Rode to Pasig this morning; great practice in city biking and heat training

Wheels of Happiness

This post rode to Pasig MM and managed 17Km one way for total of 34 km.  Was to see ftf somebody at The Grove This was a great practice in riding amongst MC, riding in fumes and heavy traffic.   Traffic was heavy and you are always near danger - MC overtaking from your right;   near collision with vehicles head on or from behind.    

Its odd to see traffic at Highway 2000 being managed according to the whim of traffic enforcer.  They turned off the traffic light and waiting can be as long as 5 minutes.    And you inhale all the fumes

At this hour, the bike lanes are occupied by parked vehicles.  They still have not acquired parking areas for their new cars!

You experience3 one great advantage ie being able to overtake at least 60 vehicles in bike lane.  Some MV still respect bike lanes but in Pasig, vehicles:   public and private hog the bike lanes.   There are great practice for riding uphills going up Rizal Provincial Hospital and the flyovers.   Great hill climbs.

I biked to Antipolo this morning and there was huge traffic jam up to Teresa

Real Cyclists  August l5, 2013

I biked to Antipolo, Teresa, Antipolo this morning and there was this huge traffic jam approaching Robinson Land and Avida.  Reason?  A 20 foot container van truck was blocking the middle of the main avenue blocking traffic from both side.  The trucks right tire fell into a manhole that collapsed; and traffic from both directions was hardly moving.  Commuters were walking all the way from the Teresa side, many would be late today.  Because I was biking, I completed my ride without much delay.  I left at 6:30 and I was in Teresa (near Island Cement) by 7:30.

What could be the cause of this monstrous traffic jam:

l.  Careless driver;

2.  Shoddy construction work for the manhole;

3. Lack of towing equipment;

4. Narrow street.  The tow truck would not be able to access the stricken truck;

5.  The traffic enforcers need more training.

I was at home by 9:00 am (with eating the breakfast at Simples Lugawan included)