in Angono by 3:45. I dropped by Puregold to buy some drink. I was tired and and thirsty
Without the rain and the flats, my ETA was 2 pm.
Those who joined the ride: (17 in all)
Pres Luis, Master E, Joel J, Choco2, Nolite, Gerry K, Alan, Angel Balubar, Jericho, Albert and Jess Verchez, Alan, Ado, Gerry Y, Jeff, Jorgeusbiker, and Richard
Emerging from gates of CME to highway 2000; there was motor event and they had to close the gates
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