The Inner Luzon Loop

[Beerboy]

Originally Posted by Borgie

An epic ride that not only verifies unverified roads but records new tracks as well in the boondocks! Awesome ride!

But when rainy season arrives, some of those trails might be impassable. If you view it on GoogleEarth, you can see the rivers we had to traverse and ride on as well (the dry ones).

[Beerboy]

Originally Posted by ravewave

Great Tracks!! Thanks for sharing.

Few questions.
Is that your only luggage at the back of your bike?
What are the tools you bring in this kind of trip?

For flat tires, is the WR using tubed or tubeless tires?
What are the emergency patch kits that you are using?
Where Can I buy them?

Lastly, any advice? =)

I guess I lied when I said that I only have a few questions. he he he...

I myself is planning a trip this Holy Week. I am just preparing myself and the bike. And also waiting for the plate number =)

Again, thanks! You are indeed an inspiration.

Thanks ravewave.

Aside from the bag on my cargo bag, I have a backpack with a hydration pack, toiletries, first aid kit and some food. The bag on the bike has my clothes, pair of slippers and tools. You have to travel light when doing offroad, basically a shirt/underwear a day. Sleeping clothes (short/shirt) can last a few days. A warm (but thin) sweater helps as well. You wear the same riding pants/upper garment everyday (ewwww...). Dri-fit shirts are cool as you can wash and drip dry them. You can even wear them wet in the morning and it'll be dry in a few minutes.

The WR has inner tubes. I bring spare inner tubes strapped to the front fender. I bring basic tools that will allow me to remove the wheels and tires, change the tubes, spark plug, etc. Standard wrenches, screw drivers, small vise grips, super glue, duct tape, cable ties, tire irons (for removing the tire from the wheel). I also bring an electric air pump. Flashlight pa pala and extra batteries. If you have a 12v charger for your phone, the better. A multi-tool on you is mighty helpful.

My first aid kit consists of wound dressings, betadine, alcohol, medicine (colds, anti-diarrhea, anti-spasm, etc), bandages, burn ointment and lots of pain killers. Hehe. I bring some crackers and candy bars as well (no fancy energy bars please).

Some of my advise:

When you're tired, stop. You have nothing to prove.

Keep it cool on the road (or offroad).

Respect the locals. Wave, smile once in a while.

When riding through populated areas, do not rev your engine loudly.

Stop at checkpoints.

Do not bring fancy military/police calling cards. Your license alone is ok.

Make an "In Case of Emergency" Card. With your name, age, blood type, medicines, allergy and contact persons.

oh and most importantly...

Enjoy the ride.

[Borgie]

Originally Posted by Beerboy

But when rainy season arrives, some of those trails might be impassable. If you view it on GoogleEarth, you can see the rivers we had to traverse and ride on as well (the dry ones).

...maybe for big bikes, but wet trails might be awesome still for MTB's, ride and hike-a-bike . Saying to traverse a river with a big bike sounds easy, but doing so is another matter entirely. I salute you guys for your skill and endurance crossing multiple rivers, and wrestling with those big bikes .

[Beerboy]

Originally Posted by Borgie

...maybe for big bikes, but wet trails might be awesome still for MTB's, ride and hike-a-bike . Saying to traverse a river with a big bike sounds easy, but doing so is another matter entirely. I salute you guys for your skill and endurance crossing multiple rivers, and wrestling with those big bikes .

Borgie, in one area we passed (after the river where my bike drowned), an old man picking camachile fruits(?) said that during the rainy season the place where we were resting on is submerged entirely. Wow! Btw, even though my bike is a 450cc, it is just as light and narrow as a 250cc. In fact it's lighter than the Honda XR200. Hehe, plus when I'm riding it it looks like a 125cc.

[jspalaroan]

Hi Teng,Great pictures /adventure. Is the Pamora farm available for visitors/tourist which I can take my family for this forthcoming holy week or only for private guest? I checked their website but seems not mentioned. Need accomodation for 1 night etc. Coming from Vigan, place seems not far and very near the highway only.

[Borgie]

Originally Posted by Beerboy

Hehe, plus when I'm riding it it looks like a 125cc.

Yes i can imagine from the pics...

[Beerboy]

Originally Posted by jspalaroan

Hi Teng,Great pictures /adventure. Is the Pamora farm available for visitors/tourist which I can take my family for this forthcoming holy week or only for private guest? I checked their website but seems not mentioned. Need accomodation for 1 night etc. Coming from Vigan, place seems not far and very near the highway only.

Yes it is. They have rooms and huts available. You just have to call them to make reservations. They're very hospitable.

[jspalaroan]

Originally Posted by Beerboy

Yes it is. They have rooms and huts available. You just have to call them to make reservations. They're very hospitable.

Thank you very much. Anyone dare for EB?

[JoeyU]

P90 what a bargain.

The food at these places always makes the journey so worth it. Now I'm hungry.

[Beerboy]

Here are some more photos (courtesy of Sid Campos):

Those clouds over there look like crispy pata and kare-kare...


Crossing the river...


Then swimming in it...


I need a bath and a labandera...


Wow a working bridge! Let's cherish the moment...