Lunch at Angat

This was another impromptu ride.

It's Wednesday and it's my number coding day. Sadly, I woke up late. And, I couldn't drive my car anymore until 10:00 am.

I wasn't in the mood to commute Hence, I decided not to report for work.

While in the PMTB forum, I read again a group ride to Iyah's Overlooking Restaurant in Angat, Bulacan. It's overlooking Angat river. It's about 31 kilometers from our place and would take about two hours to pedal. I checked my time. It's still 8:00 am. If I left an hour later, I'd be there at 11:00 am. And, I thought it's a good idea of having my lunch there.

I started preparing and left at a little after 9:00 am. The weather was cool as there were rains and drizzles in some areas along the way.

At the Sanctuario de Paz, Angat


Two hours later, I was in the restaurant. It's drizzling; then, the rain fell.

From Bulacan

I ordered a cup of rice, tinumis and grilled tilapia from several choices. There were sinigang na baboy, binagoongan baboy, sisig, to name a few. I also ordered beer; but, they don't served alcoholic beverages. I just ordered a bottle of coke. The damage was P98.


After eating, I rest while waiting for the rain to stop. It didn't; and, I left at about 12:30 pm. At the junction to DRT, I turned left and explored DRT.

At the viewdeck just after the DRT / Angat boundary


DRT Municipal Hall

Rehydrate

On my way back, I found the way going to the river



The ride is about 75 kilometers, which took me about 7 hours to travel. I arrived home at about 4:00 pm.

I also train for long distance pedaling

For the past four weekends until yesterday, I've been training for mountain climbing in preparation for my Novaliches - Tuguegarao dream ride. Today, however, I decided to train for long distance pedaling.

I pedaled all the way towards Bulacan via San Jose del Monte. This is where I'd pass on my way to Tuguegarao. I wanted to check and familiarize myself with this segment of my route. I passed by Norzagaray, Angat and Bustos. At Angat, I learned the way going to Dona Remedios Trinidad. And, at Bustos, I saw the way going to Baliuag. It's where I'd turn right towards the Maharlika Highway.

From Bustos, I pedaled towards Plaridel, Guiguinto and to McArthur Highway towards Manila. At Meycauyan, I turned left to Malhacan Road on my way home. The loop is about 95 kilometers and I pedaled it for about 8 hours (9 am to 5 pm) under the intense heat of the sun.

My breakfast of lengua






The bridge going to Dona Remedios Trinidad



Plaridel National Highway


McArthur Highway, Guiguinto

McArthur Highway, Bocaue