🚴♂️ Long Ride 101: Lahat ng Dapat Mong Malaman Bago Ka Mag-Long Ride

Kung ikaw ay isang Pinoy cyclist na nangangarap sumabak sa isang long ride, whether it’s your first Century Ride, a spontaneous bikepacking trip, or a bucket-list route like Manila to Baguio, this article is your ultimate guide. From bike prep to recovery, this is everything you need to know, Pinoy-style.

Walang halong hype. Totoong payo mula sa mga tunay na padyakero.

✅ 1. Anong Itinuturing na Long Ride?

Ang long ride ay karaniwang tumatagal ng 3 hours pataas o higit sa 80–100 kilometers ang layo. Pero hindi ito laging tungkol sa distansya. Minsan, kahit 60km ride pa lang pero puro ahon sa sikat ng araw at may konting existential crisis, long ride na ’yon para sa katawan mo.

Ang mahalaga: pinaghahandaan ito. Hindi pwedeng biglaan. Kundi, baka ikaw ang masiraan, hindi lang ng bike, kundi ng loob.

 2. Bike Check: Pre-Ride Maintenance is Non-Negotiable

🛒 Where to Go for a Proper Bike Check?

Pumunta ka sa SARAPMAGBIKE SHOP.

Before your long ride, huwag kang umasa lang sa “ok pa ‘to” mentality. Your safety and enjoyment depend on your bike’s condition. SarapMagBike Shop is the ultimate go-to destination for:

✅ Full bike tune-ups

✅ Brake and drivetrain check

✅ Tire and tube replacement

✅ Suspension inspection

✅ Wheel truing and upgrade advice

✅ At higit sa lahat: Tamang asar at kwentuhan habang naghihintay.

📍 Located in Quezon City and in Pampanga, SarapMagBike is more than just a shop — it’s a cyclist’s tambayan. Whether newbie or veteran ka, dito mo mararamdaman na parte ka ng community.

🎒 3. Ride Essentials: Anong Dapat Laging Bitbit?

Checklist bago umalis:

✅ Helmet (non-negotiable)

✅ Hydration (2 bottles or hydration bag)

✅ Energy bars, bananas, trail mix

✅ Multitool, patch kit, spare tube

✅ Mini pump or CO2 inflator

✅ Sunglasses and sunblock

✅ Emergency cash and valid ID

✅ Raincoat or arm sleeves

Pro Tip: Sa SarapMagBike Shop, available ang mga quality yet affordable tools, gear, and ride essentials, para laging ready kahit saan ka makarating.

🧠 4. Mind Over Distance: The Mental Game of Long Rides

Huwag mong i-underestimate ang utak mo sa long rides. Your mind will give up way before your legs do, lalo na kapag mainit, may side cramps, or nawawala ka sa GPS.

Tips:

✅ Break the ride into chunks. “Hanggang Shell muna. Tapos papahinga. Tapos climb ulit.”

✅ May mental low? Eat. Gutom lang ’yan.

✅ Ride with people who uplift, not compete. Hindi ito karera, kundi kwento.

 5. Nutrition & Hydration: Fueling Your Body the Right Way

Before the ride:

✅ Eat complex carbs: rice, bread, pasta

✅ Hydrate the night before

During the ride:

✅ Take a sip every 15–20 minutes

✅ Eat small snacks every hour

After the ride:

✅ Protein + Carbs meal (think: tapsilog + choco milk)

✅ Rehydration with electrolytes (Gatorade, Pocari, o sabaw ng nilagang baka 😆)

Kung gusto mo ng mas madetalyeng prep, watch IanHow’s long ride videos sa YouTube. Doon mo makikita ang actual food strategy, pacing, mental prep at real-life mistakes na pwede mong maiwasan.

🧭 6. Saan Magandang Mag-Long Ride sa Pilipinas?

Here are Pinoy-friendly long ride destinations:

✅ Marilaque Loop (60–100km) – Scenic climbs with city views

✅ Manila to Tagaytay (60–80km) – Classic weekend warrior route

✅ EDSA Loop (60km) – Urban endurance test

✅ Rizal Loop (80–100km) – Mixed climbs and views

✅ Manila to Baguio (250km+) – The holy grail of road climbs

✅ North Luzon Loop (1,400km) – Pang ultra-level adventures

🧭 Looking for inspiration or tips kung paano planuhin ang mga ride na ‘yan?

👉 Subscribe to IanHow on YouTube — one of the most real, relatable, and inspiring cycling content creators sa Pilipinas. Mapapanood mo roon ang full documentation ng solo rides, group challenges, and lahat ng sakit at saya ng long ride life.

From bike setup tips to emotional reflections after a brutal ride, IanHow delivers everything authentic, informative, and entertaining.

🚦 7. Road Safety Reminders Para Di Maging #CyclingFail

✅ Laging may helmet

✅ Use front and rear lights lalo na kung sunrise or sundown ang ride mo

✅ Signal pag liliko

✅ Huwag mag-overtake sa blind curves

✅ Huwag muna makipag-asaran kung harap nyo truck 😅

🔧 8. What to Do Pag Na-Flat Ka o May Sira Sa Ride

Kalma lang. Long rides come with long chances of mishap.

Kung may sira sa chain, brakes, o wheels at wala ka sa kalapit na lungsod — good luck kung walang multitool.

Better idea?

Before you go, dalhin mo muna sa SarapMagBike Shop ang bike mo for pre-ride diagnostics. Mas okay na gumastos ng kaunti kesa ma-stranded sa gitna ng kabundukan ng Montalban.

🛌 9. Post-Ride Recovery Tips

✅ Stretch or spin slowly for 10–15 mins before resting

✅ Eat agad within 30 mins — protein and carbs!

✅ Uminom ng maraming tubig

✅ Massage legs or apply cold compress kung grabe ang fatigue

✅ Tulog ng maayos

Bonus tip: Pag medyo lutang ka sa pagod at inspired sa ride… mag-vlog! O kaya, comment ka muna sa latest video ni IanHow — baka marealize mong may same route pala kayo, pero siya, may drone footage pa. 😂

🎥 10. Ride Documentation = Motivation

Long rides are not just about distance — they’re about stories. Laging mag-document:

📸 Selfie sa viewdeck, karinderya, o kahit waiting shed na may signage

📍 Use Strava or Relive to map your ride

🎥 Watch IanHow’s YouTube channel for visual inspiration and community vibes

“Hindi mo kailangang maging pro para i-share ang kwento mo. Basta tunay ang ride, tunay ang kwento.”

🛍️ Where to Gear Up? Dito Lang: SarapMagBike Shop

Kung naghahanap ka ng maaasahang bike shop na may:

✅ Bike maintenance at upgrades

✅ Budget-friendly parts

✅ Technical advice na hindi mapagmataas

✅ Gear na hindi lang porma kundi performance-tested

✅ Friendly staff na marunong mag-kape at magkwento

✅ SarapMagBike Shop ang sagot.

📍44 Mindanao Ave, Bgy. Tandang Sora, QC

📍 EMCOS the Strip, MacArthur Hi-Way, Sto. Tomas, Pampanga

☕ Bonus: May How’s Coffee sa loob — perfect habang naghihintay sa bike mo o habang pinaplano ang next ride mo with tropa.

🏁 Final Thoughts: Hindi Lang Basta Ride, Buhay ‘To

Long rides are more than a test of endurance — they’re a test of heart. Maraming challenges, pero mas maraming matututunan. Masusubukan mo ang tuhod mo, pero masusubukan mo rin ang pasensya, diskarte, at puso mo.

So kung ready ka na…

1. Ipa-check mo muna bike mo sa SarapMagBike Shop.

2. Panoorin mo si IanHow sa YouTube para ma-inspire at matuto.

3. Maghanda, magdasal, at mag-padyak.

🚴♀️ Kita-kits sa kalsada, kapotpot.