After all the hype and noise of this ride.... everybody now has been bear witness to what the ride was. Basically, no matter how the 2 groups rode up to Baguio, slow, fast or faster. It was just still a ride for all the members of Atat and Club 200.
Since both clubs decided that it was a members only ride, made me realize that this was done for a reason. Safety was the number 1 priority, both clubs had similar riding styles which was Ride Hard, Ride Fast, Ride Safe. It would not matter whether an Atat rider or a Club 200 was infront, it was just like riding with your clubmates on a weekend. Rules were set and were strictly followed as seen in the video going through NLEX all the way through Marcos Highway. If you were infront of the train, make sure you do everything right. A mis-gear, wrong line or brake too early, you would find yourself being passed by a few riders with room to spare to correct your mistake.
I saw quite a few road works from the uncut version, mostly after accelerating out of the corner next thing you see is a one way sign and on coming traffic. Great reflexes and hand signals to indicate on coming hazards and signaling if the road was wide open ahead. Winding roads and diesel on each corner is a very deadly combination specially if you have 7 to 12 riders trying to get to an apex first, I expected some rubbing (fairing bashing) but it never happened. Respecting the rider infront, beside and behind you is always important when riding on the road.
Kudos to the riders with the camera's, captured the exciting moments so it can be relived by the participants and us mere mortals. Special mention goes to Atat Vince, who provided the cameras and editing the video. I especially like the after the ride cocktails set up and the all night drinking. After a hard days ride, I prefer to drink a few beers and go to bed early and prepare for the next day. These guys are different, it seems like they even partied the night away pass midnight. Must good to be that young and enjoy life to the fullest.
Rides like these are something to be treasured, the bond between both groups has been established and has become even stronger. The friendship and respect shown will last a life time and will always be remembered. There will always be bickering which motorcycle is the best, which rider is the fastest and which club is better. At the end of the day, we are all men that share the same passion and the answer will always be the same... the best bike is what you are currently riding and the better club will always be the club you represent.
What ever happened to the Japanese, BMW and Ducati challenge? There was no mention of it on the video or will this be settled on another ride to a different location. I hear that it will down south? Bicol perhaps? or even further?
Do let me know.
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