When you’re a beginner, having a companion to help you with biking makes things easier — navigating around the streets, fixing a flat tire or even choosing bicycle parts. But what if you don’t have that buddy to guide you? In this episode, Lester Babiera and photojournalist Lisa Marie David talked about their early days cycling during the pandemic, the lessons they learned and newbie tips from their friends. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: @firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.

Aside from physical health benefits, riding a bicycle improves one’s mental health too. In this episode, we talked with cycling and mental health advocate Aneka Crisostomo about how bike rides improved her wellbeing and she uses her platform to inspire others to get into the two-wheeled lifestyle. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: @firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.

Many people were asking how I brought my bike with me during my recent trip in Visayas. In this episode of Tambike Session, I will share my experience about flying with my go-to bicycle — from booking, packing and all the things you need to know about getting on a domestic flight with your two-wheeled ride. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: @firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.

Prolific photographer Jilson Tiu shares his techniques in taking photographs during bike rides: his set up, how he carries his gear and his adventures on a bicycle with a camera. He also tells what he loves about biking and how it helped him as an artist and a commuter. Check out Jilson's photos of his cycling adventures here. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: @firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast. 

Cyclists fear the idea of getting their bicycles stolen. We’ve heard stories of bikes getting taken in the comforts of their homes, parking areas and outside business establishments. But what should one do when this dreadful incident happens? In this episode, bikers Manuel Bausa and Gab Fuentes talk about their own experiences of losing their bikes and how they recovered them. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: www.instagram.com/firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA Podcast.

Classes are back after two years of online learning and students are now encouraged to ride a bicycle to school. Some universities are flaunting their bike-friendly facilities and the presence of bike lanes in our cities are more evident. But are these enough to entice them to bike to school? We talk with bike commuters Alen Gonzales from Ateneo and A3 Del Rosario from UST about their experiences cycling to their universities. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: www.instagram.com/firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.

Lester Babiera recently marked his second year as a cyclist and in this episode of Tambike Session, he looked back at his cycling journey and shared his thoughts about biking now that our roads are getting crazier because of traffic. He shares his adventures handling his project First Bike Ride, the advocacy and the things he still wants to do in cycling. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: www.instagram.com/firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.

Iloilo City takes pride in the title “Bike Capital of the Philippines.” But like many people asking the question, does it really deserve the title? Lester Babiera recently visited this city with Ilonggo cyclist Oscar Nava and they generally had a pleasing biking experience. In this episode, they talked with Iloilo-based bike commuter Early Sol Gadong about the daily situation of cycling in what’s dubbed as the Bike Capital of the Philippines. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: www.instagram.com/firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.

Community rides are getting popular in the country as cyclists gain more confidence in riding with a big group since the pandemic restrictions eased. Lester Babiera talks with Jauncho Agoncillo and Lance Dela Rosa of Everyday Cyclist PH about organizing this kind of activity after arranging many open calls and helping newbies in biking by doing longer rides with the cycling community. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: www.instagram.com/firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.

More women are bike commuting in the Philippines and we invited Geri Amarnani of Pinay Bike Commuter to tell us more about their experiences as cyclists in our cities. From saving time, mental health benefits to issues of harassment, this episode of Tambike Session discusses the benefits and struggles of female bike commuters in the country. Follow Lester's cycling Instagram page: www.instagram.com/firstbikeride Tambike Session is an ANIMA podcast.