Awarding Certificates of Achievement to the Sturdy, Strong, Fast and Determined Recycllists

Wheels of Happiness

                                    Preview of the certificates prior to the distribution

Villa Criscar, Adelina St, San Carlos Hts, Tayuman, Binangonan Rizal  |  December 29, 2013

The way I looked at it, the most important part of the days event was not the eating, nor the singing nor the exchange of gifts, or the raffle.  But it was the awarding of Certificates of Achievements.  It was the graduation of sorts, a signal achievement for having worked so hard to finish those long rides.

The Certificates of Achievements were for the Lemery and Ternate ride.   VM and Pres Luis gave out the certificates

It is not only a proof to our wives and families that we really biked out there, but gives us the bragging rights of how much we improved in terms of guts and endurance.  We may not be the TDF riders, but riding 200 km, out and back,  puts us in different territory.  It is going back and forth to Bugarin 3 times during the day, from Angono.   And it is a non stop effort.

So guys, congratulations.  Keep this up.  We are proud of you, as you are proud of yourself for having worked so hard. And you all deserve to get this certificate.  Cheers.

Bike rides kitchenomics yesterday October 27, 2013

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Post for Kapadyak Lemery ride on October 27, 2013

Hungry bikers at Betchay resto near Lemery

Bike rides bring in a large amount of business to stores serving cooked food.  Like yesterday to  Betchay Restaurant near Lemery and Tito Vi  at Paliparan.  They could easily sell a thousand for cooked food and P500 for drinks.  The thirsty and hungry hordes of riders need food and drinks to tank up. Say for drinks alone:    P50 x 20 riders = P1,000.00 and the Recyclists were not the lone riders yesterday.  At Betchay, for lunch, we would have spent P100.00 each and that would amount to P2,000 sales just for our batch.

Aling Betchay was ill prepared to handle our arrival.  The orders came late.  Our sabaw came as we finished our meal.  The coke order I had did not come.  So they must work harder in taking down orders and making sure the orders are served.   Tito Vi I think did a better job of serving our orders.

They make large money on drinks.  The P10 coke sells for P20.  That is a hundred % margin.  Rice sold for P15 each. (We buy from other local point2 for only P5.00 each)

                                  Our bikes resting while we gassed up at Betchay's resto

                                 She knows her order and is very efficient

                               VM, VV and Luis

                                       We had lugaw and Mountain Dew for our breakfast

The Kapadyaks nearly balked on the Lemery ride from Tagaytay but we did it!

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Post for the Lemery ride yesterday, October 27, 2013

When we arrived at Tagaytay yesterday at about 11 am, there was a lot of discussion as to whether we will continue to  Lemery or not.  Some would just want to go to the Sky Ranch (the big Ferris wheel. It was crowded.  Business models are correct in saying that something unique and compelling would draw crowds.

But many and I am one of them agreed that it was our plan/goal to go to Lemery.  We had gone to Tagaytay so many times, and we had to break out of that mold. Many feared that going back would take its toll, especially returning from Lemery back to Tagaytay.  It was understandable after the  Mendez road torture.

And so we did.  We were in Lemery by 12:00 noon, and we had our lunch by 100 pm at Aling Betchay.  By that time, our thanks were empty.  We left Tagaytay at almost 2 pm

                                    Still debating as to we will go or not;  about to ascent to Lemery

                                    We were in Lemery after 15 minutes

                                        Almost invisible store sign

                                  At the Castle after 20 minutes of ride

                                       Pres Luis and Richard

                                        A much better remembrance picture of Lemery Castle

                                    Postcard perfect picture of Lemery Castle

                                    Jericho and Eddie

                                   Are you admiring the castle?

                                        That is KM 78, my bike at the km post

                                   Handsome buildings, subdivision below

                                        Part of twin lakes complex?

                      The cows enjoying the grass, the cool weather and the magnificent view

                            Nanding patiently waited for me as I took remembrance pictures

                                         Part of Canyon Woods front fence

                                     Canyon woods

                                  Cypress trees at Canyon woods

                                 Canyon Woods entrance

                                      Canyon woods reception building

                             I had to stop often for pictures;  I am the recorder/photographer

                                    Sana they dont display the laundry to the tourists

I am glad that we pushed through with the Lemery ride.  What we planned to do we do.  And that is success.  Now we can tell everyone we went to Lemery, no doubt about it.  We were so near and everybody was balking and changing their minds.

It is a pity we did not enjoy the nice scenery and the cool weather. I did as I took the pictures.  I may be delayed by 5 minutes but I was able to do this task and Ado was only say a 100 meters ahead

All set for the long ride by Recyclists kapadyak to Lemery Batangas today

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Angono, Rizal PHL  | October 27, 2013

I just woke up and I am ready for the long ride this 5:30 for Lemery Batangas via Tagaytay.  We will meet with other REcylists kapadyak at INC church in Angono at 5:00 am and depart by 530.  I met Luis and Nolite last night near Nolite's place after I got the bike from Haooh;  Boyeth fixed my creaking bottom bracket at the Fuji with Campy parts.  He said the BB was just dirty and had the chains replaced with Campy chain set.

According to Pres Luis, the distance is 95 km.  And it might be just 20 km longer than Tagaytay ride (one way)  I posted eralier many information on Lemery.

We will have type A uniform (the gulaman, latest one) bring cash, and spare parts.  The Suzuki vehicle will back us up

We pray for a very safe ride to Lemery.  I hope we will have the usual number of kapadyak for this ride

We ride to Lemery Batangas this Sunday October 27 2013 via Tagaytay

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Our president Luis recently posted on FB that we will ride this Sunday October 27 2013 to Lemery Batangas via Tagaytay.  We assemble at 530 at Iglesia.  We do a potluck and we bring money, tools, spare  cable, tires, interior and tools.  We will have a small support vehicle.

Some all ready indicated their hesitation and will not join.  However may I say that is just 20 km from Rotonda of Tagaytay City, and will be all downhill as soon as we are up the Tagaytay Highway.  For those who are well practiced, there is no need to worry.

It is some 46.8 km from Silang Cavite as per Google Maps