Going in Long Ride with my Folding Bike

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I have been watching biking in long rides on Youtube and was quite amazed as to how these riders’ endurance can get to the distance going in far municipalities and towns. I then wondered if I am ready for one when I bought the folding bike two months ago. I had doubts if I can get through the hardships of pedaling continuously while enduring the heat of the sun and being careful and wary of other vehicles on the highway. This is a city bike that I am using and not built for long rides. Also, the reason is that I didn’t have enough gears (clothing and stuff) to be prepared after and while riding to the designated town.

I got finally convinced by a former classmate in DURP to join him on his Saturday long ride going to the town of Dingle. At first, I was somewhat anxious because of being a first-timer, but later on, enjoyed the ride while meeting the other riders along the way. It was a new challenge for me, especially that it was my birthday at that time. I took it as sort of the next thing to cross out of my checklist.

At the Bulabog Putian National Park in Dingle, Iloilo

Later on, the next ride followed, and it was going to the town of Lambunao. It was probably the hardest long ride I’ve taken to date. It was a total of about 120 kilometers back-and-forth with route from Tabuc Suba to Leganes, Zarraga, Pototan, Lambunao, Janiuay, Cabatuan, Sta. Barbara, and back to Tabuc Suba Jaro.

Took this photo right after arriving at Yamato International School in Lambunao, Iloilo.

I decided to go solo on my third long ride, going to my hometown Alimodian. I finally get to visit there months after the start of the pandemic. This time, I think my legs got used to all the hardships endured in the Lambunao trip and so this ride was smoother, and that the town has a low elevation, unlike the previous ones. Even when riding slow (as I only have a max of 6 speed in the gear), I enjoyed the morning breeze and seeing the changes in the places and towns prior.

Bike pose at the front of the Alimodian Parish Church.

I would expect more long rides in the future as it was fun going to nearby towns to check on their tourist spots and the food of course. These long rides seemed to be addicting that I might have a vlog series on this soon so just stay tuned.

That is a wrap. Until the next blog post.