The cool air breezing past. The familiar cacophony of people and vehicles. The sound of wheels turning on the asphalt. Cycling is a healthy and fulfilling sport well-loved by many, particularly in the City of Iloilo. Dubbed as the Philippines’ Bike Capital, it is the key proponent of biking culture among its residents and cyclists all over the country.
One of their major initiatives is the Iloilo Bike Festival; established in 2014, it aims to maintain the health and safety of cyclists as well as a sustainable lifestyle. The festival supports the city’s development to have a healthy, urbanized environment along with biking as an alternate mode of transportation and possible socio-economic means.
Approaching its decade-long anniversary, the Iloilo Bike Festival is a time-honored commitment to transform the City of Love as totally bike-friendly. It champions the sport and its eager enthusiasts with different activities meant for all ages or skill sets.
Since the festival’s inception, Megaworld Corporation has been actively extending its support through the Iloilo Business Park. The first Iloilo Bike Festival was held at the township with the partnership of company executives and the city mayor, attended by over a thousand cyclists across the province. With its intention to promote health and wellness as well as Megaworld’s “live-work-play” lifestyle, Iloilo proved their status as the nation’s most bike-friendly place.
For over a decade, the company has been a consistent partner of the local government on the province-wide cause to minimize carbon footprint through biking. On its 10th year anniversary, Megaworld is one with the Ilonggo community in celebrating “Cycle for Change: Celebrating 10 years of Cycling Culture” on July 20-28, 2024. A variety of bike-related events have been prepared to commemorate this momentous occasion.
There will be a Bike Exhibit and Race around Iloilo Province as well as a museum tour; a race for kids shall also be conducted at Casa de Emperador. A set of races and tours will commence for the following days; this includes a Meet & Greet with famous bikers, a Mobility Forum, and a Recognition Night. A significant festival highlight shall be the assembly of the Largest Human Image of a Bicycle to break a new Guinness World Record.
From sponsorships to events, Iloilo Business Park’s loyal participation earns it the title of being Megaworld Corporation’s most bike-friendly township. In fact, the township was recognized as a Large Bicycle-Friendly Commercial Establishment – Silver Level status by Mobility Awards last November 2023.
Whether you are a novice or a professional, Iloilo is the ideal destination spot for bikers. Specifically in Iloilo Business Park, a range of amenities are available to make biking an enjoyable and worry-free sport.
With bike lanes, biking is encouraged which lessens vehicle usage – subsequently reducing carbon emission. Live healthy, and the world follows! There are also bike racks for free use on a first-come, first-serve basis scattered around the township. Your parking is secured and you get to roam freely at the same time!
“The purpose of this [Iloilo Bike] festival is to gather the Ilonggo community and to show that Iloilo Business Park is the most bike-friendly place in Iloilo… Everybody should always have time for fun and we are showing that the Megaworld lifestyle is about living the good life,” said Megaworld Visayas First Vice President for Sales and Marketing, Ms. Jennifer Ann Palmares-Fong.
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(SOURCE: https://www.megaworldcorp.com/iloilo-celebrates-the-1st-iloilo-bike-festival-in-72-hectare-iloilo-business-park, 2014)
Indeed, Megaworld’s bike-friendly township is here to motivate and sustain your active lifestyle! Even if you have yet to discover your interest in biking, get to live “green” and sustainably with the township. More than a community, find a vision where you are able to thrive with exciting possibilities and diverse opportunities. Cycle your way to success with Iloilo Business Park!
Live, work, play, learn… and bike with Megaworld Iloilo Business Park!
C. Villanueva