Folding rides @ Morong, Bataan and Subic Bay FZ

February 7 and 8, 2015, we went to Morong, Bataan to celebrate the birthdays of my daughter and son-in-law.

In the afternoon of February 7, I unloaded and unfolded by Dahon Speed Uno then donned my helmet.  From the resort, I pedalled off to Pawikan Conservation Center, which is just a few kilometers away.

Back at the resort and captured the sunset.  I was almost too late: 

The following day, I left Morong and off to Subic Bay Freeport Zone then back at the resort,

Good Friday SS Ride - Morong, Bataan to Subic Ocean Adventure & v.v.

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.

We're in Morong, Bataan this Maundy Thursday and Good Friday to celebrate the graduation of our niece, Mae.

When I go out town, especially on a land trip, one of my bikes goes too.  This time it's my Single Speed KHSs Alite 150 (AlitePot)

In the hotel room for a good night rest

And, this morning, I had the opportunity to pedal.  Hallelujah!  On as single speed, I'd test my powers on the rolling route of Morong up to Subic Free Port Zone Morong gate and back.

I was supposed to ride solo; but, I met another biker, who's also a guest in one of the resorts, on my way out of the complex.  He's Mok Tecson of Cabanatuan City. Then, both of us pedaled towards Subic.

After an hour and a half, we arrived at our destination.

Still early, Mok egged mo on pedaling farther to Ocean Adventure.  I acceded.

I arrived back at the resort after 3 hours, which was well within my visa.

That's a great and challenging ride!  Hurray!  And, I was exhilarated cause I did no dismount / rest on long uphills.  The total distance is about 38 kms.

And, nice meeting and riding with you Mok.

Morong to Subic and back to Morong

This morning, from the resort in Morong, Bataan,

I pedaled all the way up to Subic Free Port Zone.

But, up to the Morong gate only.

U-turned

And, took a rest in a bikers pit stop before proceeding back to Morong.

Distance traveled was about 40 kilometers.

Balanga to Morong ride pictures

My family, in two cars, overtook me at the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. And, these pictures were taken my my daughter, Jaja.

Balanga City to Morong, Bataan

We're back to Bataan again this weekend for another family outing.

Today, we drove from Novaliches to Balanga City and rendezvoused at my sister-in-law's house. From there, I left ahead at 9:30 am and pedaled all the way to Morong, Bataan. It took me three hours, enduring the long uphills and enjoying the long downhills, to reach my destination. My family, in two cars, overtook me somewhere after the gate of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.

After two hours of ride, I stopped, replenished my water, and a little rest.

When there's uphill,

There's downhill

Finally, I arrived at Phi-Phi Resort

Rehydrate, rehydrate:

My Christmas Ride 2011

Last year, my Christmas Ride was from Balanga to Mt. Samat and back to Balanga, Bataan. This year, it's still in Bataan but in Morong.

From a resort in Morong, Bataan, I biked towards Subic Bay.

I had a limited time to bike - about two hours only. So, after about an hour of biking or about 15 kilometers away, I stopped for a rest and rehydration before turning back.

A kilometer more, I'd reach the SBMA Morong gate.

Now, it's time to go back.

Back at the resort and prepared to leave: