Recent Rides / Events
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Jawbone Canyon OHV (February 20-21, 2010) Another fun-filled weekend adventure at a popular off road destination; Rene's favorite playground. Man! It's awesome...play it 
Whiskey Flat Days (February 13, 2010) A leap back to the good ol' wild west days when Kernville, CA was settled by gold miners, cattle ranchers and trappers. It was a gorgeous day and the recent rain has turned the landscape to brilliant green so we rode out and enjoyed mother nature's pre-spring gift to us and as always, we had a blast...play it
Ocotillo Wells SVRA (January 30-31, 2010) Atty. Norberito "Bert" Aquino of San Diego invited Rene Marquez to a fun-filled weekend off road adventure on the State Vehicular Recreation Area (SVRA) of Ocotillo Wells. Rene then passed the invite to the rest of us. It's my weekend off, I'm....read more Update: The long awaited music slide vdeo...play it
Destination Tucson, AZ (Dec. 31- Jan. 3, 2010) About three weeks ago, I posted a proposal to a 4 days adventure touring Tucson vicinity. The departure date quickly came and there was 'NO' surprise. Not one soul stepped up to the base, I'm going solo. Sigh! "Oh! well," I thought as I secured my camping gears on to my metric motorcycle, Honda Goldwing. I have done....read more
SFO Vet. Parade (November 8, 2009) Rene, Macmac & I went to SFO to participate in the Veterans Day parade w/ the Fil-Am Riders, but not after checking out the fermented grape juice country of Napa & Sonoma Valleys, and one day of riding around isn't enough. It was truly a honor be a part of the procession representing the Filipino fighting men of the 1st & 2nd Filipino Infantry Regiments & although it was such a short visit with the Fil-Am Riders, we had a great time...play it
PHRC's Anniversary (October 24, 2009) "Our club is turning 10 and your invited to our annual poker run and celebration", the invite states. "It will be a 60 mile run followed with food and drinks at the residence of Rene & Maria Ybardolaza. Please join us in commemorating our special 10th anniversary of great friendship and brotherhood", it further states. So, off we went since the proceeds of the poker run is donated to their favorite charity. Registration cost $20 for a rider & $10 for a passenger with a chance to win a pot of gold of $400, PLUS... get this, all you can eat mouth-watering buffet of the finest selection of Pinoy cuisine prepared by none other than Iron Chef Maria, Rene Ybardolaza and family. If you didn't come, you lucked out! The party was off the hook, DUDE, it was bangin', bitchin', crackin', live, off the chain, jerkin', ESTE LUGAR ESTABA A TODA MADRE...uh...uh..,and all that! It was a fine and festive day, all in all, about 70 bikes came to the occasion including PR USA, JDLC, San Diego Riders, and the man himself, Tito Atienza with Phil-USA. This music video will tell the rest...play it