Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 30, 2017
Today was a very pleasant day for biking. The skies was overcast (not much direct sunlight) and light cool breeze blowing from the south (but sometimes it got very windy) due to a reported typhoon system in the north. It could have a been fine day for biking at US.
I left later than usual, about 7:30 because of digestive system disorder. Again I bought the SAVA Ti and rode side by side by a former fellow Taytay rider (whose name I forgot, friend ni Joel) He had a Ridley carbon fiber bike and he noted that what I had was a Ti. I even left him at times. And also I took the Cardona diversion and he took the usual route. He said it was malupit. Going up Namay Morong, I left him and another companion.
There was no more lugaw at Simples when I arrived (a little over 8:00 am) and just said hello to the husband of Ms. Simple who is having challenges with diabetes.
And then I decided to return home via Teresa and Antipolo.
I happened to ride with two young MTB riders who had Eagle SRAM group. I was able to catch up and even overtook them really going up Teresa. But well they were young. So a 70,000 gear set can not leave you far enough. It is about strength and endurance. (Am I beginning to lose some of that)
In Antipolo, and going home there were patches of strong rain, or showers and dry roads. I was able to get home before real rain started to pour
Sunday, July 30, 2017
Hill climbs with Sava Ti
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 30, 2017
I had 3 hill climbs this week SAVA ti: 2x Eastridge; and once for Antenna San Carlos Heights last Tuesday. And they looked easy for me, because I merely used the low gears. I was able to climb the sites using only 32 chain rings and max of 36 for the sprocket
I have two other MTB: a SAVA 580 carbon fiber and Mosso Falcon 4. But this one is the best so far. It was a good buy
I learned from the video at You Tube that you do not have to over exert nor race going up because you can blow out and not finish the climb. At East ridge yesterday, a young MTB rider had to stop often and said it was his first time. Going down was perilous: the roads which were moss filled were difficult to negotiate going down hill: the tires skid and the bike despite the knobby was difficult to control - you could ditch anytime. But thanks God,these were uneventful climb and descent
Rizal Philippines
July 30, 2017
I had 3 hill climbs this week SAVA ti: 2x Eastridge; and once for Antenna San Carlos Heights last Tuesday. And they looked easy for me, because I merely used the low gears. I was able to climb the sites using only 32 chain rings and max of 36 for the sprocket
I have two other MTB: a SAVA 580 carbon fiber and Mosso Falcon 4. But this one is the best so far. It was a good buy
I learned from the video at You Tube that you do not have to over exert nor race going up because you can blow out and not finish the climb. At East ridge yesterday, a young MTB rider had to stop often and said it was his first time. Going down was perilous: the roads which were moss filled were difficult to negotiate going down hill: the tires skid and the bike despite the knobby was difficult to control - you could ditch anytime. But thanks God,these were uneventful climb and descent
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Enjoying hill climbs with the SAVA ti MTB
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 27, 2017
I did not use the SAVA ti MTB for several months. But I have been using this since Saturday: for climb up Medalva, last Sunda for my ride to Bugarin, last Tuesday for the climb of SCH; and yesterday, for climb up to East Ridge. I relish the ride because of the very low gears (24 lowest for chain rings, and 36 for the rear sprockets). For Medalva, SCH, and Eastridge, I did not have to use the 24 only the 32 chain rings. The 32 x 34 or 3 x 36, they were adequate for the climb without being stressed. For the Sunday ride, I only used the 42 chain ring even when doing Bugarin.
What did I relish with the SAVA: it is light and responsive. The Mosso MTB and the SAVA carbon fiber 580 felt heavy and sluggish. The SAVA Ti was light and sprightly. I could even outrun road bike and or run at the same pace as road bikes
Rizal Philippines
July 27, 2017
I did not use the SAVA ti MTB for several months. But I have been using this since Saturday: for climb up Medalva, last Sunda for my ride to Bugarin, last Tuesday for the climb of SCH; and yesterday, for climb up to East Ridge. I relish the ride because of the very low gears (24 lowest for chain rings, and 36 for the rear sprockets). For Medalva, SCH, and Eastridge, I did not have to use the 24 only the 32 chain rings. The 32 x 34 or 3 x 36, they were adequate for the climb without being stressed. For the Sunday ride, I only used the 42 chain ring even when doing Bugarin.
What did I relish with the SAVA: it is light and responsive. The Mosso MTB and the SAVA carbon fiber 580 felt heavy and sluggish. The SAVA Ti was light and sprightly. I could even outrun road bike and or run at the same pace as road bikes
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Death and illness of kapadyaks due to energy drinks?
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 23, 2017
Warnings issued vs energy drinks
A rider who was buried last Sunday in Teresa was rumored to have taken 4 energy drinks named after a venomous snake after a a race. He collapsed going home between boundary of Taytay and Antipolo. Another rider whose health suddenly went south since six months ago takes a lot of energy drinks during every ride (again named after another deadly venomous African snake.)
I remember having written about the dangers of energy drink. They contain 4x the concentration of sugar, and 4x caffeine in a bottle. It may set you back only P20.00 and give you a lot of boost but it can stress your heart because of the caffeine and damage your kidney. (The ill kapadyak needs dialysis; therefore his kidney was damaged. He does not have any known disease and therefore the damaged kidney could only be attributed to the energy drink. My brother who owns a mortuary tells of stories of those having fun time with alcoholic drinks dying after they took energy drinks about taking alcohol, They do so because they say there is no hang over after taking energy drink. That is right. They die.
Therefore, before you take an energy drink in your next ride, be careful. Weigh the pros and cons
Top 14 Energy Drink Dangers
Rizal Philippines
July 23, 2017
Warnings issued vs energy drinks
A rider who was buried last Sunday in Teresa was rumored to have taken 4 energy drinks named after a venomous snake after a a race. He collapsed going home between boundary of Taytay and Antipolo. Another rider whose health suddenly went south since six months ago takes a lot of energy drinks during every ride (again named after another deadly venomous African snake.)
I remember having written about the dangers of energy drink. They contain 4x the concentration of sugar, and 4x caffeine in a bottle. It may set you back only P20.00 and give you a lot of boost but it can stress your heart because of the caffeine and damage your kidney. (The ill kapadyak needs dialysis; therefore his kidney was damaged. He does not have any known disease and therefore the damaged kidney could only be attributed to the energy drink. My brother who owns a mortuary tells of stories of those having fun time with alcoholic drinks dying after they took energy drinks about taking alcohol, They do so because they say there is no hang over after taking energy drink. That is right. They die.
Therefore, before you take an energy drink in your next ride, be careful. Weigh the pros and cons
Top 14 Energy Drink Dangers
Climbing Botong Francisco (Medalva) yesterday together with office mates
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 23, 2017
Our PE yesterday was jogging to Medalva (Botong Francisco highway) I took the opportunity to test the Sava Ti bike with XT group set, WTB wheel set and Manitou fork. I did 3 x ride up the hill. I used 32 chain ring and max of only 36 for the steepest part. For the hill, I used 32 x 32 and it was easy riding. I did not have to catch my breath, nor be in distress.
I rode it 1x before the ladies climbed; then I climbed it again as they were walking at the climb; Then as they were descending, I descended and climbed again the hill (that is the 3x time)
The weight and the gears of Sava Ti were perfect for the hill climb. There were others whom I saw negotiating on an MTB with platito gears (24 chain ring) walking. The others used 24 chain ring for the climb.
Rizal Philippines
July 23, 2017
Our PE yesterday was jogging to Medalva (Botong Francisco highway) I took the opportunity to test the Sava Ti bike with XT group set, WTB wheel set and Manitou fork. I did 3 x ride up the hill. I used 32 chain ring and max of only 36 for the steepest part. For the hill, I used 32 x 32 and it was easy riding. I did not have to catch my breath, nor be in distress.
I rode it 1x before the ladies climbed; then I climbed it again as they were walking at the climb; Then as they were descending, I descended and climbed again the hill (that is the 3x time)
The weight and the gears of Sava Ti were perfect for the hill climb. There were others whom I saw negotiating on an MTB with platito gears (24 chain ring) walking. The others used 24 chain ring for the climb.
Bike ride today, July 23, 2017 to Bugarin; rode together with Gerry and Vhen
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 23, 2017
Sava Ti Bike at Ali Express
I rode to Bugarin today. I brought out my Sava Ti.(MTB) On the way from Tayuman to Morong, I rode with Gerry Cataps. We tried to chase a roadie with white and blue Jersey. I overtook him for a while in Cardona, but he overtook me at Callahan and so with Gerry. We had lugaw in Morong and those who came were: Alan, Netoy and and Echo (long time no see) We decided we would ride to OL. And so we rode together with Taytay riders. I did not see much of Gerry, but I remember overtaking Alan. And towed Gerry for a while. At Baras hill, the tropa overtook me and may be they were ahead by about 500 meters at Pililla. I did not see Gerry and Alan but later on I saw them going down all ready at km 67.
I rode up to km 68 (Bugarin na) and at heavy gear. 42 x 18 to 28. That was a hard ride on a big chain ring. On the way back I saw Vhen. He said he was chasing me from Morong, and then from Pisong Kape to Bugarin and from OL up to km 57 of Pililla. We rode together alternating tranco. We had some buko and turon at store near the intersection of diversion and road from Cardona. We met many Mambog riders there.
However at Binangonan Convention Center rain started to fall, and we had to seek shelter from the rains, after being exposed to very hot environment. We spent about 30 minutes for two episodes or rain. We were home by 12 noon
Rizal Philippines
July 23, 2017
Sava Ti Bike at Ali Express
I rode to Bugarin today. I brought out my Sava Ti.(MTB) On the way from Tayuman to Morong, I rode with Gerry Cataps. We tried to chase a roadie with white and blue Jersey. I overtook him for a while in Cardona, but he overtook me at Callahan and so with Gerry. We had lugaw in Morong and those who came were: Alan, Netoy and and Echo (long time no see) We decided we would ride to OL. And so we rode together with Taytay riders. I did not see much of Gerry, but I remember overtaking Alan. And towed Gerry for a while. At Baras hill, the tropa overtook me and may be they were ahead by about 500 meters at Pililla. I did not see Gerry and Alan but later on I saw them going down all ready at km 67.
I rode up to km 68 (Bugarin na) and at heavy gear. 42 x 18 to 28. That was a hard ride on a big chain ring. On the way back I saw Vhen. He said he was chasing me from Morong, and then from Pisong Kape to Bugarin and from OL up to km 57 of Pililla. We rode together alternating tranco. We had some buko and turon at store near the intersection of diversion and road from Cardona. We met many Mambog riders there.
However at Binangonan Convention Center rain started to fall, and we had to seek shelter from the rains, after being exposed to very hot environment. We spent about 30 minutes for two episodes or rain. We were home by 12 noon
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Repairing the MTB lock out with additional air pressure
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 15, 2017
I noticed that the front suspension lock out of my Mosso MTB is not working; it does not lock any more.
So I took this padjak owned by a relative to have the suspension checked. Are they repairing the lock out? No. So please check the air pressure. And found there was none. So the mechanic put in air 85 psi. And presto the lock out worked.
It is that easy.
Rizal Philippines
July 15, 2017
I noticed that the front suspension lock out of my Mosso MTB is not working; it does not lock any more.
So I took this padjak owned by a relative to have the suspension checked. Are they repairing the lock out? No. So please check the air pressure. And found there was none. So the mechanic put in air 85 psi. And presto the lock out worked.
It is that easy.
Climbing the Church in the Sky at De la Cuesta in Muzon Taytay Rizal, again
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 15, 2017
Our staff decided to have the PE for Saturday (physical fitness) today at Church in the Sky, at de la Cuesta, Muzon Taytay Rizal. Since I arrived early, I tried to climb the church early. It is always a challenging task to go to the church. There is the last portion, only 30 meters long, that is steep. The longer portion about 400 meters is long and medium steep. But the last 30 meters can take your breath away; the 68 year old man, a former biker himself, says he can ride that portion up.
Well I rode down to see other colleagues and climbed the hill again. My gear was 32 x 28. for the second climb. For the first climb it was 32 x 36.
The ride this morning was probably 3 km from Angono x 2, 6 and total up and down the church was 4 km. I sweated a lot from this climb and must have burned plenty of cholesterol, uric acid, and blood sugar
Rizal Philippines
July 15, 2017
Our staff decided to have the PE for Saturday (physical fitness) today at Church in the Sky, at de la Cuesta, Muzon Taytay Rizal. Since I arrived early, I tried to climb the church early. It is always a challenging task to go to the church. There is the last portion, only 30 meters long, that is steep. The longer portion about 400 meters is long and medium steep. But the last 30 meters can take your breath away; the 68 year old man, a former biker himself, says he can ride that portion up.
Well I rode down to see other colleagues and climbed the hill again. My gear was 32 x 28. for the second climb. For the first climb it was 32 x 36.
The ride this morning was probably 3 km from Angono x 2, 6 and total up and down the church was 4 km. I sweated a lot from this climb and must have burned plenty of cholesterol, uric acid, and blood sugar
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Using electrical tape as rim tape
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 17, 2017
Electrical tape as rim tape from MTB forum
This post experienced two flats in rapid succession: at his Bianchi bike while biking, and the other while the bike was parked inside the bedroom. There was no apparent puncture from outside (as nails, broken glass); the hole which were large, were seen at the side of the tube facing the rim bed. So the problem could be the worn out tape on the rim bed. (Masking tape) The masking tape I used before had worn out. The regular bike tape would set me back by P100.00 at least (or more) I met Gerry and he suggested electrical tape which Odi, the mechanic at Villamayor used to seal the aberration from the rim bed that can cause puncture on the interior.
And so I did. I bought two Armak electrical tape. (Cost P10.php only each) And put over the rubber strips cut from old interior. Each one was good for 2 1/2 layer of protection on the rim bed. I finished the project at 8 pm last night; I sweated profusely as I completed the project. The interior tube seem to be holding out well; no flats again which I expect on the road. (But unable to ride because of frequent rains)
Rizal Philippines
July 17, 2017
Electrical tape as rim tape from MTB forum
This post experienced two flats in rapid succession: at his Bianchi bike while biking, and the other while the bike was parked inside the bedroom. There was no apparent puncture from outside (as nails, broken glass); the hole which were large, were seen at the side of the tube facing the rim bed. So the problem could be the worn out tape on the rim bed. (Masking tape) The masking tape I used before had worn out. The regular bike tape would set me back by P100.00 at least (or more) I met Gerry and he suggested electrical tape which Odi, the mechanic at Villamayor used to seal the aberration from the rim bed that can cause puncture on the interior.
And so I did. I bought two Armak electrical tape. (Cost P10.php only each) And put over the rubber strips cut from old interior. Each one was good for 2 1/2 layer of protection on the rim bed. I finished the project at 8 pm last night; I sweated profusely as I completed the project. The interior tube seem to be holding out well; no flats again which I expect on the road. (But unable to ride because of frequent rains)
Sunday, July 2, 2017
EPO, the alleged performance enhancing drug (PED) of choice of former Tour de France 7 time champ Lance Armstrong, does not work, study shows
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 2, 2017
Study Participants Climbing up Mt. Ventoux, one of toughest climb
at Tour de France
Lance Armstrong - not a cheat after all? What happens next
From The Telegraph UK - EPO which cost Lance Armstrong 7 TDF titles does not work
Fellow kapadyaks were discussing that EPO (erythropoietin) the drug of choice of former 7 times champ of Tour de France Lance Armstrong does not work, study shows. Lance was stripped of his title and faces the possibility of $100 million lawsuit from the US govt (UPS one of Lance sponsors) The experiment, which involved riding up the famous difficult Mt. Ventoux . The control group which took the placebo (no EPO) actually rode faster than the EPO group
This is in stark contrast to a 2007 study from Sports Scientists which shows 50% increase in performance by athletes using EPO.
EPO is hormone that enhances the production of RBC is risky because the athlete can develop clots and strokes and other fatal health problems
Experts think that the placebo effect that the drug was working was more psychological than real, after all. for Lance and other users, according to Adam Cohen, the first author of this study
What is the implication of the result of this study? Will EPO use be allowed in athletic competition once again? Will the ruling bodies of the cycling association restore the titles to Lance Armstrong? Once again the halo on Lance head, the crown is beginning to reappear?
No longer the correct image?
Rizal Philippines
July 2, 2017
at Tour de France
From The Telegraph UK - EPO which cost Lance Armstrong 7 TDF titles does not work
Fellow kapadyaks were discussing that EPO (erythropoietin) the drug of choice of former 7 times champ of Tour de France Lance Armstrong does not work, study shows. Lance was stripped of his title and faces the possibility of $100 million lawsuit from the US govt (UPS one of Lance sponsors) The experiment, which involved riding up the famous difficult Mt. Ventoux . The control group which took the placebo (no EPO) actually rode faster than the EPO group
This is in stark contrast to a 2007 study from Sports Scientists which shows 50% increase in performance by athletes using EPO.
EPO is hormone that enhances the production of RBC is risky because the athlete can develop clots and strokes and other fatal health problems
Experts think that the placebo effect that the drug was working was more psychological than real, after all. for Lance and other users, according to Adam Cohen, the first author of this study
What is the implication of the result of this study? Will EPO use be allowed in athletic competition once again? Will the ruling bodies of the cycling association restore the titles to Lance Armstrong? Once again the halo on Lance head, the crown is beginning to reappear?
Bike Ride today, July 2, 2017
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
July 2, 2017
I started out 6:00 am today to catch the start of the mass at Sacred Heart. and had a chance to kiss the hand of the Parish Priest. And then caught up with Min Zap and Pres Luis in Bilibiran, but they left me at Binangonan Convention Center. I had my Mosso MTB with XT group set, and was riding at 42 x 13 just o keep up. But I lose out to their higher gears. I bet, I would have arrived later on by not more than 2 minutes.
We met the other Recyclists there:at Simples Lugawan Netoy, Engr June, Joel, Peter A (who paid for my lomi) Master E, and Ed de los Reyes. (7 days) He said he got better but it does not seem so.
Simples Lugawan looks like a garden setting and looks more charming to eat Lugaw there. The owner said that the new smaller location (their former place was knocked out due to road widening) did not diminish the number of their customers
On the way back I rode up the diversion using 32 x 23. So I get more confidence in climbing steep roadlike the Cardona diversion.
It seems that my Mosso fork Suntour lock is not working. The seat too is not properly set and I had trouble with my pedaling stroke.
Rizal Philippines
July 2, 2017
I started out 6:00 am today to catch the start of the mass at Sacred Heart. and had a chance to kiss the hand of the Parish Priest. And then caught up with Min Zap and Pres Luis in Bilibiran, but they left me at Binangonan Convention Center. I had my Mosso MTB with XT group set, and was riding at 42 x 13 just o keep up. But I lose out to their higher gears. I bet, I would have arrived later on by not more than 2 minutes.
We met the other Recyclists there:at Simples Lugawan Netoy, Engr June, Joel, Peter A (who paid for my lomi) Master E, and Ed de los Reyes. (7 days) He said he got better but it does not seem so.
Simples Lugawan looks like a garden setting and looks more charming to eat Lugaw there. The owner said that the new smaller location (their former place was knocked out due to road widening) did not diminish the number of their customers
On the way back I rode up the diversion using 32 x 23. So I get more confidence in climbing steep roadlike the Cardona diversion.
It seems that my Mosso fork Suntour lock is not working. The seat too is not properly set and I had trouble with my pedaling stroke.
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