Is It Time For BIKE CULTURE In MANILA?!

In my opinion, this is a really cool idea that's starting to get talked about more and more here in Metro Manila. Could you imagine a city where even 5% of the normal commuters biked instead of drove or took public transportation?

I try to outline a few things that people here in Metro Manila need to focus on if they truly want to make this change in their city.

[PutingInaKo]

Marami akong Mga kaibigan na nagbibisakletya! This is a great idea! I feel this same way!

I have done so much walking all over Maynila. And it is only 30 minutes to an hour. I have been considering getting a bike too.

[dalecs]

I am an old guy, retired, from the Seattle Washington State area. I now live in Malabon Metro Manila. I am an experienced cyclist. I ride my bike in Metro Manila and in the provinces. Riding a bike is challenging in Mania, due to the traffic, and it is dangerous. It is also the most fun you can have on a bike. I am interested in supporting efforts to make cycling better/easier in Mania. I am also interested in finding groups/clubs of older riders interested in long distance and overnight rides. (Luzon loop)

[trianglestomache]

Sidewalks and pavement in Manila and Philippines need improvement to make it easy for pedestrians and cyclists to move around easily .
Look at Singapore and see how easy it is to travel around almost anywhere in Singapore,
Using just a bicycle on pavement+ cycling path and foot path .

[jillpatrickfulleros]

I totally agree on this. I just started biking to work this year. Just bring an extra shirt.

[ryanbeltran]

Manila and cities need to be cleaner in general. The problem is Jeepneys and tricycles have become sort of a symbol in the country but these things are responsible with the issues of traffic and pollution. I hope the government can balance Jeepney and tricycle use and also force discipline and try to promote more pedestrian travel like bicycle use and walking streets.

[mariecelserrano]

Your totally correct!save time, money, friendly environment and mostly makes you healthy.Thats what i really dream and want that someday not only in those provinces but here in manila to have more bicycle lanes to provide.More power !magandang umaga🤸‍♂️🌤

[judystevens]

Yes! Many cities in Europe have started bikes only city and it works! We have to redesign our cities for it and cut down on carbon emissions

[trianglestomache]

If bicycle lanes are built in Manila,
a journey that will take 3 hours in congested manila by car,
will take only 15 minutes by bicycle,
saving huge amount of time,
since a bicycle wont get stuck in the traffic jam .

[norules]

Spread!!! Not just in Manila, whole Philippines as well. Less polution as well.

[xanderyodz]

This Video is underrated. This deserves a lot of Views.

[hilbertgualberto]

Yup yup yup. Your smart bro... i hope u could create something a big impact for us. We need a kind of strong mind and to implement all your ideas!

[Gracie]

My husband preferred to use his bike since childhood. He was surprised and relieved many people using the bike now for transportation.

[annesway]

The problem is, Philippines is a tropical country. The temperature is very hot. In European countries, it's always cold they are located in north. So it's so nice to do bicycling. The weather is soooo chill.

[eatsmylifeYT]

Filipinos have always been status conscious, that's why most people go into debt to buy cars they can ill afford, just so their neighbors will perceive them as "well off".

[dylansprouse]

Agree ☺ Yes, you are right!
One more thing is that the Government should pass the bill or law to maintain the cleanliness inside Metro Manila and provide a Bike Lanes so that it's easier to drive bikes, and they should approved the BRT or Bus Rapid Transit so that the roads will decongest traffic

[CarloLlacar]

Thanks for bringing this up. Neo-urbanism is rising throughout the world because of the pandemic, and in LA where I was living, I was biking everywhere. I'm doing the same in Manila, where I live now.

[inamoy]

I like this channel it’s a more accurate depiction of living in the Philippines

[whengquintos]

The government should start planning on building bike lanes, keeping the roads and the bikers safe. 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♂️

[hazehernandez]

This has to be taken with utmost precautions. This is an unforgiving tropical country with alternating storms. Either you get pummelled with rain and wind while navigating a not bike-friendly traffic or hit with heatstroke. 2 bikers have died due to this since ECQ was lifted. We have to prepare the mega city for bike culture first.

[abbyjanebaroro]

I totally agree if they would do that Kuya Tom... Bikng is a healthy one, not just for ourselves but to our mother nature.