Just exercise for the seniors.

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I met Ben yesterday.  He would visit Gerry C who went on an epic Journey to North Luzon with several others.  We both agreed that we are past that age all ready for adventure and extreme rides.  Its ok now just to walk and or go on short rides.

My ride mostly have been 20 km out and back  No drama, no heroics.  Just to sweat.  I am focusing on seated excercise

Am on my second day.

Having fun with Ben this morning, December 20 2013

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Angono, Rizal Philippines | December 20 2013

                                    Ben, the two of us rode this morning to Wawa

I met Pres Luis and Ben at the park this morning.  Pres Luis said it was his first time to visit the park and he discussed the Luisiana ride on Christmas day.  I declined to join so he did too because it the birthday of the Lord. I said I crashed on a Christmas day ride.  So nadala na ako.

Then I saw Ben as I was leaving to get camera.  I had a chance to take his picture.  We talked about his cure from prostate and my advice.  So he calls me by my aka:  Sir Dok (leng)  I am happy that he got well from my advice on prostate.

                                     Ben on a MTB, the previous owner died after he bought it

How I rode yesterday December 8, 2013

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Rizal, Philippines  December 9, 2013

                                Fine view at KM 51, a great day to bike

I left at about 6:45 and passed by as usual at Sacred Heart Parish in Tayuman, Binangonan, Rizal to pray and get blessings from Fr. Willy.  It was the feast of Immaculate Concepcion.  After the blessing, "Ite missa est"  I started my ride.  A group of Taytay riders was passed by the moment I stepped out of church yard and I gave a chase.  They were not doing so fast, maybe 29 to 31 and I caught up with them near Tagpos and even went up ahead of their peloton in Bilibiran.  There I overtook Ben.  I guessed Ben did not recognize me.  Then I waited for Ben in Darangan, and he recognized me this time.  We rode slowly until Mambog.  I surged until the top.

In Cardona, Choco2 and VM caught up with us.  They were again with a group of hard riding Taytay riders and they were sweating profusely.   At Callahan, I tried to attack VM who was ahead.  I was on 50 x 19 and spun.  I was ahead until the Queen Mary hospital, Choco attacked and I tried to chase him.  Downhill, VM passed me.  Immediately after descending, at the last curve, I attacked the two and passed Choco2 who was ahead.  Near Bagombon, the duo passed me and I waited for Ben to arrive.  I was able to take his picture pa.

Then lugaw at Simples.  That was about 8:00 am .  At about 8: 15, we left for Pisong kape.    I was at the rear of the first group.  I again chased the group, and Vic was in front of him.  Past Lagundi, I overtook the first peloton, and I stopped their picture at KM 50 in Baras.  I gave a chase again, and I saw that Ernie Mariposa (the father of Choco2) and Vic lost steam and were left behind.   I did not  catch the rest.  But at km 59, I stopped, waited to take pictures of others.  I was surprised that I was ahead of VM, Master E, Edgar, Sigmond Ado.  I took their pictures.  It was unusual for me to be ahead and take pictures.

I left the group at at Pisong Kape at about 9+ to ride up to Bugarin.  I employed the large chain ring.  I pedaled at 50 x 23, or 50x25.  That made my legs and thighs cry in pain again.  But I compensated by riding slowly.

On the way back, I came across a group of 3:   one lady and 2 Caucasians all on  TT or tribikes.  I gave chase and even passed them uphill at Maybancal (from DPWH up to barangay hall).  This time I can give a chase.  I can surge and even attack.  (Yabang po)

Unfortunately, the Bugarin ride made me come late for Armin's birthday celebration.

Happy birthday again Armin, maski di umabot ng kainan.

I was able to stop and take their pictures in time:

                                       Ben at KM 44 in Morong Rizal

                                          Choco2, Chieboy and Pareng Luis at KM 50 in Baras

                                       Vic, Joseph, Gerry and Alan at KM 50

                            Edgar adn Sigmond at the last Hill Crest, KM 59 in Halayhayin Pililla

                              VM and Master E, at the last hill crest, just before Pisong Kape

Ben complained that he had 0 pictures at the Kaybiang ride; here is the make up post

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Rizal Philippines  |  December 8, 2013

It is the feast of Immaculate Concepcion today.

I rode side by side with Ben today, after I overtook him in Bilibiran.  He was riding tempo, a recovery ride.   He complained to me that I did not post any picture of him in last weeks ride to Ternate.  I was not sure whether that was correct but anyway, I am posting his pictures for make up.

He is more senior than me but a very fast and strong rider.

I was able to take these pictures because I got ahead of him in Callahan

                                  Before going down to Pisong Kape in Pililla

Ben and Master E at Pisong Kape

Armin Z concludes that the Kaybiang Ternate ride was the hardest, do you agree?

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Armin Z says that the most difficult ride he has has exprienced with the Recyclists was the Kaybiang Ternate ride last Sunday, December 1, 2013.  Ben said that too.  Had he known that it was not that all flat (somebody was guilty of deception/lying) he would not have joined. He had fever until Wednesday.

  The false flat condition near Mt. Palay Palay and the all going downhill to Kaybiang tunnel compounded the difficulty.  Some say it is magnetic portion (may bike is aluminum, it would not be pulled down by the magnet).  After you go down to the tunnel, the more difficult part is going back up and they are not easy climbs.

The Kaybiang Ternate climb was something like this.  You ride up to Urdaneta.  When you arrive at San Fernando, you climb up to Angeles City (a la Baguio) and then down.  And then you climb another 10 km up to  Dau (a Baguio like climb again) and then you ride up to Urdaneta in one whole day.  Gerry says it is difficult and his thighs were aching until Thursday.

I agree with Armin that it is the most difficult/hardest climb.

Do you agree, are we unanimous?

My bike ride today November 17, 2013

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Angono, Rizal Philippines   | November 17, 2013

                              Luis collecting the biodata for ID, Jeff, Chito and Joel

I left a little bit late today.  I started out at 6:40, was in the Sacred Heart church by 6:50.  I was in Morong by 7:40.  I had the usual lugaw with egg and butchi.  Then the group left by 8:10 and we were in Pisong Kape by 8:30.  They were fast.  I went ahead but the peloton kept up with me at km 55.    But this time I could see their back especially that of Gerry Cataps.

They stopped at Pisong Kape but went on till Bugarin.  Bubuy and Ariel  caught up with me at km 65 (near OL) but I kept pace with them until km 68.  I was there at the Bugarin by 9:15.  I ate Buko at Lolas (it is 12 pesos now) and went down by 9:30.  I was in Morong by 10:00 am and at Binangonan by 10:50.   And home by 11:15.  It was hot and dry today.

                                      A CME rider from Taytay enjoying his lugaw breakfast

                                       A group of very young riders learning competitive riding

                                        Ben and Master E

"Kami ay magsasama" (we will cohabit?)

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                                          Nanding just arriving at Bugarin

Ben, Nanding and I decided that we will not join the Jalajala ride.  So "magsasama" na lang kami!"  Of course gay marriage is not allowed yet in the country.  (What we really meant is that we will join, or go together, but in Pilipino that could be misunderstood)

                                   Ben taking his snacks at Manang's at Bugarin

                                  Ben and I rested at Maybancal barangay hall

        Nanding said he had three spare inner tubes and he had 3 flat tires

Group pictures of Jalajala ride yesterday, August 4, 2013

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Angono, Rizal  PHL    |  Aug 5, 2013

 Posing in front of Pisong Kape, just after completing the punishing pace from Sacred Heart (40 minutes from Sacred Heart  - a distance of 30+ km)

 Is Jess doing  striptease or dressing up?

 Jorgeusbiker did not conform to the prescribed uniform  (and so with Master E)

 Assembly at Sacred Heart church;  we were supposed to departt at 6:00 am!!?

 Breakfast time at Pisong Kape;   we were complaining because the food servers minded the younger and more handsome riders.

                                   It is more expensive  at Pisong Kape

                                       Joel and VM at Pisong Kape

                                   Ben and VM


The Recyclists did biked to Jalajala yesterday.  It was a Sierra Madre ride before.  But some guys persisted to have it Jalajala (as FB conversation.)  Thus we gathered at Sacred Heart Parish before 6, attended the mass for a while, and left at 6:30.   We were in Pisong Kape by 7:10.  What kind of pacing is that?

My best time for up to KM 68 was only l: 10 minutes.  Then we biked up to Bugarin and we were there by 8:30  Then we:   Ben, Nanding and I parted ways.  We went home.  Nanding's tires got soft;  Ben was not ready and I was attending a GSB graduation and I had to be there by 2pm+

We were kidded "magsasama na kami"  -  are having a gay marriage hahaha?

A study of our hair - Recyclists Hair

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Morong, Rizal  PHL  May 5, 2013

                        Ben and Master sport the same age/color hair;  who is a little bit older?

I took interest in our hair  Recylists hair.   And especially the white;or say salt and pepper hair so some of our members.  Of course, none would beat K tops hair!

                                       Ben and Edgar both salt and pepper hair

                                  Edgar and Peter Francisco (same age?) both had injuries before

                                      Gerry and Ben look so awed and happy!

                                 Edgar and Ben compare hair color

                                   I wonder how K tops was able to do this

                                         Who is Talahib?  Danny asks?

Joseph had cramps; he quit at Daang Hari; now we know why some riders had some excusxes

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Angono, Rizal, PHL   February 23, 2013

                                            Welcome Joseph;  his photo at Seaoil in Silang

First let us welcome Joseph.  It is very welcome and refreshing to have young blood come to our group.  That means we are a young group; and that means we will have a great future.  Joseph will give Choco2 competition so that he will not e complacent.


Joseph, the relative of Weng, a very young rider who joined us today (as sub for Choco2) but he quit at Daang Hari on the way back;  he had cramps.  His bike does not have a derailleur.  Morever, he could be short on mileage and endurance.

Maybe some new riders know their limitations that is why they did not join.  Hahaha.  It is 150 km of hard ride.  Uphill.  That is Tagaytay.

                                The very old (62) and very young Joseph

                                   Joseph, Archie and his Tito Weng

                              That is where we passed thru:  Daang Hari

Bike vs car? - bear misses today; God is kind

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Taytay Rizal, PHL   |  February 24, 2013.

While in Taytay:

l.  Ben narrated the story that 5 km from Tagaytay City on the way home, about l:15, he nearly figured in an accident.  A Getz compact travelling at high speed in front of him (he too was going downhill at a fast clip) suddenly made a u turn.  He braked hard and swerved to the left;  he missed the car by a foot.  Had he not missed it, he would hit the car, and cartwheeled.  He could be: badly injured or in Hea(ben)ven.

2.  I saw with my two eyes that a black Mazda sedan tried to intentionally run down VM and his Pinarello.  VM avoided him and swerved to the right in a nick of time;  he/we did not get the plate number of the bad car (it is bolted to the car -  hahaha)

There are really bad motorists on the road and make our life very dangerous.

Ingat po

Are seniors have been? Are they good just for exercise?

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Angono, Rizal  by Jorgeusbiker |  February 10, 2013

Our senior friends we met at Pisong Kape

Are senior citizens just good for making "padyak" and getting a breath of fresh air, or can they still ride competitively?  Can they still get faster and stronger?

                                 The biker at the right can still stay at the paceline

 x                                   Are they grey haired or senior?  Master at right

 x

                                 Ben at right is senior he is 62;  but he rides well

                               Ben leading VM near Angono

                                 Too old to bike to reach Tarlac city from Angono?