Biked to Morong, Bombongan yesterday; they held Recyclists Christmas party and forgot to invite me (again!)

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After one week of inactivity (I could not bike because of threat of dog disease to spread in the house, because of stray dog straying in front of the house) i was able to bike again.  It was a short ride -  up to market of Morong, and then to Bombonga,  About 20 km one way (40 km total)

Really the growing weakness brought about by advancing age is noticeable.  Could no longer catch up with group riders in MTB or RB.  But I could still bike.  It is very important.

On the way back home met cousin Smith and another senior rider 76 yo from Kalawaan Pasig.  Was in tandem with them but left me downwill at Calahan.  Anyway was not in the mood for racing

Later at noon, Peter texted me that it was the Christmas party at Jess v's house.    I could not get myself to attend as I just slept.  They forgot to notify me again

Investing in good braking system

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Rizal Philippines

7.12.2021

While a famous TDF champion said that "when you brake you do not win" it does not mean we should

be able to brake safely

In Mahabang Parang, a rider overshot the dog leg and nearly fell into the ravine (and died probably)

In Tanay, a container van lost brakes hit several motorists and caused several posts to fall

I noticed that in a cycling group, the members do not mind if they bike and have defective or non functioning brakes.  They will invest in something that will beautify them, but not in brakes.  

Every rider must think of his/her safety above all others  and therefore must mind his/her brakes

Is it the bike or the rider?

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Rizal Philippines
October 1, 2018

At Pisong Kape yesterday VM Jun Vic was making kuwento of their Teresa ride last Saturday where he overtook 4 out of five Bianchi riders - (the one he couldn't was a Dr.)   But he was wondering was it because of the bike or because of him. He has a large tummy and slightly overweight

I disposed off my Bianchi because I think Pinarello is a better bike than Bianchi:  in terms of weight, geometry and being aero shape

He had Pinarello F10 with Campy 12 groupset. I would say it is because of the bike. I was on F10 last Sunday. Having gone first from Morong, nobody was near me up to Pisong Kape and even managed to get past by RB and MTB who were much much ahead. I was only at 36 x 11.

On the way back, I got off slightly ahead at Biak na Bato and they caught up with me only at Maybancal Titing Kabayo for the buko juice drink.

At Cardona  up at Callahan I was with the leader.   With VM, Pres Luis, Netoy and Jess.   That was not so bad.   The F10 is a good bike for flats and hill climbs.

I am glad I have one.   No  wonder it is the world's top selling expensive bike.  Wala ka nang hahanapin pa
(Kaya wala na akong motivation for a new bike project or upgrade)

                                              My PInarello took me to Real with the Maws

                                                   Top of the line Groupset  Campy Record 11S

                                                            G3 lacing for CULT Campy Ultra 2 WS

What is the profile of a typical week-end biker?

Real Cyclists

Rizal   PHL   |  October 20, 2013

As I rode today to Antipolo Church, I wondered what is the typical weekend rider?  What are his demographics psychographics.

I made some hypothesis:

Demographics:   from  Angono, Taytay, Binanonganan, Antipolo, Marikina, Pasig

Age:    30 - 60 years
 
Typically working, with a job (no one with a job can afford the expensive MTBs and road bikes unless somebody gave it to him), may be overweight, with flabs,

Psychographics:   He bikes for health reasons, to live longer, ward of high BP, cholesterol bs and uric acid.
He likes to show off and invest in expensive bike gadgets, and showy and expensive shoes, biking shorts and jersey.  Typically rides with a group on a weekend.

Many ride up to Antipolo:  to test climbing skills and to go to church.  Two birds with one ride

Many rode today.  There must be over 50 bikers in Antipolo church yard for a single mass (they have 6 masses during the entire day)

I met Rolan from Marikina 61 years old;  he used to play basketball and he rode today for health reasons

                         Multicolored jerseys worn by bikers attending mass at Antipolo church

                                    Atypical bikers;   they do not mix with the elderly

                                        Bikes and more bikes - they must be worth millions

                                    Repentant and or devoted elderly bikers inside the church

                                  So many bikes

                                     So many biked today

                                More bikes

                                   Another senior biker

                                        Rolan is a 61 year rider;  I am older