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    4.6 (13 reviews)
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    Nonito C.

    Okay, judge me all you want, but sometimes I patronize a business just because the proprietor is cute. I admit that sometimes, even if the business is mediocre, I would go back as long as I can shamelessly ogle at the owner. Well, if the business is really excellent, then it's a great combination. I can say this about Bambike. The shop, display room and tour headquarters in Intramuros is run by Bryan McClelland, Eco Tourguide and Founder of this awesome startup that creates study bikes from local bamboo. It's a great concept - sustainable bamboo cultivation meets great industrial design, multiplied by an innovative business model and made even more unique by its attempt at mainstreaming ecotourism and responsible consumption among Filipinos. The Bambike Tours, for instance, help people get acquainted with Intramuros, a historical site, and Bryan's tour covers most of the important spots that you don't only participate actively in the tour, but it's also a great way of promoting the biking culture in Manila, where people (ehem ehem) lazily catch trikes or pedi cabs to avoid walking that last mile (then again, in this heat, who can blame our compatriots, eh?) Anyway, more than just a great business run by a cute face, I love that Bambikes is doing something creative while providing a livelihood to local craftsmen. I am saving up for a Bambike so that I can also cruise in style in the city. Good job, Bryan!

    LilBit A.

    What a great way to discover history, see some ruins and learn about Old Manila. We've been living in Philippines as expats for almost a year now. We've been around Intramuros before with official business. With this tour though, it brought it to a different light! We got to go in alleyways, nooks and crannies, behind walls and above walls that we never knew existed! Russell was our guide. He was funny but not corny. Very knowledgeable but not arrogant. Russell and the staff were all warm and friendly. I have 2 concerns: 1.The only problem I had was they did not ask who in the group was a bit scared of being on a bike. I was. Especially in this Manila traffic!!! 2. One of my friends had her 4yr old daughter with her and they did not have accommodations for children! The child did not want to go after testing out her "seat" on the bike with her Mom. "Seat", meaning her daughter would have to hang on for dear life with her feet dangling and no seat belts. It looked totally unsafe and uncomfortable. My freind had to stay with her daughter, forfeited the tour. They were able to join later as Bambike had a tricycle type that they were able to use for them. It turned out to be a happy trip for all of us, afterall!

    During one of the stops. We rode for a while. Stopped for 5-15 mins. Rode on. And so on and so forth.

    The tour was amazing! So informative and the guide was available to answer additional cultural questions when I had them. We got to go into the newly-reopened dungeon, which was both fascinating and totally freaky. The bikes were beautiful and clean. And every cop and traffic person in Intramuros seemed to know the tour guide and let us through before all the cars. 100% would recommend as a must-do in Manila. My favorite thing I've done here in the 2 weeks I've been.

    Benjamin C.

    Intramuros is an interesting place to walk around in, but something has to be said about touring it by bike. If you're up tonit and have some spare cash to spend, why not take a Bambike economy tour? For P1200/person, you will get to ride one of Bambike's signature bamboo bicycles. These bikes are incredibly tough and a joy to use. A guide will then take you all over Intramuros to see the main attractions, and then some. It's a wonderful experience, and definitely a conversation-starter. Seriously, how many people do you know have ridden a bike made of bamboo? If you want to get one of these eco-friendly breasts for yourself, Bambike is selling fully assembled bikes, as well as single gear and multi gear frames.

    Bamboo toilet, anyone?

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    Intramuros is an interesting place to walk around in, but something has to be said about touring it by bike.

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    Travel Factor

    Travel Factor

    4.2(5 reviews)
    9.4 kmPasig City

    My friends and I wanted to go to Mount Pulag, but we were very unfamiliar with Baguio. Also, as…read morelifelong city people, nature can be quite trying for us. As a result, we decided to enlist Travel Factor's services to help us navigate to the top of Mount Pulag I was very satisfied with Travel Factor's services. We were always on schedule. The guides were very knowledgeable, entertaining and were always prepared. They readily answered any questions that we might have had and were always careful to manage our expectations. What I appreciated most was that after a 6 hour overnight bus ride from Manila, followed by a 2 hour jeepney ride followed by 4 hours of walking uneven terrain, when we got to the camp site, all the tents were already prepared. While most of my comrades decided to explore the woods, I was just very thankful that I had a place to crawl in and sleep. The next best thing I appreciated was breakfast the next day. When we woke up, the guides already has instant noodles and champorado cooking over a small fire. After sleeping through almost freezing temperatures, it was definitely one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. In spite of my eternal crankiness, my Mount Pulag adventure was made memorable thanks to Travel Factor.

    I'm all for solo travelling. Sometimes, it's difficult to wrangle up a group for just the right…read moretime and financial capacity to go on an out of town trip. And while it's great fun to travel with friends, my wanderlust sometimes just gets the better of me. This is why I'm so thankful I stumbled upon Travel Factor's site. They offer trips in and out of the country, with the best possible experiences and highlights. It's all for a reasonable price too! And it doesn't matter if you're alone, you can join a Travel Factor group and meet new people! For the adventurous (like me!), they offer hikes, spelunking, surfing packages, and backpacking trips. For a chill weekend, you could also join their food trips, bike sessions, or photography walks. Travel Factor takes care of everything for you on your trip so you don't have to worry about booking this tour or this hotel - it's all served on a silver platter and you can just sit back and enjoy the experience.

    Corregidor Island Tour - I shall return!

    Corregidor Island Tour

    4.9(8 reviews)
    48.6 km

    One of the best tours I would have to say, having done this twice. The boat ride there is…read morecomfortable, the first time there was a large group of international travelers. On my second trip, there was a large contingent of college students from an all girls school. So folks are coming because they're all eager to learn. Tip - Charge and bring your Nikon, don't make that mistake. There will be plenty of killer shots to take. I came back to learn more and for the other fun things. I do enjoy the mini bus ride and tour guide explanations for everything. You get to leave the bus at certain points so that you can walk among the ruins. Be careful - if you have uncoordinated relatives or small kids, you need to accompany them because there are no guard rails in certain places. This reminded me a little of Chitchen Itza (Yucatan Peninsula). And of course - there is a buffet lunch at the hotel which is nice. Warning - You may feel a little sluggish after this big meal as you continue to tour the island. And by the time you get back to Manila and drive home - it's an all day affair and you'll feel somewhat tired. In summary, if you're into history and can take in large amounts of information and process it accordingly this trip is for you. If you get into WW2 data points, you will really enjoy this. If you don't get into history but like a nice relaxing boat ride and tour with a huge buffet lunch - you'll have a great time nonetheless. The fresh air alone and the views will have you coming back with other touristy visitors.

    The first time I heard about Corregidor Island was when I was about to board a boat to go there. I…read morehave to admit, I'm not exactly a history buff. That was the one class that I just couldn't get excited about. Fourth period History class mean Fourth period nappy nap time for Jamie. As I got older though, I developed an appreciation for history. I'm still not well-versed in World War 2 facts, but all the little stories that have Corregidor Island as a back drop make me feel more intrigued. For instance, the famous "I shall return" quote from General MacArthur was made on this island. Also, there was a Japanese cemetery that was found here decades later only after a picture was seen at a garage sale in the US. Interesting stuff. The tour around the island gave insight on the battles here. From seeing Battery Way and all the dilapidated barracks, all of it is quite amazing being there and realizing what happened but just a few years ago. While I wasn't really looking forward to this part of my first trip to the Philippines in ages, I am certainly glad I went. And, when I do go back to the Philippines, I can't wait to make another stop on Corregidor Island.

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    Corregidor Island Tour - Lunch on the tour

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    Giant Cycling Store and Eatery

    Giant Cycling Store and Eatery

    4.0(1 review)
    19.3 km

    This one is another famous biker's spot to eat in San Mateo, Rizal, a not so distant area from…read moreMetro Manila. It is located right after you pass the mountain bike trails of Timberland Heights. I used to hear this place from my dad and brother before, when they were still active in mountain biking and I never thought that I would also be able to park a bike here with my fellow bike friends. It was only 2013 when I started biking, the same year when my friends and I had a bike trip through Timberland Heights. Our goal was simply to reach Giant Cycling Station and Eatery and have some 'breakfast of the champions' kind of breakfast. It was not really easy to reach there because we literally had to go through a mountain and a really muddy bike trail. We were all stingy, dirty and hungry when we reached Giant. It is just a small sari-sari store with a dining area on the side, their order system is much like of the "ituro mo, iluluto ko" in Dampa, only that you can only choose from different selections of canned goods; and when I say selection, I mean from local to imported canned goods. I was actually surprised to see Delimondo and Libby's Corned Beef, Spam and other imported canned goods along with the local ones. I think it is the only sari-sari store in San Mateo that offer such imported goods. Biker's spots and eateries are usually just about foods like these. Nothing really special, but made special because of the trip that a biker endures before he reaches a good place to stop over. It's rare that you will see a group of bikers eating in fancy restaurants, they would normally go for the cowboy style of eating in karinderya and other hole in the wall spots within an area.

    Glorious Ride - The bustling shop

    Glorious Ride

    4.7(3 reviews)
    10.4 kmQuezon City
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    A good friend asked me to accompany him to buy his very first folding bike. I personally do not…read moreknow anything about folding bikes, but only mostly about mountain bikes because I used to ride one. Braving the trip to Quezon City, we left early, hoping to have lunch at nearby Maginhawa. We got there and we were amazed to see that even if it was relatively early, the shop was already packed with customers, staff busy tuning and attending to customers who came before us. Our turn came and one of the staff keenly listened to my friend's specifications and concerns. After about 10 minutes, the boxes arrived and despite asking for a certain color, he brought another color as option. Good thing he did so because my friend chose the second bike. Haha! We could have assembled it ourselves if we knew how, but they gladly did it for us. We were so giddy while waiting for the bike to be finished that the gentleman in charge gave us a generous discount. We felt so accomplished after with the newly bought bike, and had extra cash from the discount enough to buy both of us a full meal.

    Glorious Ride Bikeshop in Sikatuna is the best all-purpose bike shop in Quezon City. They…read morespecialize a bit more on mountain and trail bikes, but they carry road gear and accessories as well. The store looks deceptively small from the outside. Once you step inside however, you'll be left speechless as you're greeted with a visual feast of bike parts and accessories. The staff are courteous and will immediately greet and assist you. What I like about them is that they are genuinely helpful. They don't follow you around making you feel like a criminal. The store has three floors. The ground is dedicated to small parts and accessories like saddles, action cams, cranksets and others. This is where they service and assemble bikes too. The second floor acts as the stock room for built bikes, while the last floor is dedicated to a wide array of bike helmets and shoes. Check them out!

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