Knobbies and Rustic Mornings

We traded our slicks for knobby tires Saturday morning and headed to Timberland. For once, we didn't bike going there but had the pleasure of taking Nokman's car to the entrance. We met up with some UP Mountaineers who were there for a trail running clinic. They went ahead while Nokman and I stayed behind to address some mechanical issues on my bike. What a day for bloopers!

1. I was trying a new set of pedals and Nokman struggled removing the (almost) corroded cleats off my shoes.
2. I suffered a pinch flat within 100 meters of starting the trail. LA had a spare tube that he let me use so that I wouldn't need to patch it up on the trail.
3. Whenever I attempted to shift quickly, the chain refused to cooperate getting caught on the derailleur several times.

Poor Sandy left me frustrated. She's got some issues that a simple maintenance checkup at the bike shop just won't fix. This means upgrade!

We tried  several trails that morning searching for the runners, but unfortunately were unable to catch up with them. We finally saw a text from them, saying they were back at the lugawan.

On the trail 

We left some of the runners behind and decided to call it a day. On the way home, we chanced upon this lovely brunch place called Rustic Mornings in Marikina. Situated across the Johnnie Wilkie bike shop, it was a perfect post-ride hangout.

French toast, hash browns and bacon for P220

Mango waffles

All meat omelette.

Rustic Mornings in Marikina

They're open from daily til 4pm. Then they only accept dinner reservations.