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Post by The Independent Cyclist on Jun 22, 2008 13:21:53 GMT 8
I woke up around 3:00 am this morning. Because of the brown out in our place. Waited till 4:00 am before electricity come in. Got off my bed around 4:20 am and head for MINISTOP Escolta for breakfast. Leave Chowking San Mateo and got home around 11:00 am
those are some of my fantastic shots on my storm solo flight ride. I got alot of fantastic experience there being blown by wind and being water blast by the rain. going there and back, I got several flood crossings and temperature there is extremely cold. there are fogs all over Timberland. thats why I didn't push thru giant. But don't worry I am still a survivor of this storm.
And I will be back. and conquer Giant again in my part 3 of the maarat solo flight ride. I didn't make it now but I prove to myself that I am a monster. fighting storms and coming back in one piece. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by enzo on Jun 22, 2008 13:24:56 GMT 8
Dang! Tha'ts one crazy epic ride.
Only Charlie can cook up a storm.
Any flying roofs or uprooted trees around during your ride?
Thanks for sharing! As Tolits said, you wont forget this ride.
Your Da Man!
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Post by The Independent Cyclist on Jun 22, 2008 13:34:17 GMT 8
![](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w81/larawan2007/Icon%20and%20stuff/happy096.gif) water blasting and gusty winds. have no match for this monster. I will be back with my success to Giant in Part 3 of my Maarat solo Flight. By the way, I didn't see any flying roof and uprooted trees but falling mangoes that is and slapping leaves.
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Post by Taba® on Jun 22, 2008 14:33:41 GMT 8
You've again proven to us that indeed you are a MONSTER...HALIMAW ka Charlie - Idol!!! I envy you man...
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Post by arcireyes on Jun 22, 2008 14:40:33 GMT 8
as what the lyrics of an old james bond movie goes............ nobody does it better.............than DOC Charlie B. Barkin Vista BPhD. wala kang katulad (trans:you're un-gremlin-able ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) ) keep it up brad!
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Post by jobyoreta on Jun 22, 2008 14:45:54 GMT 8
I've got one word to describe this...... HARDCORE!!!!!!!
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Post by BrusKO on Jun 22, 2008 15:22:16 GMT 8
What a monster!
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Post by king on Jun 22, 2008 15:35:05 GMT 8
is it just me or is charlie starting to look a bit like dandan! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Taba® on Jun 22, 2008 15:43:13 GMT 8
It must be because of the beard and mustache that makes him aerodynamically strong...plus the lean body...I really envy you Doc Charlie...
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Post by knobbyist on Jun 22, 2008 16:04:09 GMT 8
a monster indeed. glad you made it back home in one piece brad.
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Post by The Independent Cyclist on Jun 22, 2008 16:24:41 GMT 8
going uphill there at the wall is easy but going down is hard due to the strong winds and water blasting rain. it make my norco slide sideways. but the experience is unforgetable. If you go up in this stormy weather a weight winnie bike won't work. you will be just blown away by the wind. the test is proven that my bike is still light weight. but it proves effective in storm attack. the feeling is amazing. my body is like being freeze. I feel no pain, no cramps, not tired and strong. one i reach Ka tobias, the pressure in my body changes. after that once i got down to the columbury my ears started to pop like a pop corn due to the changes of elevated pressure. But I still Out Wit, Out Play, Out Last: Survivor Maarat ;D
Note: weight winnie bikes are good for racing not for storm attack and workout ride.
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Post by Kevin on Jun 22, 2008 16:44:29 GMT 8
What a way to test a brand new fork! Way to go brad Michael!
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Post by The Independent Cyclist on Jun 22, 2008 16:47:35 GMT 8
After that celebrate my success with Chivas Regal. and relaxation in the house
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Post by The Independent Cyclist on Jun 22, 2008 16:55:46 GMT 8
sayang I didn't pick up those fallen mangoes there in ka tobias and take it home as a pasalubong to all of you noodletown boys. there are alot there .
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Post by adrenalin on Jun 22, 2008 18:30:04 GMT 8
First time ever to read a review of MT Bike and Fork done at the height of onslaught of Storm Signal #3. This one should land on some pages of MTB Magazine. I was not surprised with bike performance but the rider never failed to stunned me with his way of pushing his ability to the limits. brad - Safety is simple as ABC - Always Be Careful....
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Post by Ben Dover on Jun 22, 2008 20:54:31 GMT 8
i hope that when we meet again, you will grant me the right to touch the hem of your cycling shorts. ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png)
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Post by BrusKO on Jun 22, 2008 21:16:50 GMT 8
Me, I just want a picture with him!
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Post by Superbad on Jun 22, 2008 21:35:49 GMT 8
charlie is awe-(wait for it)-some.
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Post by harry on Jun 22, 2008 21:57:53 GMT 8
hmmm... insane??? nah charlie!!! :-) take care always brad
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Post by CyBoRG on Jun 22, 2008 22:03:13 GMT 8
waaaaaaaaaaahh What a HALIMAW ;D ;D ;D as last nyt charlie told me rain or shine he would push thru. This morning I saw strong winds and rain I thought he would be at the house only so I call his house, his brother said charlie wasnt around!!!! He PUSH THRU!!!!
What a HALIMAW, floods all over metro manila, strong winds and rains mmmm maybe next time I can hear testride china bike climbing the wall hahaha ;D ;D
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Post by trance03 on Jun 23, 2008 11:35:28 GMT 8
hardcore solitary riding on a signal 3 storm. you are one of a kind dr. charlie. a real halimaw.i am afraid to look at your fantastic already.your jumbo id picture shots. you didn't consume the chivas with a girl did you? ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) 'cant wait for you to post the drunken pics ;D ;D ;D we're not worthy. ;D
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Post by isteb on Jun 23, 2008 11:49:49 GMT 8
guys did you notice that Charlie is running on v-brakes?!?!?! heehee... going down Mt. Maarat with that? scary... next time you pull a stunt like that bring some paramedics with you heehee
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Post by yukon on Jun 23, 2008 12:31:19 GMT 8
monster inc.
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Post by GALVinChie on Jun 23, 2008 12:51:39 GMT 8
You're the NEW definition of a "Halimaw" Sir. One hell of a story to tell your grand kids and you have pictures to show. Congrats! Pag-lakas ko pa, gagayanhin kita Sir (sana) one of these days.
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Post by gadgets88 on Jun 23, 2008 12:56:22 GMT 8
Caveat (warning, beware)!
The brain is such a fragile organ, do not subject the skull to repeated trauma...
Translates into: Wag gayahin si Charlie (those who are watching this, do not do this ever!)
These stunts are done by professionals, with years of training and experience!)
P.S. Stay away from leaves also... Stay posi !
P.P.S. This Chivas Regal ride is sponsored by Taba! Thank you!
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Post by deng on Jun 23, 2008 13:09:12 GMT 8
though charlie is a monster rider, i also wouldn't recommend riding with the typhoon. it's like riding without helmet!!
pero galing mo tol...bow.
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Post by enzo on Jun 23, 2008 13:37:15 GMT 8
WARNING: professional MTbiker. Please dont try this stunt if you dont know how to die ;D, I mean if you dont have any knowledge of what you're doing ;D
It is doable but very dangerous, Some of the dangers are,
Open manholes that can swallow people and bike's wheel. Unseen potholes and all kinds of bumps(lubak) under the flood. Water borne bacterias. Water in your wheels, BBs and cable lines ;D
In the open field or trail, slippery, muddy. Water rising too fast. Strong current in river crossings. Falling trees or branches. Flying debris such as umbrella, leaves, branches and roofs.
Ride safe! Ride smart!
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Post by hyperion on Jun 23, 2008 13:51:25 GMT 8
Holy cow ... I've tried biking at MOA during typhoon signal #2 and I I got blown by the wind backwards and sideways no matter how hard I pedal. It was such a scary experience that I would never try to do it again. I certainly won't try doing Maarat during signal #3! Bow to the naughty professor. We are not worthy!!! ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by rocky on Jun 23, 2008 14:34:48 GMT 8
Freakin Addiction.
This constitutes PMTBiking Passion.
I thought I've seen All from you peeps ... before.
This one is special.
Done by no less than charlie_b_barkin-vista.
I knew it. First time our eyes met at Amari Powerplant, Charlie exuded Magic.
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Post by arcireyes on Jun 23, 2008 16:49:18 GMT 8
Me, I just want a picture with him! i knew this pic with the legend that is doc charlie will be worth something ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) ;D that's why i took the opportunity to have it taken immediately when the window opened ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) ![](http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j108/arcireyes/IMG_1380.jpg)
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