Adi Hernandez, Corporate Relations Director of McDonald’s Philippines is accompanied by (from left to right) Vince Velasco of San Ride Bukas, Ronald McDonald, and Mark Manundo, Estate development Head for Nuvali
Following the official launch of the 700th McDonald’s Philippines location in Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Laguna—Again, bikers and tourists gathered to one of the nation’s top bicycling destinations, this time for the first-ever Tour de McDo, which took place on February 12.
The Tour de McDo is a multi-stage bicycle race that highlights McDonald’s commitment to sustainability and its newest Green and Good flagship outlets in Nuvali, Sta. Delos Reyes and Rosa are both in Tagaytay City.
Participants cycling around Nuvali
With two routes to choose from—the Nuvali Loop, or the “Beginner Route,” which covers 17 kilometers in the neighborhood to and from the 700th Store, and the “Intermediate Ride,” which covers 50 kilometers to and from McDonald’s Nuvali to McDonald’s Delos Reyes in Tagaytay—close to 100 cyclists signed up for the free bike tour.
Participants pose in their exclusive Tour de McDo shirt
Tour de McDo kicked off with a Ceremonial Ride Out with McDonald’s Chief Happiness Officer Ronald McDonald. To make the inaugural ride more special, participants received special kits which include an exclusive Tour de McDo Dri Fit shirt, Tour de McDo limited-edition stickers, and a free McDonald’s breakfast meal.
Both McDonald’s Nuvali and McDonald’s Delos Reyes Tagaytay have bike-friendly features that include a Bike & Dine facility and will soon include a Bike Repair Station to cater to the needs of cyclists that frequent the scenic bike routes in both areas
“McDonald’s Philippines—together with our partners from Ayala Land – Nuvali— strengthen our commitment to the environment through our Green & Good initiative. Providing opportunities for our customers to take part in activities like Tour de McDo supports our advocacy of championing sustainable active mobility that results in lessening of emissions, creating a positive impact to communities we serve,” said Adi Hernandez, Corporate Relations Director for McDonald’s Philippines.
Tour De McDo Participants
With its “Green & Good” project, McDonald’s pledges to find more environmentally friendly, sustainable methods of operating its restaurants. McDonald’s is committed to doing better in its efforts to protect the environment, which is why its Green & Good stores are constructed using eco-friendly building techniques like light gauge steel frames and run using energy-saving techniques like solar rooftops and lampposts, grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, a rainwater harvesting tank, and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) air conditioning systems, among others.
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