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Post by Alphabolt on Jan 29, 2008 15:17:17 GMT 8
hey to the guys who have biked there recently, how's the track now? smoother? lots smoother, King its good that some peeps ride the track in the rain so they roughen it up every now and then. [the bike tracks they cut in the muddy trail turn into our favorite ruts] the rougher, the more pure it is |
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Post by king on Jan 29, 2008 15:42:17 GMT 8
have mercy on us mere mortals who only have hardtails and short travel forks  |
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Post by Alphabolt on Jan 29, 2008 15:45:58 GMT 8
have mercy on us mere mortals who only have hardtails and short travel forks hahahah ! the race track s pretty short for it to be too smooth as well eh its our little taste of wilderness ...at our Alabang Bike Country Club ;D ;D and besides ...you are your own suspension ...Im a stiff fat rider  |
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Post by nigel on Jan 29, 2008 15:51:41 GMT 8
Is there a map layout of the whole track available online?
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Post by nikonographer on Jan 30, 2008 0:29:55 GMT 8
... I'd be the stiffer and fatter rider Alphabolt! Nice seeing you at the track. How 'bout another ride on Thursday with us newbies? But seriously, my hardtail is killing my back. I need FS...hopefully I get one very soon! Ahem ahem.
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Post by nikonographer on Jan 30, 2008 0:31:14 GMT 8
Is there a map layout of the whole track available online? Nigel, I don't know if there's a layout online but the track is more fun if you don't know what to expect.   ;D |
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Post by nigel on Jan 30, 2008 8:04:54 GMT 8
Is there a map layout of the whole track available online? Nigel, I don't know if there's a layout online but the track is more fun if you don't know what to expect. ;D My thoughts exactly hehe good point! |
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Post by nikonographer on Jan 30, 2008 11:46:13 GMT 8
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Post by donbautist on Jan 30, 2008 12:05:22 GMT 8
ride tayo 3p thursday.
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Post by nigel on Jan 30, 2008 12:10:27 GMT 8
If you have the patience to ride with newbies just send me a pm. Will be hitting the track again tomorrow, Thursday. Not yet sure if morning or afternoon. Will have to ask smbdealer. since he's my teacher. i'm a newbie myself ;D I have seen the track but I haven't tried it. OT: We'll be hitting Pasong Buwaya on Sunday. So sad that I can only ride on weekends due to work. |
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Post by nikonographer on Jan 30, 2008 13:32:40 GMT 8
Hmm... Sunday ride? Mind if I join you guys? - if my hardtail doesn't kill my back tomorrow... How many riders?
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Post by titusx on Jan 30, 2008 18:18:00 GMT 8
FYI...guys and gals...the Filicity Bike Park in Alabang is temporarily closed as of today....apparently some biker fell and threatened to sue Filinivest....  Let you know when it'll be open again...hopefully by next week...thanks! ingat...and that goes for everybody! =) |
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Post by shuzzs on Jan 30, 2008 18:40:11 GMT 8
FYI...guys and gals...the Filicity Bike Park in Alabang is temporarily closed as of today....apparently some biker fell and threatened to sue Filinivest.... Let you know when it'll be open again...hopefully by next week...thanks! ingat...and that goes for everybody! =) Is this possible here in our country?!? No!!!!... I was planning to try this track on Monday... |
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Post by king on Jan 30, 2008 18:54:23 GMT 8
jeeez anyone know who that idiot is? FYI...guys and gals...the Filicity Bike Park in Alabang is temporarily closed as of today....apparently some biker fell and threatened to sue Filinivest.... Let you know when it'll be open again...hopefully by next week...thanks! ingat...and that goes for everybody! =) Is this possible here in our country?!? No!!!!... I was planning to try this track on Monday... |
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Post by juvebiker41 on Jan 30, 2008 19:20:40 GMT 8
FYI...guys and gals...the Filicity Bike Park in Alabang is temporarily closed as of today....apparently some biker fell and threatened to sue Filinivest.... Let you know when it'll be open again...hopefully by next week...thanks! ingat...and that goes for everybody! =) a lot of us biked there yesterday and the track was still open. no accidents when we left around 12. so must have happened 2day. must be another frivolous lawsuit. i suggest 2 let the idiot sue filinvest. i doubt he will win. and if ever he does win he wont get a cent for the next 10 years. |
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Post by grnhrnt on Jan 30, 2008 21:28:24 GMT 8
If this guy sues then we won't have this venue anymore! this could be the end of filinvest allowing us use of their land.
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Post by knobbyist on Jan 30, 2008 21:30:28 GMT 8
FYI...guys and gals...the Filicity Bike Park in Alabang is temporarily closed as of today....apparently some biker fell and threatened to sue Filinivest.... Let you know when it'll be open again...hopefully by next week...thanks! ingat...and that goes for everybody! =) oh man this really blows!!!  i really hope this gets resolved soon.  |
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Post by jrzm on Jan 30, 2008 21:37:44 GMT 8
Darn...thursday am rides was becoming a regular thing for me. Guess I'll sleep in this time.
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Post by 32by18 on Jan 30, 2008 22:33:20 GMT 8
well, hopefully the track will be re-opened eventually, but not without some changes, particularly in the safety/liability front.
maybe Filinvest can enlist the aid of the LBS's in the area to help manage the track? Aside from ensuring that all riders have the proper safety equipment, maybe they can also sign a waiver as well? A bit more paperwork but it may be worth it considering how convenient the track is, especially to new riders.
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Post by titusx on Jan 30, 2008 23:07:07 GMT 8
hehehe....rest assured that the track will be open in a couple of days...we (Sabak and Filinvest) just need to iron out some details of some legal issues to ensure nothing like this (not the accident cuz we all know this is part of our beloved sport but more of the issues arrising from consequences) happens again... funny thing is don't know who was involved in the incident this morning but have seen kids, mothers, families who are starting to pick up the sport try out the track without any untoward incidents.... let this be a warning/reminder for all of us...enjoy the sport to the max but ride within your own personal limits...cheers!!  |
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Post by donbautist on Jan 30, 2008 23:10:32 GMT 8
for a moment there I thought I was back in California.............
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Post by nigel on Jan 31, 2008 9:24:30 GMT 8
Hmm... Sunday ride? Mind if I join you guys? - if my hardtail doesn't kill my back tomorrow... How many riders? My work sched suddenly changed, I'm free Fridays and Saturdays. You can reach me at 0920-9546252. Let's coordinate through sms. Sorry to hear about what happened to the rider. But I feel more sorry to fellow riders on the track's closure. I hope they open it again soon. |
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Post by juvebiker41 on Jan 31, 2008 10:45:46 GMT 8
hehehe....rest assured that the track will be open in a couple of days...we (Sabak and Filinvest) just need to iron out some details of some legal issues to ensure nothing like this (not the accident cuz we all know this is part of our beloved sport but more of the issues arrising from consequences) happens again... funny thing is don't know who was involved in the incident this morning but have seen kids, mothers, families who are starting to pick up the sport try out the track without any untoward incidents.... let this be a warning/reminder for all of us...enjoy the sport to the max but ride within your own personal limits...cheers!! norman, can i ask what was the guys cause of action or legal basis for suing filinvest? he has to prove 3 things to win, 1)negligence of fili, 2)the negligence of fili is the proximate cause and 3) damage to him. even if he can prove that fili was negligent for whatever reason, it would be darn difficult for him to prove that it was the proximate cause of his injuries. the sport is inherently dangerous and risky. it requires certain skills and diligence from the person who indulges in it. he is the one who rode his bike and tried the track voluntarily. he should have accessed the track, determined the portions he can and cannot do safely(skills matching). because of this if that person gets into an accident the natural presumption is that he assumed and determined that he had the necessary skills for mountain biking course. therefore it would be safe to assume that it was his failure to know his limitations that caused the accident. he's own negligent assessment of his capability is the one that triggered the whole fiasco. The park on its own is safe. many bike it and many come out much happier and healthier. it is how it is used that makes it dangerous. i think what would be best is to put a gigantic sign near the entrance of the track limiting and stating the conditions of the use of the land. |
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Post by knobbyist on Jan 31, 2008 12:01:10 GMT 8
well, hopefully the track will be re-opened eventually, but not without some changes, particularly in the safety/liability front. maybe Filinvest can enlist the aid of the LBS's in the area to help manage the track? Aside from ensuring that all riders have the proper safety equipment, maybe they can also sign a waiver as well? A bit more paperwork but it may be worth it considering how convenient the track is, especially to new riders. i hope they impose a no helmet no ride rule for the very least. we've seen some guys riding without helmets there, all we can do is just remind them really. tigas kasi ulo ng iba e. they'll prolly end up ruining it for the rest of us. sarap bunutan ng tutsang! ;D |
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Post by Patrick on Jan 31, 2008 12:08:51 GMT 8
well, hopefully the track will be re-opened eventually, but not without some changes, particularly in the safety/liability front. maybe Filinvest can enlist the aid of the LBS's in the area to help manage the track? Aside from ensuring that all riders have the proper safety equipment, maybe they can also sign a waiver as well? A bit more paperwork but it may be worth it considering how convenient the track is, especially to new riders. i hope they impose a no helmet no ride rule for the very least. we've seen some guys riding without helmets there, all we can do is just remind them really. tigas kasi ulo ng iba e. they'll prolly end up ruining it for the rest of us. sarap bunutan ng tutsang! ;D The guys could have worn helmet and all his gears and still sued Filinvest. The best thing for bike parks to do is put a big sign with terms of service: ie By using the bikepark the rider agrees to the following waiver .... etc etc. Maybe you guys can find out who he is and post it here. I personally think a beating is in order but we might get sued hehe. |
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Post by mckouleith on Feb 2, 2008 13:01:43 GMT 8
Maybe you guys can find out who he is and post it here. I personally think a beating is in order but we might get sued hehe. then post the pic for the "2008 Most Memorable Scars"...  |
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Post by sdny on Feb 2, 2008 14:21:50 GMT 8
this guy/s really an idiot/stupid! warning to all tracks operator! pls. be remind, this guy/s not to play/bike your tracks maybe you'll be the next victim of lawsuit.....
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Post by nikonographer on Feb 3, 2008 0:19:29 GMT 8
How did I miss this post? Sorry Nigel. Just saw this now. Took note of your number already. Let's set up something. Thanks!
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Post by oceanrider88 on Feb 3, 2008 20:48:10 GMT 8
Aw man!!!!! That was the closest off road track from my house!!!!!!!!!! Must be a kid and the parents must be suing .... or one of those village bikers who ride around with no protective gear ... i bet his bike has a stand hhahaha .... kidding aside, hope the victim is ok or that track will be closed permanently .... please keep us posted on what happened and who the mystery rider is .... Thanks
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Post by titusx on Feb 4, 2008 10:06:44 GMT 8
greetings! after the successful 12 hour endurance race last december, Filinvest has approved the staging of another 12hr race on april5. all systems go! expect a bigger better race- more organized and bigger prizes for sure!
fyi...track is still closed but willl be opening soon... as soon as we get the billboard with the safety reminders up...for "mystery riders" to read before riding the trail.
hope to see you guys there!
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