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Jariel’s Peak
A hidden nice, steady spot in the East, it’s not easy to find Jariel’s Peak. But for those willing to travel 2 hours uphill, and go through twisties and rough roads…with the intention of enjoying the cool mountain breeze that Infanta will give you, as well as eating exotic food after a long drive, then this one’s for you.
End of Luzon in photos
The end of Luzon – conquered solo.
Last Friday, April 6th 2012, I finally reached the last town in Luzon Island – Matnog, Sorsogon.
Honda CBR Redbull Replica Courtesy of Darkbenz
I had my first sportsbike, Bumblebee – a 2009 Yamaguchi Hurricane be converted into a race replica by Darkbenz. I was absolutely thrilled on the result that I knew where to go to right after I got my CBR.
Within a week of purchasing, I went all the way to Malabon City to personally visit Darkbenz in his shop.
Darkbenz (Chris) doing his measurements
Sorsogon trip preparation – luggage.
I will be riding a sportbike for my “End of Luzon” trip so that poses a big problem – where to put my stuff for so many days. Initially I was thinking of bringing my Oxford Side Panniers but i figured it might be such a hassle dismounting it whenever I needed to make a stop since anyone can basically steal it by cutting it’s straps. The obvious answer – a topbox … But the dilemma was…a topbox on a sportbike? how bad would that look in pictures? I’ve seen so many sportbikers post pictures in the internet with their topboxes and it’s bracket being mounted so high, it looks like a hanger. I wouldn’t wanna be caught dead bringing one of those.
Destination: Matnog
First bike wash for Badong
CBR 150R PGM FI break-in ride at Mahogany Market with Badong and the boys
My Brand new Honda CBR 150R PGM FI
After a thorough elimination process, going through several bikes – Bajaj Rouser 220, Yamaha FZ16, among others…
Got a new bike.
Not sure how this will fit when I’m on my “Rides and Touring” mode since it’s a sport bike (Givi Side Bags perhaps?), but it sure damn looks good, and fast!
Please welcome Badong – my brand new Honda CBR 150R PGM FI Sport bike.
Pictures ng mga Pasaway!!! – PinoyRider.com edition
If there’s one thing that ticks me off, it would be irresponsibe motorcyclists. These people put the disciplined ones in a bad light, up to the point wherein the general public stereotypes all riders as irresponsible, uneducated, and unsafe.
I will be constantly updating this entry as I get capture more pictures…to let everyone know how NOT to ride a motorcycle.
Session Road “in Bloom” 2012
“Session Road in Bloom”
1st week of March, last week of Panagbenga.
Session road at it’s busiest.
Let me share to you guys my pictures from my photowalk.
Hope you like it.
Cafe by the Ruins
The 2012 Petron Safety And Fuel Economy Run
Very exciting. I just got word a few minutes ago that I made it to the official roster of participants in the 2012 Petron SAFE RUN
SAFERUN is a SAFE AND RESULT-ORIENTED event wherein motorcycle manufactures and enthusiasts can test the fuel efficiency, performance, durability and dependability of their motorcycles over a 2-day 750km run in actual traffic conditions, various terrain and weather conditions.
Kainan sa Balsa
During one of my most recent roadtrips, I encountered a roadside restaurant in Bacoor, Cavite…it looked interesting enough to merit a second look. There was a huge poster at the entrance describing what the dining experience inside is. The concept was strikingly familiar to the original Kamayan sa Palaisdaan in Tayabas, Quezon.
I figured that since it got a 2nd look from me, it probably deserved a visit sometime very soon.
With my Kymco Super 8 in tow, Belle and I went to Kainan sa Balsa.
This is what will greet you upon entering. Good food…
Welcoming 2012 – Solo ride to the Heart of the Philippines
Welcoming 2012 – Solo ride to the Heart of the Philippines
Wasn’t quite sure which would be a nice place to welcome the new year…I decided to set my sights on going to what they call the province that is in the heart of the Philippines – Marinduque.
Thanks to the inspiring story of crimson722, I knew this would be a nice place to explore for the 1st time, on a scooter.
Not sure how many days I would need to explore the island since I wanted to do a loop so I filed a long leave anyway.
Day 1, left home around 7 am… passed by the Old National Highway from the West Service Road … Muntinlupa – San Pedro – Calamba – Sto. Tomas then arrived at Lucena roughly 3 hours later. Got lost a little bit while in the Lucena town proper, but after doing some rounds, finally found my way to the Dalahican Port. Checked in my bike at the PPA, then the Coast Guard, then bought a ticket from Montenegro to have me and my bike board the barge. Spent 900+ for this one way trip. Pretty expensive if you ask me since I was only expecting it to be around 600+ for the fare.
Up North: Maharlika & Halsema: Kalinga-Ifugao-Mt.Province-Benguet. 1141 km. Solo Ride
What better road to break in your new bike, than the one up in the mountains so I decided to tour the Cordilleras, and traverse the very beautiful Maharlika and the scenic Halsema highway. When I did my Solo North Loop last year, it was a different experience altogether, so this time, to make it different, I wanted to visit the beautiful provinces, at the middle of the map, Kalinga Province in particular.
I didn’t know what to expect, which made it even more interesting for me.
Some pictures.
From Manila up to San Jose, Nueva Ecija, it was quite a boring 3 hour ride. Had my breakfast in Cabanatuan then proceeded straight to San Jose. After San Jose, that’s when the experience starts. Beautiful mountains both on your sides.
Just outside San Jose.
Region 2 tower in Nueva Vizcaya. Monument to give tribute to our Chinese comrades in WWII
Had my first gas stop in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya (after 304 kms).
A sample of one of the road accidents I encountered… this one’s just after Solano.
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Reached Santiago, Isabela at about 4 PM so that gives me 2 hours before sundown. I wanted to reach Tabuk, Kalinga with the sun still up because I actually do not know how is it travelling there at night, with all the stories that we hear in the news about that province. Was on full throttle for almost two hours when I reached the town of Quezon in Isabela, a couple of kilometers before the left turn going up to Tabuk.
There were alternating police and military checkpoints every 5 kilometers going to Tabuk. I’m not surprised why.
While I was travelling in pitch black (headlights on of course, I know) there were a lot of animals on the road. It was hard to drive like this, add the fact that you are going up in zigzags. This was probably the only city I’ve been to which had a lot free roaming animals on the main highway – cats, dogs, pigs, chickens, cows, goats, etc. Dmax gave me the warning not to hit any animals on the road, or else…
Upon arrival, one would see a big white Carabao in the middle of the road, signalling your arrival in Tabuk, Kalinga.
Immediately asked for directions from a tricycle driver on how to get to Davidson Hotel. I did not make any reservations, so thank God there were vacancies. 1100 Php per night.
Took a bath then proceeded to their Coffee Shop/Restaurant to chill out and rest.
They are selling Musang Coffee in this place.
This is what I had for my late dinner. Ilocanong Pinakbet with rice. The hotel staff were kind enough to give me a complimentary extra rice, on the house. They said the viand was good for 4, and true enough, I was not able to finish it all, inspite of my hunger for the past 6 hours.
My CB 110 Break in Ride – Tagaytay and Lemery
Just sharing some pics from my solo mini-break-in ride kanina sa Tagaytay all the way to Lemery.
The Streetfighter
700 km October 2010 Baguio via Nueva Ecija Solo-Tandem Ride
Sharing pics from my most recent ride – Metro Manila to Baguio City via Nueva Ecija
Left Paranaque at 1 pm and took the SJDM – Norzagaray – Nueva Ecija route… mas mahaba pala to ng sobra sobra… lakas ng ulan sa North so had a lot of stopovers. Lesson Learned: Take McArthur instead.
Came from the night shift so antok na ako pagdating sa Nueva Ecija. Reached Shell Sison at 11 pm na dahil sa malakas na ulan… decided to sleep it out instead sa gas station of taking the risk of having an accident at Kennon Road. Left for Baguio at 5 AM and touched down around 6:30 am after having breakfast sa Kennon.
Inabot ng ulan sa Nueva Ecija…
Road Courtesy
