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The island province of Guimaras opened the Guimaras National Cycling Fest 2026 on Saturday, November 7. The news site Politiko Visayas reported the opening on November 10. The festival is a series of activities for cyclists, athletes and people who promote sports tourism.
The festival began with a fun ride called “SIKAD: The Kick-Off Fun Ride.” Riders started in the town of Jordan and finished at the Provincial Capitol Grounds. The Bike Expo and Cycling Fair were formally opened there.
The Guimaras Criterium Challenge 2026 followed the opening. Politiko said it was the first competition of the festival. The report did not give the results.
What the governor said
Governor Ma. Lucille L. Nava said the festival is part of the provincial government’s effort to develop cycling tourism. She said it is also meant to encourage young people to take up sports and live in a healthier way.
Nava said the province has more than 935 km of roads, and that this terrain has drawn more cyclists from around the world to the event. She said the province wants to offer riders challenging routes.
The governor linked the festival to the province’s youth program, called Kabataan FIRST. Politiko reported that the provincial government is also presenting Guimaras as a place for farm tourism and sports tourism.
The second weekend
The festival continues on November 14 and 15, according to an event listing by Hammer Nutrition Philippines. The listing names the Guimaras Provincial Government as the organizer. It gives this schedule:
- Saturday, November 14: MTB-Road Race Showdown (MTB is short for mountain bike)
- Sunday, November 15: Guimaras Gravel Epic
The festival hub is at the Provincial Capitol grounds in San Miguel, Jordan. The listing says bike expo activities are included, and it advises riders to confirm the starting place of each race with the organizer.
The Guimaras Gravel Epic
The cycling events site TaraPadyak carries the details of the gravel ride. The course is about 52 km long with 574 meters of climbing, and riders have four hours to finish. Gravel bikes, cross-country bikes, mountain bikes and electric bikes are allowed.
The registration fee was P1,500. It covered the entry, a finisher’s medal, a shirt, a cap, a bag and a number plate. The listing says cash prizes, trophies and medals await the top finishers in each category.
Online registration closed on November 6, and the listing now shows registration as closed. Registered riders can claim their kits on November 14, from 1:30 to 5:00 in the afternoon, at the provincial capitol.
More rides around the country are listed on the Pedalan events page.