Natuloy ride to Majayjay August 28 to 29 2016; 4 Recyclists completed the ride

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
August 30, 2016

National Heroes day everyone.   (We celebrated this yesterday)

Yesterday, 4 of us, Jeff, Angel Gerry (he met an accident though in Morong - he was bumped at high speed in Namay Morong and his beloved bike was crushed, - the rear wheel and the RD were bent) the planned long weekend ride to Majayjay.   Armin and the MTB biked since Saturday to Atimonan and we met them Saturday at 10:30 Sunday in Paete.

It was raining at 5:00 still, but I still went to the appointed place and time at Jollibee and only Jeff, who is from Majayay, the host was there at 6:00  Then Vhen came and off we went.  We were joined by Alan in Pag asa and later by Gerry in Tayuman.  That was about 6:30

We arrived at 7:40 in Pililla, the first pit stop and at 8:00 + we rode up to Bugarin.  Angel was there at Manang;s food store/resto. It was about 8:40   Alan and Vhen begged. off.   And we rode down Bugarin to Famy.  No further stop was made.  We were in Pagsanjan by about 10:40  It was kind of slow ride but Jeff said relax we have the whole day to ride.

We were in Cavinti by 12:00 and in Luisina by 1:00 pm We arrived in Lucban by 2:00' we went ,marketing and were in Majayjay by 3:00 pm at Bo Bitaoy.  At 4:30 we went to Taytay falls for sightseeing (for me to experience the place.  We were done seeing the place by 6:30 and were back at 6:30.  Each of us had to spend P60.00 to see the place - P40.00 for the tricycle ride and P20.00 for the entrance fee.  It was worth the trouble.  We ate dinner at 7:00.  From there on till 9:00 we shared Empi light and slept soundly till 4:00 am  yesterday.

Jeff, Angel and Val rode to Baguio Holy Thursday, Good Friday,and Black Saturday

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines April 5, 2015




A glorious Happy Easter Greeting to all

Angel rode with us today and we just learned that their trio:  Val, Jeff, and he rode to Baguio during the long holidays

On the first day Thursday, they rode to Asingan.  Since they had only two stops, they were at Asingan by 3:30.  They were in Angeles by 10 am and had lunch at Dau (where we had lunch)

/They left for Baguio at 6 am on Good Friday and arrived at Baguio City by 2 pm (just about our pace).  By 4 pm, they descended for Asingan.

They went home at 4 pm and would probably be in Asingan by nightfall.  They rode home yesterday, and arrived about 8 pm last night.

Let us thank the Lorda for their safe return

We had to strategize to aid the #Recyclists go home safely and early yesterday October 5, 2014

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines

            VM and the Navarra were Recyclists savior; that is the wife of Jeff who hails from Mindanao.  They have two children

We had 20 riders who joined us in our sojourn to Majayjay to share some of the blessings of Jeff and their farm.

They were:    Alan, VM, Jeff, Choco2, Luis, Chito, Gerry C, Gerry Y, Master, Jorgeusbiker, Joel (nagdala ng sweet and juicy tsalap bibingka) Edgar (7 days) Vec, Edgar (Idol) Jeff, Jess, Nolite, Val

The new ones who joined were:  Miong Bautista, Mario.

The bike was long and challenging. It rained hard in Majayjay as soon as we got to Jeff's place and on our ride back to Pagsanjan. Surprisingly, there was no rain in Paete.

Some really suffered and had cramps, Master:  Miong, (Angel - we were surprised! first time that happened)

As soon as we got down to Pagsanjan, we looked for jeepneys to bring us to Tanay.  But none agreed to be out of line.

Some requested to be brought to Bugarin from Pagsanjan:  Joel, Chito, Ven, Gerry.  They were low batt, exhausted or had cramps.  VM who a Nissan Navarra pick up with him, ferried the stricken riders to Bugarin and would pick up the rest in Mabitac.

In Mabitac, VM ferried us to Bugarin:   Jess, Pres Luis, Master, Vec, Jorgeusbiker.

Others struggled to ride home on their own up Bugarin:   Choco2, Edgar;   Edgar 7 days, Nolite, Mario, Jeff.

My bike ride log yesterday May 11, 2014

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal, Philippines | May  12, 2014

This blog was first thought of as a diary a log of rides and all the thoughts/events, ideas that are related to biking.  It also serves as reference point with the partners in case the biking is doubtful or becomes a source of irritant.

I started out about 6:50 and and as usual said prayers at the Sacred Heart Parish.  And of I went. A rider from Taytay, who is the manager of PR gas in Muzon overtook me and I gave chase.   He said he has been biking for a while. I was sucking his wheel up to Montevideo and I lost him at Cardona at downhill.

I declined to join the Tagaytay ride today May 12, 2013

Real Cyclists

Angono, Rizal   PHL   May 12, 2013

I got a text from Angel last night inviting me to join a ride to Tagaytay today.  I declined because it is still hot today.  And considering my age.... And a cousin is about to be  buried because he died from a heat stroke.  He does not have a complaint but died because of jogging last Monday.  And it was hot...

Those who went were Alan, Gerry and Angel....

And the rest were wondering why they were not invited.

For many of our Fellow Recyclists, biking is a part of their jobs

Real Cyclists

Angono, Rizal   PHL    April 22, 2013

For most of us, biking is a sports and hobby.  But for most of us, biking is part of their jobs.  They use bike to commute and save money.    For instance:

l.   Angel works as an electrician in a school in Taytay;  he bikes to Taytay daily on his racer bike;

2.  Gerry Cataps rides his BMX daily to Angono, from Tagpos, Binangonan to go to his watch repair shop in Angono, daily.

3.  Allan is an OIC for security in a commercial bank branch in Taytay.  He rides bike daily to work

4.  Jeff works in a factory in hilltop.  He rides up the hill daily.

That is why they are all strong and able riders.   For them, biking is living.  For us, biking is a relaxation on weekends.

Our bike ride today, October 28, 2012

Biking and health

Gerry planned a Tagaytay bike ride for today.  He, Angel, and I;  however when I informed the daughter of Angel, she told me his father is in Palawan.    So the Tagaytay ride has to wait.

So I rode today alone, and saw Ben wagging his tongue, later joined by Archie up to  Km 27.  I experienced a low pressure rear tire and inflated it;  and Luis came.  So up to Callahan and Morong. As usual we had lugaw at Morong.  The rest of the guys decided to go to Pisong Cafe;  Chito, Tommy and I decided to go to Teresa.

I was good that Tommy was with us.  Right before the last slope, I broke my chain and Tommy was kind enough to join them back.

We went to  Antipolo church;  saw a mass end and start.  It was an exhibition of St. Pedro Calungsod and there was a beeline to view the image of St. Pedro Calungsod.

Tommy and I rode together to Richard's house;   however, Richard just left.

Our Bike Ride Today to Calauag December 29, 2011

Bike and Save the Earth

We woke up at 4 am so that we can leave early. It rained the night before,.  Fortunately, it stopped raining by 5 am.  We cleaned bikes, put some more air.  Had coffee.  Took a bath to clean yesterdays grime and sweat.  We did not wear anymore the now soiled and sweat filled new Recyclists uniform. At 6 we went back to Joe de Veras place so that we could have breakfast;  but he was still closed.  We ended up having breakfast at Jenkas;  it was on road leading to the AH26.  Fried egg and rice was l6 which was quite cheap;  coffee was l2.

We were able to leave at exactly 630.  We were at Plaridel by 700 am, Gumaca by  800, Lopez by 830 and Calauag by 9:l5.   I towed them and I would say I was doing 25 to 30.  There were about a dozen hills similar to that of Baras Tanay hill climb (km 52) and they would have strengthened us a lot. That solo hill looks nothing to me now.

The stretch between Gumaca and Lopez was long. About l5 km.  (It could not be longer between Atimonan and Pagbilao hehehe)

The delivery truck of Maruja casket nearly bumped me and drove me off the road in Gumaca. Plate Number KFC 788. What the  #?!!.  They are true to their name- early deaths for bike riders?  I hope they do not use their caskets ahead of others. (We run 6 memorial parks all over the country;  Maruja casket is not a supplier we wish to have?!!!)

I saw a bus leaving for Cubao at Calauag and inquired for the departure and fare.  They said it was 30l and they would wait for us and load our bikes for free. They bus left at 930 and we had lunch again at Atimonan, at the back of Kingfisher 2, at the bus terminal.  We had ampalaya, chicken, plapla rice and Mountain Dew.  It would have cost us Pl50.  Libre sabaw.  We were at Lucena by l2, 3 at San Pablo City, and 4 at Sto Tomas.  Too much traffic at Sto Tomas because of fiesta.  We were a Robinson by 530.  And at Angono by 7:00.  Angel had another flat in Pasig.  We lost each other in Pasig but regrouped at Highway 2000.

Thank you guys:  Angel and Gerry Cataps.

                                     By the dawn's early light,  biking towards Plaridel

                   Jorgeus biker and Gerry near Along Coastline of Plaridel

            Gerry along coast of Gumaca,  here, the camera memory was gone

                                    Lunch at Atimonan bus terminal

           Reassembling the bikes At Robinson pioneer after alighting from Lucena Lines bus

                              Bikes fully reassembled

      The only proof that we were in Calauag, Lucena Lines bus ticket with origin KM 228

You are strong, brave, great! God bless.

Bike Ride to Calauag Tomorrow December 28, 2011

Bike and Save the Earth

Tomorrow, we (Gerry, Angel, and I) will do a trial bike ride to Southern Luzon.  We will bike to Calauag Quezon,(boundary of  Quezon and Camarines Norte some 220 km from Angono, Rizal.  The first day, stage l will be from Angono to Atimonan, some l50 km.

We will have 5 pit stops:   Pililla, Paete or Pagsanjan, Luisina, Tayabas, and Lucena - a distance of 30 km each.  Maybe we can be there in 6 hours.  The following day, we ride to Calauag some 70 km away.  Gerry's brother lives at km 259.  We ride the bus on the way back.  By noon time.

We fell short of another 250 km to Sorsogon (another 2 days ride).  Next time.

Anyone wants to join us?

More Pictures from Luisiana Ride

                                                Nolite and 7 Days at Petron in Famy

                                                  Pit Stop at Pisong Kape

                   
                                                Tito and Angel

                                                  May from Manays Pansitan

                                             Nice Sculpture at Petron Famy- Edgar and Nolite

                                                Pagsanjan Church

                     HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGEL

                                                  

                               Angel and JorgeusBiker at Pagsanjan Laguna Churchyard

                                        Colorful Flags Welcome Recyclists at Luisiana

                                                  Lunch at the Luisiana Church sacristry

                                              That is Tito with the Rest of Recyclists_2010

                                                  Team Vehicle and Luisiana Church

             The Recylists at top photo, the team vehicle and the Luisiana  church at bottom

    Nolite and several others crashed on the way up to Bugarin;  now he has road rash on both knees;  all even (he got the first one when it rained and they did a Teresa ride; he crashed in Antipolo)

                                                     Diego, sumuko ka na?!

VM and Epo, Ate Daday at Manays; they are on their way to Paete

                                   At Maybancal, Waiting for the sundo of Engr June

I Joined the Ride to Luisiana Oct 30, 2011

Have bike, we will help save the earth...

This is the second time the group went on a long ride without transpo going home.  Such a brave attempt endurance and to prepare Recyclist Bikers for stage tournament (tours)

Chronology:

This is the chronology of the ride:

5: 00 am  -  Assembly at Jollibee Angono.

5:l5  -    ride to Sacred Heart Parish to say some prayer

5:30 -   departure

6:00  -  arrive Morong

7: l0     arrive pisong kape

7:30    leave pisong kape

8:00    arrive bugarin

8:30    arrive Famy Petron station

8:45    coffee at Manay

9:00    leave Manay

9:30  arrive Pagsanjau church, leave asap

10:30  arrive Luisiana.

It took 5 hours from Angono to Luisiana.  The average speed would be less than 20 kmh.  But some guys like Joel and Richard did 47 kmh at plains and 20 kmh at Bugarin.  At Cavinti and Luisiana, which were mostly climbing, guys just did 8 to ll kmh.

A quick lunch and by l2: 00 depart for home

l:00 arrive Pagsanjan

l:45 the sweeper including me arrive at Famy Petron.

3:00  Bugarin

3:30 Pisong Kape  again.

4:30 Morong

5:30 Angono

The trip going home was 5:30 hours.  It was hot and there were lot of rests.  At Famy station and Pisong Kape

Casualties:

Alan  -  had several flat tires

Gerry Cataps gave up nauseated or low batt?  some 2 km to Luisiana

Nolite had a crash at Bugarin

Engr June had cramps at Luisian going home and had to take a ride at service vehicle.

Who joined:

 Luis, VM. Richard,Angel, Gerry Cataps, Alan, JUS, Edgar, Diego. Engr. June, Nolite, Joel, Smith, Chito Francisco (welcome sir) Joel, Tito, Master Edwin (sorry for missing him out on first post.  You always neglect the one closest to you - at the derrierre- end of the pack hehehe)

Special Event:   It was Angel's birthday

Distance traveled:  89 km one way (or l78 km)  It is almost the same distance as round Laguna Lake ride but more exacting.

Degree of difficulty:  More difficult than Nagcarlan.  As severe as Caliraya or Real Ride

Trending:

Why Engr June had cramps?

                                Master Edwin and Engr June deeply analyzing why Engr had cramps?

                           Alan was plagued by a bunch of flats;  first fix at Famy Petron

Round Laguna Lake Ride Today, Oct 23, 2011

Have bike, we will help save the earth...

We did a round Laguna ride today almost 200 km with Gerry (Cataps Angel and me) Although we started late and had a breakdown, we still were able to arrive at 5 pm.

We decided we will go at 7:40 and we were at Bugarin at 8 45 am; at Mabitac by 9:l5 and Pakil by 9:45. We had pansit, softdrinks and buns at Manay pansitan we met some Valle verde bikers with top of the line bikes. I remember PJ and John. And I gave my blog address. We were at Pagsanjan by ll and were at Pakil by ll:30 we had buko there and my bike wheels would not rotate because I broke a spoke. It was a bad wobble and I had to find a bike repair guy who charged me P50.00 for the job (mahal he did not give me a spoke) but I could bike up to speed (only 25 kph jeje) We left Pila by l2:l5 and were at Los Banos by l:00 where he had a P49.00 lunch at Inasal. Inasal lunch. That is great. We left at l:30 pm.

We were at Sta Rosa by 3 00 pm, 330 at San Pedro and at C6 by 4:l5 and Taytay by 4:45. We admired ourselves while we emptied bladder for having gone around that big wide Laguna lake. at such a relaxed pace and having done it on time. I arrived at Angono at 530. I could have still gone to mass. But I was bone tired for this effort.

Just to think that I arrived at l0 pm last night from Iloilo. Wow Was I tough?! At 60?

Are we the LAke RIDERS?


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An Invitation at the Chapel of Black Madonna at Sampaloc Road, Aug 2l ride

Have bike, we will help save the earth...

Angel had his second flat along Sampaloc Rd, after coming from Sierra Madre.  It was coincidental that he had the flat in front of the Chapel of the Lady of Black Madonna.  We went inside the chapel and took some pictures.  It pays to go to the church to keep us safe from harm and accidents. Here are some interesting pictures:

                                                                  Beautiful Angel

                                                         That is Me and VM

                                       7 Days Lived to Tell the Tale because Mama Mary Loves Him

                                                         Angel and Angel

                                                         Very Nice Stained Glass Window

Google Map of the Sampaloc Road in Tanay



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New Joiners

Angel, Tito, Ben and Tommy joined us yesterday.  There were a lot of members who were not present because of the rain?:   Sec. Noe, Nolite, Joel, Ado, Engr. June,Diego, I hope they will join us when we have the July birthday celebrants.