Bike to Norzagaray - Bitbit River, Ipo Dam Viewdeck, Pinagrealan Cave

Bike to Norzagaray Bulacan - Bitbit River, Ipo Dam Viewdeck, Pinagrealan Cave during General Community Quarantine

Cobra Effect in the Philippines (And What To Do About It)

Are Pinoys madiskarte by choice? 

Or is it because that they have no choice thats why they have to be madiskarte? 

A lot of the policies in the Philippines are not planned and executed with the proper stakeholders in mind, that's why cobra effect is prevalent in the Philippine policies. 

Some examples are number coding for cars, shutting down of motorcycle taxi operation, giving of housing in provinces to squatters, halting of public transportation during the initial announcement of community quarantine due to covid 19

So what do we do as neglected stakeholders?

How to Ride a Bike - Tips For Adults

For adults it can be embarrassing or scary to learn how to ride a bike, but definitely not impossible. My mom is 57 years old and she just learned how to ride a bike. Youre never too old to learn new skills, guys! 

1. Get a comfortable bike - you can reach the ground easily even when seated 

2. Find a safe area to practice 

3. Wear safety gears like helmet, gloves, elbows and shin pads to protect yourself in case you fall off the bike. 

4. Get comfortable with the bike by getting on/ off, walking the bike, trying out the brakes 

5. Practice striding - this is sliding yourself while on the bike - don't pedal. This is for you to learn balancing on a bike 

6. Practice pedaling - once you can slide, you can try pedaling. Avoid looking at your pedals, just look ahead and pedal continuously. 

7. Keep practicing!

My mom was able to pedal without assistance after a total of 4 hours (1hr per day practice every other day) Aww im soo proud! I taught my mom how to ride a bike!!!