Camp Aguinaldo MTB Trail Ride 07 and 27 December 2013

Two weeks of vacation have gone by and I'm writing this just now--when work has resumed for the new year (happy New Year!). I guess I had more "important" things to do over the holiday break than to sit in front of the computer. Since I'm now back in front of the laptop full time, what better opportunity to catch up on my blogging ;-)

This was my first time back on the trail in well over six months. I had a back injury in July 2013 which took me off the bike for a while--even longer off the trails.
I was surprised to find out that they moved the entrance to the trail from Arturo Enrile Avenue to A. Luna, near the Soldiers Mall.
The trail has been lengthened by about 300 m or so, to include part of the area south of the AFP Reserve Command building.

New Camp Aguinaldo MTB Trail (click for Endomondo workout)

The trail was so new that the soil wasn't packed down yet resulting in a fairly bumpy ride. I was a bit concerned with all the garbage on the trail (including broken glass and hollow blocks, pieces of plastic and other trash) that were either used as back fill or were dug up when the new sections were graded. The nice thing though, was that the old sections were smoother, with the previously tight switchbacks now wider and easier to get around.
I could only manage two laps as I had to get back home immediately that day (the 7th), so I didn't get the chance to take photos of the trail. Fortunately, my ride on the 27th was more leisurely so I was able to snap a few: