As we embarked on the last day of our journey, we still had around 300 kilometers left to close the loop. Setting off from Kapangan at 6 in the morning, we were greeted by the cool temperature as we made our way towards Baguio City, approximately 40 kilometers away. The road leading to Baguio was well-maintained, although it involved significant changes in elevation. We encountered both ascents and descents along the route, some of which were quite steep and required extra caution. The deep valleys and lush forests of the region remained vibrant, providing us with breathtaking landscapes, especially as we approached Baguio.
Throughout our journey, we stayed in constant contact with our friend Migz, a native of the province and a well-known resource for bike touring enthusiasts and hikers visiting the Cordilleras. We had arranged to meet him in Baguio, where he currently resides. Since the communication signal along the route was unreliable, I provided him with a live location tracking site to monitor our progress. Migz was clever enough to wait for us where the climbs ended in Tublay, Benguet. We were immensely grateful for his guidance and support. We spent time talking about our expedition, and Migz treated us to a delicious lunch, partly celebrating our victory in the summer capital of Baguio City.
It struck me how the summer capital of the Philippines felt quite ordinary compared to the outskirts of the city and the places we had experienced in the Cordilleras. Migz took us to various viewdecks in the city, and I jokingly told him that we were not easily amazed because we had already witnessed the best places in the region. 
We made a stop at the iconic Lion's Head figure, took some photos, and indulged in the local delicacies, including the famous strawberry ice cream. Migz continued to accompany us until the end of Kennon Road in La Union.
In the afternoon, we took a long rest to adjust our bodies to the hot climate of the lowlands. Around 3pm, it was time for us to part ways with Migz as he headed back to Baguio by bus, while we embarked on the last leg of our journey, covering approximately 250 kilometers of flat roads back home. Night riding was inevitable, but at least we were spared from the scorching heat of the sun, though drowsiness became our new challenge.
Finally, our pace picked up as we reached the stretch of La Union and Tarlac. During the nighttime, we easily found resting spots along the road to take short naps. Unfortunately, Jay experienced another mishap around 8pm when he got a flat tire and unknowingly continued riding on it for a few meters, causing his rims to bend under the weight. Although we fixed the flat tire, the wobbling wheel significantly affected Jay's pace, forcing us to slow down to ensure his safe progress. It was a hard lesson learned: never ride with flat tires!
Inch by inch, we made our way to Angeles, Pampanga, around 4am. Sleepiness began to creep in, and we decided to take a nap in a 7-11 store, hoping that bike shops would open early at 7am for repairs. Unfortunately, Edwin also encountered a flat tire, and at that point, we decided to part ways since our journey was coming to an end, and we had other commitments to attend to. We had confidence that Jay would make it alone all the way to Cavite once his bike was fixed. Edwin and I arrived home around noontime, and Jay eventually reached home a few hours later.
Covering the long distance of over 300 kilometers from Kapangan, Benguet, to Manila, we couldn't believe how easily it felt. It was the longest distance we had traveled, yet it seemed like the easiest. Finally, we had successfully closed the loop, completing an incredible and fulfilling journey.
