Keeping up with the Roadies on a MTB to Famy today January 29 2017

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
January 29, 2017

                                            The Mosso MTB

                                              Vhen was the sparring partner at the rear; at OL


We rode today, 10 strong to Manay's at Famy on Etoy Mariposas invitation.  Since most of them had round Jalajala ride yesterday (Engr. Francisco, Master, Gerry Pres Luis) not many were enthusiastic to proceed with a longer ride once were at Bugarin.

Those who were with us were:   Meong, Gerry,Pres  Luis, Etoy, Joel, Vhen, Chito F,  Ambet Jeff and , myself

Those who joined the ride until Morong were Master, Engr June, Alan.  Am just wondering if others who have low mileage and non participation in this long rides can finish the ride:    Jess V, Echo, VM?

As usual, we did not proceed with Caliraya ride because it rained hard in Famy.  Some suggested that we go back to avoid Bugarin by going via Jalajala but I told them Jalala loop is 40 km  while Bugarin going up is less than 10 km. But it was cold and wet as we went up Bugarin. However at the other side, it was hot and humid.  Expect the different weather all the time.

I had a Mosso MTB with with me and I had some challenging times keeping up with the rest.  However, the Mosso was whistling as we negotiated some stretch of the highway of 42 x 13 gears.  Although the bike is a little bit heavy (the wider tires and heavier weight) I think I can manage the difference.

We rode today to Famy and Jalajala, Echo this time crashed due to a wayward golden colored Vios

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
January 22, 2017

We were eleven  (Recyclists Eleven)

Eleven of the Recyclists joined the tune up ride for Baguio ride on February 10 (not 2 as previously posted):  Engr June, Master E, Echo, Edgar (7 days) Vhen (very hesitant joiner), Meong, Gerry, Richard, Tito Fabay, Netoy Mariposa   and myself       There were some whom I saw at Morong where had the mustering point:   Ado, and Jeffrey.  But they did not join us.

We initially wanted to bike up to Manay in Pakil  but when we were in Famy rain fell in the direction of Pakil and Paete, thus we called off the ride.  We ate instead at the first Manay (a branch) where 50 to 60 MC riders also ate. I had to chase Tito who was ahead of the pack.

Engr June a very strong rider

Engr June was the strongest rider today, riding an inspired pace on his brand new Wilier carbon fiber bike,  joining the peloton at Km 62 in Bugarin, and at 1/3 of backward route at Jalajala going back to :Pililla.  He must be doing 17 at Bugarin and 35 at Jalajala.  He will be our host in Urdaneta:  will provide the board, and food dinner and breakfast.  Wwwoow

The sweepers

Edgar, Vhen and I decided that we would be the sweeper. Our goal was to finish the ride.  As in Baguio.  No strain and hard breathing.   Pedal smoothly say 20 kph.   I was ahead though at the start of Jalajala route but the rest caught up with me  Engr June, Richard, Gerry, Meong:  then Tito and Eco.  Then Netoy.  At 20 km point of Jalajala (at town proper)   came Master, Vhen and Edgar.

130 km distance covered

My estimate is we covered 120 to 130 km which is past halfway mark of bike to Urdaneta (that should be Dau all ready or Luisita) That is a good carga according to Richard for the Baguio ride

Echo had a crash, had only some scratches

One uninteresting note was a way ward Vios appeared out of nowhere behind a tricycle head on with the peloton at KM 55+ (near intersection of Tanay Sampaloc and Manila East Road)  Echo was squeezed between Richard and he had to break hard to avoid colliding with Vios.  He went airborne halfway and fell to his right side, thankfully away from the Vios.  He had scratches on right arm (which bled) and on a very small portion of right knee.   He fell slow motion as he was halfway airborne.

It was I who suffered a gruesome crash with Alan 2 weeks ago on the same route (reverse)  Thankfully the rashes are gone thanks to sili

Our bike ride to #Famy today, October 9, 2016

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines
October 9, 2016

In response to text message of Meong, I rode to Sacred Heart Church in  Tayuman this morning.   There I found waiting, Jess V, Richard, Pres Luis and Nolite.  Later Master E came  At about  6:20 since no one was coming any more we rode out to Pisong Kape.  Later Gerry K  and Weng joined us along the way.   I was ahead of the group until Callahan when hell broke loose and they overtook me.  However I did HID and overtook them on the way to Morong.   They regained the lead at Namay and never relinquished the same.  

Only I and Nolite were battling it out at Biak na Bato.   We arrived at Pisong Kape at 7:20 which was a furious pace.  We waited until 8:00 am for VM,

Joel, Master E, and Vec (the market master)

When they arrived, they had the following reasons for not joining:

#VM -   loose pedal
Vec - galing sa sakit (ako galing sa sakit din)
Master E - #bagong bunot
Joel - kulang sa ensayo
Nolite ??

We rode to Bugarin and were there by about 9:00 where we got some water from Manang and then proceeded to Famy.  The rest were way ahead:  Gerry, Jess, Pres Luis, Ed Valdez, Richard. etc.

Those who were at the tail end were:   Peter, Ed (7days) myself and Engr. Ariel  I guess most of them were at Manays Resto by 9:30.  We started eating at 9:45 and were done by 10.  We left by 10:30 and were in Pisong Kape by 11:30.  I and Weng were behind (he accompanied me out of pity)  I did not exert more effort in order to conserve my health and energy.   I even bought rambutan which was only P25.00 per kg.

I was with the troops from Biak na Bato until Tanay where I started seeing them leave me behind.   Cardona by pass junction I turned right, to pass at diversion;  however as I was buying BJ (buko juice) Meong called me and joined the group who took a pit stop and waited for the shower to stop.

However Alan said we would do the diversion and so he Richard and I did the diversion.  However I was not very fit for this ride and was left again.  I caught up with the group at Island gas and URS where I overtook them on a sprint.

It was raining hard and my bike and my jersey were all muddied up.

#GreatRide though

At Sacred Heart Church

                                   Nolite, Jess V and  Meong at Sacred Heart

                                          Richard checking VM and others whereabouts?  Where na u?

                                         Still waiting at Sacred Heart Church

At Pisong Kape, Pililla

                                        Richard and Meong

Our real ride that was cancelled by rain

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines

We had a scheduled ride to Real yesterday.  But it was still raining until 4 am.  I texted Pres Luis and he said the ride was cancelled.  It stopped raining past 5 and then I rode out;  whatever ride will do.

I Tagpos I saw Gerry  and he stopped me.  He asked where were the rest.  And so we decided to continue riding up to Pisong Kape. We were there by 7 which was a pretty fast clip. He said we averaged 25 kph with top speed of of 33 kph.  By 730 I  informed by text Pres Luis that we were there at Pisong Kape, the rain having stopped.  He said "malapit na kami"  And soon enough came:  Chito, Weng, and Ed (idol)

I enjoy riding in slight rain, do you?

Real Cyclists

                               Rain clouds and rain at Famy;  we had to stop and seek shelter

Angono, Rizal  PHL  |  September 8, 2013

It rained a lot on our bike ride today and I wonder mostly in Famy area.  Going to Cavinti in the monring, it rained.  After lunch biking from Famy to Bugarin, it rained again.

I enjoy riding in slight shower or drizzle.  It is cool;  your body is not stressed out by too much heat, especially when climbing.   However come out with dirty jersey and bike and that means a lot of washing.

Richard and Gerry wore their ponchos from Famy to Bugarin;  but I advised them it is going to be hot and they will perspire underneath the poncho.  When they wore the poncho, the rain stopped.

Do you want your children studying at UST or FEU have home away from home?

What about you?

                                       It rained early on at Bugarin

                                  Tito, JB and Nolite sought shelter at Famy

                                  Posing with MTB

                         Resuming ride after the rain stopped in Famy:   Jeff, Richard and Chito

                                 Gerry and Alan

                Choco2, Jess and Eddie;  they left me after I took this picture and I had to chase them

                                  It started to rain after lunch at Famy;  those are rainclouds

                                       Wet riders and wet roads

                       Riding from Cardona's bukohan;  Gerry with his poncho, Eddie posing

Chito crashed today, Pres Luis broke his shifter cable

Real Cyclists

                               Just a small scratch;  he fell on the grass at the side of the road

Angono, Rizal PHL

Our otherwise perfect ride to aborted Luisiana ride (it was raining hard when we were riding up Cavinti) was marred by the crashing of Chito -  he was edged off the side of the road in the high speed peloton.  He tried to climb back the high asphalt (about 4 inches high) and he crashed.  He had scratches but they were not bad.  He fell on the grass.

Pres Luis on the other hand broke his rear shifter cable near Pagsanjan before climbing Luisina. He must be able to shift because we were climbing.  Unfortunately, no one had a spare shifter cable.  They were able to obtain one, but the head would not stay (it was small) at the STI.  But Luis is strong and was resourceful.  We were able to climb the hills using high gears.

                               Gerry K and Chito at Pagsanjan;  he is OK

                               Pres Luis enjoying his meal in Famy;  he was not bothered by the broken cable

Tomorrow, I will be 62; I will ride 62 km x 2

Real Cyclists

Tomorrow I will be 62 years old.  And I will celebrate it by riding 62 km x 2 = 124 km.  That will be probably up to Famy or maybe Jalajala Mabitac boundary.

I will not go to work and celebrate life and health

Riding Home from Real on April 9

Bike and Save the Earth

 The  Recyclists in front of the Baywatch, after Peter said the prayer seeking safe trip going home

I had planned to ride the bus going home so that I could catch with the birthday celebration of my wife who would be celebrating her 61st birthday in a hotel lunch buffet.  However, at 5 am there was no bus.  So I had no choice except to ride. My time limit was to be in Angono by l030. (I arrived 11 am not bad)

Jeffrey leads the peloton, that is masters butt at the derriere;  Jorgeus biker could have been here were it not for his picture taking, documentation chores.

                              Gerry, Kuya Boy, Netoy and Master

                                        Richard, Jemrex, and VM

                                        Engr. June and Peter;  look at Peter's tongue.

                                         Papa Ric, Netoy and Master

                                         Papa Ric and Kuya Boy

                                           Gerry and Archie

                                  That is 7 days;  he ably did his job as collection agent

                                 Jorgeusbiker trying to catch up, at the end of the pack

                                          Allan now ahead

I was behind the group because of picture taking of the route.

However, I had to catch up because of my original plan. I caught up with Papa Ric and 7 days at km l07.  I caught up with Netoy at km 90.  I was flying until Famy.  And there was no bus yet.  We were there at 8:00 am

After Famy, I rode side by side with Nolite and Tito  up to Bugarin.  Nolite and Tito left me and then Jemrex, Angel, passed me by.  We took BJ with Richard, Luis, Gerry near the large Ficus (Balete ) km 70.

They rested at Pisong Kape and I had to ride ahead.  Kuya Boy and Tito rode with me.

Kuya Boy's knee were in pain.

Fortunately for me, we were in Morong by  l0 am and shortly before ll, we were in Angono.

My daughter was waiting for me to drive me to her mother's celebration in the hotel for the lunch buffet.

                                         We arrived at the hotel at l2:30;  I arrived on time

                               With my wife celebrating her first year after turning senior


I was able to fulfill my duty as biker, host group and be with my family for an important occasion.
Thanks be to God.

N.B.  We ate a buffet at the Jeepney bar of IH.  Their food was the healthy type.  It cost only mere PHP 600.00 per head (from Deal Grocer)  Their head there is a tokayo, George Romero, with same birthday as George Washington -  Feb. 22.  Thanks tokayo

Recyclists 2010 Real Ride, April 8 to 9, 2012

Bike and Save the Earth

      At 6:34, we said our prayers for safety, to keep us safe from harm, note the time

I was hesitant to join this bike ride for Real Quezon:   it is scheduled on Easter Sunday and will not be able to complete my religious obligation.  April 9, the following day is the 61st birthday and the celeb would be in a 5 star hotel and the payments have been made.  Anymay I made my plans that I would ride in the afternoon (no overnight again) or leave early at 5 am to make it to the l0 am departure for the hotel or ride the bus until Morong.

Who were there:

23 guys answered the starting gun:  VM, Luis, Tito, Ben, Jorgeusbiker, Gerry, Allan, Angel, Netoy, Jemrex, Jeffrey, Jayjay, Zapanta bros:   Armin and Archie, Tito, June F, Edgar, Papa Ric (they met us at Morong), Peter A, Smith (up to Famy only) Nolite, Master, Nanding,, Joel and Richard.

                                        Nolite, Gerry (ang nangaliwa!? Allan, Netoy

         Smith knows it wrong Who Does not Join (sounds Judas) so he caught up at Pisong Cafe

                                        The odd man is Jeffrey, friend of Ben, a strong biker

                                       Nanding would rather drive the team vehicle

Groupings were formed  so as not to get lost

The Recyclists were divided into 4 groups, l to 4 and team leaders were myself for group l (we were the host).  The purpose of the groupings were:   to support team members especially if there were safety or repair issues, so that the riders would be motivated:   if they have the same skill level, and to prevent members from getting lost (as was the case in Tagaytay ride where people) went to Laguna instead of going to Cavite.

The briefing was done at Pisong Kape,  unfortunately, some people did not listen?  Result?  We had a casualty, Netoy got lost.

                              First pit stop was at Pisong Kape

                                  No egg hunting, quick breakfast at Pisong Kape

                                 Groups taking off, we were the sweeper

                            Netoy was a casualty,  he got lost, the group system failed !

Pit stops:

Total distance of the ride as per Google maps was 98.2 km (up to town proper but 92 up to Baywatch)  Pit stops were at Pisong Kape, (pt 30 km) Famy (30 km) and Llavac.( thats 32 km but all going uphill) Up to Famy means going up Bugarin.

                                      At Pisong Cafe in Pililla

                                        At 7-ll, just completed in Famy

Ben, Master, Gerry, Allan, Richard, Joel, Smith and Jemrex Mariposa

                             Tito, Boy, and Vm

                            Almost near Llavac;  Ben and Jorgeus biker took shelter;  it rained hard

              Ben worrying about his clit, it kept getting loose; the solution was a screw!

                                       The team vehicle stopped because of heavy rains

                                  The rains just stopped suddenly, as quickly as it started

                                           Papa Ric remounting his bike

                Papa Ric and Mang Boy slugging it out, Papa Ric also rode in the service vehicle