Top 10 Ahon Malapit sa Metro Manila

(With Gradient, Total Distance from KM 0, Uphill Length, Terrain, Views, Tourist Spots & Tips)

🚴♂️ Simula sa Kilometer Zero, Luneta — Ready ka na bang umakyat?

Kung hanap mo ay hamon, pawis, at ang saya ng pag-akyat, ito na ang Top 10 Ahon Destinations na pwede mong simulan sa gitna ng Maynila. Perfect para sa weekend warriors, training climb, o chill exploration. Lahat ng detalye — distansya, gradient, tanawin, at tip — nandito na.

⚠️ Reminder: Siguraduhing naka-tune-up o naka-overhaul ang bike mo bago sumabak. Magpaayos muna sa SarapMagBike Shop para iwas aberya sa ahon.

🛑 STARTING POINT: Kilometer Zero, Luneta, Manila

1. Antipolo Cathedral via Ortigas Extension

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 26 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 7 km

📈 Average Gradient: 4.5% | Max: 10%

🛣️ Terrain: Paakyat na highway, halong trapik at open road

🌇 View: Overlooking Metro Manila skyline

🗺️ Landmark: Antipolo Cathedral, Hinulugang Taktak

💡 Tips: Maagang umalis para iwas trapik. Maraming kapehan sa dulo pang-reward.

2. Shotgun (Timberland Heights, San Mateo)

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 28 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 6.8 km

📈 Average Gradient: 8% | Max: 23%

🛣️ Terrain: Open road, walang lilim, may rough patches

🌄 View: Panoramic Sierra Madre views

🗺️ Landmark: Timberland Gate, bike-friendly cafes

💡 Tips: Magdala ng hydration. Gamitin ang compact gearing. Best gawin ng madaling araw.

3. Wawa Dam Road (Rodriguez, Rizal)

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 31 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 5.5 km

📈 Average Gradient: 5.2%

🛣️ Terrain: Makipot na provincial road, may halo ng semento at lupa

🌳 View: Forest, river, dam, rock formations

🗺️ Landmark: Wawa Dam picnic area

💡 Tips: Mag-ingat sa tricycle at jeep. Magdala ng spare tube, madaming matutulis na bato.

4. Bugarin (Pililla, Rizal)

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 65 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 8 km

📈 Average Gradient: 4%

🛣️ Terrain: Malapad, smooth asphalt, gentle incline

🌬️ View: Windmills, Laguna de Bay

🗺️ Landmark: Bugarin Viewdeck

💡 Tips: Magdala ng windbreaker. Malakas ang hangin sa taas.

5. Maarat Reverse (San Mateo to Timberland Gate)

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 32 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 5.6 km

📈 Average Gradient: 6%

🛣️ Terrain: Forested zigzag with tight curves

🌲 View: Overlooking San Mateo valley

🗺️ Landmark: Maarat trailhead

💡 Tips: Maagang umalis para iwas fog. Magdala ng ilaw at backup brake pads.

6. Aling Tina (Boso-Boso to Marcos Highway)

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 44 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 4.3 km

📈 Average Gradient: 6.5% | Max: 12%

🛣️ Terrain: Rural highway, exposed sa araw

🌄 View: Sierra Madre ridge, pine trees

🗺️ Landmark: Aling Tina carinderia (buko stop)

💡 Tips: Ideal for hill repeats. Iwas tanghaling tapat — walang lilim.

7. Inday Nelly (Tanay Shortcut to Bugarin)

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 68 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 2.5 km

📈 Average Gradient: 10–14%

🛣️ Terrain: Rough, steep, mix of concrete & dirt

🌳 View: Forested hill and farmland

🗺️ Landmark: None — isolated and quiet

💡 Tips: Subukan lang kapag may kasamang grupo. Delikado pag solo.

8. Tagaytay via Aguinaldo Highway

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 66 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 10.5 km

📈 Average Gradient: 4%

🛣️ Terrain: Steady highway incline, may heavy traffic

🌋 View: Taal Volcano, Tagaytay ridge

🗺️ Landmark: Mahogany Market, bulalo spots

💡 Tips: Maaga para iwas bus. Mag-lock ng bike pag mag-kakape.

9. Cavinti Ahon (Laguna to Cavinti Town)

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 103 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 6 km

📈 Average Gradient: 7%

🛣️ Terrain: Smooth provincial roads with switchbacks

🌳 View: Presko, green, at minsan maulap

🗺️ Landmark: Cavinti town proper, near Pagsanjan Falls

💡 Tips: Magdala ng pagkain at light jacket. Mahaba ang ride paakyat.

10. Tanay-Antipolo Zigzag (via Sampaloc Road)

📍 Distansya mula KM 0: 60 km

⛰️ Haba ng Ahon: 9 km

📈 Average Gradient: 5.5%

🛣️ Terrain: Zigzag highway, uphill-downhill sections

🌊 View: Waterfalls, pine trees, mountain ridges

🗺️ Landmark: Jariel’s Peak, view decks

💡 Tips: Bring raincoat. Unpredictable weather. Ideal for endurance pacing.

🧰 Bago Ka Umakyat

Ang lakas ng siklista ay hindi lang nasa hita, kundi sa kondisyon ng bike. Kaya:

🔧 Ipa-check ang preno, chain, drivetrain at gulong

⏳ Magpa-overhaul kung matagal na ang huling tune-up

👉 Punta sa SarapMagBike Shop — trusted ng mga siklista para sa ahon readiness.

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