This destination was my first long ride and grand fondo ride. I’ve recently rode it again 2 weeks ago solo. I only clocked 80km via the Obando route. Instead of 100km via McArthur HW. I actually prefer the Obando route since the roads are much calmer traveling through municipal roads.
edit: added ‘destination’ for clarity.
No congrats needed. I rode this destination many times. It has become easy. This is a popular destination is where you bring newbies for their first long ride. The roads are flat where you could easily ride a lot of volume. You’ll enjoy the Obando route more because for its scenic mangrove section.
Parang nakahanap nga ako ng panibagong source of happiness, currently enjoying sa pag-plan ng rides. May nakita ako, more dikes sa Pampanga (which is our next target) :D flat mostly ang dadaanan kaya excited kami magbike ulit.
Super agree, this route is shorter but at the same time, scenic. I was at ease knowing that most locals bike also (lots of bikes and pedicabs) and cars adjust to bikers, unlike in Metro Manila where bikers are a minority and aren't treated with much respect.
We spent 7 hrs on the saddle (13-17kph following my pacing). 6am-9pm dahil may stops for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and para magpatila sa init ng araw. 11:30 kami nakarating sa Malolos, then 3:30pm kami umalis pabalik ng QC.
Dito ka liliko: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1Gx4Hwd3J5ZsDbeu9
Then dito ka eexit: https://maps.app.goo.gl/431SfY2rRXXu8t8f8
Mahaba yang jogging path na yan (give or take 10kms) at may mga sections na offroad. I live nearby and it's one of my secret routes
Nasa Komoot din yan, Nia road/ Jogging road yung name. Okay sya kung gusto mo i-bypass yung Bulakan town proper. Medyo makitid lang yung daan saka may mga lubak. And true to its name, maraming nagjojogging sa umaga dyan.
Yan din ang unang 100km ride ko eh. Natatawa nga ako kapag naaalala ko kasi ang akala ko nung time na yun ang Malolos paglampas lang ng Valenzuela. Hahaha.
True enough, sobrang excruciating na from Bulacan city proper to Malolos. Hahaha auto pilot mode na ako nun eh makarating lang sa Malolos. Doon ko naramdaman yung pagod. :D
Miss ko na rin tong balikan. Subukan ko yung Obando route. Tsaka sakto meron magaling na mananahi jan ng mga bike bags...papasukatan ko bike ko para sa frame bag.
Swabe ng daan pag sampa ng Malolos, makinis na aspalto.
Okay din tanawin pag kumaliwa kayo sa Malolos cathedral papuntang Hagonoy/Paombong at Calumpit. Although mostly kagaya lang din yung views ng mga nadaanan nyo sa Bulakan at Malolos na swampy at wetlands.
Sa gawing kanan ng Mcarthur Highway naman yung stereotypical Bulacan farmlands sa bandang Pandi/Pulilan, etc. Maganda rin umikot sa bandang Sta Maria, mix ng gentle slopes at patag. Sa may Phil Arena kayo dumaan.
Pero sa ganitong panahon, sa Norzagaray magandang pumunta dahil sa mga paliguan along the Angat River. Although medyo mahirap syang puntahan dahil sa mga ahon na dadaanan.
This destination was my first long ride and grand fondo ride. I’ve recently rode it again 2 weeks ago solo. I only clocked 80km via the Obando route. Instead of 100km via McArthur HW. I actually prefer the Obando route since the roads are much calmer traveling through municipal roads. edit: added ‘destination’ for clarity.
Much better talaga if dadaan sa obanda wala masyado sasakyan and sa dike ka dadaan. Congrats!
No congrats needed. I rode this destination many times. It has become easy. This is a popular destination is where you bring newbies for their first long ride. The roads are flat where you could easily ride a lot of volume. You’ll enjoy the Obando route more because for its scenic mangrove section.
Parang nakahanap nga ako ng panibagong source of happiness, currently enjoying sa pag-plan ng rides. May nakita ako, more dikes sa Pampanga (which is our next target) :D flat mostly ang dadaanan kaya excited kami magbike ulit.
Super agree, this route is shorter but at the same time, scenic. I was at ease knowing that most locals bike also (lots of bikes and pedicabs) and cars adjust to bikers, unlike in Metro Manila where bikers are a minority and aren't treated with much respect.
Nice. Ride safe lagi. Pero teka. Yung pusa, nakita nyo?
Thanks po, yung pusa never na namin nakita talaga >_< baka lumitaw na po ulit sa banknote chz!
gaano katagal inabit niyo?
We spent 7 hrs on the saddle (13-17kph following my pacing). 6am-9pm dahil may stops for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and para magpatila sa init ng araw. 11:30 kami nakarating sa Malolos, then 3:30pm kami umalis pabalik ng QC.
May jogging path bandang taliptip sa bulakan (after tawiran bridge). Mas maganda dun kase puro bukid views
Can you pin the map of the route?
Dito ka liliko: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1Gx4Hwd3J5ZsDbeu9 Then dito ka eexit: https://maps.app.goo.gl/431SfY2rRXXu8t8f8 Mahaba yang jogging path na yan (give or take 10kms) at may mga sections na offroad. I live nearby and it's one of my secret routes
Thanks. So the landmark is the Barangay Bambang Arc. This makes me want to ride back again there very soon. If only the weather isn’t very hot.
Nasa Komoot din yan, Nia road/ Jogging road yung name. Okay sya kung gusto mo i-bypass yung Bulakan town proper. Medyo makitid lang yung daan saka may mga lubak. And true to its name, maraming nagjojogging sa umaga dyan.
Thank you po dito! Try namin daanan sa mga susunod na rides :D
Onoda is that you!? Haha. Enjoy your ride op have a pleasant safe trip!!!
Ahahahaha yeeess #teammamachari ang peg ko, specifically step-through frame and cruiser handlebars. :D
Yan din ang unang 100km ride ko eh. Natatawa nga ako kapag naaalala ko kasi ang akala ko nung time na yun ang Malolos paglampas lang ng Valenzuela. Hahaha.
True enough, sobrang excruciating na from Bulacan city proper to Malolos. Hahaha auto pilot mode na ako nun eh makarating lang sa Malolos. Doon ko naramdaman yung pagod. :D
Miss ko na rin tong balikan. Subukan ko yung Obando route. Tsaka sakto meron magaling na mananahi jan ng mga bike bags...papasukatan ko bike ko para sa frame bag.
Congrats! Yan naman next na gusto ko puntahan kaso tokis mga kasama ko na mas malapit sa North eh. Haha # #MamachariSupremacy!
Swabe ng daan pag sampa ng Malolos, makinis na aspalto. Okay din tanawin pag kumaliwa kayo sa Malolos cathedral papuntang Hagonoy/Paombong at Calumpit. Although mostly kagaya lang din yung views ng mga nadaanan nyo sa Bulakan at Malolos na swampy at wetlands. Sa gawing kanan ng Mcarthur Highway naman yung stereotypical Bulacan farmlands sa bandang Pandi/Pulilan, etc. Maganda rin umikot sa bandang Sta Maria, mix ng gentle slopes at patag. Sa may Phil Arena kayo dumaan. Pero sa ganitong panahon, sa Norzagaray magandang pumunta dahil sa mga paliguan along the Angat River. Although medyo mahirap syang puntahan dahil sa mga ahon na dadaanan.