Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines May 17, 2015
My rides, I hope would prepare me for the 370+ km ride to Sagada. So I left yesterday at 6:30 and arrived at 7:40 in Pililla. The tropa who were at Maybancal (Simples Kape) chased me down and caught up with me at Km 57. Meong caught up with me in uphill between Baras and Tanay however I overtook him at km 53 and he was with the peloton several km later. They were ahead of me by seconds at Halayhayin. All in all, I would have passed two dozen cyclists, mostly MTB
It was big chain ring ride. I stayed at 53 and went down to as low as 25 even when climbing hills. (It is to develop strength)
I proceeded to KM 74 in Jala jala (Halayhayin or Pisong Kape is KM 60) It was light pedalling and easy ride. I was at km 74 at 8:30 and back to Pisong Kape by 9:30. I was in Morong, Maybancal by 10:00 and caught up with the troop. There was free tea and lugaw at the Barangay to celebrate the win of the youth there.
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Monday, May 18, 2015
Saturday, May 16, 2015
Hill Climbs this week
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines May 16, 2015
As we prepare for the Sagada ride, we need to hone up our hill climbing skills.
Last Tuesday, after missing a ride the entire week, I rode to Morong (up to the market only) and did a hill climb via the diversion in Cardona. This was the third climb in a month and as it was still early and cool, the climb was not very difficult. I did the climb in 34 x 23 with still plenty to spare.
Earlier at Callahan, on the way to Morong I overtook a 26 wheeler lorry, chugging up the hill. I stood up and attacked. The lorry overtook me at Morong all ready.
Last Thursday, I climbed Antipolo. Going up Tower Hills and until fibertex, I climbed 53 x 23, and occasionally 53 x 25.
I dropped to 34 at Beverly but 34 x 19
Over all, I could see over all improvement in my ride.
At Antipolo church, a 60 year old guy who rode an MC inquired about my age, and when I replied I am almost 64 (by June) he was quite surprised. He too rides the MTB to maintain good health
Rizal Philippines May 16, 2015
As we prepare for the Sagada ride, we need to hone up our hill climbing skills.
Last Tuesday, after missing a ride the entire week, I rode to Morong (up to the market only) and did a hill climb via the diversion in Cardona. This was the third climb in a month and as it was still early and cool, the climb was not very difficult. I did the climb in 34 x 23 with still plenty to spare.
Earlier at Callahan, on the way to Morong I overtook a 26 wheeler lorry, chugging up the hill. I stood up and attacked. The lorry overtook me at Morong all ready.
Last Thursday, I climbed Antipolo. Going up Tower Hills and until fibertex, I climbed 53 x 23, and occasionally 53 x 25.
I dropped to 34 at Beverly but 34 x 19
Over all, I could see over all improvement in my ride.
At Antipolo church, a 60 year old guy who rode an MC inquired about my age, and when I replied I am almost 64 (by June) he was quite surprised. He too rides the MTB to maintain good health
Monday, February 2, 2015
Resolving where to go on February 19, 20 and 21? Baguio City or Sagada?
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines | February 2, 2015
There were two agenda yesterday for Recyclists: 1. to resolve the destination for Baguio ride 2. to bike to Jala jala
However, Nanding set an appointment for me with Sonny Varde President of Baras Cycling Club, for some real estate properties for sale. So I did not have chance to finish the meeting, because they would wait daw for VM to arrive. I also had an appointment with Mr. Jim Cruz of a business concern in Baras.
As with regards to the proposed ride to Baguio and/or Sagada:
1. There are those who would settle for Baguio because logistic wise and participation wise, Sagada would be difficult. There would be no need for a van and this would be easier to manage.
2. Others do not want the Baguio ride because this would be nth time to have this. A Sagad ride would be in order. Maybe we can just hire a jeep to Sagada which would be cheaper say only P7,000 with driver and fuel
3. Or we can do the Naga ride instead.
However, VM would seem to have made a DP for the Baguio sojourn. The whole decision making was left hanging with barely 20 days to go.
Rizal Philippines | February 2, 2015
There were two agenda yesterday for Recyclists: 1. to resolve the destination for Baguio ride 2. to bike to Jala jala
However, Nanding set an appointment for me with Sonny Varde President of Baras Cycling Club, for some real estate properties for sale. So I did not have chance to finish the meeting, because they would wait daw for VM to arrive. I also had an appointment with Mr. Jim Cruz of a business concern in Baras.
As with regards to the proposed ride to Baguio and/or Sagada:
1. There are those who would settle for Baguio because logistic wise and participation wise, Sagada would be difficult. There would be no need for a van and this would be easier to manage.
2. Others do not want the Baguio ride because this would be nth time to have this. A Sagad ride would be in order. Maybe we can just hire a jeep to Sagada which would be cheaper say only P7,000 with driver and fuel
3. Or we can do the Naga ride instead.
However, VM would seem to have made a DP for the Baguio sojourn. The whole decision making was left hanging with barely 20 days to go.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Proposed bike ride to Baguio City or Sagada
Wheels of Happiness
Rizal Philippines | January 1, 2015
Richard, left, announced the proposed long ride; Archie and Choco beside him
Happy New Year everyone. Wishing every one a happy and prosperous year ahead of us - uneventful, challenging, and causing us to improve and be better in our ride.
In the last Christmas party held last December 30, 2014, last year, Richard Ang, the MC announced the planned ride to Baguio City or Sagada. The scheduled ride will be on Feb 20 21, 22
1. The Baguio City option - 1st day ride to Urdaneta, 225 km flat ride; 2nd day ride to Baguio City 78 km, sleep at the Leonard Wood Gonzales inn, 3rd day, bus ride to Manila
2. The Sagada option. Leave Angono from Unishoppe at 12 midnight of 19th, arrive Sagada 12 noon, rest; 2nd day ride from Sagada to Baguio City via Halsema highway, stay sleep in Baguio City; 3rd day ride down to Rosario via Marcos Highway, or take bus ride from Baguio City; let bikes ride to Manila.
The group voted 14 to 12 in favor of Sagada.
The damage will cost about P25,000 and means P1,000 each contribution for gas, food, board and lodging, excluding bus ride and pasalubong. I remember I and Armin being member of the finance committee.
The concern of others is the cramped condition of everyone in travel from Angono to Sagada if there are only 3 vehicles. (Defender, say 10 pax, Patrol say 8 and the truck (that would be difficult for a 11 hour ride
VMs project at start of 2015; thanks VM for wallet and the project
Start making your contribution to Wesluk; oy yong utang pa sa uniporme, magbayad na! Pareng Luis conducting the exchange gift
Rizal Philippines | January 1, 2015
Happy New Year everyone. Wishing every one a happy and prosperous year ahead of us - uneventful, challenging, and causing us to improve and be better in our ride.
In the last Christmas party held last December 30, 2014, last year, Richard Ang, the MC announced the planned ride to Baguio City or Sagada. The scheduled ride will be on Feb 20 21, 22
1. The Baguio City option - 1st day ride to Urdaneta, 225 km flat ride; 2nd day ride to Baguio City 78 km, sleep at the Leonard Wood Gonzales inn, 3rd day, bus ride to Manila
2. The Sagada option. Leave Angono from Unishoppe at 12 midnight of 19th, arrive Sagada 12 noon, rest; 2nd day ride from Sagada to Baguio City via Halsema highway, stay sleep in Baguio City; 3rd day ride down to Rosario via Marcos Highway, or take bus ride from Baguio City; let bikes ride to Manila.
The group voted 14 to 12 in favor of Sagada.
The damage will cost about P25,000 and means P1,000 each contribution for gas, food, board and lodging, excluding bus ride and pasalubong. I remember I and Armin being member of the finance committee.
The concern of others is the cramped condition of everyone in travel from Angono to Sagada if there are only 3 vehicles. (Defender, say 10 pax, Patrol say 8 and the truck (that would be difficult for a 11 hour ride
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