The Main Stream of Mountain Biking
Never in my wildest dreams would I have ever imagined doing a cross country biking trip! But I finally, about two years ago, I did do it with a bunch of my great friends. Cross country biking is never an easy task. Preparation is the key and I think I speak for everyone who has ever had their own cross country trip. Though a cross country mountain biking is real hard work – both physically and mentally, the trip in itself and the end outcome is very rewarding!
During my bicycle touring preparation I became the most obsessive compulsive individual. There were a lot of things that needed preparation and I had to shell out a couple of dollar bills here and there. Well, it goes without saying that a trip really does cost a bit, but at least you don’t have to pay for the airplane fare!
The Bike
If you have a normal road bike then biking cross country will surely put a lot of pressure on the bike, since it is not made for long distance trips. If you have amountain bike then your cross country trip may still be possible but the bike’s thin frame will give you little space to carry some of your things.
Though mountain bikes can be modified to suit your needs, will also cost you to make the necessary modifications. Ultimately, the best solution is to have a touring bike when doing a cross country mountain biking trip. It has the appropriate frame to carry a bunch of your stuff and it is suited for long distance biking. If you have a year to prepare for this trip then you will be able to save for a touring bike with no problem. Though I have to warn you that it is not cheap and it will set you back around, for the cheapest, one grand.
The Biker
Biking cross country is a very daunting task. Going on a cross country trip requires adequate physical and mental preparation. The first step is to know the distance at which you are to accomplish the trip and to add a few extra miles to that.
When you have the distance flat out, train to finish the maximum distance in order to build up your endurance. Since you will be stopping along the way to rest – you will have trained your body to not tire easily during the trip.
Bicycle training will not stop at the gym – you will have to orient yourself with the busy streets of the urban jungle and the bustling tracks of the forest. This will program your mind and body to be prepared for any type of terrain.
The Bikers Miscellaneous Hoo – Ha’s
So, now you have got your bike ready, you know where to rest, and you have physically prepared yourself. What more is there to do? Well, there is a lot more but don’t worry, I will help you get ready!
Here is a list of the necessary things to bring for when biking cross country:
• Maps – Not the ordinary maps but mountain biking maps. They will have bicycle trails, bike shops, and bicycle friendly motels marked out for your convenience.
• Bicycle repair kit and extra parts – This will be for instances of accidents and repairs along the way.
• Cycling backpack / Hydrating backpack – This will cut the hassle of bringing a bicycle water bottle along the way and you can always put other necessities inside the backpack.
• Cellular phone – In case of emergencies or when you need to check in to your friends and families.
• Money – This is the holy grail of all trips, you can never leave home without some money! Make sure you pack a debit card, credit card, and keep extra cash on hand.
• Bicycle safety equipment – It is said time and time again, these things are necessary to keep you safe.
• Camera with extra batteries – There is no sense in biking cross country if you cannot save the memories. Having a high resolution camera that you can carry along will set the difference between pixilated tragedy and high definition beauty. Another option is to have a helmet video camera.
These are just the things to prepare when you go biking cross country. Oh and another thing, always tell your friends and families where you plan to go and the route that you are going to take. Also call them every time you take a break so that they know you are okay. This may sound childish but this tactic can save your life! You might consider getting a bicycle GPS tracker so that your loved ones can keep tabs on your trip!

Source: http://www.bike-riding-guide.com/biking-cross-country.html

The best hotels outside Manila in Pampanga and Subic are listed here including a beach resort which is a semi-private establishment located in the central business district near shopping, business, entertainment, airport and other conveniences of Philippines Clark Freeport Zone. The beach resorts, leisure parks and vacation hotels in Clark Pampanga offer a unique ambience that supports a laidback relaxing lifestyle. Many visitors travel north to Clark Pampanga from Manila to unwind and relax in these resorts.

This Pampanga resort hotel is different from other hotels in Clark Philippines or hotel in Angeles City. This Clark Hotel has large outdoor space for children to play and adults to enjoy some peace and quiet in the picnic grounds near the lake. Guests like the Hotel’s café breakfast garden which serves the best breakfast in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort has nice ambience and wide space, much better than the other hotels in Angeles City and Manila Philippines.

Where to go in Clark? Hotel Clark Philippines is a De Luxe Hotel in Clark and Subic, a risk free place to stay, cozy and nice ambience, a nice function place for special occassion

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Are you looking for an attractive restaurant or a nice place to eat with friends in Clark, Angeles City Pampanga? Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar is a restaurant with good food and good wines for dinner located at Clark Angeles City Pampanga. Perfect for exclusive dinner venues for groups, recommended for private dinner in Philippines. A Restaurant in Clark for business dinner meeting. Private dinner place or dinner restaurant in Clark Subic Near Manila Angeles City Pampanga. Yats Restaurant is one of the Good Restaurant in Pampanga Angeles City Clark near Manila.

Famous Restaurant in Pampanga, a place to dine with friends in Clark, cozy restaurant with a nice ambience, a nice function place for special occassions

Traffic along the North Expressway NLEX from Manila to Clark is always light and the new Subic Tarlac Clark Expressway ScTex takes visitors straight into Clark Freeport without going through any towns and cities along the way.

Many guests like staying at Clearwater Family Inn Hotel Room in the picnic grounds of this resort in Clark Pampanga. Some like the trees in the resort camping grounds. One can stay in other hotels in Angeles City but it is not often one finds amenities and ambience like Clark, not like Clearwater Resort in Angeles City Philippines.

Those who are lucky enough to get a room at this lake resort in Clark Philippines will be able to enjoy the magical sunrise across the lake of Clearwater Resort at dawn. This is the only hotel in Clark Pampanga that guests can really enjoy viewing sunrise.

For information as well as assistance with reservations in hotels and resorts in Pampanga, Clark Philippines, click here to contact HotelClarkPhilippines now

Or call us at

Hotel Clark Philippines
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 637-5019 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

Email: Info@ClarkPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

To inquire with the beach resort hotel in Clark Pampanga visit http://www.ClearwaterPhililippines.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a HK-based developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine outlets http://www.YatsLeisure.com

Looking for a party venue in town?
Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the ideal venues for birthday party because it is a risk free venue. Not only Birthday Parties but also a good place to enjoy family reunion. A good place to celebrate special occasions. Clearwater Resort and Country Club is one of the resorts in Subic Clark Angeles City Pampanga or near Manila with activity amenities, place that are nice for celebration.