MANILA, Philippines - More than 14,000 bikers (some even in their most creative costumes) participated in the 14th Tour of the Fireflies (ToF), an annual bicycle ‘parade’ held on Sunday around Metro Manila.
A biking event which started in 1999, the ToF has become an annual “rite of passage” for most bikers in Metro Manila whose growing consciousness for the environment has made the annual bike eco-festival the biggest in the country. In support of the event, the Transportation Department through the MRT and LRT Management, allowed full-sized bicycles access to the trains systems from 5.00am-5.00pm on Sunday.