Biking links

I'm into biking! I just started last June. And, I'm now hooked into it. Being a newbie, I'm still in the process of learning more about this wonderful sports. I also created a blog, Tom D' Biker, to show off my bikes and journal my experiences.

I'm compiling here the related links; such as the tutorials, tips and techniques, fora, etc.

Forum:

Pinoy MTBiker - a Filipino community of mountain bikers.

Manual / Tutorial:

Bicycling Street Smart - Safe biking on public roads and streets.

Sheldon Brown - Tips

Magazine:

International Mountain Bike Magazine

My new pair of bowling shoes

Last week, a bowling friend told me about the bowling shoes on sale at the Riverbanks Mall in Marikina City. The brand is Swatch with a regular price of P2,350 a pair. And, the discounts range from 10 to 50%. He’s buying one; and, I requested him to buy me a pair too (my 11-year old bowling shoes were already retiring). My friend and I have the same shoe sizes - 9″. I’m not particular with the design so he could choose any design. I’m particular with the price and asked him to get the one with 50% off.


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EDSA traffic

I was traveling this morning on my way to work along the southbound of EDSA (Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue). The traffic was very heavy from Kamias flyover up to White Plains Avenue. The flow of traffic was sooooooooooooooooo slow! It took me about an hour to traverse this segment of the highway, which is less than 2 kilometers long only. I just assumed that this traffic was caused by an accident


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My alternative exercise

For some time, I’ve considered bicycling as my alternative exercise to break the walking boredom. Finally, I decided to try it, despite the discouragement from wifey being a dangerous exercise. Hence, I bought a new bicycle. It’s not an expensive but one of the cheapest - less than P3,000 ($64) only. Actually, I saw one that I like with a price of P15,000 ($320), but I had second thought. I’d like to determine first whether this exercise is for me or not before buying a better and expensive unit. So, I let a night passed and thought it over.


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My trip to Cagayan De Oro and Valencia Cities

Last Monday, I went to Valencia City via Cagayan de Oro City.

• Valencia City, here I come!
• On my way to Valencia City
• Tasks accomplished in no time
• Sky Watch Friday no. 29
• My breakfast in Cagayan de Oro City
• Flying back to Manila

My sis and niece are now blogging

My younger sister, Elvie, and her unica hija, Lizette, have already joined the crazy world of blogging.


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Fuel prices

There were several rollbacks of fuel prices:

• Diesel prices in Novaliches & Faiview areas drop
• New fuel price in Novaliches & Fairview areas
• Big Three rolls back fuel prices
• Another fuel prices rollback
• Fuel prices in Cagayan de Oro and Malaybalay Cities
• Fuel prices have changed
• The "big 3" to cut / hike fuel prices
  

My father's birthday

From the airport, I decided to take the C5 Road instead of EDSA in going home. While traversing the road towards the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Fort Bonifacio, I remembered it’s my father’s birthday yesterday. So, I visited his grave in the Libingan ng mga Bayani and greeted him spiritually.

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Renewing business licenses

I was in the Makati City Hall this afternoon to discuss some problems regarding the new procedure in the renewal of our Mayor’s permit and business license. The personnel I talked to was courteous and helpful; and, we found a solution to the problems.

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I'm gonna be a father again

After several years, I’m going to be a father again. I haven’t sired another child but as a godfather in a baptism.


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Wifey's hospitalized

Wifey's sick and hospitalized:

• Wifey's sick
• Wifey's okay now

From wifey's blog:

• Infection hit me again

Driving to Dagupan City

I’m going to Dagupan City tomorrow morning for a day trip. And, I’m driving my Kia Carens.

Dagupan City is an independent component city of the province of Pangasinan, on the western part of the Philippine island of Luzon. Some thought that it’s the provincial capital; but, it’s the Municipality of Lingayen. Dagupan City is known as the bangus (milkfish) capital of the country. Actually, our purpose of going there is to look for bangus suppliers or wholesalers.

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A glimpse of Anvaya Cove

We’re supposed to go to Anvaya Cove tomorrow for a day trip. But, unfortunately, my daughter couldn’t come with us. So, we postponed our trip to next week.

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Happy birthday, Jia & Lianne

Yesterday, we attended the birthday celebration of our two grand nieces, Jia and Lianne, in McDonald. The sisters were both born in the month of January seven years apart. Jia is already 8 years old and Lianne a year old.

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Where can you find the lowest fuel prices?

I’m using diesel for my 2008 Kia Carens LX CRDi A/T. Hence, I’m using the price of the diesel in the comparison.

In Fairview and Novaliches areas on the northern outskirts of Quezon City, the current diesel prices in almost all gasoline stations, whether the “big three” or the “small players”, are P28.50 only. And, I found one station of Nation along Regalado Avenue that sells it at P28.30 (US$ 0.61) only. I also saw two stations along Commonwealth Avenue in Fairview with diesel prices of P27.20. I’m not sure though whether they are regular or bio-diesel.

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Road trip to Bicol

From December 27 to 30, we traveled by car to Bicol.

• Trip to Bicol
• We're almost halfway
• Hello, Bicol!
• Touring Bicol
• On our way home
• Carens goes to Legaspi City
• The three churches
• Sky Watch Friday 25
  

Maps

You don't know where to go? Do you need directions to plan your itineraries? Here are some online maps for your reference:



Latitude and Longitude (itouchmap.com)

Philippine Road Map

• Batanes / Babuyan Islands
• Ilocos / Abra / Kalinga-Apayao / Cagayan
• Isabela / Quirino / Aurora
• Ifugao / La Union / Benguet / Nueva Vizcaya / Pangasinan / Zambales / Tarlac / Nueva Ecija
• Pampanga / Bulacan / Bataan / Metro Manila / CaLaBaRZon
• Bicol Region
• Mindoro / Marinduque
• Romblon / Masbate
• Northern Palawan
• Southern Palawan
• Panay / Guimaras
• Negros / Cebu / Bohol / Siquijor
• Samar / Biliran / Leyte / Surigao de Norte
• Zamboanga / Basilan
• Misamis / Lanao / Maguindanao /Sultan Kudarat
• Bukidnon / Agusan /Surigao del Sur / Davao del Norte
• Compostela Valley / North Cotabato / Davao del Sur & Oriental / Sarangani
• Sulu / Tawi-tawi

Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX)

WikiMapia

Happy Birthday, Lord Jesus

No number coding during the 8-day long holidays

There had been conflicting reports about the number coding scheme in Metro Manila during the 8-day long holidays.

I understand this traffic scheme is not in effect during Saturdays, Sundays, and non-working holidays (regular or special). Unless there’s declaration otherwise, there’s no number coding on this period.

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I'm not feeling well

Last Thursday night, I felt my throat itching a bit. To relieve it, I drank plenty of water albeit cold. I thought the itchiness has gone; and, I slept.

When I woke up the following morning, my voice’s hoarse, I sneezed a lot, and spewed some phlegms.


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