Articles about Bicycles

More than just a bike shop
If you're on the lookout for a friendly, neighborhood bike shop in Pasig to get mechanical services done, buy parts, or join group rides, then check out Tambay Cycling Hub. Based in Kapitolyo, Pasig, Tambay Cycling Hub is "more than just
They support bike-to-work commuters
In this new series on Top Gear, we'll be visiting different neighborhood bike shops for our readers who are active transport users and bike commuters. We'll be sharing the basic bike services they provide for essential bike maintenance along with
With plans to reduce the bike lane by 50%
Recently, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority held a public consultation with the motorcycle riding community to discuss the initial effects of the no-contact apprehension program. Key among those first results were increased travel speeds on Commonwealth Avenue-the graphics from the
Know your rights as a cyclist
From squaring off with reckless drivers to unpredictable road conditions, the dangers that urban cyclists face in Metro Manila's car-centric streets are all too real. Unfortunately, many cyclists are unsure how to respond when involved in a road incident.AltMobility,
The folding e-bike will feature smartphone connectivity through the Fiido app
Over the past few months, e-bikes, e-trikes, and e-quads have been getting a lot of flak from the public. This led to the government implementing stricter guidelines to regulate the use of these e-vehicles.Excluded from that crackdown,
More than meets the eye
There's no denying that e-bikes and e-trikes have gotten a bad rap lately. But the Afreda S6 isn't your ordinary e-trike: Meet the world's first folding electric reverse three-wheeler e-bike.Like an Autobot, this
Plus, proposed EDSA motorcycle lane, Marikina’s new end-of-trip cycling facility
There’ll soon be bike rentals available inside the campus courtesy of Tipaklong
It's always good news when we hear about any cycling-related campaigns, regardless of location or scale. Over down south at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the administration is looking to promote further its bicycle culture by
Pushbike to e-bike in seconds
Attention car fans. This is not in your regular wheelhouse, but it's cool, interesting, and new, and we know you like that. Electric cars are all the rage right now, but what you can't do is turn a petrol car
The infrastructure in the city has come a long way
In case you missed the news, Quezon City was hailed as the Most Bicycle-Friendly City in the Philippines during the third edition of the Mobility Awards 2023. Quezon City bagged the Gold Award for the first time while Iloilo City and
If your layover is at least 5.5 hours, you’re entitled to a two-hour bike rental
What do you usually do when you have a long layover at some airport? More often than not, you're just left to make do with whatever the airport has in store, no pun intended.If you're stuck in an airport
The issue was tackled earlier during a House committee meeting
The viral road rage incident involving a gun-toting motorist was discussed during a Committee on Public Order and Safety meeting at the House of Representatives today, and new CCTV footage revealed more details about the altercation, including the cyclist's side
Share the road, as they say
Cycling has boomed over the last couple of years as the pandemic highlighted a greater need for personal mobility. That said, cyclists are also some of the most vulnerable road users today. In a bid to lessen accidents, one student from Brunel
Progress for cycling in the country
Cycling has been popular before, but has boomed within the last couple of years. And while the government has set up bike lanes to accommodate more cyclists, there is still a lot of work that needs to be done. The Department of
For your off-roading needs
This rather extreme-looking e-bike is the latest to have a brush with the automotive industry. No, not that "Sorry, mate. I didn't see you" kind of brush-the sort that sees car manufacturer logos and branding all over a
Are you following this issue?
It looks like Ayala Avenue's bicycle lanes are safe-at least for now.Following backlash after the local government's initial announcement, Makati City has announced that it is deferring the conversion of Ayala Avenue's bike lanes to March 6,
This is the basis of a new bicycle-centric bill filed in Senate
Mobility changes in the pandemic are making their way to legislation. Senator Raffy Tulfo is looking to expand bike lanes at a national scale through the introduction of a new bill that goes beyond simple funding. He expressed the need for a
Is this the right call?
Alternative mobility in Valenzuela City is taking a hit after the local government announced that motorcycles will be permitted to use the designated bicycle lane on MacArthur Highway starting December 25.In a video released on social media, Valenzuela City mayor Wes
Salute!
Sandwich frontman Raymund Marasigan isn't going to let a little traffic stand in between him and performing for fans.In a recent tweet, the OPM legend and avid cyclist asked his followers for the best bicycle route from Pasay City to
Have you passed through here?
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, local governments across Metro Manila decided it was high time they put more focus on pedestrian and cyclist infrastructure. As a result, bike lanes were put up. Sometimes, with not-so-impressive results.Many new
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