A Pinoy Biker’s Philippine Rural Adventures

Bike for Rights (B4R), the human rights cycling caravan that started in 1994, is one of the traditional flagship activities of Amnesty International Pilipinas’ (AIPH) week-long commemoration of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Usually held during the first Sunday of December as a kick-off to AIP’s human rights week celebration, this event gathers more than 500 cycling enthusiasts to deliver messages of human rights, justice and hope in a 3-hour journey around Metro Manila.

B4R has been participated by bike enthusiasts from all walks of life, rolling side by side at a controlled pace through a 78-km route in Metro Manila. Through the years, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the Quezon City Government, the Quezon City Health Office, Pugad Lawin and the Cycling Advocates (CYCAD) have constantly provided valuable partnership and support in making each B4R a success.

After a year of hiatus, AIPH and Balay Rehabilitation Center will revive the cycling tradition to herald the 2007 Human Rights Week Celebration on the 9th of December 2007, 6 AM at the Quezon City Memorial Circle.

With the theme ‘PadyaKARAPATAN Laban sa Torture‘ this year’s event will continue to bring human rights awareness in the country by demanding an end to the use of torture in the Philippines through a caravan of concerned cyclists.

Registration Fee:

P250.00 - includes B4R cycling jersey snacks (eggs, bananas and water) throughout the cycling event

P50.00 - includes snacks for the cycling event

Water will be available to cyclists throughout the event. Snacks will be provided at the start of the event, at the designated stop-overs and at the end of the race.

The 78 Km Route

1st PHASE: (Quezon City) Quezon Memorial Circle - UP - CP Garcia -
Katipunan Road. - (Marikina City) Marcos Hi Way - A. Rodriguez -
(Pasig City) Ortigas Ave. - Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave. - (Mandaluyong
City) - Shaw Blvd. - West Capitol Drive - (Makati City) Pioneer St. -
Boni Ave. - Francisco - J.P. Rizal - Pasong Tamo - Buendia - (Pasay
City) K. Jalandoni - PICC (stop over)

2nd PHASE: PICC - Roxas Blvd. - (Manila) TM Kalaw - Maria Orosa -
Padre Burgos - Jones Bridge - Quintin Paredes - Reina Regente - J.
Abad Santos - (Caloocan City) Rizal Ave. - Sgt. Rivera - (Quezon City)
Araneta - Quezon Ave. - Quezon Memorial Circle

For Registration and Inquiries, please visit Amnesty International Pilipinas at 17-B Kasing-Kasing, Kamias, QC or contact 9276008 / 9279856 / 09208654033 / 09202637305.

THE ‘BIKE FOR RIGHTS 2007: PADYAKARAPATAN LABAN SA TORTURE’ is organized by:

Amnesty International Philippines AIPH), Balay Rehabilitation Center(BALAY), Cycling Advocates (CCAD), Pugad Lawin Phils, Quezon City Rescue and the Metro Manila Development Authority