AMERIKANO BICYCLES the PHILIPPINE LOOP ADVENTURE TOUR -- PART 2
This is Part 2 of a ongoing series of Mitch Metzger's Philippine Loop Adventure Tour by bicycle from Baler, Aurora to Aparri, Cagayan in five days -- 516 KMS.
The Philippine Loop Adventure Tour is over 5,200 KMS and covers the whole Philippines in 60 Days by bicycle. 98% of the participants enroll by motorcycle and 1% by bicycle and 1% by car or other.
Mitch's Stage 1 includes Antipolo, Baler, Santiago, Tuguegarao, Aparri, Laoag, Vigan, 2nd Highest Point (7,400 feet) in Atok, Benguet, Baguio, Urdaneta, and back home to Antipolo.
Mitch's Stage 2 includes returning to Urdaneta, to Alaminos, Subic, Bicol, Sorsogon, Samar, Leyte, Surigao, Davao, Gen Santos, Dapitan, Negros, Panay, Mindoro, Batangas, and back home to SM Masinag, Antipolo, Rizal.
Mitch is riding the Loop in 60 Days to celebrate his 60th Birthday.
#philippineloopadventuretour #mitchtour
Music by Epidemic Sound
Gear:
2018 TREK 520 700 X 32
27 speed - 3 on the front and 9 on the rear.
GoPro 7 and GoPro8
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AMERIKANO BICYCLES the PHILIPPINE LOOP ADVENTURE TOUR -- PART 1
This is Part 1 of a ongoing series of Mitch Metzger's Philippine Loop Adventure Tour by bicycle from SM Masinag, Antipolo, Rizal to Baler, Aurora in three days -- 244 KMS.
The Philippine Loop Adventure Tour is over 5,200 KMS and covers the whole Philippines in 60 Days by bicycle. 98% of the participants enroll by motorcycle and 1% by bicycle and 1% by car or other.
Mitch's Stage 1 includes Antipolo, Baler, Santiago, Tuguegarao, Aparri, Laoag, Vigan, 2nd Highest Point (7,400 feet) in Atok, Benguet, Baguio, Urdaneta, and back home to Antipolo.
Mitch's Stage 2 includes returning to Urdaneta, to Alaminos, Subic, BIcol, Sorsogon, Samar, Leyte, Surigao, Davao, Gen Santos, Dapitan, Negros, Panay, Mindoro, Batangas, and back home to SM Masinag, Antipolo, Rizal.
Mitch is riding the Loop in 60 Days to celebrate his 60th Birthday.
#philippineloopadventuretour #mitchtour
Music by Epidemic Sound
Gear:
2018 TREK 520 700 X 32
27 speed - 3 on the front and 9 on the rear.
GoPro 7 and GoPro8
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BICYCLING FROM BAGUIO TO MANILA — SUCCESS!
BICYCLING FROM BAGUIO TO MANILA — SUCCESS!
by Mitch Metzger
In preparation for 2019's 7,000 Kilometer Trans America Bicycle Tour, I used my holiday days to test my bike, gear, and equipment, by taking on the 260 Kilometer route between Baguio City and Manila in just two days. Watch my highway adventure!
STATS:
Day 1: 68 miles (110 kilometers)
Day 2: 95 miles (153 kilometers)
MY BLOG:
https://www.mitchtour.com/my-blogs
Music:
Epidemic Sound
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BICYCLING TO TERESA'S WALANG BISYO SARI SARI STORE
BICYCLING TO TERESA'S WALANG BISYO SARI SARI STORE
by Mitch Metzger
Making and delivering a sign, by bicycle, 50 kilometers, for a small grocery store.
--No VICES. No CIGARETTES and No Alcohol--
Music:
Epidemic Sound
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BICYCLING TO TANAY ADVENTURE PARK —PASSING Sierra Madre Highest Point
BICYCLING TO TANAY ADVENTURE PARK
-A bicycle vlog in the Philippines with Mitch Metzger
Join Mitch on his 42 kilometer bicycle ride to Tanay, Rizal with included camp set up at Tanay Adventure Camp last March 23-24, 2019.
#tanayadventurecamp
#bicyletouring
#mitchtour
Follow Mitch at:
https://www.mitchtour.com
Music:
Epidemic
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BICYCLING UP THE WALL IN TIMBERLAND WITHOUT A REST!
After four months and three attempts, I was finally able to reach the top of Timberland Height's The Wall (1,200 feet) on my bicycle without having to stop for a rest break. The first time I tried it, I had to take four breaks. In late April, I needed one rest break but today, I did it!
MY BICYCLING BLOG HERE:
https://www.mitchtour.com
Music:
ES_Word Up by Donell Mase
ES_Streetlife 5 by Gunnar Johnsen
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BICYCLING TO BAGUIO CITY IN TWO DAYS!
Join Mitch on a road trip, as he bicycles for two days from Manila to Baguio City, last August 23 and 24, 2019, with an unexpected typhoon on Day Two. The trip is approx 265 kilometers one-way with an elevation increase of 500 to 5,000 feet.
The highway travels through the provinces of: Rizal, Bulacan, Tarlac, Pangasinan, Pampanga, and the Mountain Province.
#ikotbaguio
Music:
Epidemic Sound
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1,800 RAILROADS USED FOR BICYCLE PATHS IN USA
Mitch discovered the longest, 90 mile long, Rail-trail in Idaho during the 20th Day of his Trans American Bicycle Tour last May 2019.
There are over 1,800 old, historic, railroad tracks in the USA that have now been converted into bicycle, hiking, and recreational trails by both local agencies and private organizations.
Mitch is currently bicycling the 4,230 mile Trans America Bicycle Trail from Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA. The route covers 10 States, and passes through 370 towns.
For complete details concerning Mitch's trip, go to:
https://www.mitchtour.com
Music by:
ES_Dancing Mice 4 by Orjan Karlsson
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0:02 / 18:32 I FOUND Spoke'n Hostel in MITCHELL OREGON
I FOUND Spoke'n Hostel in MITCHELL OREGON
-A TransAmerica Bicycle Tour Vlog by Mitch Metzger
It was totally unexpected this early in the trip, but look at what I found!
Mitch Metzger is bicycling the 4,230 mile Trans America Bicycle Trail (Trams Am) this May to August 2019. The route covers 10 States and passes through over 370 towns and cities.
mitchtour.com
Music:
ES_Whistlers On The Road 17 by Magnus Ringblom
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TREE STUMPS and the GREAT HISTORY of Stump Preachers
TREE STUMPS and the GREAT HISTORY of Stump Preachers
-A TransAmerica Bicycle Tour Vlog by Mitch Metzger
- a big flashback in history of the pioneering of early America
by Mitch Metzger
Mitch is currently bicycling the Trans America Bicycle Trail covering 10 States in 90 days, a trip 4,230 miles from Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA.
2019
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BICYCLING DOWNHILL in OREGON — no edits, 7 miles
DOWNHILL
7.2 MILES I NO EDITS I 21 MINUTES WATCH TIME
Join Mitch going down the highway for 7.2 miles in Oregon. The ride was 15 minutes long going past 8 miles actually.
https://www.mitchtour.com
Music
Epidemic Sound
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The FREEZING DOWNGRADE on Bicycle!
The FREEZING DOWNGRADE
- bicycling 4 miles from Santiam Pass, Oregon
After nearly 46 miles of bicycling primarily uphill to reach the 4,817 foot summit of Santiam Pass, Oregon, Mitch, in freezing temperatures, hurries down the highway to get to campsite location before dark.
Mitch is bicycling the TransAmerica Bicycle Route from Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA. This distance is 4,230 miles, spanning 10 States in less than 90 days.
mitchtour.com
Music by:
Epidemic Sound
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TENT setup camera TRICK
TENT setup camera TRICK
entertaining myself and you...
Between 74 and 85 nights I expect to set up and tear down my tent as I travel the Trans America Bicycle Trail from Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VIA. The distance is 4,230 miles passing through 10 States.
Follow me at: mitchtour.com
Music by:
Epidemic Sound
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Bicycling a LOGGING road
Bicycling a LOGGING road
-an amazing old logging road in Oregon, with massive elevation and steep incline, that will be remembered forever.
Trans America Bicycle Tour Series
Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA.
4,230 miles I 10 States I 90 days
2019
mitchtour.com
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GETTING HIGH IN OREGON
GETTING HIGH IN OREGON
an observation of legalized marijuana by Mitch Metzger
Trans America Bicycle Tour Series
Astoria, OR to Yorktown, VA.
4,230 miles I 10 States I 90 days
2019
mitchtour.com
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MY 1ST DAY OF BICYCLING ACROSS THE USA
MY 1st DAY OF BICYCLING ACROSS THE USA
—TRANS AMERICA BICYCLE TOUR 2019
w/Mitch Metzger
Follow Mitch as he bicycles 4,230 miles across the famous Trans-American Bicycle Trail from Astoria, Oregon to Yorktown, Virginia.
This video captures the airplane trip from Manila to Portland, and the starting day in Astoria ending at a bikers/hikers campground.
Music by:
Epidemic Sound
mitchtour.com
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PREPARING TO BICYCLE ACROSS THE USA
2019: The Trans America Bicycle Tour passes through a minimum of 370 towns, in 10 States, crossing 4,230 miles. That is nearly 7,000 Kilometers. I will bicycling this route beginning May 2nd in Oregon and finishing on August 2nd in Virginia Beach. Follow my journey.
https://www.mitchtour.com
COMPLETED! 81 days
#mitchtour
Music by:
Epidemic Sound
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NO APPOINTMENT, NO ENTRY! GO HOME!
Every year, all foreigners in the Philippines, need to file their Annual Report at the nearest Immigration Office.
It's normally a very simple activity taking just a few minutes at your nearest office. THIS year, not only did they move their Taytay, Rizal office, but they require setting up online appointments first. Both of these caught me by surprise. Watch my little adventure!
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YEAR END CHRISTMAS 2021 BICYCLE TRIP [PART 5 & 6] — ROUND-TRIP ANTIPOLO to SAN FELIPE, ZAMBALES
DECEMBER 29th to 31st: This is Part 5 and 6 of my year-end, Christmas bicycle ride for 2021. In this last video, I am bicycling round-trip from Antipolo, Rizal to San Felipe, Zambales. The distance for the three days was 370 KMS (230 Miles).
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YEAR END CHRISTMAS 2021 BICYCLE TRIP [PART 4 OF 6] — DAGUPAN, PANGASINAN to ANTIPOLO, RIZAL
DECEMBER 28th: This is Part 4 of 6 of my year-end, Christmas bicycle ride for 2021. In Part 4, I am bicycling one-way from Dagupan, Pangasinan to Antipolo, Rizal The distance for the day was 223 KMS (138 miles).
YEAR END CHRISTMAS 2021 BICYCLE TRIP [PART 3 OF 6] — TALAVERA, N.E. to DAGUPAN, PANGASINAN
DECEMBER 27th: This is Part 3 of 6 of my year-end, Christmas bicycle ride for 2021. In Part 3, I am bicycling one-way from Talavera, Nueva Ecija to Dagupan, Pangasinan. The distance for the day was 181 KMS (112 miles).
YEAR END CHRISTMAS 2021 BICYCLE TRIP [PART 2 OF 6] — ANTIPOLO, RIZAL to TALAVERA, NUEVA ECIJA
DECEMBER 26th: This is Part 2 of 6 of my year-end, Christmas bicycle rides for 2021. In Part 2, I am bicycling one-way from Antipolo, Rizal to Talavera, Nueva Ecija, on my way to Dagupan, Pangasinan. The distance was 143 KMS (88 miles).
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YEAR END CHRISTMAS 2021 BICYCLE TRIP [PART 1 OF 6] — ANTIPOLO, RIZAL to CABANATUAN, NUEVA ECIJA
DECEMBER 24th: This is Part 1 of 6 of my year-end, Christmas bicycle rides for 2021. In Part 1, I am bicycling round-trip, 22 hours from Antipolo, Rizal to Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. The distance was 243 KMS (151 miles).
BICYCLING TALIM ISLAND in Binangonan, Rizal
TALIM ISLAND is located in the middle of Laguna Bay, only 60-90 minute bicycle ride from Metro-Manila. Small boats depart the Binangonan City pier throughout the day for about 85 pesos ($1.50) one-way.
Talim means sharp, because the island is shaped like a knife.
The paved road that stretches to the North and South is [probably] 20 kilometers round-trip, but has some difficult hills. The percent grade is steep but short. It's a good workout, but not for the beginner.
If you catch the 0600 boat, you can finish the entire island, and return on the 1400 boat bringing you back to Binangonan by 1600. I departed SM Masinag at 0400 and returned by 1800.
Friendship Taste Restaurant was my favorite and is open everyday. They are located towards the North.
Music by Epidemic Sound
#bicyclingtalimisland
#biketotalimisland
#mitchtour
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MT SINAI — BICYCLING UP TO THE 10 COMMANDMENTS in San Mateo, Rizal in the Philippines
Bicycling up to Mt Sinai in San Mateo, Rizal is approx 40 Kilometers round-trip from SM Masinag. Although this place is so near my home, it is my first time to visit the place. Enjoy the ride and the views!
#bicyclingtomtsinai
#10commandments
#mitchtour
Music by Epidemic