Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
January 29, 2017
I practiced going up Teresa solo after going to Baras last Friday January 27, 2017 and then to Antipolo. There was heavy traffic before the town proper (before the town market They must improve the traffic management there, the tricycle, the loading and unloading) And then up the hills. I used only 42 (which Pareng Luis says unduly stresses the chain) up to 32 and 36. I am surprised that I could manage the climb (as I managed the climb to Sampaloc and I did not have to get down. Engr. June said he did get down)
On the final hill, a roadie caught up with me . He had a Litespeed titanium. He said he is from Town and Country, and a systems engineer in Makati. But having an MTB gave me an advantage over his bike. I could surge; he could not
Thereafter I went to Antipolo church where I heard mass
Sunday, January 29, 2017
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.
Rizal Philippines
January 29, 2017
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.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Which type of bike to bring to Baguio City ride: roadie or MTB?
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
January 25, 2017
There is an ongoing internal debate going in my head: what type of bike to bring for Baguio City ride for February 10, 2017. For the last 7 rides, it has been roadie. 5x on the Sars bike and 2x on Fuji. (We rode to Banawe Rice Terrraces last June 2016,, did we not?)
I used compact x 25 and compact x 28 (Zip tires of VM on last two rides)
However since January of last year, I bought MTBs and have been riding most of the time on MTBs. I did a long ride to Majayjay covering 200 km out and back on a SAVA carbon fiber MTB, I did a Jarrel ride on an MTB about 140 km Most of Recyclists suggest Road Bike; some suggest and even Long Henson road bike on flats, and MTB at Baguio City. Meong suggested. bring two bikes : one Roadie up to Urdaneta and MTB from Urdaneta till Baguio.
MinZap who will join with Jun on MTB suggest MTB kaming tatlo. He says any way I have been doing MTBs lately. He says kaya ko
Bianchi roadie or
SAVA titanium?
Which of the options will be best.?
Today I did several loops at Medalva (Botong Francisco Avenue) in Angono using the SAVA and only 42 x 36 as the lowest gear. up to the peak.
Rizal Philippines
January 25, 2017
There is an ongoing internal debate going in my head: what type of bike to bring for Baguio City ride for February 10, 2017. For the last 7 rides, it has been roadie. 5x on the Sars bike and 2x on Fuji. (We rode to Banawe Rice Terrraces last June 2016,, did we not?)
I used compact x 25 and compact x 28 (Zip tires of VM on last two rides)
However since January of last year, I bought MTBs and have been riding most of the time on MTBs. I did a long ride to Majayjay covering 200 km out and back on a SAVA carbon fiber MTB, I did a Jarrel ride on an MTB about 140 km Most of Recyclists suggest Road Bike; some suggest and even Long Henson road bike on flats, and MTB at Baguio City. Meong suggested. bring two bikes : one Roadie up to Urdaneta and MTB from Urdaneta till Baguio.
MinZap who will join with Jun on MTB suggest MTB kaming tatlo. He says any way I have been doing MTBs lately. He says kaya ko
Which of the options will be best.?
Today I did several loops at Medalva (Botong Francisco Avenue) in Angono using the SAVA and only 42 x 36 as the lowest gear. up to the peak.
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