Bike-the-Dike Challenge in Mangaldan
FOR MOUNTAIN BIKERS
MANGALDAN— The first mountain bike challenge in Pangasinan, “Bike the Dike”, wil be staged in Mangaldan on March 7 here to promote the town’s newly established bike trail as the initial stage for the its planned Eco-Park project.
The 15- kiloment bike trail, traversing six barangays, was carved along the Angalacan River where the planned Eco-Park will be developed.
The promotion of the bike trail ahead of the development of the park is aimed at capitalizing on the Angalacan river’s claim to fame as the cleanest and longest river in the province.
The planned Eco-Park Dike project, to be funded by the national government and the local government, will cover an eight-kilometer stretch, that wil feature the bike trail covering six barangays of the town.
The project, as conceptualized by the Mangaldan police station (MPS) with the local government, will not only help establish a tourist destination in the town but will also help greater awareness for the need to protect and preserve the Angalacan river system.
According to P/Supt. Jackie Candelario, police chief, the construction of a dike along the river presents an opportunity to develop an eco-park.
A bike trail for mountain bikers is already in place in anticipation of the construction of the dike to complete the portion of the addition to the upcoming Eco Park project.
Charles Buenvenida, mountain biking enthusiast said the trail here is a complete package with its uphill, downhill, sand, single track and rough terrains.
“It is friendly for beginners but requires technical and riding skills”, said P/Insp. Rommel Saguilot.
The competition will be in four categories – ladies, newbie, executive and mixed relay.
Registration fee costs P350 with a finisher’s t-shirt, race bib and other items from sponsors. (Hilda Austria/PNA)
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