Philippines

[Wildcat]

I'm going to visit the Philippines for a couple weeks in December. I wonder if anyone here is located in Olongapo, Barrio Barretto, or Subic City. I'll probably find a way to do some riding while I'm there and I'd like to meet up with some other riders.

 

[wheelbender6]

I visited Subic and Manilla in 1989. A lot has changed since.

 

[raggedjim]

I know "Bon" is in PI, not sure what city. Maybe drop him a PM, he's a great guy.

Rg

 

[Wildcat]

I remember a post a couple years ago that showed a bunch of classic cruisers there in the PI, a city farther north than where I'll be. I was there in 2010 but didn't go riding, did buy some bike parts from the shops there in Olongapo.

BTW, I also remember Katy, TX. I had to stop there because of an ice storm when I traveled (by truck) across country in 86 or 87.

 

[Mastec]

I don't know if you have Facebook but there is a guy on my friends list who lives in Angeles City, I think northeast of Olongapo. He is part of a large group who ride custom and unique bikes. The guy himself has a very unique bike (pictured below). His name is Mark and his page is https://www.facebook.com/markjoseph.c.miclat. I'm sure he'd be happy to have you join them for some rides.

 

[sloar]

oh man, spent 18 months there in subic bay. 90-92. any longer and it probably wouldve killed me. i'm sure lots have changed but, god i loved that place.

 

[Wildcat]

Well I'm here, and it is great. I forgot about the bike I sent my niece a couple years back, a Dahon I built up. Took it for an early morning ride.They've made it a freewheel with handbrakes and I like it even better now. I'll post some new pics if I can figure how.

 

[Wildcat]

The highway runs along the beach, so there's a good breeze in the morning, good for riding. Then around 10AM it's too hot.