MANILA, PHILIPPINES 25 July 2013 – Filipino riders gear up for three days of thrilling bike action as Cycle Asia, in partnership with
Sunrise Events and
Bonifacio Global City (BGC), launches BGC Cycle Philippines from
November 15-17 inside the BGC in Taguig City.
BGC Cycle Philippines is the latest addition to the 2013 calendar of
Cycle Asia, a network of premier cycling events across the region that offers participants the rare opportunity to ride on safe closed public roads in major Asian cities.
The event will cater to cyclists of all ages and abilities with
The Tricycle Ride,
The Kids’ Ride,
The Community Ride (20km),
The Challenge (40km) and various
Criterium categories.
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| BGC Cycle Philippines Categories |
The entire family will also be kept entertained throughout the three-day event with a wide range of fun activities in the Cycling & Lifestyle Expo.
"Cycling continues to enjoy strong growth in the Philippines and we are naturally thrilled to introduce the event at Bonifacio Global City," said
Manny Blas II, head of Commercial Operations, Fort Bonifacio Development Corp. during the event’s launch at the Seda Hotel at BGC.
"While the unique venue will certainly offer local cyclists a fantastic riding experience, we also look forward to hosting visitors from around the region as they enjoy the unique thrill of participating in the very first BGC Cycle Philippines,” added Blas.
Registration activities start on
August 1 via online registration and a Cobra Ironman Launch Special where participants in this premier triathlon event are given special registration rates.
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| BGC Cycle Philippines Registration Fees and Inclusions |
All participants, upon registration will receive premium items from event sponsors which include
Rudy Project shades,
official cycle wear from F2P and
technical tees from Felt Bikes as part of their registration inclusions.
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| BGC Cycle Philippines F2P Bike Jersey |
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| BGC Cycle Philippines Community Ride Tee |
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| BGC Cycle Philippines Kids' Tee |
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| BGC Cycle Philippines Finisher Medal |
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| Rudy Project Shades |
Cycle Asia, owned and organized by
Spectrum Worldwide, has already played host to two hugely successful events this year with
OCBC Cycle Malaysia and
OCBC Cycle Singapore, attracting over 5,000 and 11,500 participants, respectively.
The Gold Coast Festival of Cycling will also be featured on the 2013 Cycle Asia calendar with the event slated from Sept. 27-29.
“We are delighted to be expanding Cycle Asia to the Philippines and we look forward to working alongside Sunrise Events who have built an outstanding reputation for delivering first-class sporting events,” said
Chris Robb, managing director, Spectrum Worldwide.
Aside from cycling action in BGC Cycle Philippines, Bonifacio Global City will offer a wide range of activities for tourists to take advantage of during their stay. The district is well known for its open-air lifestyle retail and dining concept and public art program, as well as a world-class science museum and parks.
The BGC Cycle Philippines will have as its beneficiary the
Firefly Brigade whose advocacy is to actively promote the bicycle as a sustainable form of transportation.
With Bonifacio Global City (BGC) as the title sponsor,
Fox International Channel as co-presentor and with the valuable support of the
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), BGC Cycle Philippines has attracted a number of additional sponsors:
Gatorade (Hydration Partner),
Seda Hotel (Official Residence) and others including
Rudy Project,
F2P and
Felt Bikes.
Philippine Star is the event’s media partner.
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| BGC Cycle Philippines Event Launch at Seda Hotel last July 25 (Photos courtesy of Art Mendoza) |
For more information, check out the BGC Cycle Philippines official website,
www.cyclephilippines.com.ph.
