Statistics:
Highlights:
Distance covered: 75 km
Total Time Spent: 3 hours and 55 minutes
Total Riding Time: 3.5 hours
#of Intentional Rest Stops: 1
# of Unintentional Rest Stops: differs according to each individual
# of Core Riders: 6
# of Tatay Bikers: 3
Start Time: 6:25 am
End Time: 10:30 am
Total Time Spent: 3 hours and 55 minutes
Total Riding Time: 3.5 hours
#of Intentional Rest Stops: 1
# of Unintentional Rest Stops: differs according to each individual
# of Core Riders: 6
# of Tatay Bikers: 3
Start Time: 6:25 am
End Time: 10:30 am
Highlights:
The Bike For Life team met up with 10 Malaybalay bikers at the city's plaza. According to locals, today's bike ride will be relatively easier compared to that of yesterday's. True enough, we all had a nice time tackling the rolling terrain. There were a lot of uphills but they were gladly attacked by the group together.
In the middle of the ride, we encountered some minor setbacks. One of the tatay bikers suffered from leg cramps. It was a good thing that Eric Reyes was just riding nearby and he attended to the "patient" asap. Boy's chain was cut during one of the uphills.
The local riders from Quezon, Bukidnon met up with us and accompanied us towards the city proper. Next thing I knew, there were around 30 bikers riding with us.
We arrived at the City Government of Quezon, Bukidnon way ahead of schedule. We were warmly greeted by Councilor Sy, who prepared a sumptuous morning merienda of local fruits and dishes. He then led us to a place near a tilapia farm to have lunch.
From the tilapia farm, there was a wash area for trucks and bicycles. We took the opportunity to do some bike cleaning before the last leg of the tour. It was nice seeing the tatay bikers and the B4L team do this together.
The group also took the mayor's invitation to try out the local pools in Luan-Luan. This was really inviting since we wanted to cool down and relax. We spent the afternoon dipping in the cool fresh water and devouring on the abundant supplies of rambutan and mangosteen. We were trying very hard not to think about the bike ride tomorrow. Yikes!!!
During dinner, Father Amado "Picx" Picardal joined us. He left Davao at 6am today and arrived at Quezon at past 5pm. He reminded us to take extra caution for the ride tomorrow and he suggested that we don't ride the entire route since the priority is to reach Davao on time for the cancer forum. There was a loooonnnnngggggg discussion between James, Boy and Fr. Picx tonight.
We ended the evening with a small marang festival at the pension house we were staying. We devoured the 5-peso marangs that Edsel bought from a local vendor. Parang ma-ala-Last Supper ang dating! Hehehe...
James sent out a text message that made me nervous about tomorrow's ride. He said:"Road nfo to davao from Wilmer (one of the drivers who drove from Quezon Bukidnon to Davao this afternoon) - 0 to 3.6km flat, 3.6 to 5.5 uphill, 5.5 to 9.2 downhill, 9.2 to 15.9 rolling, 18.5 to 30 uphill, 30 to 33 downhill, 33 to 46 uphill, 46 to 67 uphill with zero visibility, 67 to 73 downhill, 73 to 74 uphill, 74 to 84 downhill, 84 to 68 uphill, 86 to 100 downhill, 100 to 134 relatively flat." Yikes!!!
Thanks to Edsel Ramirez for the photos! =)
The group also took the mayor's invitation to try out the local pools in Luan-Luan. This was really inviting since we wanted to cool down and relax. We spent the afternoon dipping in the cool fresh water and devouring on the abundant supplies of rambutan and mangosteen. We were trying very hard not to think about the bike ride tomorrow. Yikes!!!
During dinner, Father Amado "Picx" Picardal joined us. He left Davao at 6am today and arrived at Quezon at past 5pm. He reminded us to take extra caution for the ride tomorrow and he suggested that we don't ride the entire route since the priority is to reach Davao on time for the cancer forum. There was a loooonnnnngggggg discussion between James, Boy and Fr. Picx tonight.
We ended the evening with a small marang festival at the pension house we were staying. We devoured the 5-peso marangs that Edsel bought from a local vendor. Parang ma-ala-Last Supper ang dating! Hehehe...
James sent out a text message that made me nervous about tomorrow's ride. He said:"Road nfo to davao from Wilmer (one of the drivers who drove from Quezon Bukidnon to Davao this afternoon) - 0 to 3.6km flat, 3.6 to 5.5 uphill, 5.5 to 9.2 downhill, 9.2 to 15.9 rolling, 18.5 to 30 uphill, 30 to 33 downhill, 33 to 46 uphill, 46 to 67 uphill with zero visibility, 67 to 73 downhill, 73 to 74 uphill, 74 to 84 downhill, 84 to 68 uphill, 86 to 100 downhill, 100 to 134 relatively flat." Yikes!!!
Thanks to Edsel Ramirez for the photos! =)
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