Great cycling routes can be found close to Manila—if you know where to lookMetro Manila is not exactly a pleasant place to bike. You often have to navigate through traffic-choked streets, breathe the fumes of smoke-belching jeepneys, and take in views often limited to concrete and crowds.
For mountain bikers, the ideal destination is somewhere close to nature with great trails and even greater scenery. Surprisingly, there are a few spots just a couple of hours from the metro where you can still breathe in fresh air and commune with nature. While purpose-built biking trails like La Mesa Nature Reserve, Timberland Heights, Heroes Trail, and the Filinvest Trail are already popular with cyclists, there are other destinations worth seeking out.
has become a popular weekend destination. You’ve got to admit, there’s something really cool about riding in the hills under massive wind turbines. A lot of bikers dream of biking all the way to Bangui in Ilocos Norte just to see windmills up close. These windmills near Manila offer a more accessible option for PATW bikers who still need to make it home before sunset.