Tour De McDo debuts in Antipolo, celebrates with eco-friendly push

Cycling enthusiasts and active mobility advocates were in for a treat as McDonald’s Philippines hosted the first Tour De McDo in Antipolo City on 23 November in celebration of National Bike Day.

Close to 100 bikers joined a fun 25-km ride around the picturesque hills of Antipolo as part of McDonald’s efforts to champion sustainable active mobility under its Green and Good program.

The ride kicked off and ended at the McDonald’s Mambugan store — one of the nine Green and Good flagship stores nationwide. Each flagship store features environment-friendly innovations including solar panels and solar-powered lampposts, rainwater harvesting tanks, power-saving motion sensors, LED lights, and energy-efficient air-conditioning systems. To promote active mobility, Green and Good stores are also equipped with outdoor Bike & Dine stations where cyclists can rest, park securely, and access repair kits while enjoying their McDonald’s favorites.

Aside from McDonald’s Mambugan, the eight other Green and Good flagship stores are UN Del Pilar (Manila), Shaw Boulevard Wack-Wack (Mandaluyong), Delos Reyes (Tagaytay), Nuvali (Sta. Rosa, Laguna), Sta. Monica Commonwealth (Quezon City), Ayala Crescendo (Tarlac), Davao Global Township (Davao City), and Il Corso Cebu (Cebu City).

Tour De McDo Rizal showcased the city’s breathtaking mix of lush greenery, urban scenery, and landmark stops. Cyclists who missed the event can still experience the route via the Strava app (https://www.strava.com/routes/3421788780055546154).

The Antipolo ride marked McDonald’s third cycling event of the year, following the kickoff ride in Baguio City on April 27 and the World Bicycle Month celebration in Ayala, Makati on June 29.

“McDonald’s has made great strides in our efforts to promote sustainable practices and innovations, and we are glad that our customers’ passion for caring for the environment while enjoying an active lifestyle has met its match in Tour De McDo (Ride the Arches),” said Denise Barrameda, McDonald’s Corporate Communications Senior Manager. “We are committed to growing Ride the Arches into a bigger, wider, and more inclusive movement, as we open more Green and Good stores nationwide and strengthen our advocacy for sustainability, health, and community well-being.”

Launched in February 2023, Ride the Arches is an award-winning, world-first initiative inviting cyclists across the country to pedal from one Golden Arch to the next.

After the ride, participants enjoyed a post-event meal of 1-pc. Golden Chicken Curry with Egg, Rice and Small Orange Juice, received an exclusive Green and Good T-shirt, and joined a raffle featuring McDonald’s Gift Certificates and Be Our Guest cards.

Cyclists also gathered at the booth supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), where RMHC socks were sold to support Ronald McDonald Bahay Bulilit Learning Centers — providing young children with a safe space to learn and play.

The celebration of National Bicycle Month continues beyond the event. From October 26 to November 30, between 4:00 AM and 10:20 AM, McDonald’s App users can enjoy the special Cyclist Meal — 1-pc. Golden Chicken Curry with Egg, Rice and Small Orange Juice for only P109, available in all McDonald’s stores nationwide.