OVER a thousand cyclists of all ages joined the 2016 edition of Alaska Cycle Asia Philippines held last weekend at the sprawling grounds of SM By The Bay within the SM Mall of Asia Complex.
Riders included young cyclists on three wheels, as young as two years old, to the more serious adult cyclists looking to test themselves on longer distances of 20 and 40 kilometers.
Alaska Milk President and CEO Fred Uytengsu said Alaska CycleAsia afforded participants of all ages and abilities the chance to ride safely on closed public roads.
“This is really about creating a healthy lifestyle. We want to encourage people to get on bicycles and ride. Every year this event continues to grow as more and more participants join,” said Uytengsu, who finished second to national champion triathlete August Benedicto in the 40 kilometer Challenge Ride.
Alaska CycleAsia Philippines was launched in 2013 and has been consistent in gathering cyclists from all ages allowing them the pleasure of cycling outdoors in a safe ride. Ride categories for adults include the Challenge Ride of 40 kilometers and the Community Ride of 20 kilometers. Children as young as two years old enjoyed the Tricycle Ride and the Kids Ride.
CycleAsia is part of Alaska’s “Nutrition. Action. Champion.” program of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle through participation in sports and milk consumption. It allows Filipinos to be part of a community activity that will help them become physically fit and healthy, enabling them to become winners in life.
Alaska CycleAsia Philippines is organized by Cycle Asia in collaboration with Alaska Milk Corporation and Sunrise Events Incorporated. The event is also sponsored by Ford, SM By the Bay, inside Mall of Asia Complex, Scott, Spyder, Sanicare, Garmin, F2P, Mc Donald’s, Regent, 2GO, Gatorade, Pioneer Insurance, and Cetaphil. Media partner is ABS-CBN Sports + Action.
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