Quezon Memorial Circle–Biking in the Park

July 3rd, 2007 by Sexy Mom · Viewed 13247 times · 19 Comments

Have you ever tried biking? Try it, it’s fun–it’s simple, clean fun! Some of my kids and I go to the on weekends to go biking. QMC has a biking lane–it takes about 10-15 minutes to complete the whole 2 km-loop. If you do not have bikes, or for one reason or another, cannot bring your bikes, you can rent one, from as low as P60/hour.

QMC is one of the remaining public places in Metro Manila where one would find trees, trees, and trees, other places in Quezon City are the UP, Ateneo and Miriam campuses in Katipunan. I always enjoy passing through these areas, especially in the early evenings, when traffic has eased out–one would see students, children, adults walking, jogging, walking their dogs, or just enjoying the place, especially at the Sunken Garden in UP.

Last Sunday, my youngest son, Alan Jr and I went to QMC at 7am, with his bike in tow, plus our badminton sets. I had to rent one for myself. We biked to our heart’s delight, uphill, downhill, in between pot holes, and all. It’s not at all fun if the bike lane is all smooth. Pot holes are ok, they are challenging. There were still few bikers at 7 am, by 8:30 am, the number of bikers has increased. Oh, yes, for me biking amidst nature for exercise is much better than in the stationary bike, that is, if one has the option.

We played badminton afterwards. We were lucky because it was cool, and the air was still. By the time we went home at 10 am, picknickers, hikers, and those who just wanted to take a walk in the park were already coming in droves. Food is not a problem in QMC–there are restaurants, like Max’s and Tropical Hut, eateries and small stalls selling junk food and drinks. And yes, there are “tiangges” near the bike area.

A monument, encased in marble where the remains of former president Quezon is right in the middle of QMC. I remember having brought my kids there a year ago to learn a litte history, and climb this structure, which is the highest in Quezon City. Somehow, it reminds me of the Taj Mahal in Agra, which the Indians are very proud of.

For fun–free and simple, QMC is worth checking out. Quezon Memorial Circle is also known as the Elliptical Road (R-7). The circle links Commonwealth (R-7), Visayas, Kalayaan, East, North, and Quezon Avenues (R-7). The last three avenues provide access to EDSA (C-4), the main highway in Metro Manila.

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19 responses so far ↓

Kongkong622 // Jul 3, 2007 at 6:18 pm

We often take the kids to QC Circle on weekends to eat. Usually at Tropical Hut because they have a playset. They like going around the small “bonsai” circle in the restaurant area. And Gaby loves the birds near the Garden Store.

We also like the UP Sunken Garden. I went into labor after a 2 hour walk in the place. And both my kids practiced walking there. We still go as often as we can because the air is a bit fresher.

Hope to catch you there one of these days

SexyMom: hey, i have to look for those birds in the Garden Store. Our paths must have crossed, hope to see you one of these days.
carey // Jul 3, 2007 at 7:12 pm

me too, i love biking! i miss my bike and i miss speeding with it. gusto ko yung mountain bike, medyo pricey rin pala ang rental sa QMC. you’re such a cool Mom talaga, biking with your son.

SexyMom: yes, quite pricey, that is why my son brings his own.
carey // Jul 3, 2007 at 7:16 pm

is is just me or something is wrong with the ‘submit comment’ button? when i clicked it, it took me to a page with error notification. i clicked back and posted again, this time ticking the ‘notify me via email’ tickbox, and my comment got through. this also happened with my previous comment on your closure post. i’m using mozilla firefox btw.

SexyMom: thanks, dear, i am having it checked already.
pining // Jul 3, 2007 at 8:57 pm

I love cycling in my younger born free days… the husband cycles to work too

SexyMom: not anymore now? it’s not too late to return to cycling. it’s fun!
carlotta // Jul 4, 2007 at 7:37 am

my pa used to take me and my brother to qmc when we were kids. we even celebrated our birthdays there a couple of times with friends and relatives. =)

SexyMom: yes, i see a lot of picnickers there, including family reunions.
Rach // Jul 4, 2007 at 10:35 am

Glad you had a lovely time with the kids.

I remember when I was young girl, my family would go to the CCP area for a picnic early in the morning. Me and my cousins would rent bikes and ride around the area. Those were the good old days.

Yohan loves biking too. But he seems too attached to his small bike that he has outgrown already. He has a new bike which is more appopriate for his height but he still prefers the small one.

SexyMom: believe me, Yohan will soon appreciate a bigger bike–i had the same experience with my 4 boys.
lady cess // Jul 4, 2007 at 5:38 pm

last summer madalas kami dyan. we would be there early morning, we would jog around the area or join the free exercise classes, my son will play in the playground, tapos we will eat lugaw sa carinderia ngayon, hindi na, pero soon.

SexyMom: i also used to join the free exercise class on weekends, soon, i will again.
aMgiNe // Jul 4, 2007 at 5:44 pm

honga no nakakamiss na din magbiking sa circle. =)

SexyMom: one of these days, when the baby has come, who knows, you might be strolling with the baby there at QMC.
Kyels // Jul 4, 2007 at 6:33 pm

I’ve always loved biking! And the best part is I ride without holding on to the handle bars … Mommy always scold me for that even Grandma!

xD

SexyMom: wow! i can’t do that! i won’t even dare (similar to the deadly scene at City of Angels?)
Eli // Jul 5, 2007 at 10:33 am

I forgot the last time I rode a bike…hmmm… too long… pero masaya talaga..

That’s another good thing living in the province, you can go biking anywhere you want.. and tress, geez, tress everywhere!

SexyMom: i also learned how to bike in the province, masaya talaga.
netherchild // Jul 5, 2007 at 3:43 pm

haha, seriously, im in SUPER-LAUGHING MODE today. it started when i saw your ‘DISGRACE TO FILIPINA WOMEN’ entry from DECENT WOMAN.

:d i really laugh my self out when i read the whole story and even your son’s great saving entry. your children really really love you.

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i havent tried walking or strolling around QC Cirlce but as i see it, it really is beautiful.

And before i go, i really really love your TAG-LINE. The D Spot. With that you really attract lots of readers. Have a nice day.

SexyMom: a good laugh, you really had–that’s therapy, you know. and if you’re near QMC, try strolling there–it’s really fun.
angel // Jul 5, 2007 at 4:22 pm

one of my frustrations. i don’t know why i never learned to bike. haha. must be because i was scared to get wounded and have scars on my legs. i really envy those who can bike, it’s so much fun. plus, it’s also environmental. one thing;s for sure, i’ll be teaching Vito to bike.

SexyMom: i, too, had scars on my flawless legs when i was learning. maybem when Vito is read to bike, you can start learning, too. it’s not yet too late, you know.
kimmy // Jul 5, 2007 at 4:24 pm

nice to know there are still places in metro manila with lots of trees. i feel so suffocated here in makati. that’s why i always look forward to weekends to once again breathe in the fresh los baños air.

SexyMom: it must be lovely to bike in los baños, with the air so fresh, the surroundings green!
netherchild // Jul 5, 2007 at 4:35 pm

:d mind if i link you?

hope not.

have a great day ahead!

SexyMom: thanks, let’s link.
analyse // Jul 6, 2007 at 8:59 pm

know what? i’ve never been there, shame on me.. we’re more on the CCP area where we could rent bikes too..

here, everybody has his own bike, even Louna (her christmas present – but we still have to push her, di pa marunong), but we never really got the chance to bike around yet… before (pre-Louna time) we have our own weekend circuit wherein the end of the track is a little bar where we could play billiards and drink some beer.. hehe
Belle // Jul 8, 2007 at 7:06 am

sad to say, i am the only one in the family who doesn’t know how to ride a bike, kaya we prefer to walk na lang to the park.
A Walk in the Park : The D Spot // Jan 7, 2009 at 9:23 pm

[...] the park—this has been our favorite past time, especially during the last holidays. Since the Quezon Memorial Circle is the park nearest to our home, it was the place to go. There were hoards and hoards of people, [...]
atria // Jan 15, 2010 at 1:41 pm

ask ko lng meron bang mini zoo sa circle of fun? o puro rides lng meron dun
ahtnamas // Oct 16, 2010 at 1:49 am

sa birthday ng 9 year old girl ko balak ko sya dalhin dun bago kame mag celebrate, love kasi nya ang biking at mas mahaba ang pwedeng pasyalan dun…di ganun kamahal pero makakapag exercise at makakapagbonding pa kame mag ina…

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