More than 5,000 participants are expected to join the 5th Iloilo Bike Festival with the theme “Iloilo, your BIKEation destination” on May 1-6 organized by Iloilo City Government through City Sports Division in partnership with Megaworld Corporation.
“Let’s firm up our stature as the ‘BIKEation’ destination of the country.
Biking has become the Ilonggos’ hobby these days. We have a very bike-friendly environment. We already have bike lanes for our bikers to be safe and more comfortable,” Mayor Jose Espinosa III said.
Festival Director Arch. Wilfredo Sy said the weeklong event’s goal is to make Iloilo City a haven for biking enthusiasts and at the same time promote healthy lifestyle among Ilonggos.
“This year, our goal is to be identified as the most bike-friendly city. We’re confident to be nominated since we have more bike lanes, new university loop, and bicycle ordinances. We have a very strong cycling community here,” he said.
A total of 16 events will be showcased including:
- Bike Clinic and Bike Show at The Box on May 1
- Photo Exhibit Opening at Iloilo Business Park Showroom
- SineSiklista Logo Animation Contest on May 2
- Bike Tiangge at Festive Walk on May 3-6
- Cycling heARTS Exhibit at Gallery Eye on May 3
- Transport Forum and BMX Exhibition at Iloilo Business Park Showroom on May 4
- MTB XC Challenge and Art Bike at Festive Walk
- Amazing Bicycle Race
- VisiTOUR and Fellowship Night at Park Square on May 5; and Family Fun Day and Fun Race
- Pinta Siklista at Festive Walk/PARK Square
- Porma Siklista
- Awarding and Announcement of Winners at ILOMOCA area on May 6.
The highlight will be the 16-km Grand Fun Ride on the same day. (PR)