Recent years have seen an increase in bikers at City Di Mare, the master-planned development situated in a prime location in South Road Properties in Cebu. With this growth, the developers of City Di Mare have set their sights on providing a new venue where bikers can ride freely and stay challenged, and fit in a safe environment.
A joint venture between Cebu Government and Filinvest Land Inc., City Di Mare fosters a complete live-work-play lifestyle, which assures that there is always something for people of varying tastes and interests to enjoy – including bikers!
On September 3, 2022, City Di Mare, in partnership with Cebu Bike Bootcamp and Andot Sports, is temporarily opening a bike trail for the free use of the public. Unlike any other bike trail in Cebu where bikers would need to ride a motorcycle or shuttle to reach, this one is the first ever in its league as it is in a highly accessible area at the heart of the city.
City Di Mare’s Bike Trail is based on the CXC – Cross Country Short Circuit which is typically between one to two kilometers per lap. It welcomes bikers of all ages – from a three-year-old on a strider bike and teens on their BMX, to riders comfortable in their mountain bikes or gravel bikes. It also offers a pump track section that covers a quarter of the whole track including table tops, rollers, and berms.
For any biker looking for a uniquely fun and challenging course, the City Di Mare Bike Track is the perfect destination to practice bike tricks and skills, increase one’s fitness, or simply a place where the community can gather, and where family and friends can bond.
But beyond the temporary Bike Trail, City Di Mare’s bike and pedestrian-friendly roads are also perfect for beginners who are simply looking for a leisurely ride or need a little bit more practice before proceeding to the trail.
“City Di Mare aims to be a biking capital in Cebu as the biking population in the country continues to grow,” said Don Don Ubaldo, Filinvest Vice President for Township. “We’ve already taken a step towards this direction by transforming some of the open spaces in City Di Mare for biking and leisure.”
As the development is happy to welcome bikers on the new Bike Trail, he also added, “Our long term plan for City Di Mare is to make it a bike-friendly community, similar to one of our established townships, Filinvest City in Alabang, with more bike parks, bike lanes and racks.”
Aside from the newly developed bike trail, residents and visitors can safely roam around City Di Mare, and enjoy its scenic open spaces which are perfect for outdoor activities. The pet-friendly City Di Mare Open Park is the perfect location for family and friends to enjoy a picnic, or play giant games such as tic-tac-toe and Jengga available. And soon, a Play Area will be installed at the Open Park to provide a venue where kids can interact and play.
Meanwhile, there’s the sprawling Il Corso Lifemalls where people can enjoy conventional shopping and specialty dining experience with panoramic views of the sea and open spaces. A redefined lifestyle destination, the resort-like establishment brings a refreshing recreational experience of safety, good food, and a fresh breeze with comfort and ease.
True to its live-work-play environment, City Di Mare is also home to quality residential options that cater to the varying lifestyle of discerning homeowners: Amalfi, a picturesque residential condominium inspired by the coastal town in Italy, which offers a mix of resort-inspired amenities, wide open spaces, and a majestic view of mountain and sea. Meanwhile, Sanremo Oasis is a mid-rise residential community that gives a glimpse of the sea and surrounding mountains right from the unit owner’s balcony.
So, whether you’re a biker looking for a fun biking trail, or simply an individual who wants to enjoy different activities, be it indoors or outdoors, can find all that and more at City Di Mare.