Rode to Morong on S works, with higher gears now.

Wheels of Happiness

Rode up to Km 47, 20 km from Angono on S works RB.   The cogs are 11-28 and had to use much higher gears unlike before when  I was using 11-36.  Good for the heart and better exercise at my age.   Noticed more strain on my calf

Goal in physical fitness: Citius, altius, fortius - being stronger and faster

Wheels of Happiness

Many riders say that the bike ride is going to be chill.  That is nice 

However, one of the goals of physical fitness is to be fitter than before.  Thus the Olympic motto of Citius -  Higher, Altius -  Higher,  Fortius - Stronger make sense.  Especially for a senior like me.  I have to exercise to be fitter.  Because otherwise, I become weaker, I lose muscle mass.  I become weaker and yes older.  

I read relevant post that in swimming one has to end the session with fewer strokes say from 14 of a 50 m pool, to twelve.  That means you have to find ways how to be efficient and stronger.

Thus as I bike to achieve certain goals I have to undertake several biking mode/tasks:

1.  Faster -  lubricate, wash bike, change bearings,  Sprint occasionally

2.  Stronger -  climb hills, use large chain rings in climbing

3   Higher -  climb higher hills, engage in long rides

Do you have similar goals when you bike

Focus on your being healthier rather than spending more on your bike.  It does not do anything to you self improvement if you spend more PHP on your bikes.