Category: Reflections
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What 3 Years of Cycling Has Taught Me
Picture this. Bike Demo at BGC, August 21, 2022. Impusively buying a 10k Huffy MTB with a 3×7 Shimano Tourney.… READ MORE
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Why I Bike, pt. 2
My mom passed away on August 5. But at the same time, August marks the third year of me cycling.… READ MORE
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In Salcedo Village, Bikes Fit Where They Can
I’ve been living in Salcedo Village since 2011 but only noticed street-level changes when I started bike commuting in 2022.… READ MORE
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Gil Puyat Avenue Badly Needs an Overhaul
A few weekends ago, I joined members of the Move as One Coalition and MISMO for a partial accessibility walk… READ MORE
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Frustrated with NCAP? Try Micromobility
If you’re reading this, you’re probably annoyed at the No-Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) that MMDA reinstated late last May. To… READ MORE
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What Bike Commuting Teaches Us About Urban Life
Happy World Bicycle Day! Bike commuting is often framed as an “alternative mode” of getting around. But for us regular… READ MORE
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Metro Manila Museums Need to Embrace Bike Parking
Museums are meant to be third places: spaces for everyone to engage with culture. But by neglecting basic bike infrastructure,… READ MORE
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Why I Bike
There are countless reasons why I bike. I ride to stay healthy. I ride to explore. I ride to keep… READ MORE
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Re-Becoming in the Light
Disclaimer: Most of the photos on this posting were taken between 2023 and 2025 as I no longer have access… READ MORE
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