Patiis

[verblkint]

These primarily downhill- and enduro-focused mountain bike trails can be found in San Mateo, Rizal, on a mountain adjacent to Shotgun Road.  The trails are being maintained by the Batang Patiis mtb team.

Shuttle: Riders are typically shuttled via motorbikes (they are towed using a rope tied to the stem).  The shuttles start at Edong's Tapsilogan (https://goo.gl/maps/E9fPfBmGwJ62 --google maps link) and are ₱100 per run.  For instance, if you want to do 2 runs down the mountain, then that's ₱200 in all.

Fee: There is a ₱40 fee paid at the store near the top of the mountain and it is used for trail maintenance.  You only need to pay ₱40 per day of riding.

Lines (as of Dec 2017):

• Rehab Line (Blue-level flow trail)
  
• Bogart (Blue, scenic trail)
  
• Chino's Line (Blue)
  
• Virgo (Blue)
  
• Virgo - Rampage (Black Diamond)
  
• Virgo - Bypass (Black)
  
• G1 (Double Black, experts only)
  
• Richard's Drop (Double Black, experts only)
  
• Highway (Black Diamond)
  

Safety:
Full-face helmets are highly recommended along with knee pads and thick mtb gloves.
Many riders typically ride wearing the above along with roost guards, body armor, neck braces, and shin guards.

See you at the trails!

[verblkint]

 




The above is a video of the Rehab Line.

[anarki]

Eto talaga gusto kong puntahan regularly, ang layo lang talaga kasi sa Valenzuela.

[anthrax76]

Malapit lang yan kapag nasanay ka, he he. Sama ka minsan sa road rides.

[anarki]

Pag pwede po sure akong pupunta. Kaso bagong bike muna. Baka pakainin ako ng Earth ng Patiis.

[anarki]

Wait lang. Kelangan ko na ng body armor saka knee pads dito no?

[anthrax76]

Dec 19, 2017 12:14:03 GMT 8 anarki said:

Wait lang. Kelangan ko na ng body armor saka knee pads dito no?

Better safe than sorry. Pads siguro sapat na, just don't do black and double black diamond.

[anarki]

Noted. Wala pang stock ng raceface charge.

[verblkint]

If you guys need a guide let me know.

[spyghost]

TY for this post

[spyghost]

Dec 18, 2017 19:41:00 GMT 8 verblkint said:

These primarily downhill- and enduro-focused mountain bike trails can be found in San Mateo, Rizal, on a mountain adjacent to Shotgun Road.  The trails are being maintained by the Batang Patiis mtb team.

Shuttle: Riders are typically shuttled via motorbikes (they are towed using a rope tied to the stem).  The shuttles start at Edong's Tapsilogan (https://goo.gl/maps/E9fPfBmGwJ62 --google maps link) and are ₱100 per run.  For instance, if you want to do 2 runs down the mountain, then that's ₱200 in all.

Fee: There is a ₱40 fee paid at the store near the top of the mountain and it is used for trail maintenance.  You only need to pay ₱40 per day of riding.

Lines (as of Dec 2017):

• Rehab Line (Blue-level flow trail)
  
• Bogart (Blue, scenic trail)
  
• Chino's Line (Blue)
  
• Virgo (Blue)
  
• Virgo - Rampage (Black Diamond)
  
• Virgo - Bypass (Black)
  
• G1 (Double Black, experts only)
  
• Richard's Drop (Double Black, experts only)
  
• Highway (Black Diamond)
  

Safety:
Full-face helmets are highly recommended along with knee pads and thick mtb gloves.
Many riders typically ride wearing the above along with roost guards, body armor, neck braces, and shin guards.

See you at the trails!

For starters, which trail to begin with?

I have to say action cam footages do not show the real depth and reduces/eliminates trail features.

[verblkint]

Jan 3, 2018 19:24:44 GMT 8 spyghost said:

For starters, which trail to begin with?

I have to say action cam footages do not show the real depth and reduces/eliminates trail features.

Bogart to Virgo Bypass would be the best one to pop your cherry. Next would be the Rehab line to Virgo Bypass. Bogart and Rehab are flow trails with mostly berms and switchbacks. Rehab has 2 small 3-foot jumps after the second berm but these are safe (puwedeng sagasa lang).

Bogart, Rehab, and Virgo are all Enduro lines.

After Virgo Bypass, you can exit to the steep Caimito exit or take the easier diaper lane on the left (brings you to the cemented walking path of the village).

If you're up for a very long rock garden, take Chino's Line which brings you to the very rocky Highway. Don't do it alone, though, as it's very challenging for new visitors, even for experienced DH riders.

If you've done 5 foot drops and above before, then try out Richard's Drop (aka G2). The G1 line is the most difficult one as it is approximately a 15-foot drop then a 5-foot race jump follows immediately after.

[pinoyoutdoorsman]

Nice info. Thank you

[verblkint]

Coming this Sunday!

[spyghost]

Jan 22, 2018 20:27:47 GMT 8 verblkint said:

Coming this Sunday!

among the lines you mentioned previously, which ones will be used on this event?

BTW, I like the sound of idol/legend age cat

[verblkint]

SS 1 will be Bogart to Virgo (not sure if they'll use Rampage)
SS 2 will be half of G1 to Old Line (original Dakdak DH line) to Chinos Line to Highway
SS 3 will be Richard's Drop to Rehab to Virgo Bypass

There will be option lines available for those not doing jumps/drops over 2 feet. Biggest drop in the race is about 6ft with a mini road gap (Richard's Drop).

I will be at the tracks from Wednesday to Saturday so if you need a guide, let me know. I suggest not going Saturday as Patiis will be filled with over a hundred riders practicing.

[verblkint]

m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2028555624034047&id=1713884762167803

Video link of the last race in Patiis (ONEnduro's "Unang Salvo sa Patiis"). Due to inclement weather (ultra-slippery conditions), the race was shortened to 2 Special Stages:

SS1: Bogart to Chino's Line to Highway
SS2: G1 to Old Line (Fire Road to Dakdak) to Highway

Men's Elite podium:

1) Jerich Farr (Team Prima, Dan's, Specialized)
2) Gabriel Amigo III (TYK Bike Hub, Norco, Shimano)
3) Niño Martin Eday (Commencal PH, Funn, Giro)

[spyghost]

Jan 3, 2018 19:42:11 GMT 8 verblkint said:

Jan 3, 2018 19:24:44 GMT 8 spyghost said:

For starters, which trail to begin with?

I have to say action cam footages do not show the real depth and reduces/eliminates trail features.

Bogart to Virgo Bypass would be the best one to pop your cherry. Next would be the Rehab line to Virgo Bypass. Bogart and Rehab are flow trails with mostly berms and switchbacks. Rehab has 2 small 3-foot jumps after the second berm but these are safe (puwedeng sagasa lang).

Bogart, Rehab, and Virgo are all Enduro lines.

After Virgo Bypass, you can exit to the steep Caimito exit or take the easier diaper lane on the left (brings you to the cemented walking path of the village).

If you're up for a very long rock garden, take Chino's Line which brings you to the very rocky Highway. Don't do it alone, though, as it's very challenging for new visitors, even for experienced DH riders.

If you've done 5 foot drops and above before, then try out Richard's Drop (aka G2). The G1 line is the most difficult one as it is approximately a 15-foot drop then a 5-foot race jump follows immediately after.

verblkint , which among the lines in patiis is comparable to the timberland black diamond?

[verblkint]

Feb 24, 2018 9:29:13 GMT 8 spyghost said:

verblkint , which among the lines in patiis is comparable to the timberland black diamond?

None, unfortunately, since there are no trails in Patiis that have a 17% uphill grade within the lines itself. Doing a backtrack is just too dangerous.

In terms of downhill gradients, all the lines are steeper than Black, both in terms of grade percentage and total masl's descended. Steepest ones would be Virgo Rampage, Chino's Line, and the Caimito Exit.

[spyghost]

Feb 24, 2018 9:39:45 GMT 8 verblkint said:

Feb 24, 2018 9:29:13 GMT 8 spyghost said:

verblkint , which among the lines in patiis is comparable to the timberland black diamond?

None, unfortunately, since there are no trails in Patiis that have a 17% uphill grade within the lines itself. Doing a backtrack is just too dangerous.

In terms of downhill gradients, all the lines are steeper than Black, both in terms of grade percentage and total masl's descended. Steepest ones would be Virgo Rampage, Chino's Line, and the Caimito Exit.

good to know.  at least i got 'imaginary' expectations for now.  i'll be trying things out here on march weekends.

thing about the dh section of timberland black diamond is that i tend to lose my balance in the last few meters of the descent - could be because i'm already tired going through the rest of the timberland trails.  so i might as well try on the black only and see how i would feel.

[verblkint]

If you need someone local to give you pointers in Patiis, let me know. If I'm free I'll go with ya.

[verblkint]

Here are a couple of photos of some of the features along the Patiis DH line:

This is a photo of the G1 road gap, it's essentially a 15 foot drop but you need to have good speed to hit the landing right.

Rider's name is Chino Galpo.


After which, it then brings you to the G1 Race Jump, it starts out as a 4 foot drop but can easily go as high as about 11 feet depending on how fast you go. The sweet spot is about an 8 foot drop then you pump it as soon as you hit the landing to gain more speed. Note that it's a flat turn later on going to the Fire Road (beginning of the Old DH Line).

Rider here is Gelo Iballa (yup, Joy's kid).

[spyghost]

verblkint, i'm guessing FS is already mandatory for these drops?

[verblkint]

Feb 27, 2018 10:05:33 GMT 8 spyghost said:

verblkint, i'm guessing FS is already mandatory for these drops?

Not really. A lot of dirt jumpers (yes, on hardtail dj bikes) are skilled enough to land smoothly on the receivers using pure technique alone.

Novice jumpers would definitely need suspension for insurance, tho.

[djuan]

Very nice, love this post. Im a XC rider transitioning to AM/Enduro. Planning to visit this before the end of March, anyone would like to join, Im from Malolos bulacan btw

[spyghost]

Feb 26, 2018 17:30:19 GMT 8 verblkint said:

Here are a couple of photos of some of the features along the Patiis DH line:

This is a photo of the G1 road gap, it's essentially a 15 foot drop but you need to have good speed to hit the landing right.

Rider's name is Chino Galpo.


After which, it then brings you to the G1 Race Jump, it starts out as a 4 foot drop but can easily go as high as about 11 feet depending on how fast you go. The sweet spot is about an 8 foot drop then you pump it as soon as you hit the landing to gain more speed. Note that it's a flat turn later on going to the Fire Road (beginning of the Old DH Line).

Rider here is Gelo Iballa (yup, Joy's kid).

Friend of mine posted a drone shot and its awesome

[verblkint]

Mar 3, 2018 10:53:02 GMT 8 spyghost said:

Friend of mine posted a drone shot and its awesome

Do you have a link? Would love to see it!

Mar 3, 2018 0:32:55 GMT 8 djuan said:

Very nice, love this post. Im a XC rider transitioning to AM/Enduro. Planning to visit this before the end of March, anyone would like to join, Im from Malolos bulacan btw

The guy wearing the orange Sandugo jersey (Gelo Iballa) in one of the photos above started out in XC.

[pinoyoutdoorsman]

I would love to ride Patiis!!!

Busy lang talaga schedule ko at puro XC ang nagagawa ko for the meantime.

Natutulog sa sala ang enduro bike ko

[verblkint]

Registration starts April 1. Early birds will only need to pay ₱1,300 instead of the regular ₱1,500 registration fee.

[verblkint]

Mar 29, 2018 3:50:32 GMT 8 verblkint said:

Registration starts April 1. Early birds will only need to pay ₱1,300 instead of the regular ₱1,500 registration fee.

Registration is now open! Early birds can go to the Batang Patiis FB page to get full details.

www.facebook.com/BatangPatiis/


Erratum on the early bird promo as it's actually ₱1,200 and not ₱1,300.