BAGUIO CITY – Biking enthusiasts in the City have begun ground preparations for the first ever celebration of the Bicycle Day in the City on June 3.
Representatives of the seven cyclist organizations in the City with over a thousand members met with Councilor Elmer Datuin last Thursday and discussed initial activities and plans for the celebration.
Datuin said the City may declare the closure of a portion of Session Road and Burnham Park to accommodate the proposed activities which will include extreme bicycle exhibitions.
Mayor Mauricio Domogan last April 30 approved City Council Resolution No. 116 series of 2018 declaring every third day of June every year as Bicycle Day in the City in support to the World Bicycle Day.
“In acknowledgement of the contribution of cycling to the world’s sustainable development goals, the United National has declared the third day of June as International World Bicycle Day and invites all member states and relevant stakeholders to celebrate and promote awareness of the event,” the resolution notes.
“As a counterpart , the City has to encourage its citizens to use bicycles as a means of transportation. Aside from health benefits derived from cycling, it is eco-friendly as it does not emit smoke and it saves money as it does not use fuel. It will likewise decongest traffic and needs minimal space for parking.” ** Aileen P. Refuerzo
