People just wanted to get away from traffic and wanted to be free from the encumbrance of the continuous uprising of the value of fuel oil, that is why they promote “biking” or “cycling”. But, it is not just about that. Because naturally, Filipinos are ardently absorbed in an interest of biking and most of them are found in Mindanao specifically here in Davao. In fact, DavaoCity has a very active biking community. Last April 29, 2008, the Davao City Councilor Paolo Duterte had sponsored a mountain bike fest with the title “Abante Grande Mountain Bike Challenge”. This event is the most distinguished part for the celebration of the Catalunan Grande Festival. As what the PhilCycling Davao Chief Salvador Paholio stated, the race was a cross country MTB race that features open elite, Juniors (for 23 years old and below), Seniors (for 24-34 years old), Masters (for 35 years old and above), and ladies open categories. He also added that this was organized by the “Samahang Siklista Kooperatiba ng Dabaw (SSikad)” in coordination with the Barangay Council of Catalunan Grande in cooperation with Karancho Catalunan Grande Chapter and Davao City Sports Council Inc.

The popular ridge roads of Davao will eventually mark your mountain biking encounter. Animals such as monkeys, birds, and a lot more during your adventure are sights wonderful to behold. The silence of nature would certainly deafen you. Ups and downs while is a normal thing but just so extraordinary. Try biking the snake roads of the City of Mati at Davao Oriental. It is known of its exciting curves, twists, and turns. Yet, it is only one of the many places where you can take your bike together with your biking companions. SamalIsland also has its own way of treating the mountain bikers. Enjoy biking first before diving into the white-sand beaches. Anyway, it is already your choice where to go. Because in biking, you can go anywhere and explore up the world.