Lost crank bolt replaced - problem solved

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
February 19, 2018

I lost the crank bolt of my Fuji last Friday, almost noon time about 3 km from Holy Gardens, at Lingsat San Fernando La Union. I must have dropped it some 5 km away at Bauang because I heard something loud dropped. I did not stop because some Recyclists would be crashing at my back

The left crank arm dropped beneath my feet;  and could not continue.  I loaded the bike unto the support vehicle driven by Jonjon (Widltrak Ranger owned by Sympathy Angono) and just led the bikers to Holy Gardens La Union for lunch and refreshments.

I was saddened by the loss because I would not be able to continue the once in a lifetime ride. It was kind enough for Vhen Apran to lend me his bike:   a Sintesi with AmCla wheel set.  8 speed Sora.

I was sad too because I may not be able to buy  replacement:  maybe a new BB,or a new crankset.

So I met Sec Noe this morning this AM and told me to be positive that I would find a replacement at Nuts and Bolts in Tayuman or at Eduard. And true enough I found one at Villamayor c/o Jay.  It cost P20.00. I bought 2.   The other crank bolt, at the drive (ring) side was also loose.  How come they would get loose -sa lakas at bilis ng padyak?

Problem solved. Hay salamat

                                            Napalitan na -  solution P20.00 at Villamayor bike parts

                                                   Deep gasgas sa left/non drive crank dahil nakaladkad
                                                                 sa concrete road

Maybe we could do a pit stop at San Fernando La Union and have some light snacks

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
December 24, 2017

I checked the Google Maps and I found out that Urdaneta to San Fernando  La Union is 97.2 km
If we leave Urdaneta by 6 am.  We might be there in 4 to 5 hours or say 10 to 11 am. I will be requesting some of the staff of the  business we have there to prepare light food and snack for the kapadyaks

Idea of race back to Baguio City from Urdaneta gaining traction

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
February 21, 2017

The thought of returning to Baguio City soon, with the ride starting from Urdaneta is gaining traction and many are interested.

The idea came when Engr June, who was our host in Urdaneta last Baguio City ride February 10 to 12, floated that idea that perhaps we could race to Baguio City soon from Urdaneta.  I mentioned this to VM and some of Recyclists and they liked the idea.  I posted this at FB, a three liner and there were many views and likes

One of them was Sec Noe, whose dream of scaling Baguio City was dashed last Feb 11 when Nanding said he does not know the route when we were all ready in Rosario La Union (ako rin di ko alam)