I get my second PMTB jersey

After about two months of waiting, I received my second PMTB jersey. It's the classic black PMTB jersey. Here's the design of the jersey:



My gratitude to Sir Dec for coordinating the orders and deliveries.

I attend the PMTB Christmas Party

It's my number coding day, so I left the office in Makati at around 6:30 PM and arrived at the venue at past 7:00 pm. The party hadn't started yet; and, It's still registration time.

I bought two raffle tickets hoping to win one or two of the prizes. A helmet or even a frame would do.

The recycled tickets from last year.

I again met Hiyugo, Diyego, and Tanggero. We first met at the PMTB party last year and we shared a table. Now, we're sharing again a table.

The Team Adventureros - Jester, Jepsky, Skwid, Jugleong, and CaloyPalaboy

The party was a success. I enjoyed it despite I wasn't lucky enough to bring home a prize. I left at past midnight.

CPB - PMTB Adopt a Family Project

CPB is a group of bikers in PMTB. CPB means Certified Poser Bikers. The group does not ride for fun only but for cause as well. One of its projects is the "Adopt a Family".

Last Sunday, the group rode to Puray, Rodriguez, Rizal and visited its adopted family - the Doroteo family.

The group met up at Chow King, San Mateo, Rizal

In one of the pitstops

The group with the Doroteo family

Ely Santos handing money to Doroteo family to be used for business and/or house repair.

Nice job, CPB; and keep up the good works. God bless you!


Note: Pictures grabbed from CPB - PMTB Adopt a Family Project thread.

I meet a fellow PMTBiker - Kinetic

This morning, I went to San Mateo, Rizal to climb Timberland Heights. While resting at Aling Tina's Eatery prior to my climb, I met a fellow PMTBiker - Kinetic. It's our first meeting. He just rode the trail solo and rested. When I was leaving to for the climb, he decided to come and climb with me.

After descending, he showed me the trails located in front of Aling Tina's. This trail was used in one of the biking events, which was held there recently. And, it's about 2 kilometers long.

Nice meeting and riding with you, Kinetic (Cris). Hope to ride with you again.

La Mesa Nature Reserve ride

My dream ride, which was scheduled last Saturday up to this Wednesday, was postponed. Hence, yesterday, I had the chance to experience and enjoy biking at the famous La Mesa Nature Reserve Bike Trails. Finally!

I've been biking for almost a year and dreamt of pedaling in these famous trails. Ironically, the nature reserve is just our neighbor; and, the entrance is just about 4 kilometers from our place. But, this was the first time I entered the reserve and tried its trails. I've been a solo rider and solo riding is not allowed in these trails. The minimum requirement is five bikers.

Incidentally, there's a PMTB group led by Whoops that's scheduled to trail this morning. And, I joined them. It's a pleasure meeting and riding with the PMTB icons. And, I realized I have to eat tons of rice to be able to at least equal their strenghts.

So far, this was the most difficult ride I've ever had.

1. This was my initiation ride to these trails and totally unaware of what to expect;
2. I couldn't cope up with the pace of my more experienced companions. I need more hard training to do so;
3. The land's still wet (it rained hard two days ago);
4. My soles got wet and mud stuck under them. These caused my shoes to slip from the pedals. And, when this happened, I momentarily lost control of my bike;
5. While crossing over one of the logged bridges from a downhill, I lost control and my right handle bar hit the railing. Fortunately, I and my bike were still standing upon impact but my b__ slighty hit the top tube. There's no damage to me and my bike. The chain was just disengaged. Later, I found out that my sunglass fell off. I also noticed my headlight's clamp broke;
6. I sweat profusely from head to toe; and, I was totally drenched with my own sweat. It's wasn't a "no sweat" ride indeed. My companions thought I dipped in a body of water. I consumed my 2.5 liters of water, and another liter of water and 2 bottles of Gatorade I bought inside the trails;
7. I had difficulty pedaling on most of the ascents; so, I just walked and pushed my bike;
8. Both my forearms got cramped at one point;
9. I strategically bailed out in the middle of the ride. The group's supposed to go to Tower 1.
   

Nonetheless, this is my best ride ever. Also, I had a nice company from PMTB.

La Mesa Nature Reserve is the best bike trails I've ever been. It's the last forest in the metropolis. A P200.00 is being charged per rider. A ranger or two would accompany and guide the group (minimum of 5 bikers). And, in case of emergency or not so emergency, the reserve provides the necessary assistance and help. Thus, the fee is worth it.

My special thanks to Denz226 of PMTB for sharing some of his shots above.

PMTB Newbie Welcome Ride

I'm joining the Pinoy MTBiker's (PMTB) big event this year. It's dubbed as "PMTB Newbie Welcome Ride North & South", which will happen on March 13, 2010 - this coming Saturday.

There are two groups, from the North and the South, riding simultaneously.

"We thought it's about time we get together for some trail action, welcome the new comers, reunite with old riding buddies and meet new ones", said PMTB's Global Moderator Whoops.

The northerners will take the Licao-licao trails in Rodriguez, Rizal; while, the southerners the Sta. Rosa, Laguna trails.

"Whatever your rig, whatever your ride, XC, AM, DH, FR, DJ, Trials -- welcome! The pace will be controlled with serious designated sweepers. Walang iwanan, walang kami at kayo--just like it has always been with PMTB rides (though sometimes we forget)", Whoops added.

As of today, there are more than a hundred bikers joining the north group and more than a hundred too for the south group. By the way, I'm joining the north group.

If you're biker, you may join any of the two groups. Sign up now!