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Thanks for dropping by and welcome to Pinoy Fixie! This page was created with hopes to truly foster all Filipino on and off-road, fixed-gear and single-speed bicycle enthusiasts, mtb’ers, fixie riders, and track cyclists worldwide. From local fun rides, races, criteriums, and especially all disciplines of track racing, to competing at state, national, and regional levels, ultimately to the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016 and beyond by earning qualifying points through international events and all UCI World Cups.

Hopefully you can join us in Pinoy Fixie's Facebook Group. Message me if needed. Just a few requests... no solicitation, profanity, nor posting of any unrelated stuff. Let's be matured and focused even in this virtual world. The sport of cycling still embraces proper etiquette on and off the saddle. Kindly give a short introduction of yourself and start posting. Check out our Facebook Page also for the latest happenings.

Let’s talk about routes you ride, how you trained lately, bike parts you’re curious about or maybe just wanted to pass on or looking for. Share race results, top finishes, and medals earned. Don’t hesitate to post pictures and videos. Let us know any related events you are aware of – past, at this moment, and upcoming.

The goal is to use this social media as a portal to share or gain knowledge and experiences of these specific types of bicycle riding. Most importantly, help, assist, and mentor peers who wants to get started and for those who wants to get to the next level. Let it be known if besides riding or racing...the important side ... reliable mechanics, trusted managers, dedicated trainers, determined coaches, our officials, caring sponsors, and supporters. Hopefully we can create discussions, brainstorm, and find answers and tips from our friends worldwide and from our homeland.

Thank you and maraming salamat sa lahat!

Arden Arindaeng

Sunday, June 2, 2013

National Games at Amoranto Velodrome on May 28 - 29, 2013 - Summary (Part 4)

The calm before National Games 2013 (photo by Gilbert Sy Chan)....


There are a lot's of pictures posted in Facebook by Virgilio Espiritu, Gilbert Sy Chan, Mark Dumandan, Leo Dino, Mark Cristino, and Jojo Villa to name a few. Thank you for sharing! There are more photos at PhilCycling and Manila Fixed Gear's Facebook Group. Don't forget to visit WeFxd's blog, MFG's blog and Mark Dumandan's post about the track event. Special thanks to the event organizers for having MFG and WeFxd some track time during the event.


Start of a Keirin Race. Photo courtesy by Mark Dumandan. And below are the awards Alfie Catalan earned.


I didn't see much about Day 2 - Olympic Event but I assume it was also a great day at the track! And because of everyone's response, this resulted to a proposal for future track events:


Personally, the race results of the 2-day event are great but what really matters is as long as we continue with the spirit, learn from our experiences, and perfect it time and time again and eventually get the respect at a World Class level. Seeing Juniors ride the track was also a delight! Hopefully, the proposal for future events is a promising start and let's all hope it goes a long way. Once again, it's also a matter of volunteering, help maintain the facilities, and a lot of training.... racing is just the creme of the crop of all those hard work.


Thank you Race Director Jose 'Jojo' Villa Jr., to all the staffs and volunteers that made it all happen! Thank you also to all the trackies, coaches, and everyone who participated in the event. Congratulations to all the winners. I really appreciate Kiko Escora of Manila Fixed Gear and Leo Dino of WeFxd for helping get the word out. And for Erickson Bautista of Mashin'Manila for linking Pinoy Fixie Blog.

Aden Arindaeng

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