Bike enthusiasts and professional cyclists are often seen inside the Subic Bay Freeport, which offers scenic bike routes. (Photo courtesy of SBMA)
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — Local cycling groups and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) have agreed to enforce self-regulation and promote responsible biking inside this free port following the recent accident involving participants of an illegal bike race.
In a statement on Tuesday (June 29), the SBMA said volunteer marshals would be deployed to “police the ranks of local cyclists” and “enforce discipline” among their members while biking in the free port.
“These volunteer marshals would be the eyes and ears of your groups to stop illegal bike races here, and they will be deputized by the SBMA,” Eisma said.
She said the marshals would directly contact the SBMA Law Enforcement Department to monitor and catch illegal bike races.
On June 19, a public school teacher organized an illegal bike race, which led to an accident that left some bikers injured.
A video that went viral on social media showed racers overtaking a container truck and several bikers tripping over when they converged on one lane. A 14-year-old biker was among those reportedly injured.
The SBMA said the organizer had no permit for the event, describing it as a “wanton disregard of safety among themselves and other motorists, as well as in violation of health protocols being enforced in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.” INQ
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