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What is AMTA? AMTA Stands for Alliance of Mountain Trekkers and Adventurers.  A  group of Mountain bikers and adventures based in Abuno, Minglanilla Cebu which started on the early 2000s. What is Insane Tour? Insane Tour is a traditional mountain bike tour around the Island of Cebu in 24 hours or less.  It started some time in 2001 which the AMTA pioneers first toured Cebu in 4 days and lessened for the succeeding years until it was a tradition to finish it in 24 hours or less. The tour will start at 4:00AM every last Saturday of November at the AMTA Station, Abuno Minglanilla, Cebu.  All bikers should log their name at the AMTA Station, sign the waiver and claim their race number. From Minglanilla going to Bogo then to San Remigio all the way to Tabuelan, Tuburan, Balamban, Asturias and Toledo then proceed to Pinamungajan and Aloguinsan. Then South comes in from Mantalungon, Barili all the way to Santander and Oslob down to Minglanilla. Qualif...

Due to my frustrations of last year's Insane Tour and envy to the finishers, I started my regular bike training as early as January. I will finish this time coz I can. I am now with a new line-up of a 5-man-team - the Thundercats B with Victor "Dondon" Merto as our Team Captain. We also have Allan Leon Pujida my co-team phoenix last year, and our tour rookies Romel Gulfan and Christian Redemio. Our aim is to finish in 36 hours or less compared to the others who aimed the traditional 24 hours or less. Our Thundercats Team is a 4-man-team lead by Abner "Abski" Ramirez since the assigned captain-Dexter Catubay won't be able to join this year due to his father's illness. Team A is stronger and faster, with its members Dennis Selmar, 15-Year-Old Sandy Boi Erediano and Ruvie "Rubas Bolantoy" Basabe. We have a guest team this year which is the Team Big Ring. Other AMTA teams organized were Team Wild Cats, Photon Panthers and Che...

A newbie to biking and tired of spinning around your backyard? Let me share with you some wonderful bike destinations. The places I am about to discuss are both enjoyable by road bike and mountain bike users since we’ll be dealing with concrete roads here. Oh, don’t forget this friendly reminder to always wear your helmet, shoes and bring along spare tubes, patches, water, tools and hand pump. Extra cash is a must too. Arm warmer and eyewear are optional but essential. Of course, you don’t wanna miss taking photos of your rides and boast it on social media so ensure your phone is fully charged. I am not more into Trails and Downhill since my mountain bike sports a rigid fork and regular tires which is much suitable for road and cross country rides. The following destinations below are not just for a newbie but also ideal for those who aspire to improve their long ride endurance and uphill skills. I recommend tagging along with your friends or a bike buddy bu...