Articles about Bikes

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

*Sigh*

Do you see? This is why we can't have nice things.Apparently, some bike repair stations in Metro Manila are being left unusable because their tools are being stolen. This is according to a recent report by TeleRadyo.Bike repair stations

This will be available at three Hotel 101 branches from 6am to 12pm on weekends

Cyclists don't always ride their bikes for their daily commutes or to train for competitions. Some cyclists out there just want to have quick rides around the city, grab some breakfast, and get home before it gets too hot. Or in

It’s voluntary, but residents are encouraged to do so

Any cyclists here from Quezon City? If you often take your bicycles to go around the locale, then this is something that might be of interest to you: the local government unit's new voluntary bike registration program.The program was launched

Coalition says NCR is lagging behind Metro Cebu in setting up bike lanes

Bayanihan 2-or as it's officially known, the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act-was officially signed into law on September 11, 2020. Among the provisions of the government's COVID-19 response plan is an allocation of P814 million for

They scored gold at the recently concluded Mobility Awards

Cyclists pedaling around these cities on two wheels will likely agree: Pasig and San Juan are the two most bike-friendly LGUs in Metro Manila.The two cities bested 10 other LGU nominees in the first-ever Mobility Awards, which recently announced

An almost 1000km journey

After losing his job in Metro Manila, 19-year-old Peter Roncales decided to bike from Parañaque City all the way to his home in the municipality of Oras in Eastern Samar.This was an almost 1,000km journey, according to

Pushing for the advantages of bike commutes

Today, September 22, is World Car Free Day, and several cycling advocates took to the roads on a #SabaySaBike campaign to encourage people to walk or take a bike to work.Spin.ph lensman Jerome Ascano captured these two-wheeled warriors in

A total of 17 bike racks have been installed so far

The Department of Transportation said Tuesday that it has installed more bike racks in MRT-3 stations to accommodate the growing number of commuters whose new normal routes include bicycles and trains.A total of 17 out of the planned 34 bike

More e-bikes are coming

We have observed lately that there's a growing following for electric bicycles here in our country. This inspires us to feature more of these environment-friendly and emissions-free two-wheelers that are now being pushed by the government-not just

Bike searches jumped by three times

When lockdown restrictions kept public transportation off the streets, ever-resourceful Filipinos took to the road on two wheels.But first, naturally, they Googled it.iPrice Group, a research firm that monitors and enables e-commerce activity across the region, sifted through

Have you spotted him cycling across the metro yet?

At 70 years old, senior citizen cyclist Gil Gener Palomar still beats the rush on two wheels-while making a colorful statement aboard his bicycle.Just check out his outfit when he went out for a recent ride, as spotted by Spin.

The budget would come from the ‘Bayanihan 2’ bill.

The Department of Transportation said Thursday that it would need P1.04 billion to establish a bike lane network in Metro Manila to provide commuters an alternative during the general community quarantine.The proposed bike lanes will be 1.2 to 1.

Looking for an ultra-compact two-wheeler?

Still thinking about buying a bike to help you easily get around the city while we're in what seems to be a never-ending quarantine? In case you're still looking for bicycles that are perfect for the city, check this

People had to find other modes of transportation

Ten days after enhanced community quarantine was declared over the entire Luzon, businessman Jose Dasas received a call from a friend, a fellow Rotarian who owned a chain of small groceries."Pare, may stock ka pa ba ng mga bike?"Since September

A win for pedestrians, too

Many hardworking Pinoys are riding bicycles to and from the workplace, as public transportation remains limited amid the coronavirus outbreak.Because of the surge of cyclists nationwide, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) have begun constructing

Need a new mode of transportation?

Thinking about getting a bike but not sure if you're fit enough to pedal across the city? You might want to consider investing in an electric bicycle or an 'e-bike' especially now that more cities are planning to enforce bike

The city is planning to stretch the lanes to 13.8km

Bikes have proven to be very useful under the Metro Manila quarantine. If you live, work, or simply need to pass through San Juan, then take note: Mayor Francis Zamora has announced that bike lanes will likely be a fixture in post-

We need this

With mass transportation still closed because of quarantine regulations, many cycling supporters have been pushing for pedal bicycle commuting under the 'new normal.' Still, concerns for the safety of bike commuters abound, especially since most of the existing infrastructure in our cities

Agree?

If there's one thing we can appreciate from what's transpired over the past two months, it's that cyclists-a sector that has for too long been an afterthought in the grand scheme of our country's transportation landscape-are