Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines | January 14, 2015
Welcome his Holiness Pope Francis Jorge to the Philippines tomorrow.
On the eve of Papal visit, (it is vacation now in MM) there is a dearth of cyclists. I saw only 4 souls at the churchyard of Antipolo.
I took advantage of today's hill climb for strength training:
1. I climbed Tower Hills at 50 x 17 gear, and up to Mary Hill 50x 21; Beverly was at 50 x25; however, going to the last bend to the church, I dropped the gear to 34 x 19.
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Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Monday, July 28, 2014
A day of meeting fellow seniors July 27, 2014
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines July 28, 2014
Yesterday I biked to Antipolo City. This is the first time in 3 weeks that I attempted to ride up Antipolo again after I had painful and swelling feet. You really appreciate the things that you enjoy and have like ability to walk, ride and be ambulatory on your own, after you experience pain and sickness. Thanks Lord I am well again.
I attended the mass when I arrived in Antipolo at about 7:15 and caught the Gospel until the end of the mass.
I met the following seniors after the mass:
Domingo Nicolas from Marikina who is 63 (same age as me) He said the Nicolas rider is a relative, and the famous Sicams are riders too. He has been riding for a long time.
Ado from San Mateo, 66. Both are mountain bikers. I met him while eating lugaw at C Lauis. THey are are of course very strong and young looking.
ON the way home, I decided to visit a barkada (hahaha) who is now 83 but has a bum and painful knee (just like Eraps case; he is bowlegged - the cartilage gave way due to incessant pounding.) He was advised against having an operation (agree). He was happy that I visited him after 6 years. He was tennis buddy and more.
Rizal Philippines July 28, 2014
Yesterday I biked to Antipolo City. This is the first time in 3 weeks that I attempted to ride up Antipolo again after I had painful and swelling feet. You really appreciate the things that you enjoy and have like ability to walk, ride and be ambulatory on your own, after you experience pain and sickness. Thanks Lord I am well again.
I attended the mass when I arrived in Antipolo at about 7:15 and caught the Gospel until the end of the mass.
I met the following seniors after the mass:
Domingo Nicolas from Marikina who is 63 (same age as me) He said the Nicolas rider is a relative, and the famous Sicams are riders too. He has been riding for a long time.
Ado from San Mateo, 66. Both are mountain bikers. I met him while eating lugaw at C Lauis. THey are are of course very strong and young looking.
ON the way home, I decided to visit a barkada (hahaha) who is now 83 but has a bum and painful knee (just like Eraps case; he is bowlegged - the cartilage gave way due to incessant pounding.) He was advised against having an operation (agree). He was happy that I visited him after 6 years. He was tennis buddy and more.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
I rode today Black Saturday and met Sec Joel, Master and Ado at Pisong Kape in Pililla
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines. | Black Saturday.
Despite having crashed on a Black Saturday about 4 yeas ago at Shang, I broke my nose bridge - the titanium eyeglass frame stuck into the bridge when I crashed after my roadbike wheels fell into their dangerous gratings,. (I biked to Baguio on a Good Friday) I still biked today. (I did not bike on Good Friday though)
I left at 6:30 am and biked to Antipolo. On the way near Aurora, I saw Ado. I arrived at the church at around 7:10 Then stayed awhile at Antipolo church; there was no mass - only a vigil. I met Pres Luis at the gate of the churchyard.
I was in Teresa by 7:30 and in Morong by 8:00 am where I ate my lugaw at Simples Lugawan. I learned that they read the FB of Jorgeusbiker and read this post. Thank you po Simples Lugawan. I asked if there were other Recyclists who dropped by. She said Joel. So I rode going to Pililla.
And there at Hacienta Pisong Kape, I met Ado, Joel, Master and Sec. We told stories for a while and talked about our blog and FB post. They went ahead as I bought singkamas. I was not able to catch up with them. I was in Binangonan by 11:00 am and at Angono by 11:30. It was very hot by then
My neighbor inquired how do I survive in the heat. I said because of the helmet and the quick dry fit clothes/jersey. It was nice to be home
God bless every one. Have a pleasant Black Saturday celebration/rest.
Rizal Philippines. | Black Saturday.
Despite having crashed on a Black Saturday about 4 yeas ago at Shang, I broke my nose bridge - the titanium eyeglass frame stuck into the bridge when I crashed after my roadbike wheels fell into their dangerous gratings,. (I biked to Baguio on a Good Friday) I still biked today. (I did not bike on Good Friday though)
I left at 6:30 am and biked to Antipolo. On the way near Aurora, I saw Ado. I arrived at the church at around 7:10 Then stayed awhile at Antipolo church; there was no mass - only a vigil. I met Pres Luis at the gate of the churchyard.
I was in Teresa by 7:30 and in Morong by 8:00 am where I ate my lugaw at Simples Lugawan. I learned that they read the FB of Jorgeusbiker and read this post. Thank you po Simples Lugawan. I asked if there were other Recyclists who dropped by. She said Joel. So I rode going to Pililla.
And there at Hacienta Pisong Kape, I met Ado, Joel, Master and Sec. We told stories for a while and talked about our blog and FB post. They went ahead as I bought singkamas. I was not able to catch up with them. I was in Binangonan by 11:00 am and at Angono by 11:30. It was very hot by then
My neighbor inquired how do I survive in the heat. I said because of the helmet and the quick dry fit clothes/jersey. It was nice to be home
God bless every one. Have a pleasant Black Saturday celebration/rest.
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Several challenges during the ride to Tagaytay today, January 19 2014
Wheels of Happiness
Angono, Rizal Philippines | January 19, 2014
Edgar crashed while avoiding an MTB at Amadeo highway
Several challenges (difficulties were with us today) on a our ride to and from Tagaytay. They were minor though:
1. a Ados chain broke on the way up through the Amadeo highway. Fortunately, he knows how to repair the link. However, he and VM did not have the chain remover/tool. I had. So solved. He connected the chain anew at the Petron station in Tagaytay
b. He had a flat tire in Daang Hari, and we had to supervise him and eat while he was repairing his flat.
2. Edgar crashed while avoiding a HS MTB, he suddenly crossed his path on the way down Amadeo highway. Fortunately it was minor scratch on his shoulder, legs and just bruised ego.
Angono, Rizal Philippines | January 19, 2014
Several challenges (difficulties were with us today) on a our ride to and from Tagaytay. They were minor though:
1. a Ados chain broke on the way up through the Amadeo highway. Fortunately, he knows how to repair the link. However, he and VM did not have the chain remover/tool. I had. So solved. He connected the chain anew at the Petron station in Tagaytay
b. He had a flat tire in Daang Hari, and we had to supervise him and eat while he was repairing his flat.
2. Edgar crashed while avoiding a HS MTB, he suddenly crossed his path on the way down Amadeo highway. Fortunately it was minor scratch on his shoulder, legs and just bruised ego.
Monday, October 28, 2013
We took a different route to Tagaytay - the Mendez road and several had cramps
Real Cyclists
Jethro Garcia, a duathlon athlete, from Silang guided us to the Mendez route
Post for the Lemery ride, October 27, 2013
We had a guide for this Lemery ride, whom VM Jun Vic met - Mr. Jethro Garcia from Silang. He was planning to have a Calabarzon fun ride and was maybe preparing for this event. He is a duathlon athlete and suggested a new route. It passes through the side of new Robinson in Silang and goes up to Tagaytay, 9 km. It was however very stiff, steep and unforgiving. He said it saved 9 km from Rotonda. The new route took its toll: Ernie Ado had cramps especially at the ala Olalia road in Antipolo. It was pretty steep too. Ado had to stop.
Eddie P, for trying hard all ready had cramps at Silang
Richard had loose clits and had to tighten them
The wind was strong
Jorgeusbiker and officer Amores nearing end of the Mendez road
Master E
Gerry Cataps
Camp for cramps
Ernie applying hot ice for cramps
Edgar, Angel and Ernie talking about cramps
Despite the stiff and hard ascent via Mendez, everyone was in good spirit and happy
Maste E, Tito, VV and VM
Ado rode the last 6 km up to Mendez
Tsalap2; I promised a website for the expression
Hair stubbles grew because of the Mendez ascent
Officer Amores, Nolite and Jorgeusbiker
Ado
Edgar would have cramps later in the day, he forgot his helmet
Group picture at Tagaytay, end of the Mendez road
Resting after the hard Mendez road hard ascent
I think I did well in this Mendez ascent. I was not left behind. I overtook Nolite, Gerry Y Edgar. I was strong going up this climb. Except that I allowed the peloton and the others leave me at some points. I managed the ala Olalia road climb well
Post for the Lemery ride, October 27, 2013
We had a guide for this Lemery ride, whom VM Jun Vic met - Mr. Jethro Garcia from Silang. He was planning to have a Calabarzon fun ride and was maybe preparing for this event. He is a duathlon athlete and suggested a new route. It passes through the side of new Robinson in Silang and goes up to Tagaytay, 9 km. It was however very stiff, steep and unforgiving. He said it saved 9 km from Rotonda. The new route took its toll: Ernie Ado had cramps especially at the ala Olalia road in Antipolo. It was pretty steep too. Ado had to stop.
I think I did well in this Mendez ascent. I was not left behind. I overtook Nolite, Gerry Y Edgar. I was strong going up this climb. Except that I allowed the peloton and the others leave me at some points. I managed the ala Olalia road climb well
Monday, October 7, 2013
Beware of Jersey Slashers along the Teresa Route
Real Cyclists
Angono, Rizal PHL | October 7, 2013
Ado Gonzaga's story on the back pocket slasher at Teresa
Ado warns of the back pocket slashers along the Teresa route along zigzag. The MO is this: the kids who make appear signs and shake your hands distract you and somebody slashes your back pocket at the jersey. The contents of back pocket spill and the elderly mastermind picks up the valuables: camera, cellphone, wallet. etc.
VM warned us of this danger at a post he made at FB sometime last month.
The companions of Drew Arellano were alleged victims and were subject of "Investigador" by Mike Enriquez.
What evil thing they will think of next? This is just a water vapor in the bucket though compared to the PDAF and DAP.
Some suggest that we bring guns; but it is gun ban. Some merely suggest to avoid Teresa as a route
Drew Arellano
Angono, Rizal PHL | October 7, 2013
Ado warns of the back pocket slashers along the Teresa route along zigzag. The MO is this: the kids who make appear signs and shake your hands distract you and somebody slashes your back pocket at the jersey. The contents of back pocket spill and the elderly mastermind picks up the valuables: camera, cellphone, wallet. etc.
VM warned us of this danger at a post he made at FB sometime last month.
The companions of Drew Arellano were alleged victims and were subject of "Investigador" by Mike Enriquez.
What evil thing they will think of next? This is just a water vapor in the bucket though compared to the PDAF and DAP.
Some suggest that we bring guns; but it is gun ban. Some merely suggest to avoid Teresa as a route
Friday, March 29, 2013
Does he look like a Biblical figure?
Real Cyclists
Rizal PHL March 29, 2013
When he removed his helmet and he rearranged his hair, one of our Recyclists looked awesome - he look like a lady and a Biblical figure at that. Veronica or Mary Magdalene? What is your pick?
Amazing transformation
Rizal PHL March 29, 2013
When he removed his helmet and he rearranged his hair, one of our Recyclists looked awesome - he look like a lady and a Biblical figure at that. Veronica or Mary Magdalene? What is your pick?
Amazing transformation
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Our Ride Today, Christmas Eve
Bike and Save the Earth
We decided that we will ride only up to Jalajala cemetery today. Joel conserved energy thinking it was round Jalajala. We took off at 8:00 am from Morong and was at Jalajala past 9:30. At l0:30 we were at Pililla. We took softdrinks and bananas there c/o Engr June.
At ll:00 we were in Morong. and at Angono past l2:00. As usual, pace was fast and furious. However, unlike before, thanks to my vigorous stationary bike program, I can keep pace in touch with the fast ones. New faces there were Jose who was missing for a while and Ado (the guy from Cardona with long hair)
We decided that we will ride only up to Jalajala cemetery today. Joel conserved energy thinking it was round Jalajala. We took off at 8:00 am from Morong and was at Jalajala past 9:30. At l0:30 we were at Pililla. We took softdrinks and bananas there c/o Engr June.
At ll:00 we were in Morong. and at Angono past l2:00. As usual, pace was fast and furious. However, unlike before, thanks to my vigorous stationary bike program, I can keep pace in touch with the fast ones. New faces there were Jose who was missing for a while and Ado (the guy from Cardona with long hair)
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL: RECYCLISTS_2010 AND ALL THE CYCLISTS: ROAD AND MOUNTAIN BIKERS OUT THERE AND THE BLOG FOLLOWERS/READERS. GOD BLESS. TAKE CARE ALWAYS.
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