The traffic in Metro Manila tests the patience of a motorist. For cyclists, it’s a whole different story. To them, it’s a test to survive a simple journey of getting from point A to B. The pandemic gave birth to most of the bike lanes we have today. During its peak when lockdowns stopped mass...
MATAG-OB, Leyte – Over 80 bikers from all over Visayas joined the 1st Mayor's Cup Matag-ob Downhill Bike Challenge on Sunday, April 16. The participants competed in seven categories at Bondari Peak, the municipality's top tourist destination. The riders raced from the peak overcoming...
BUTUAN CITY – The Police Regional Office-13 deployed bicycle-riding police officers on Maundy Thursday to have a safe and secure observance of the Holy Week in the Caraga region. PRO-13 chief Police Brig. Gen. Pablo G. Labra II launched “Bisikleta Iglesia” based on the directive of PNP chief...
The Muntinlupa City government will receive P86.1 million from the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to implement an active transport bike system and safe pathways program. Councilors approved Resolution No. 2023-208 authorizing Mayor Ruffy Biazon to sign, on behalf of the city government, an...
House Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto is calling on the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to make pedestrian and bike ways as “a pillar” of its activities. Deputy Speaker and Batangas 6th district Rep. Ralph Recto (Facebook) Recto said on Sunday, Feb. 26...
Make It Makati announced on Tuesday, Feb. 14, that its plan to turn bike lanes in Ayala Avenue, Makati into shared lanes or sharrows has been deferred to a later date following the protests coming from cyclists and bike-oriented groups. "The Biking Community is an important part of the commuters we...
Cyclists held a community ride on Sunday, Feb. 12, in protest against Make It Makati's project of making all bike lanes along Ayala Ave. in Makati as shared lanes or "sharrows" aimed at accommodating cyclists and commuters alike. The bike ride, dubbed as Make it Safer Makati, was organized by the...
Heads up cyclists! Make It Makati announced on Friday, Feb. 10, that all bike lanes along Ayala Avenue will become shared lanes or "sharrows" staring Feb. 15, following the influx of commuters in Makati City. In its Facebook page, Make It Makati said the change will accommodate both bikers and more...
Muntinlupa is poised to become a key route for cyclists from Metro Manila, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon once plans for additional bike lanes are implemented. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) Road Sector recently met with Mayor Ruffy Biazon to discuss bike lane expansions in...
As the title pointed out, Acer has unveiled a bike desk called eKinekt BD 3. It’s a stationary bike with a desk for your laptop and smartphones. More than that, you can charge your devices as you pedal. Don’t want to lose your progress? Then keep pedaling! The desk has USB ports to charge...
ONE FOR THE ROAD James Deakin They say be careful what you wish for, because it may come true. And for the cycling community in Metro Manila, this is exactly what happened when the government created make-shift bike lanes across various main roads within the capital region last June of 2020. At...
The Nayong Pilipino Foundation launched its newest eco-tourism destination at Seaside Drive in Parañaque's Entertainment City on Sunday, Dec 18. Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez led the opening ceremony of the Nayong Pilipino Bike and Nature Park Trail City and said that the new nature park and...
