I had my car repaired at Kia Pasig this morning. Instead of waiting for it to be finished at the Customers Lounge, I brought my bike and pedaled to Timberland Heights in San Mateo.
Two PMTBikers, Kinetic and Soltero, showed up at the service center and rode with me. We left at about 8:00 am.
Another PMTBiker, Slipoldey, arrived 15 minutes after we left and chased and caught us up at Cabading - Marcos Highway junction.
This morning, the Manila bikers met and started pedaling at the Kilometer Zero (Rizal Monument in Rizal Park). I and other bikers joined them at the UP Diliman Oval. Thence, the fortified group proceeded to San Mateo, Rizal to conquer the Wall and beyond.
Note: The Wall is the infamous name dubbed to the ascending part of the C-6 road leading to Timberland Heights in Mount Maarat from San Mateo, Rizal
Meeting of bikers at UP Diliman
Rest at Aling Tina’s Eatery before the climb
One of the rest places on the way up
Timberland, conquered finally
At the Mt. Maarat trailhead ready to conquer what lies beyond Timberland
At the Pestano Farm Breakfast Club – everybody's tired and hungry.
This morning, I joined a group of bikers from PMTB – the Certified Poser Bikers (CPB). The destination - Bitbit River in San Mateo, Norzagaray Bulacan, which is about 25 kilometers from Novaliches.
I arrived at the rendezvous at around 6:00 PM; and our group pedaled off at about 7:00 AM.
Pit stop in San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan
Pit stop in Bigte, Norzagaray, Bulacan
Rest after a grueling long climb. And, a time to fix a flat tire
Overlooking Ipo Dam
We arrived at our destination at around 11:00 AM.
The group left at about 2:00 PM. On the way home, the rain fell.
It would be useful in mapping my future rides - biking or otherwise, or tracing my past rides. It's helpful in checking the routes and determining distances.
There's a fun ride this morning to Licao-licao. But, it's too early; and, I woke up late again. I just thought of following them despite the more than an hour lead time. I was sure I could catch them; but, I hesitated. So, I asked myself, "Where would I bike?"
At 8:15 am, with no specific destination yet in mind, I started kicking the pedal. At the corner of Zabarte Road and Quirino Highway, the traffic light to left turn towards Pangarap Village, where the Licao trail head is, was red. So, I turned right towards Nova proper. I continued pedaling and ended up in UP Diliman (via Gen. Luis Ave. SB Diversion Road, Mindanao Ave., & Tandang Sora St.).
After making a few rounds, I exited and crossed to Balara and did some uphill climb at the zigzag portion going to Tumana. Thence, I proceeded towards Marikina City. I pedaled along J. Rizal St. Sumulong Highway and Fernando Ave.
It's lunch time; and, I saw the Tapsihan ni Vivian. I ordered a cup of rice and shrimp ala king.
While eating, I was contemplating where to proceed - Antipolo via Sumulong or Mt. Maarat via Cabading. At the Masinag junction, I decided the latter.
Resting somewhere along the Marcos Highway.
After an hour of pedaling the rolling highway, I reached the hottest part of Antipolo - Bgy. Inarawan. I was wondering where is Bgy. Inulanan.
And, I smiled upon seeing these signs.
While the City of Antipolo remind youth to shun from illegal drugs, it founded a school to teach them to drink. He he he . . .
At this juncture, I decided to turn back and looked for a re-hydration place. And, I found one with videoke.
Thence, I proceeded to San Mateo to climb Timberland Heights before going home.
Resting somewhere in Modesta Subdivision, San Mateo
While resting at Aling Tina's Eatery, my sanity came back and decided not to climb Timberland anymore but to go home. It's about 4:00 pm
It's a good and exciting 9-hour solo escapade of more than 80 kilometers.
Noel, our US Navy nephew arrived last night from the US of A. His family fetched him from the airport; and, they proceeded to and spent the night in Tagaytay.
This morning, we followed them to welcome him back and for some sort family reunion and bonding. He's leaving again to USA on Friday with his wife and kids.
I also brought my bike in case there's the opportunity to pedal around.
We left home at about 7:00 am and arrived at the rendezvous by 10:00 am.
At the gas station along SLEX for our breakfast.
I ordered Chicken Pork Adobo that didn't look and taste like one.
At the Tagaytay rendezvous
Thence, we proceeded to Calaruega in Nasugbu, Batangas.
Wow! This place is so beautiful and serene.
The church The altar The statue of Mother Mary & Jesus
It's indeed a dream place. The long walk and climb exploring the place was worth it.
I just set aside my bike plan due to lack of time. I'm now planning of coming back just to pedal around.
This project is the baby of Ms. Janette Toral. The 2010 (4th year) edition started last June and will run for 12 weeks.
I've been a blogger since 2008 and have created several blogs. However, I don't have time updating these blogs. I'm only maintaining this blog just to journal my new passion - mountain biking.
Thank you again, Winziph. And, may the most influential blogs win.
Slipoldey, Soltero, & Kinetic
Slipoldey, Soltero, & me 
Slipoldey
Soltero
Kinetic
Breakfast at Pestano Farms
My order of Longanisa Hamonado with eggs
At Timberland
It would be useful in mapping my future rides - biking or otherwise, or tracing my past rides. It's helpful in checking the routes and determining distances.
Resting somewhere along the Marcos Highway.
While the City of Antipolo remind youth to shun from illegal drugs, it founded a school to teach them to drink. He he he . . .
Resting somewhere in Modesta Subdivision, San Mateo
At the gas station along SLEX for our breakfast.
I ordered Chicken Pork Adobo that didn't look and taste like one.
At the Tagaytay rendezvous
The church
The altar
The statue of Mother Mary & Jesus
