I had a wild and fast steed - Fuji SL-1 for the Sierra Madre Ride last January 17, 2015

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                    My Fuji rests at km 68 after a hard climb

                    VM leads the 3rd pack at Sampaloc

Rizal Philippines    |   January 19, 2015

His Holiness, Pope Francis leaves today for Rome, and leaves behind lessons and emotions that will not be forgotten for long

Last Saturday, as His Holiness flew to Leyte to sympathize with the Yolanda victims, we rode to Sierra Madre, via Sampaloc.

I was a hesitant starter, because I arrived late after trying to see the Pope at the Family Encounter in MoA.  I felt I was not physically up to par, and I had an appointment at 2 pm that day.

Nevertheless, I was at the appointed place, Sacred Heart Parish.   Pres Luis and I nearly collided with one another at MLQuezon in Angono, at about 5:40

Bike ride tomorrow, January 17, 2015 to Sierra Madre

Wheels of Happiness

Rizal Philippines  | January 16, 2015

We ride tomorrow to Sierra Madre January 17, 2015.  I hope I can join the group because we have work.  Gerry would not be able to ride, as I conversed with him.  Edgar daw cant because of a broken right STI (for the cogs)

I rode today,  did a stationary ride yesterday, and rode last Wednesday to prepare for this ride.  I was not able to join the Jalajala ride.

I think I am much fitter today to ride this destination compared to previous rides.   I am now comfortable with long ascents;  I did the Sampaloc ascent solo about 3 weeks ago.