THE BEST BIKE RENTALS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Bicycles are one of the best modes of transportation in the world. Bikes are popular among solo-travelers and couples who are traveling on a budget. It will make it easy to navigate your way through cities and tourist destinations.

Riding bicycles is not only fun but one of the best ways to reduce the risk of health problems associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Regular physical activity can help protect you from serious diseases such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, mental illness, diabetes, and arthritis.

Riding a bicycle or merely cycling is a low-impact, healthy exercise that everyone can enjoy regardless of age, from young children to adults and even older adults. It is a fun way to spend time with your family. It is also an affordable hobby and is suitable for the environment.

One of the most efficient ways to combine regular exercise with everyday routine is riding a bicycle every day to work. More and more people worldwide find it favorable to ride a bike than to use cars or other transportation modes for short trips like going to convenience stores or running a quick errand.

The number of people riding bicycles every day for transport, recreation, and sport is estimated at one billion. It is also easy to fit into your daily routine.

If you plan to visit the Philippines, you need to consider the transportation you will use during your tour. In Metro Manila, having a traffic congestion level of 71% in 2019, was ranked second out of 416 cities across 57 countries, according to TomTom Traffic Index 2019. The congestion level is equivalent to how much extra time a trip will take compared to the city’s baseline uncongested conditions.

You might want to shift to a more efficient way to tour around the city while fitting everything into the schedule and not spending most of your time in the traffic. One of the ideas that will pop out is renting a bicycle and just maneuvering your way into the Philippine’s best destinations.

Sadly, because of the pandemic happening in this year 2020. A lot of the bicycle rental businesses closed their operation because of quarantine protocols.

Here are the best bicycle rentals that you can find around the Philippines. Most of them are in urban areas, and you can use these bikes within certain boundaries.

BAMBIKE

If you visit Manila and want to see historical sites, Intramuros will be on top of the list. If you are on the island of Guimaras, you should never miss the island and community touring around the San Lorenzo Wind Farms.

Bambike, in short for “bamboo bike,” are handmade sustainable bikes made out of bamboos. Bamboos are known to grow tall and strong yet flexible enough to sway in the wind and not snap, making it a perfect material for bicycles.

Bambike also sold its bicycle internationally and had been helping the community since day one. They had numerous programs that had been assisting the community in providing scholarship and feeding program for students. They also made a bamboo playground and handwashing station to promote safe play as well as good hygiene.

Guided bike tours are available and will allow you to explore various parts of the Philippines in a fun, safe, and informative way. Tours are done usually in small groups, and you can also choose from different kinds of bamboo made bicycles.

The tour starts from P999 that can last for almost 2 hours, and bicycle rental starts from P175 per hour. You can also visit their website for available terms and their rental rates.

https://www.bambike.com/ecotours

THE BIKE PLAYGROUND: CIRCULO VERDE

Located in Pasig, Metro Manila is a secluded area where you can access tracks available for skateboarding and cycling. They offer bike rentals starting from P350 for 2 hours for kids and P500 for 2 hours for adults. These activities are open in the tracks. They also provide coaching or lessons for first-timers (kids or adults with zero experience with a bike), necessary skills, and advanced skills.

LAMESA ECOPARK BIKE RENTAL

Who would have known that there is an actual rainforest in the middle of Quezon City, Metro Manila? You will find a botanical garden park with swimming pools and other amenities that can be visited. It is a public park located along the natural boundary of the La Mesa Watershed Reservation.

The park entrance will only cost you P50 per person, and the park is covering an area of 33 hectares (82 acres). Inside, you can rent a bike for only P80 per hour and navigate a dirt road. A perfect way to connect with nature while bonding with your loved ones.

CEBU MOUNTAINBIKE ADVENTURE (CEBU MTB RIDE)

If you like cycling and you are in Cebu, Philippines, you should never miss this! Most cyclist tourists that are visiting the area rented their bicycles here. If you are not picky about getting muddy, this is a great outdoor activity for you. Here you’ll see the most amazing highlands of Cebu City, and it will be a great way to get fit and enjoy the scenery at the same time.

Guided tours are available with the most accommodating staff, and they will give you the recommend trails to go according to your cycling level. The best part is at the end of the course, where you will have a chance to dive into the waterfalls and swim in the lake. The tour can also include food and other refreshments prepared at the site.

The equipment is well maintained. These ensure that it is always at its best state, and its services are on top of the line. If you are into the Cebu adventure, you can make a reservation through their site at https://www.cebumountainbike.com/.

BUGOY BIKERS PHILIPPINES

Located in Cebu City, the Bugoy Bikers started when they published their book about cycling in the Philippines. Their company was all about cycling and outdoor tours to promote the wonderful country that they have. They are a fantastic tour guide, and you can ask them to lead you on a ride in different tourist spots.

While the Philippines is getting more well-known for cycling tourists, people asked Bugoy Bikers where to stay. An answer to that, they established the Bugoy Bikers Hostel. Their principal advocacy was to make the Philippines a cycling country like Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

They offer different kinds and varieties of bike tours. On your 12 – 14 day stay, you can choose to visit Leyte, Bohol, Siquijor, Palawan, Negros, Cebu, Mindoro, Panay, Romblon Island. They offer the whole tour package with a complete itinerary, bike rentals, important reminders (visa and vaccines), tour guide, service car, luggage transportation, boat tickets, necessary plane tickets, and food meals.

If you only have a short time available for tours, short bike tours are also available, including the things listed above. The type of tour will depend on the package you will choose. If you only have a day to spare, you can avail of the day bike tours. The day bike tours are only available in selected areas or islands near Cebu.

Their company is also open for customized tours like bike tours for a specific day duration. Whether you’re a backpacker, a family, a team, or a school field trip, you name it, they can provide it.

For fees, detailed package inclusions, and available dates, you can reach them at their website: http://www.bugoybikers.com.

Other bicycle rental shops are currently closed due to the pandemic like Filinvest Alabang Bike Rentals, QMC Bike Station, UP Bike Share, and Pasig Bike Share. These establishments announced that they would be closing their shop until further notice, and sadly, some had closed their businesses for good.

With cycling incorporated with many health benefits plus the breathtaking sceneries in the Philippine Islands, it is a total dream package to spent with your friends or loved ones.