I just signed up a few days ago for the La Mesa Night Ride this coming Saturday. I went to the Knobbies bike shop at White Plains in Quezon City and got to to chat with the owner, Manu Sandejas. When I asked him what lights to bring, he said one thing: bring the brightest one you can get. Ooookkaaayyyyy.As for the lights, I think I have that covered. Victor Paterno will lend me his lights set composed of a headlamp, a handlebar light and a taillight. He said he'll be able to give it to me before Friday, so I guess that's tomorrow. Sweet!
Just in case this won't push through, I texted Goyo Larrazabal this morning and asked if I can rent his nice Niteriders
. Despite being the busiest man in the country with his new position as the commissioner of the Commission of Elections, he still managed to reply and said he'll check.Being a firm believer of Murphy's Law, I visited ACE Hardware on my way back home from La Vista and bought replacement batteries, a flashlight and a headlamp. These are the cheap made-in-China units (I think the brand is Sonca), but that's better than nothing.
Thinking about safety, I also dropped by Toby's and bought a whistle. If you're wondering what this is for, it's actually a good way to call attention in case you get a mechanical trouble or get lost in the middle of La Mesa and it's dark.
I guess I'm ready. Now to make this cold go away before the weekend.
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3 comments:
Yep, a whistle is a good thing to carry on rides, not only during night rides.
I always carry one with me, and I have one that's permanently attached to my hydrapack :D
I've been meaning to have one installed but I keep forgetting it until I realized that I don't want to be alone in the dark with just my flashlight. Hahahahaha!
Hahaha! Well, you know what they say: Better late than pregnant.
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