The things that set us apart and unite us. The passions we share that make us love cycling all the more.
Cyclists are no strangers to budol. For some it’s upgraditis, a debilitating ailment that can only be remedied by purchasing components for our bikes, while for others it’s N + 1, the overwhelming need to add another bike to our stable. The symptoms...
Thinking of a present for a cyclist can be a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it does narrow down the list of candidate presents, but then again it is very easy to get things wrong when buying a gift for a cyclist. Of course, any present should...
Students of history will be quick to tell you that what we know of the past is based on what we can find of its fragments. We scour archives for documents, photos, correspondences, scripts, journals, publications, and manuscripts; and, like...
After having lived for four years in a bike-friendly city, I came back to Manila in 2002 for good, hoping I could continue using a bicycle as my primary mode of transport. Sadly, though, with the harsh reality of living in a city that is friendly to...
We expect nothing less from <S>andwich when it comes to music but the newly released music video for their song BUHOL BUHOL makes a strong point that a lot of us can relate to. According to the band, “The goal was a one take continuous...
There are so many things that could be improved to make cycling in the Philippines safer and more viable for Filipinos. But as much as we want better bike infrastructure and better riding conditions in the country, there are also so many things that...
You can’t keep doing the same thing and expect different results. That’s why we believe that there’s no better time to get into cycling than now. Take us with you as we talk about cycling news, tips, advocacy, and culture. Join the...
Sometimes a fresh interpretation of an old idea catches your attention and makes you feel like it’s novel and unique. The Compact Utility Bicycle (CUB) made this immediate impression on me once I got my hands on it. This Filipinized version of the...
If you search #batanes on Instagram, your feed will be filled with photos of rolling hills, cliffs, lighthouses, stone houses, views of the ocean, rocky beaches, and people posing with these scenic landscapes. Last weekend, I had the opportunity of...
We decided to spend the long weekend on our bikes, traveling from Quezon City to Tagaytay and back. Watch and see what Metro Manila looks like without traffic, and find out if you can try this out with your friends during one of the long weekends in...