Good weather is expected to hold on April 29 when the city of Koronadal puts its search on the block for three Guinness world records in motorcycling.
“It’s not summer yet so the weather is just about suited to hold the activities,” said city information officer Judith L. Amdo evenas she expressed confidence of the city’s chances to erase three world records listed in the Guinness Book of Records.
Amdo and Apollo C. Moreno III, South Cotabato motorcycle club information officer appeared at the Kapehan sa Dabaw to drum up support for the activities.
The city of Koronodal is seeking to be the first local government unit to topple the existing records in the largest parade of motorcycles, most engines started simultaneously and most motorcycle horns sounded simultaneously.
The activities are geared to draw attention to safety advocacy in the light of vehicular accidents involving motorcycles nationwide.
The activities will highlight the city’s hosting of the 23rd annual convention of national federation of motorcycle clubs, to last from April 22 to April 30.
“It happens just about anywhere so the activity is meant to increase awareness on safety not only on handling motorcycles, in driving them but also in troubleshooting them,” said Amdo.
India holds the current world record for the largest parade of motorcycles with 1,700 participants. Amdo said Koronodal is expected to gather more than 2,000 participants to erase the record.
Yamaha held the record for assembling 1,446 motorcycles for the most engines started simultaneously. The same entity assembled 1,432 motorcycles to establish the record for the mosthorns sounded simultaneously.
Amdo said the city of Koronadal can easily wipe out both records. An adjudicator from the Guinness Book of Records will make sure the activities will be strictly conducted following guidelines.
As an added come-on, authorities will be conducting an eight-day skills training for 60 participants in motorcycle driving, proper handling and trouble-shooting. The first 60 graduates will be issued certificates of completion.Amdo said invitations have been sent to the leading 369 registered motorcycling clubs nationwide to participate.
Moreno said one club from Aparri in Cagayan province has expressed interest to join the Koronadal staging.
“We have a standing invitation for President Duterte to attend but we were informed somebody would be coming in his behalf,” she said.
The President as a city mayor of Davao had participated in motorcycling caravan to as far as the Ilocos.
Other activities included a motorcycle trade fair and exhibits andthe much-awaited Kasadyang Motorista: Acoustic, Food and Music from April 22 to April 29. The theme of this year’s convention is “Ride for Culture, Ride for Peace.”
