Coffee break at the trail

I love and enjoy drinking freshly brewed coffee, black please.

I just don't drink my coffee at home, at the office, or at a coffee shop.

On my bike trips, I'd bring my ground coffee and freshly brew it.

Last Saturday, at the Bricktown trail, I was happier because I found a better and comfortable spot to brew and enjoy my coffee.

SSolo Ride at Mt. Maarat

Another SSaturday of SSolo ride at Mt. Maarat, San Mateo, Rizal.

SS Wednesday

@ San Roque, SJDM, Bulacan

SSunday Ride

This morning @ San Roque, SJDM, Bulacan

 

SS Ride after the Rainy Day

Yesterday, it rained.  So, I was expecting for a muddy ride today.

Typhoon Lando Ride

There's an incoming typhoon (locally named "Lando"); and, it has been declared signal no. 1 in Metro Manila.

As I looked out at the sky, the weather's cloudy and still perfect for riding.  So, I prepared to bike and headed to Mt. Maarat, in San Mateo, Rizal.

Mt. Maarat Ride - 9/5/15

Sunny Sunday Ride

@ Licao Trails - August 30, 2015

 

Some areas were still muddy:

Climbing the Wall

Climbing the wall in single speed is more fun even with rests and pushes.

Another Muddy Ride

@ Mt. Maarat - August 23, 2015

With Jay Van Geli:

Time to replace the chain

Chain is one of the abused parts of a bicycle.  It elongates overtime.  Worn chain will eventually damaged the chain rings and cogs.  Hence, it needs to be regularly checked to determine if it's time to replace it.

I used my chain wear tool.  I simply slotted the other end to a chain link and dropped the other onto the chain.  Oh, it's time to replace my chain!

More New Parts on my One One Inbred 29er

I just installed new pair of wheelsets on my On One Inbred 29er:

• FireEye 2928 Excelerant Rims (black)
• FireEye Front Hub F5 (green)
• FireEye Rear Hub R5 (green)
• FireEye QR Skewers (black)
• FireEye Spokes (black)
• FireEye Nipples (gree)
• FireEye Rim Tapes

I also replaced the rotors with Quaxar Iris and the black Sea Gull saddle with the same brand colored Red.

20 laps around Neo Business Park

It's Wednesday, I was on leave, and I had time to bike at Neo Business Part with DaSSie:

Three days of muddy ride

July 17 @ Tungko, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan and Macabud, Rodriguez, Rizal - Solo

July 18 @ Blue Zone, Mt. Maarat, San Mateo, Rizal - with Jay Van Geli

July 19 - back to Maarat @ Aling Lilia's and Giant, Mt. Maarat, San Mateo, Rizal - with Jay Van Geli.

Some new parts on my On One Inbred 29er

 

I installed new parts on my On One Inbred 29er:

• Brakes: from SLX (front only) to XT (front & rear);
• Crank arms: from silver XT to black XT;
• Grips: from ESI Silicone to Ergon GA1 Evo;
• Surly Tuggnut.

My newest bike

My newest bike:

The frame is brand new but old stock 2011 On One Inbred 29er with horizontal swap out and the size is 19.5".  The color is Apple Sauce Green.

I already retired my 2010 Marin Alpine Trail 29er frame and transferred most its parts to the new frame.

By the way, her name is "SStellaR".  She's Single Speed, Steel, & Rigid.  Hence, her name.

Specifications of the components of my new bike:

Brand new:

• Headset:  Tange Technoglide J-2
• Seat clamp:  Forged
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano BB70

From Marin Alpine 29er:

• Brake: SLX Hydraulic (front only)
• Grips: ESI Silicone
• Handlebar: Stock
• Stem: Truvativ AKA
• Fork: Mosso M3
• Front hub: Dartmoor Vee Two
• Saddle: Seagull
• Seatpost: Stock
• Crank arms: Shimano XT
• Chainring: Niner 32T
• Chain: Shimano IG51
• Cog: Surly 18T
• Spacers: Surly
• Rear hub: Shimano Deore
• Spokes: Stock
• Rims: Alex - stock
• Tires: Kenda Nevegal 29er 2.2

A Mini Pump for my Folding Bike

I just bought a pump dedicated for my folding bike (a Dahon Speed Uno).

It's Zefal Air Profil Micro.  This pump is designed for road bike tires only.  And, I thought it's also good for the smaller tires of a folding bike.

I was looking for a blue color but the available was red only.

(photo from static.bike-components.de)

Hypertensive Cycling Group Philippines

I've been hypertensive for more than 10 years.  And, this is one of the reasons why I went into biking 6 years ago hoping to control my blood pressure.

On Facebook, I found a group called "Hypertensive Cycling Group Philippines".  It's obviously for bikers with hypertension as well as those with other cardiovascular problems.  A member is encouraged to share his health concerns, tips, experiences for the benefit of other members.

If you are a biker who has any cardiovascular problem, you may also join this group at www.facebook.com/groups/hypertensivebikeclub

See you there!

Training for my Baguio ride

More than two (2) weeks from now, I'll attempt to pedal from Novaliches all the way to Baguio City.

As part of my training, I'm going to do tomorrow the Novaliches to Antipolo to Mt. Maarat to Novaliches loop.  This is about 68 kilometers.

My intended route:

Novaliches - Masinag - up to Antipolo via Sumulong Highway - down to Cogeo via Olalia Road - Cabading - up to Mt. Maarat - Timberland - down to C6 - Novaliches.

The distance from Masinag up to Olalia Road via Sumulong Highway is about 7 kilometers; while from Cabading up to Pintong Bocaue 4 kilometers.

If there's extra time, I'd side trip to any of the trails in Mt. Maarat.

Commuting home from work

My Dahon Speed Uno is ready!

It's my coding day; and, I'd be commuting home from work tonight.

My route:  Buendia Ave. - BGC - C5 - Zuzuaregui St. - Commonwealth Ave. - Quirino Ave. - Zabarte Rd.