KONSIklista

There are moments where we seek freedom and tranquility. Taking advantage of a cool and breezy Sunday morning spinning in the hills of Antipolo.

One way of keeping my sanity is by riding my bike and enjoying every moment on the saddle.

Never Enough😢.

For decades, I've been riding my bike as my chosen sport to uplift my spirit and motivate myself to exceed my limit. I loved competing in big tours like TOM, Vuelta Dagupan, defunct Tour of Subic, Tour de Clark, Giro Pilipinas, Tour de Tayabas and a lot more. These races gave me a sense of personal accomplishment.

Reality check! I no longer have the stamina, the power, and the legs of youth I once had. Fathertime has caught up on me. It's only the spirit that is willing, but the flesh is not.

For months, I trained for TOM, and I felt that I could give a good performance in my category. However, my drive and motivation dropped in the last few days. I want to race, but again, when is enough truly enough? Never Enough? Or never again? What is there to prove? I already suffered from shattered ego and wounded pride.

So I decided with profound sadness and heaviness in my heart, not to race in TOM. What I planned to be my farewell grand tour won't happen anymore. I am down and out. To all of you teammates who shared your time during my training days, my heart is full of gratitude for the help and camaraderie on the road that you extended to me. Maraming salamat sa inyong lahat. KONSI signing out from the big league😢. May you continue to conquer miles and climbs and take inspiration from your old warrior comrade. So long PAGSS Cycling Teammates. There is no Glory without Tears💪. Good luck!

Another great day on the saddle.

Had a wonderful weekend ride with Konsiklista Gang and PAGSS teammates.

Had a good weekend ride joining the BKC anniversary ride with Arctic PAGSS teamates and friends in the cycling community. Revisiting Sierra Madre loop after almost 2 years. It's nice to be back!

A day with BFF. Sharing one passion, one discipline and one moment.