Bike to Light

Posted by Jayem on Nov 30, 2011 in Happenings | 0 comments

Bike to light is a program to promote solar-powered bulbs. Cyclist’s were invited to participate on this campaign by delivering these from Camp Aguinaldo to San Juan. A short ride for a great advocacy.

Loot bags containing a complete solar-powered light bulb. Bikers will carry one of this to San Juan City Hall.

Ni Hao Davao!

Posted by Jayem on Nov 24, 2011 in Happenings | 0 comments

OK, forget about the title, Davao is no way Chinese. I just couldn’t think of a clever title. Every year, during Thanksgiving, we take a little vacation out of town. This year we went south.

We’re thankful for the good weather during our flight.

Touchdown at Davao International Airport

After checking-in the hotel, we had our lunch here. They said that this place was famous.

We then headed to the turtle sanctuary. While we didn’t saw any migrating sea turtles, this view is reward enough after the short hike.

We also visited the Davao National Museum to have some culture.

This is the reason why we had a vacation here.Well, at least for me. Crabs!!! Crabs all you can!

The next day, we went to Crocodile Park for our white river rafting.

The starting point was a hour and a half long ride via our jeepney from Crododile Park

The starting point

The paddlers

Our river guide.

After several rapids, we reached the part where we can have our lunch. Adobe with egg and fried fish fillet. Yummy!

Another calm part. We were then able to borrow our spotter’s kayak.

Finally reached the end of our 10KM river adventure.

All of our adventure were captured on film, via my own POV.

On the third day, we transferred to a more posh hotel, Davao Pearl Farm Island resort. We had to aboard a boat to get there.

The main island was superb. Truly relaxing. The staff are all friendly and courteous too.

The beach was awesome.

Margaux’s first time to see a chocolate chip starfish.

After we settled in, we went to, Malipano Island, the resort’s second island, for a swim.

At the Malipano Island.

We can’t believe that it’s already our time to go home.

At least we got a nice sunset to end our Davao vacation.

2nd Araw ng Siklista

Posted by Jayem on Nov 20, 2011 in Happenings | 0 comments

Cycling Advocates’ (CYCAD) araw ng siklista is mass critical ride around all the 17 municipalities of Metro Manila. That’s a whopping 116km ride. It aims to raise awareness for bike-friendly roads and clean air. It starts from Quezon City up to Valenzuela then Navotas down to Malabon then Manila and so on….

Quick speech and briefing at QC Memorial Circle before riding out.

First stop at Malabon City Hall.

Next, we stopped at Manila for some short program for all the cyclists.

Getting here at San Juan was a bit of a challenge, thanks to it’s hilly terrain.

Passed through Mandaluyong roundabout.

Finally, a brief lunch break at Makati City.

No stop till Las Pinas. We weren’t able to catch up with the peloton. Here we are, resting beside the road and figuring out our Plan B.

CYCAD’s SAG Vehicle.

John and Pubik hopping on the SAG vehicle due to posing leg cramps.

Start of my solo ride, Laguna lake at Bicutan area.

Waiting for the others after an uphill at Taguig City.

Quick rest at Eastwood, Libis area.

At last, back to QC after almost a whole day of biking.

Certificate or recognition for completing the ride.

Amen!