Hero Unleashed MOB, one of the top local bicycle brands in the country has started the year with a new brand campaign called “Race Yourself: Hero Unleashed”. As a pioneer in the Philippine Cycling Industry, MOB (Men on Bikes) revealed their campaign during a press conference and team’s contract signing last Wednesday, February 13, 2019 […]
Get a chance to win a Fox Flexfit cap: Read for the mechanics
The first milestone has finally happened and I never expected it to happen really fast. I just reached over 1,000 subscribers! My Youtube channel has been around for quite some time but it was just last month when I took it seriously. It took me almost 10 months of practicing how to shoot videos and […]
6 Filipino Youtube channels dedicated to Mountain Biking
Mountain biking in the Philippines has flourished dramatically in the past couple of years, and with the advent of social media, several group pages were created which attracted thousands of members. Veteran cyclists also share their knowledge when it comes to technical stuff online. There are also photographers, bloggers, and video makers that inspire others […]
10 tips for buying your first mountain bike
I remember getting out of the shop with a smile on my face as the staff hauled my newly purchased bike in to the back of the car. It had 26-inch wheels, a white steel frame, spring loaded shock absorbers and the most convenient part, a kick stand. I rode around the neighborhood to test […]
A Guide to Climbing Mt. Manabu (and trying civet poop coffee)
Mt. Manabu (Manabu Peak) Location: Sto. Tomas Batangas Diffulty: 2/9, 2-3 hours to summit Elevation: 760+ MASL Jump-Off: Sulok, Brgy. Sta Cruz, Sto. Tomas Notable sites: Dense trails, Looped trail which resembles a rosary, a grotto, a giant white cross on the summit, spectacular views of the Malipunyo mountain range, Mt. Maculot, Mt. Banahw, and […]
Climbing RevPal: An alternative bike route to Tagaytay
Route name: Reverse Palace (RevPal), From Nuvali to Tagaytay Distance: Approx. 15 Kms (Varies depending on starting point) Hours to complete: 2.5-3hours Route ( parking lot): Nuvali: Nuvali Boulevard to roundabout Canlubang: Long stretch of open road before heading to the first part of the climb Cabuyao: Barangay Casile – From Marcos Twin Mansion […]
Road Trip to Pantabangan Dam
The rice capital One of the places in the north that I found to be full of surprises is Nueva Ecija. With its vast fields, breathtaking views of the Sierra Madre mountain range, old churches, and National Parks, I can say that this province is more than just “The Rice Granary of the Philippines.” Curious to […]
C6 Bike Lane: Pedal safely along Laguna Lake Highway
Paranaque to Taytay in no time Some of the dust may have settled as C6 or the Laguna Lake Highway approaches its completion. I find this route fascinating because it connects my hometown of Paranaque to the City of Taguig, Pasig, and the municipality of Taytay in Rizal. The idea of cycling or jogging along […]
I’m on Youtube! Announcing Bald Trekker TV
A blogger vlogging, or a vlogging blogger. Maybe a vlogger blogging? This is confusing… Yes! I’ve been making videos, documenting my epic rides on Youtube since last year and I decided to go further than that. In spite my current injury, I opted to add more online content. I may be in rehab mode for […]
Gone in seconds: How to keep your bike from getting stolen
A long long time ago, in a barangay far, far away… There was a kid who ran carelessly as the boredom from school wore off. The tricycle dropped him in front of his house each afternoon. From there he used to storm off, barge through the gate of his home, and grab his shiny blue […]