Last October 16, 2011 I was out very early to test my newly downloaded GPS applications, which would come to be helpful in my backpacking / outdoor activities whether biking, running or climbing. I decided to pass my usual bike route from Mabuhay - Conel - Mabuhay adding the site of Japanese bunker as extra scenery for today's ride. From Malesido Phase 3 - Nuñez Street - Mabuhay road crossing Notre Dame of Sienna College was a cemented path. Along the way I happened to witness a father-son tandem doing their early rounds of jogging; to my estimate the father was between 25-30 years old while his son was between 3-5 years old. Most probably they were doing this for physical fitness, healthy lifestyle or preparing for some sort of upcoming fun runs. Riding my mountain bike early in the morning was very refreshing for the eyes especially for the greenery scenery. I also witness some houses who don’t know how to conserve energy at the time of 05:00am their lights were still on.
The lap 6 of my map, if continued to be travelled will lead you to the Bioseed Research Philippines - Barangay Katangawan. Crossing lap 6 and lap 7 was the Conel road; on this area I usually encounter a solo biker or small group of 2-4 bikers, doing their routines also. This area was also a rest spot of some runners. I did water break here and continued pedaling upwards until I reach the Conel check point then turn left passing the Purok Nopol. Crossing lap 13 to 14, turn right and you will precede to the Leyson Farm, Bat Sanctuary and Nopol Hills, one of the major tourist destination of General Santos City.
From here I witness a lot of farmers, who was very early plowing their fields, putting some pesticides, nutrients and other were busy watering them. In late afternoon, a group of Tulabong could be found within the area abundantly. The road taken from Lap 10 - 15 was a combination of sands and pebbles making it quite painful for the butt while on the other hand lap 15 - 17 was pure sandy, thus you have to go faster so that you would not eat all the dirt’s the other vehicles will throw to you. Lap 17 - Lap 19 was a less stressful road, it is where I was able to record my top speed for this ride at the rate of 37.8 kilometers per hour.
From here I witness a lot of farmers, who was very early plowing their fields, putting some pesticides, nutrients and other were busy watering them. In late afternoon, a group of Tulabong could be found within the area abundantly. The road taken from Lap 10 - 15 was a combination of sands and pebbles making it quite painful for the butt while on the other hand lap 15 - 17 was pure sandy, thus you have to go faster so that you would not eat all the dirt’s the other vehicles will throw to you. Lap 17 - Lap 19 was a less stressful road, it is where I was able to record my top speed for this ride at the rate of 37.8 kilometers per hour.
Few meters away from Lap 19 - Lap 20 was the location of one of the Japanese Bunker historically preserved by the Tourism Cultural Promotions and Development Division. This Japanese bunker were used during the world war II as defense structure, a lot of this exists all trough out General Santos City especially Buayan (2), Baluan (5), Conel (1), Ligaya (2), San Isidro (3) and Mabuhay (4). These dome shaped cement structures are half embedded underground so that it would not be easily identified when looked upon the sky. Some of which were located inside a farmland, subdivision and even shoreline. From this viewpoint also you could see the almost perfect cone shape peak of Mt. Matutum. If you are to follow the crossing between lap 20 and 21, you will passed by a number of quarry site, then city slaughters house, small community ending at the Siluay River Irrigation System.
Lastly before proceeding home, I dropped by at the Our Lady of Manaoag Chapel of Dominican Brothers and lighted a candle.
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