LOOK: QC gov’t converts Payatas dumpsite into bike park

Faith Argosino - @inquirerdotnet 03/03/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The local government of Quezon City has converted the Payatas Controlled Disposal Facility (PCDF) into an eco-friendly park for cyclists. The bike park, which is located inside the Payatas dumpsite, will be opened to…

Bike desks help Mexican students learn while burning calories

Reuters 02/05/2023

SAN NICOLAS DE LOS GARZA, Mexico — Rows of sleek new school desks equipped with bike pedals are allowing students in Mexico to power through their class work while cranking out some light exercise, burning off calories…

Sunlife 5150 & Go For Gold Sprint triathlon roars off tomorrow in Panglao, Bohol

Glendale G. Rosal 07/09/2022

PANGLAO ISLAND, BOHOL — For the first time in five years, triathlon will return to the pristine beaches of Panglao Island in Bohol as the Sunlife 5150 & Go For Gold Sprint triathlon fires off tomorrow, Sunday,…

Unvaccinated triathletes will be barred from 70.3 Ironman race in Cebu

Futch Anthony Inso 06/23/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Unvaccinated athletes will not be allowed to participate in the upcoming 70.3 Ironman Triathlon on August 7, 2022. This was agreed upon during the first Coordination Meeting of the technical working group at…

Lapu’s unfinished road works pose serious challenge to Ironman competitors

Futch Anthony Inso 06/09/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Lapu-Lapu City’s unfinished road works are expected to pose a serious challenge to triathletes competing in the upcoming Aguila Ironman 70.3 Philippines. Mayor Junard “Ahong” Chan, however, said that currently, they cannot do…

‘Heroes Adventure Challenge’, monthlong virtual sports event, starts July 10 

Glendale G. Rosal 05/31/2021

CEBU CITY Philippines — Cebuano sports buff have something to look forward to in the coming months as several Cebu-based groups joined hands to organize the first “Heroes Adventure Challenge”, a virtual multi-sporting event slated on July…

Bike for a cause: Cyclist travels 87.11 km on his bicycle to help Mantalongon farmers

Doris Mondragon - Content Specialist 04/27/2021

Bike with a purpose, that is—to exercise and at the same time, help our local farmers. This is what netizen Mik Gallur  did as he pedalled four long hours on his bike from Talisay City to Barangay…

Biking, memories, and the pandemic

Judy Taguiwalo - @inquirerdotnet 04/10/2021

I was 12 years old when I learned how to bike. I managed to cajole our seven-year-old neighbor to lend me his bike by giving him ice candy. So I learned how to bike on my own,…

Biking essentials every biker needs before hitting the road

Rhobie Alburo Ruaya 02/22/2021

Over the course of the past year, one particular mode of transportation and hobby became a rising trend — biking. Getting on a bicycle and riding for a few minutes suddenly became everyone’s choice of exercise and…

Peanut vendor and dog in Cebu City needs help

Immae Lachica 01/10/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines— A peanut vendor and his loyal companion needs help. Why? Netizen Franklin Ramos Mariscal chanced upon the vendor and his dog on January 8, 2021, along Natalio Bacalso Avenue in Cebu City. He noticed…

Bike-friendly parking at SM Supermalls

PR 08/18/2020

With more and more of us turning to biking as a mode of transportation during the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), SM Supermalls has created bike parking facilities across its malls. With organized and secure parking zones…

Elderly man with wooden bike receives brand new mountain bike from Cordova couple

Immae Lachica 07/14/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Tatay Renerio Colita, who went viral for riding his wooden bike, is getting an upgrade for free, thanks to a couple from Cordova town in Cebu. The couple, Liove and Rodel Zonio, owners of…

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