Field notes · About us
The team behind Siargao Bikes
We're cyclists who ride Siargao Island and built the resource we wished existed when we first arrived: real route GPX files, honest bike recommendations, and a one-message booking process — no scammy travel-agent vibe.
From the founder
Hi, I'm Jean — I ride this island and run the site from Paris and Manila.
Why this site exists
Until recently, planning a cycling trip to Siargao meant piecing together a half-dozen Facebook pages, an out-of-date Komoot route, and a WhatsApp number found on a hostel wall. We could see what bike rental looked like elsewhere in Southeast Asia (Mallorca, Bali, Vietnam) — clear pricing, real photos, ready-to-ride GPX files. Siargao deserved the same.
So we built it. Four bike categories, five published routes, three GPX downloads per route, four languages, and an answer within two hours when you reach out.
What we actually do
We're a small operation focused on three things:
- Route knowledge. We ride these routes and document the conditions honestly — including the muddy sections after rain and the road sections that turn to sand. The same way we'd tell a friend over a beer at Cloud 9.
- Bike matching. We work with the most reputable local rental partners on Siargao. When you tell us your plan, we recommend the right bike from their fleet — not the bike with the best margin.
- Friction-free booking. One message, two-hour reply, delivery to your accommodation. No deposits taken before pick-up, no booking fees, no nonsense.
How we work with rental shops
We don't own a fleet of bikes ourselves. We've partnered with the rental shops on Siargao that meet our standards: bikes serviced for the tropical climate, helmets provided, lock included, on-the-road support if you break down. When you book through us, we forward your request to the right partner and follow up to make sure delivery and pick-up go smoothly. You get the local rental, we get a small commission from the partner. Same price for you either way.
What we won't do
- Pretend a road bike is the right tool for the muddy Coconut Road section after a typhoon.
- Hide the true difficulty of a 127 km loop in 32 °C heat with 80 % humidity.
- Recommend a "guided tour" when a free GPX is what you actually need.
- Sell you a rental during the October–November storm window without warning you to check forecasts.
Where we are
The site is run remotely (the founder is between Paris and Manila). Our local rental partners are based in General Luna, the main hub on Siargao's south-east coast. When you ride with us, you're riding with shops that operate on the island every day — not with someone abroad pretending to be local.
— Jean Decolombel, Paris & Manila, May 2026
Contact
Site: siargaobikes.com · Email: contact@siargaobikes.com · WhatsApp: +63 961 429 0557 · Operator: EURL Nogaret (France)