AROUND 1,000 bikers from Iloilo City and nearby towns are expected to participate in the 6th Iloilo Bike Festival on May 5 at Casa Emperador, Megaworld Iloilo Business Park in Mandurriao district.
Iloilo City Sports Division officer-in-charge Moises Salomon Jr. said the 15-kilometer grand fun ride, which was the highlight of city’s five-day bike festival, will start at 5:30 p.m.
The route will start from Megaworld going to Plaza Jaro; Luna, La Paz; Arroyo Fountain Area in City Proper; Iznart Street; J.M. Basa Street; Plaza Libertad; Muelle Loney; New Grandstand; and back to Arroyo Fountain, General Luna where the bikers will use the bike lanes, then turn right to Diversion Road up to Megaworld.
“Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III is inviting bike enthusiasts to join the big event, and for the public to witness the activities lined-up to showcase a bike-friendly city,” Salomon said.
“Let us all enjoy the grand fun ride and please be at the venue before 4 p.m. and bring blinkers for you to use at night,” added the Iloilo City sports official.
Prior to the main eventt, there will also be BMX 4 cross competition, pump truck competition, fixie bike, BMX bike street competition, and bike expo from May 1-5.
“The bike festival aims to encourage everyone to use bicycle as an alternative for vehicle, and to create awareness that Iloilo is a bike-friendly city cited during the Phil Bike Awards 2018 at World Trade Center Manila,” Salomon said.
Contact person for the bike festival were Andrew Alejandria (Facebook name Andrew Agustin) at 09167591373, Krestine Araya (Facebook name: Krestine Araya ii) at 09123748409 and Hannah Loubelle Baga-an at 09560657547./PN
