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The Adiva AD3 in the BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge 11
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| The awesome Adiva AD3 |
Ok, I’m still reeling from that one. More than a day of non-stop riding, yes, more than 24 hours (probably 25.5 hours approximation). The BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge is an endurance event where riders get to challenge themselves into riding for 1,200 kilometers within 24 hours around the northern part of Luzon. And me despite finishing more than an hour above the cut off time, it was announced that they’ll still consider those who have cross the finish line, finishers, recognizing their resolve and determination. (Thank you BOSS!)
T minus 1 Day
I took a leave in the office to get as much rest as possible. I woke up 11am, woohoo! I intended to sleep again but couldn’t and decided to go to the office of Motorsiklo News for the bike’s photoshoot. Bike, motorcycle, motorbike are too much a generic term for my weapon of choice for the BOSS Ironman. It’s a three-wheeled Italian scooter AD3 manufactured by Adiva.
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| The center of attention in almost everywhere I go. |
Adiva AD3
Besides having three wheels, the AD3 is as unique as it can get. It has an oversized windshield and a canopy. It made me an instant rockstar! People would take photos of the bike. They’d take selfies and even kindly ask me to mount the AD3 which I always gladly oblige. It was the most photographed bike in the event. But it’s not only eye-catching, the bike is very capable too, you’ll know as you read on.
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| With Together We Ride’s Ms. Malou Gabriel and Mr. Raymon Gabriel. Mr. Gabriel is the appointed chairman of this year’s BOSS Ironman Motorcycle Challenge. Kudos! That was an awesome event! |
Takeoff
I arrived at the Quezon Memorial Circle a little bit late as I had to deliver sponsored items from Spyder to the organizers. I was there at about 8.45pm and people were already scrambling to their bikes, donning helmets and preparing for a long ride. A quickie interview by Mel Aquino, my fellow host in Motorsiklo News, hellos to the UHAW, the Norminring Group all the way from Mindanao, chat with Mark Chuidian of Wheeltek and other friends, and suddenly almost all the rider left and I was in line ready to rock and roll. I got approving stares from the crowd and photographers and a little beyond 10pm, I was ready to roll. A few poses for the cameras and I hit the throttle. Without a group, alone at the back of the pack of a long line of riders and I embarked on a history-making journey around Northern Luzon Loop
Rockstar
Did I not tell you I instantly became a rockstar? My bike is the most attention-grabbing motorcycle in the pack. In every checkpoint, the Adiva AD3 never failed to win over fans and they’d take photos of it. Some would even approach me and ask “Can I have a photo with you?” to which I’d reply “with me? Or with my bike?” and I’d dismount and let them have photos of it. Everywhere was the same reaction to my AD3, shock and awe.
I thought I’m tough, but the Adiva AD3 is tougher
Ok so off I went from the Circumferential road waving goodbye to dear friends to flagged me off. I finished the Ironman before, and I’m driven for an en core.
Gratitude
I thank all those who have prayed for my safe return and all the accolades upon my return. It was heart-warming and humbling. I also thank my sponsors, without whom, this ride wouldn’t be possible:
Spyder Philippines
Adiva Philippines
Motorsiklo News
Petron
CycleSeal
JM Mirasol
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