Hamster wheel

Keeps on spinning

Weekend coming, who's excited about watching the UCI mountain bike (DH) world cup over on Redbull TV? Battle up top between Bryceland (Santa cruz), Brosnan (Specialized), Gwin (Specialized). With only a couple of points separating them from each other taking the overall riders championship this year will go down to the fastest, luckiest going down the mountain. Not to mention all of the other riders vying for end season points and fame conquering pure technical course at Meribel, France.
Fearless prediction Ratboy Bryceland for the overall, but Sam Hill for the WIN on this track.

Somewhat DH related video courtesy of Matt Dennison hehe!

Headaches followed by...
Lately been experiencing headaches, followed by upper and lower teeth aches on right part of my head and jaw. According to the internet it is Sinusitis...hey! Welcome old friend. Have not felt you for quite a while (sarcasm).

Fix-er-upper
Last week my very old car developed a squeak on the engine after I showed some poseur crossover how to choke on 30 year old car exhaust fumes. Turns out that the main bolt holding the compressor lost A nut. Luckily the bolt did not fell-off, instead the excess movement of engine bumped the bolt on top of the rotor compressor grinding its head causing the mickey mouse squeak. Got a screw driver, tapped the bolt and since it was barely holding the compressor it came lose and returned right into its proper orientation, found a similar sized spare nut on one cars compartments. Hand tightened the thing and all is well.
This is why I love OLDER cars. Can you fix yours with a screw driver and just your hand?

Something bike related
Hah it has been a while. EL Camino will now be sporting a top-tube/frame attached mini-pannier courtesy of Ride Clyde Manila. Been bringing less stuff during current short rides and instead of shoving everything on my pockets, and man bag, will now be using those babies instead.
Test fitted the bag with usual spares, tools, I usually carry along ANY ride it works great. Stay tuned for upcoming product preview (Wednesdays) Iberra Top-tube; mini pannier bag.

Iberra

And...
Have a great LONG weekend, stay safe.

Ernest Hamster

Hamster wheel

Keeps on spinning

In effort to streamline Amazing World of Ernest Hamster blog ALL NON Bike related crap will no longer get an update on this site. Namely Random photography, happy meal toys, and hotwheels collectibles.

Instead I will be adding another blog that focuses on said topics co-authored by my son and wife.

Watch out for new Ernest Hamster blog!

Fruit ninja on this...

Ouch! earlier today I got cut on my dirty finger by an open can. Luckily it was on top area not the bottom. Not much action going on there so it will heal quickly.
Can's are f*cking deadly!

To get paid you have to play

Lotto fever once again sweeping the nation. Millions of suckers...I mean hopeful gamblers...are betting their hard earned twenty-pesos for a chance of winning Napoloes chump change.

So if you win the lottery what is the first thing you will do? Or buy?

Feel good

Video of the day courtesy of Halfords.

Free pass

Instead of doing my laundry this past Sunday Opted for the more lazy option of just sleeping A lot. Thankfully my lovely wife took care of my riding ensemble.

Let's ride!

Ernest Hamster

Hamster wheel

Waking up to nothing...
I guess today that kind of day. Hoping that wife left me some brewed coffee before going out.

BEST?

That keychain

Since pockets are overrated I now forgo the use of it. Basketball shorts are my thing now, way more comfortable than cargo shorts. My trusty man bag got promoted to carrying all my crap so I decided to spruce it up a bit in my own way.
Made a keychain out of the Hotwheels Carbonator, the wing of the toy also doubles as a bottle opener for those drinking emergencies that cannot wait.

Carbonator hanging-out (pun intended)

Conceal don't feel
Well admitted to some of my bike mates that song from FROZEN "Let it go" helps me with my granny gear. I don't know...but the song got stuck in my brain so bad that no amount of Katy Perry melodies could overcome it.

Ah young Anna...Chris Akrigg would be proud. Photo from Disney Frozen

Pretty pissed
We all need that release. If you keep sh*t bottled up then it might explode when you least expect it, and people around you might be the unsuspecting victim. The thing I do to prevent blowing-up (yes I will admit that I have a temper) to listen my favorite music full-blast, ride my bike, and fondle my...seal, dolphin stuff toy. Hey this crap better and cheaper than getting a sensual massage.

Awww

Weekend coming

Really, really wanted to join fellow Siglo's on this weekend PATW to Tagaytay city but sadly I have an afternoon commitment already scheduled. Enjoy your ride guys!

Ernest Hamster

Hamster wheel

Never stops spinning.

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"Kira I am kiraaa"

Potency of locally grown garlic vs imports

Been cooking lately with a lot of garlic. The pinoy "bawang" physically is smaller, much harder to peel and cost a couple of pesos more than its counterpart. The imported ones bigger, easier to peel and much cheaper . But guess who wins the aroma and garlicky taste battle?

Noypi bawang of course. The thing with local garlic is much more potent per clove than imported one. Noticed that I have to chop-up and peel at least a whole bulb of import garlic to produce the same distinct aroma and taste that half a bulb pinoy garlic produces.

Buy local

Carrying an umbrella while...

Cycling and riding a motorbike is DUMB. If you are guilty of this please f*cking stop you are clearly ignorant of the fact that umbrella might cause more damage to you and other people than the rain. A Raincoat, or a jacket cheaper than going to the hospital.

Still wet

Going straight

Lately been fascinated with Street Drag racing reality shows, hot rod and tablet drag racing games here are few of my favorite.

On Youtube
Discovery channel: Street Outlaws
Motor trend channel: Roadkill

On Android
Oldie but goodie CSR racing
Intentionally old but still good CSR racing classic

Started my fascination with drag racing while being in the peanut gallery of local events organized by the Philippine drag racing federation (PDRF) wayyy back late 90's and early 2000. When I got the opportunity to fiddle with my car I did not hesitate to touch the engine, suspension, plus learned a lot about proper FAST setup from being exposed to "The drags" so too speak. Right now I might ride slow with my family but sometimes the Drag Hamster shows itself.

2012 COPO Camaro, 1970 Plymouth SUPER BIRD

And finally the weather was nice yesterday and today. What now? Why DO the laundry of course.

Ernest "Hamster"