Angeles Forest Bike Trail: A Specialized Day

Team Katipuneros.

Ariana and Sir Donjie Dormitorio. 

Specialized booth with demo bikes. 

                           

Licao - Licao, Rodriguez, Rizal

Licao via Jackhammer and Diablo

This is our first ride to Licao-licao, we are supposed to go there via bricktown but on our way, we met this solo rider from Marilao who was also going to Licao who was kind enough to guide us to Jackhammer and Diablo.

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First up was the "Jackhammer" and we were in for a surprise, it was a long and bumpy descent with wide turns and a ravine on the right with adobe bricks on the trail that resembles those of Intramuros' followed by a long bumpy and slippery ascent because of the bricks, grass and moist.

Thank you, sir! 

Next up is "Diablo", a long single track descent with some technical parts were we are forced to carry our bikes but most of the trail is rideable and fun. Some parts of the trail are tall grasses (taller than me and I am 5'8") and a river crossing followed by a double track with a river on the left side.

A ride to Licao is not complete without a full meal at the terminal, meeting other bikers and exchanging stories about biking and destinations.

On our next ride to Licao, we will climb Mt. Balagbag.

Ride For A Cause Donation Drive

#RELIEFPH #YOLANDA

November 17, 2013 

Bikers from Sta. Maria and Bocaue, Bulacan joined forces to help the victims of the worlds strongest typhoon. 

Inspirational speech from Kap. Mateo (Caypombo) and a solemn prayer from Sec. Ronald. 

The participants. Katipuneros, Caypombo Cycling Group, Sta. Maria Bikers
Garden Bikers, Kap. Mateo and his crew.

The Katipuneros.

Rappler!

Truck load of relief goods. Thank you "Tita's Meat Shop" for the truck.

              

We are very thankful for everyone who joined and supported the event.
It was not an easy task but like what my father has always told me, "everything is easier
when we work hand in hand".

           

            

Philippine National Red Cross, Malolos Chapter.

Special thanks to LJ Bikes, Kap. Mateo, Sec. Ronald and Tita's meat shop.

8th Takbulacan

8th Takbulacan

August 25, 2013

A short video of the 8th takbulacan

Our starting point at Caypombo, Sta. Maria, Bulacan

with our brand spanking new jersey, made by

"No.1 Apparel Design" or NAD

Group picture at SM Marilao, unfortunately only half

of the group was able to ride that day. 

Looking forward for a century ride.

screen shots from my gopro 

Our friends: Caypombo Cycling Group or CCG with 

their brand spanking new jersey as well.

 Are we having fun yet? 

 ofcourse we are!

How about you guys? are you having fun? I hope you 

guys had a good time as well.

We got separated from our main group because we waited
for some of our team mates who went shopping for
masks in Tabang.  

Finally we arrived at Jed's island resort, one of the sponsors
of the 8th Takbulacan.

Perfect parking lot for the "Katipuneros"

Resting while the program is ongoing.

Resting again at Tabang before traversing Guiguinto, Balagtas
Bocaue and finally Sta. Maria.

Overall it was a really fun ride, we clocked in at 105 Km. This is our first century ride and our first time to join an event like this as well.  I was really amazed by the number and variety of bikers that joined the "Takbulacan" fun ride, I was really happy seeing young BMX'ers, they remind me of myself when I was younger, the folding bikes, the japan city bikes, the manila bikes specially manong's bike, the one with the sound system that brought out smiles from everyone, the road bikes, the fixed gear bikes, the beach cruiser, the vintage bikes, we are all special in our own way.  The oganizers were pretty nice as well, they gave us food and water even if we didn't buy tickets for the event.

Licao - Licao

8th Takbulacan

View of Ipo dam near hilltop, Norzagaray, Bulacan

This was supposed to be a short ride to Pinagrealan cave, after resting and taking pictures in Pinagrealan cave we decided to take a peek of the popular biking destination here in Bulacan, the so called Hilltop, unfortunately we only went up to 7km away from hilltop with an awesome view of Ipo dam and Sierra madre mountain range.

The ascent was not that hard compared to Timberland, San Mateo, Rizal...

Going down was a breeze, you can reach speeds of up to 40+kph with smooth turns, a word of caution though, some vehicles that I saw going up was eating the opposite lane on some occasions, so dont take the smooth turns lightly.

Overall it was a fun ride and this would now be included in our short rides list.