Bikecation

Samal , officially the   Island Garden City of Samal , is a 4th class   city   in the   province   of   Davao del Norte ,   Philippines . According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 104,123 people. It is made up of Samal Island and the smaller Talikud Island in the  Davao Gulf , from the merger of former municipalities of Samal, Babak, and Kaputian. Samal is a part of the  Metropolitan Davao  area, and is located two kilometers away from  Davao City , the largest city and the primary economic center of Mindanao. The landmark - Island Garden City of Samal Anyways, we rode our bike going to the port to ride a ferry(RoRo).  The ferry is in 24 hours operation according to the teller. By the way when ever you are riding your bike always bring your Identification card.                                                          This ferry will take you from Davao City to the Island of Samal approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour travel time.  The s

 Cotabato City, the ancient capital town of Mindanao words "Kuta" for fort and "wato" for stone. The place basically spreads around what is known as P.C. Hill. I was born here and coming back reminisced my early childhood in this place. I will not mention the saddest thoughts about Cotabato City but will promote the culture and tourist destination in this City. I went here and still in effect of martial law, but do not afraid if your not doing anything wrong just bring a valid Identification card where ever you go because checkpoints are everywhere.☺ I've got limited time when I went here and I got the privilege to borrow a bike from my cousin and few bikers accompany me to some of the tourist spot/destination.                                     Orbea 29er all stock We rode first going to Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Masjid (The Grand Mosque in Cotabato City) . The mosque is located in Barangay Kalanganan in Cotabato City, and was funded

I been solo biking/riding ever since and looking for a group of people who love long distance cycling and I’ve seen their facebook page a post “Pamulinawen Festival-The Ilocandia Ride.....”. From Tuguegarao City to Laoag, Ilocos Norte approximately 300kms, at first I was hesitant to join but for the experience I did joined. This is my first ride with more than 5person joining in a long distance cycling. The ride master sir Eric is very accommodating. We rode out from Tuguegarao at exactly 2:30am on February  18, 2017 with 25+ cyclist joining the peloton along the way joined the peloton from Alcala leaded by Master Edison. We Stopped over at Magapit to be joined by other cyclist/biker. the ride master giving instructions At Junction Luna, The group is now approximately 70+ cyclist from Tuguegarao, Alcala, Gattaran, Aparri. Lallo, Allacapan  and I’m the only one coming from Isabela Province. Team Tsamba of Sanchez Mira accommodated us with free refreshments. Jo

QUIRINO WATERSPORTS COMPLEX (SOON TO OPEN!!!) is a cluster of facilities strategically located at the Capital town of Cabarroguis. Soon to open, this premier tourism attraction in the province is a total package. Facilities include Wakeboarding Deck, Wakeboarding Main Pavilion, Infinity Pool, Al-Fresco Restaurant and Hostels.  We love biking so much that's why we bike this place all the way from our town. The Quirino Watersports Complex is one of the tourist destination here in Quirino that you should visit. We had the chance to bike around the area. The complex is nested on lush rolling hills and evergreen forests.  Also around the Qurino Watersports Complex  has a bike trail The famous "Susong dalaga".                                     Come and visit THE QUIRINO WATER SPORTS COMPLEX, located at Capitol Hills, Cabarroguis, Quirino!  😊 💦  Don't miss to take pictures 😊 😉  #bikecation #bikeall

Located at  Banaue, Ifugao, Philippines The Banaue Rice Terraces I first rode here with my mountain bike on November 5, 2016 that was Saturday, ride out time 4:25am  this is my 1st time conquering this Mountainous region of Ifugao. After that day   I already biked here several times, solo ride and often group rides.  The Famous Banaue Arc The Banaue Rice Terraces  is frequently called  " Eighth Wonder of the World ". From my homebase(Echague,Isabela) to the peak of the Banaue with average speed of 25kph in flats and 5-10kph uphill I reached it in 6hours. The Rice Terraces has different view deck which you can view and enjoy the ambience of the place. After enjoying the view and picture taking I went to the market place to find some place to eat(carboloading/recharge). With a period of time resting, time to go biking going home. With a total of 243.5km back and forth pedalling for 12 hour and  23 minutes. strava st