National Partners - Synchronized Rides
Luzon - Baguio
The GREEN RIDE is Baguio's very own version of the Tour of the Fireflies (ToF). Firefly Brigade's Convenor Katti Sta. Ana spearhead this cool bicycle ride in the City of Pines with long-time ToF friend and supporter Jim Ward of Bliss Cafe.Date: April 20, 2008, SUNDAY
Time: 8 am
Venue: Start/End at People's Park, Session Road
Partner: Daily Cycle Movement
Coordinator: Katti Sta. Ana
Contact Details: blissnbaguio@yahoo.com
Register at: Bliss Cafe, Munsayac Inn, Leonard Wood Road, Baguio City
Applicable Fees: P150 with T-shirt
The Daily Cycle Movement is an environmental movement composed of people who are actively advocating for a better environment in Baguio City. These individuals believe that through each person's effort, lifestyle, and transport choices, Baguio can be a livable, environmentally-sustainable city; as a result, its residents will enjoy a better quality of life.
Objectives
- to influence public policy and opinion on the importance of walking, bicycling, public transport and other sustainable modes of transportation;
- to promote responsible bicycling and put forward the rights of pedestrians and cyclists on the road,
and- to have a fun environmental event in Baguio.
Visayas - Bacolod
Our Bacolod supporter, Solar Generation-Pilipinas, will be conducting a synchronized bicycle ride to raise awareness on Climate Change and Clean Energy. Happening at the same time as the Tour of the Fireflies in Metro Manila, the ride is approximately twenty-five kilometers.Date: April 20, 2008, SUNDAY
Time: 8 am
Venue: Start/End at SM City Bacolod
Partner: Solar Generation - Pilipinas
Coordinator: Albert Lozada, Visayas Coordinator, SolarGen
Contact Details: (034) 434 9269 / +63 917 3016684
albertlozada@meowmail.com
Route: Start at SM City Bacolod (Bridge) out to southwing area - left turn passing Bacolod Christian School - right turn passing Sylvia Manor - left turn to Lopues San Sebastian up to NOHS - left turn to Lizares St. going Lupit Church up to UNOR - left turn passing PNB and Tree top going to Libertad market up to Lopez-Jaena Ceres South Terminal going Burgos - straight ahead passing Circle Inn, Ceres North Terminal up-to Jollibee La Salle, San Agustin, Riverside Hospital going Ramos - right turn to Lacson passing ABS-CBN up to Pepsi - left turn going Banago - left turn to San Juan st. passing Pala-Pala - left turn going Lagoon - right turn to Lacson up to Burgos passing Business Inn - right turn to Rizal-Lacson going to Bacolod Public Plaza down to SM City
Mindanao - Cagayan De Oro
The 1st Sikad-Kalikasan is Cagayan de Oro's version of Metro Manila's Tour of the Fireflies. This Mindanao Ride promises to be short and interesting with a route length of just 10 kilometers but boasting of a challenging 4 kilometer uphill climb.Date: April 20, 2008 - Sunday
Partner Contact: Dennis Yap (BANAT Cycling Club)
email: dlyap8@yahoo.com
mobile:0906-6250558Mierro L.Castrillo (Pueblo de Oro)
email: mierlc@yahoo.com
mobile: 0927-7270284
Route: Assembly point -- Xavier University Gym, parking lot - Ride around Divisoria plaza - Back to Coralles Ave and ride towards the National Highway - Turn right to the highway towards Marcos Bridge - Left to Carmen-Kauswagan Road - Straight along Vamenta Boulevard - Straight up along the National Highway towards Masterson Avenue through Pryce Plaza Hotel - Stop-over along Masterson Avenue at the Chinese - Cemetery to gather people after the uphill ride - Ride along Masterson Avenue to El Camino Real in Pueblo de Oro - Right to El Camino Real - Right to Regatta Avenue - Right to Las Ramblas parking lot of SM complex (end of ride)