Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
February 26, 2016
I had a practice ride at Botong Francisco Highway (going up Medalva and formerly Monark). yesterday, February 25, 2016 That is where Heraldville is located. It is about 9 hill climbs in all: 3 x 2 on the Botong Francisco, 4 inside Monark, and 2 at Twin Hills. The Botong Francisco uphill are long and steep (about 15%). Those inside Monark could be about 20% and also long. You have to be patient pedalling.
It was lung and thigh strengthening going up Kennon road especially the Lions Head
I had to walk up a short portion of the Botong Francisco when the chain derailed. As you can see, it is difficult to restart the bike when you are going up. You have to find a spot where you can bike sideways and then ride up again. It has to be near Medalva all ready.
The SAVA mtb which I brought is efficient and trustworthy. The chain jumped because I turned the cable for the RD too tight. Once I loosened it a bit....
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Friday, February 26, 2016
Sunday, January 17, 2016
Talo ng 64 ang mga 30s na MTB going up Botong Francisco Avenue in Angono, Rizal
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines
January 17, 2016
I biked to Botong Francisco Highway in Angono Rizal (from Shell up to Medalva and Twin Hills Terraces) I practiced 3x on the first hill using 32 x 17 and 19, then climbing up the first hump using 32 x 28.
Then on the fourth ascent, I went up beyond Medalva nd Twin Hills using 32 x 32. It was tough even at that light gear. Kiulang ng practice.
On the way up though, I passed two MTB riders whom I found out later were from Mandaluyong walking with their bikes. They stopped finding the hill climb stiff. They remarked na "daig tayo ni Lolo" Haha (They did not know I was struggling too)
Constant practice... Practice so that it willl not be tough I had to make this ride short because I will attend the mass for Sto Nino and the procession
HAPPY FEAST OF STO NINO.
Images of Sto Nino for blessing
The priest blessing the children and Sto. Nino
The procession
Rizal Philippines
January 17, 2016
I biked to Botong Francisco Highway in Angono Rizal (from Shell up to Medalva and Twin Hills Terraces) I practiced 3x on the first hill using 32 x 17 and 19, then climbing up the first hump using 32 x 28.
Then on the fourth ascent, I went up beyond Medalva nd Twin Hills using 32 x 32. It was tough even at that light gear. Kiulang ng practice.
On the way up though, I passed two MTB riders whom I found out later were from Mandaluyong walking with their bikes. They stopped finding the hill climb stiff. They remarked na "daig tayo ni Lolo" Haha (They did not know I was struggling too)
Constant practice... Practice so that it willl not be tough I had to make this ride short because I will attend the mass for Sto Nino and the procession
HAPPY FEAST OF STO NINO.
The procession
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