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My First Long Ride (Grotto of  Our Laday of Lourdes) Sometimes, it is all you need: Long Bike Ride – Anonymous Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes If you are living somewhere in the metro, finding a biking destination is very easy. You can go to MOA or Luneta Park or visit Bulacan (Bustos Dam and Barasoian Church) or experience Antipolo and San Mateo Rizal (Timberland). If you are up for a more adventurous ride, ride to San Jose Del Monte or Norzagaray (Ipo Dam or Adventure Resort). With the pandemic on, finding a ride buddy is a bit difficult for me. Most of them are in the province (working from home) while some who remained in the city are afraid to go out. Eventually, I started enjoying solo rides and for my first long ride, I decided to check out the Grotto of Lourdes in San Jose Del Monte Bulacan. What to Expect 1.        You have to pass by Commonwealth and from my area in Quezon City, it a 16-kilometer stretch of traffic with few climbs 2...
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                                     Biking Alone – Pros and Cons It Is Only When Travelling Alone That You Get to Meet Yourself – Anonymous Colosboa Hills - Cuyapo Nueva Ecija As coronavirus changed the world, it indeed changed everything. Lockdowns, quarantine, work from home, social distancing, and every single step to prevent the spread of coronavirus means one thing – you must avoid the crowd. Luckily, outdoor activities like running and cycling were allowed. So here we go! Cycling is a group and a solo activity. Some might prefer to ride in groups while some prefer to ride alone. This gives them the freedom to enjoy the open road without the pressure of being left behind by their group members. But what are the pros and cons of riding alone? Pros You Set Your Pace When you ride alone, you set your own pace. You can stop whenever you want and rest or just keep...