Bike commuters can enjoy an energizing and advocacy-driven first day of May with the cyclist community First Bike Ride’s Labor Day Ride in Quezon City.
Photo: First Bike Ride
The cycling event aims to celebrate the workforce, particularly those who take the eco-friendly route by biking to work. The route will highlight the bike infrastructure the city has built and will start at Magdamag Market Café at 14 Sgt. Esguerra Ave at 7:00AM and end at the same location at 9:30AM. The stops include Krebs Cycles, UP Diliman, and Quezon City Bus Lanes.
The event, in partnership with NYMA and Esteban Cycling Community, will continue until 12 PM with a short program after the ride also at Magdamag Market Cafe. Games and giveaways from various brand partners also await participants.
According to a 2023 survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS), one in every three Filipino households owns a bike. “Cycling has proven its worth as a practical mode of transport,” says Buji Babiera, founder of First Bike Ride. “This event is a tribute to every Filipino worker who rides to work and those dedicated to maintaining a cycling lifestyle.”
Those who are interested in joining may follow and send a direct message to @firstbikeride on Instagram to secure a slot. Walk-ins are welcome, and latecomers can catch up at subsequent stops. All bike riders are welcome, provided they wear helmets and practice respectful road etiquette.
Organized by First Bike Ride Founder Buji Babiera
Lester “Buji” Babiera is an active cycling advocate, dedicating his time to manage First Bike Ride, a community of cyclists that promotes bike riding and safe cycling. But netizens also know Buji as TikTok’s spooky storyteller with his signature “Storytime” videos. In less than a year, he rapidly grew his TikTok channel, currently boasting over 2-million followers.
