Herc & BAGWIS Makati's North Luzon Loop (convention) April 28 - May 1

[Hercules]

The 12th Annual Bike convention was scheduled on that long weekend. And what a good excuse to do a "North Luzon Loop"! It was the first time for the BAGWIS MAKATI MC to venture the North Luzon, being the veteran rider on this ride, I directed it so we can have a SAFE, ENJOYABLE and FUN ride doing it.

We had FUN!....... high speed runs , edrenaline filled & heart stopping Twisites , long endurance straights and lots of bikers friends on the road!

List of riders:

1. Hercules - R1
2. Zenith - 954
3. Mayor - Super 4
4. Scorpio - Super 4 Version S
5. Jellie - Super 4
6. Aztek - Fazer 750
7. Jun - CBR 400 Aero
8. Gary Soriano - Super 4



Guest Riders:

9. Ace Soriano - Suzuki 750
10. Al - Super 4
11. Don - Super 4 Version S
12. Rudy - Super 4
13. Nonong - Super 4


Pix to follow as soon as I organize them.

[jomed]

congrats!

[Hercules]

Thanks for the greeting Jomed. I hope you rode with us too.




The BAGWIS met up at Caltex Buendia at 2:30am. We took off at 3:15am and entered NLEX by 3:50am. We had to do a short stop at Petron station in NLEX coz I had to re-brief the group specially the guest riders to how to understand hand signals and instructions to have a better and rider "understandable" riding. We exited Mabalacat toll gate at 4:50am. The next stop due was for gas and breakfast was in Carmen, Pangasinan. Along the way we saw steelhorse, kaskasero, angkasera, tat and their other friend. It was great seeing familiar faces on the road.

Arrived at Carmen at 6:20am. Gassed up and took breakfast together with steelhorses group. Club 200 was also gassing up in the area. We had to settle for chowking coz Jollibee and Mc Donalds were closed and opens up at 7am. After breakfast the group asked me where the next stop would be? I told them at Caltex in Rosario, La Union. They wondered why and said that Rosario was'nt to far ahead. This is where experience is always the best teacher.....I told them before reaching Rosario, most of us will be wanting for a stop over coz of an overfilled gall bladder or sleepiness...... Hehehehe was I was right!!!

Caltex Rosario was finally in our sight, time to make a stopover



Pix 1 - the BAGWIS and guest riders at Caltex, Rosario

[Tat]

It was good to see you on the road Herc!

[Hercules]

While resting at Caltex in Rosario, La Union. Many riders friends passed by some would stop while others go ahead. Suddenly I saw two more familiar biker friends Jodie and Jim who rode with another group. Jodie was with his CBR 900 RR while Jim used his 750 Magna. Nice seeing you guys.

Soon we were off to Vigan, 3 groups left the station almost at the same time (BAGWIS, steelhorse's and jodie's). At Balaoan, Ilocos Sur, we were flag down by a police because a biker had a problem with his bike.... when I stopped i learned that the biker was Jodie. DUDE, it was your lucky day!!! , because of all the biker group to pass and get flag down, it was coincidentially the BAGWIS.

Jodie's bike had some chain problem wherein the chain lock broke. I called all friend in Vigan and Laoag to check for chain lock availability..... unfortunately..... Manila is still the place to go. Luckily, we tried something out that looks like would work. The kuliglig's internal tranny chain has a chain lock similar to a 525 chain. It worked! but we don't know if it will last (but i learned he was able to got to Vigan, Laoag and back to Manila).

Off to Vigan! We were all hungry already. My friends at Vigan had prepared a very heavy lunch for my group of hungry riders. We arrived at Vigan for a late lunch and went to the house prepared. Time to rest.



Pix 1 - the group at Narvacan

Pix 2 - The house in Vigan

pix 3 - BAGWIS in Vigan

Pix 4 - BAGWIS in Vigan

[Hercules]

The next day was a very short run to Laoag compared to the Day 1's ride distance, we took our precious time easy. Breakfast at the house, cleaning the bikes and chit chatting with the group of girls on vacation boarding on the 2nd floor. My, my, my these ladies are auditors from Jaoquin Cunanan. Nice meeting you girls!

We droppby the plaza for some photo ops. And guess who I saw....... It was Tito Ed Pascual, aka Flat Eddie, Fast Eddie Hehehehe. when he learned that we were going to Laoag, he asked if he can tag along. I said sure! Lets Ride.

We gassed up and left for Laoag. Great pacing soon we were there. Laoag from Vigan was only labout 85kms. We took lunch at SANSU's Chinese restaurant and checked in at Paradise. The group rested in preparation for the NIGHT OUT at B1!!!!!

[fallado]

master!!!!,nice seeing you in vigan.it was a ride we'llnever forget.ganda ng vigan syempre pati pagudpud.tnx also sa mga kilometer updates ko sau.and checking the group if we're doing ok.next year san tau samar ba o tacloban?heheheee.mejo malapit-lapit na kami.dto pa ko valenzuela hul summer kung may short ride kau jam ako ha?

[Bodique]

congratulations to bagwis for their very very long ride...sakit din siguro pwet nyo...he he he

congrats din kay august aka aztec ...herc, naisama mo rin sya ha...sino naman ngayon ang backride ni aztec?

[pegasus_ph]

Herc

I'm glad to see that you had another good time in Laoag. With all of the riders there is there anything left in B-1 for the rest of us when we get back there

Sorry I missed all of the FUN but I didn't have a real choice of when I returned this year. Immigrations controls that You will all have to return to visit us next year for our 5th annual Bike Weekend.

I'm still looking for more picks of the convention and rides so that I can at least have a feeling of my having been there with everyone.

Maybe we can meet up on my next trip home. I usually spent a few days in Makati when I arrive and leave Take care Herc and be safe riding.

[Hercules]

Originally Posted by fallado

master!!!!,nice seeing you in vigan.it was a ride we'llnever forget.ganda ng vigan syempre pati pagudpud.tnx also sa mga kilometer updates ko sau.and checking the group if we're doing ok.

Fallado>>

No problem. I am glad the Bicol contingent enjoyed the ride and event. Alway text to ask any directions, distance or great place to visit to yours trully. Am happy to be of service. Don't worry, you will hear from me soon.

Originally Posted by bodique

congratulations to bagwis for their very very long ride...sakit din siguro pwet nyo...he he he

bodique>>

Thank you for the greetings. Yep, it was the very first super duper long long ride of the BAGWIS with me. I am sure everyone enjoyed it under my directorship. Some massage and Ibuprufren will do the trick for the boys.

Originally Posted by pegasus ph

Herc

I'm glad to see that you had another good time in Laoag. With all of the riders there is there anything left in B-1 for the rest of us when we get back there

Sorry I missed all of the FUN ......................... Immigrations controls that You will all have to return to visit us next year for our 5th annual Bike Weekend.

I'm still looking for more picks of the convention and rides so that I can at least have a feeling of my having been there with everyone.

Maybe we can meet up on my next trip home. I usually spent a few days in Makati when I arrive and leave Take care Herc and be safe riding

.



pegasus ph>>


Hehehehe, don't worry the BAGWIS started early at B1, we literally opened up the place i made sure that there will be some left for the rest of the convention riders and the locals.

Don't worry about missing the fun, there will always be a next time. The 5th annual convention sound s like fun! I will post more pix of the ride and enjoyement we had.

Kindly inform me of your schedule before you arrive and let's meet up.

Thank you very much to your group, the ROAD RATS, specially Dok Elli who was always on call whenever I called to relay him some riders with bike problems. MABUHAY kayo.

[Hercules]

After a long Saturday afternoon till night at Laoag and having so much fun....... it was time to separate the men from the boys!!! Some riders had to go home the same route going there, while the rest, where in for an adventure

8 riders woke up early that Sunday morning and took off at 6am. Boylit tagged along to meet uop with the Force A at Pagudpud. Edrenaline started pumping as the rode terrain became technical as the twisties were more visible than the first part of the trip.

Some photo ops along the way like in Pagudpod and Patapat.


Pix 1 - Scorpio and Jellie

Pix 2 - Nonong and Jun

Pix 3 - Gary and Mayor

[Hercules]

After Patapat bridge photo ops the group was on the road again. Twisties was more abundant, mountain and the sea views all around. It was time to gas up when we reached the town of Claveria. I checked all riders how they were up to it, and so far so good. "Take off in 2 minutes"!!! was the favorite line to be heard.....

After Claveria was long straight stretches! These time the sportsbikes of the group were leading the pack way ahead. We opened our throttle max, red lining every gear . Man, that was long alright. When we reached the town of Sanches Mira,...... uh oh!..... there was a steel barricades and policemen with M-16 stopping us! What is this? Oh, Sh!t, I said to myself..... another delay! When we stopped and dismounted our bikes it was ROGER YU of HD Riders with the Mayor & wife of SANCHES MIRA. They were offering Buko juice and suman delicaies for merienda. When the group completely ....... fireworks like kwitis and Sawa were lighted up. WOW!!! this was a great welcome! We were all suprised!!! THANK YOU very much for the breather! MABUHAY KAYO!!!!

Pix 1 - far left was the first lady of Sanches Mira, in the middle was Roger Yu of HD Riders, beside him was the Mayor of Sanches Mira himself.

[Hercules]

Thank you very much to the Mayor & wife of Sanches Mira, special mention to Roger Yu of the HD Riders.

Time to take off... The next Photo ops stop was Gattaran in the Magapit "hanging" Bridge.


Pix 1 - Herc and R1

Pix 2 - Bagwis Scorpio and Nonong

Pix 3 - Bagwis Jun

Pix 4 - Bagwis Mayor

[Hercules]

It was 11:30am when we stopped for gasoline at the town of Gattaran where the "Hanging bridge" is located. One of the members of the BAGWIS, Zenith, is from TUAO, Cagayan and has prepared a "Fiesta like" lunch for the group. We zipped thru the 125kms to TUAO from Gattaran swiftly in time for late lunch by 1:20pm. We were pampered like kings, the Menu of the day was:

1. Enchiladang talong
2. grilled sili
3. Fried Biya
4. Papaitan
5. Sinampalukang Kambing
6. Dinuguan
7. Pinakbet
8. Pork adobo
9. Beef Kaldereta
10. Sinigang na isda
11. Kilawing kambing
12. Rice
13. Buko salad
14. Drinks

Wow, with that so much food we had to take a long break to digest them. It was 4:30pm when the group took off for Santiago city. It was time to de carbonize our bike's engine once again at the 152kms straights from Tuao to Santiago City passing thru the "Marlboro Country". That's what they call the route from Tugegarao to Santiago City passing through a vast view of hills and mountains with never ending straights.

Pix 1, 2 & 3 - pix all taken at the "Marlboro Country"

[Hercules]

We decided to spend the night at Santiago City, for safety reasons. Riding at night in unfamilar terrain can be dangerous. And it will definitely be enjoyable to ride the route in daytime.

Next day the group took off at 5:15am and headed to GAPAN to attend the town fiesta.

Pix 1 & 2 - taken at take off point in Santiago City at 5:15am

[Hercules]

Breakfast at SOLANO, Nueva Vizcaya at 6:50am

[Hercules]

Here's a summary of the Day 1 trip. My consumption is based on my '99 R1 with a missing A/F mixture screw at my carb #1.


MANILA to Vigan



TIME----LOCATION---DURATION-----GAS----KMS------TOTAL


3:15am---Caltex Buendia---0----------full--------0----------0

3:51am---Entered NLEX

4:51am---Exit NLEX

6:20am---Carmen--------3:05---------P440------187kms---187kms

6:30am---Carmen, Pangasinan-----(Breakfast stopover)

10:15am--Balaoan, Ilocos Sur------(Jodie's Bike repair)

11:16am--Sta. Cruz, I.S.-3:56---------P435------170kms---357kms

1:30pm---VIGAN---------2:14---------P350------118kms---475kms

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TOTAL DISTANCE = 475KMS

TOTAL GASOLINE = Php 1,125.00

TOTAL TIME - 10hrs & 15mins (stopover, bike repair & breakfast included)

[Hercules]

The Day 2 trip summary.


Day 2 - VIGAN to LAOAG



TIME----LOCATION---DURATION-----GAS----KMS------TOTAL


10:42am--Vigan-----------0------------full--------0----------475kms

11:50am--Laoag---------1:08--------------------86kms-------561kms

Plus travelling in and out Laoag----------P350-----24kms-------585kms


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TOTAL DISTANCE = 110KMS

TOTAL RUNNING DISTANCE = 585KMS

TOTAL GASOLINE = Php 350.00

TOTAL TIME - 1hr & 8mins (Vigan to Laoag)

[peteVLSQZ]

WHAT A TRIP YOU GUYS MADE! with almost all super'4s- CONGRATS HERC! and BAGWIS, Wish i could ride the northern loop with you, but my skeds too busy, GALING MO Herc!

[alex70]

nakakaing-git talaga mga byahe nyo,,parang tinu-tukso nyo akong umuwi..

[Bashful]

Congrats Sir Herc and to the rest of Bagwis! Way to go guys!
Wow up North pa! I'm sure it was a great ride and great sights indeed!
Glad to hear all of you guys made back it safely, bud!

[M@RVIN]

Congrats Herc and the Bagwis riders!

[Hercules]

peteVLSQZ>>
Alez70>>
Bashfull>>
M@rvin>>

Thanks for the Congrats guys! I hope by the information and details of this and other threads I've been posting can be a great help for you and anyone who would like to venture or try touring the route.

I am very happy when more and more riders try the places we discover and experience it

Feel free to ask any questions when planning a ride bros.

[Hercules]

Day 3 trip summary.


LAOAG to SANTIAGO CITY, CAGAYAN



TIME----LOCATION---DURATION-----GAS----KMS------TOTAL


6:25am---Laoag--------(Take off)

6:45am---Bachara------ 0:20---------P331--------0kms----585kms

9:56am---Claveria-------3:11---------P387------125kms----709kms

10:30am-Sanches Mira---0:36--(stopover break by Mayor of town)

11:55am--Gattaran------1:25---------P370------115kms----824kms

12:30pm---Alcala-------------(stopover to buy Milk Candy)

1:45pm---Tuao,Cagayan------(Lunchbreak and rest)

3:50pm---Tuao,Cagayan--------------P350------126kms---950kms

7:30pm---Santiago City--2:14-------------------152kms---1,102kms

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DISTANCE TRAVELLED DAY 3 = 517KMS

TOTAL RUNNING DISTANCE = 1,102KMS

TOTAL GASOLINE = Php 1,438.00

TOTAL TIME - 12hours & 5mins (stopover, lunch & rest included)

[Hercules]

Day 4 trip summary.


SANTIAGO CITY, CAGAYAN to MANILA



TIME----LOCATION---DURATION-----GAS----KMS------TOTAL


5:45am---Santiago City--(Take off)---P420--------0kms----1,102kms

7:00am---Solano, N.V.-- 1:15----(Breakfast Stopover)

8:35am---Sta. Fe -------1:35--------P320------118kms----1,220kms

11:35am---Gapan, N.E.---2:55--(fiesta lunchbreak at Gapan town)

2:50am--San Isidro, N.E--------------P320------137kms----1,356kms

3:30pm-- San Simon----------(NLEX Entry)

4:00pm---Bocaue-------------(NLEX Exit)

4:50pm---Makati City ----------------P334------125kms---1,481kms


Touchdown! Home at last!!! Whatta Ride

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DISTANCE TRAVELLED DAY 4 = 380KMS

TOTAL GASOLINE DAY 4 = Php 1,394.00

TOTAL TIME - 11hours & 5mins (stopover, lunch & rest included)

TOTAL DISTANCE TRAVELLED = 1,481KMS

TOTAL GASOLINE EXPENSE FOR THE WHOLE TRIP = Php 4,526.31