Jazy Fernandez Garcia and Darius Villaseñor, the past and the future, are sons of former gritty riders in the national cycling tour.
Otso-Otso Killer Lap | The Distance Nuances
Despite the contention over its official distance, Baguio-Baguio has remained a legendary Killer Lap that the Philippines ever had.
“Teka At Nakain Pa Ako” | The True Story of Igos’s Broken Bars
"Kanina ka pa tago ng tago, pumalit ka naman," demanded one frustrated rider. Yet, the 5'4" tough cookie, Igos, kept offering continuous alibis, repeating: "Teka at nakain pa ako."
The Baguio-Baguio (Otso-Otso) Killer Lap Conquerors
Otso-Otso | The notorious Killer Lap of the 90s was a brutal multi-loop circuit in Benguet that started and ended in Baguio City—forming a figure-eight shaped route. It required riders' resiliency to weather the storm.
Legendary Cyclists Who Ruled the Laps and Rewrote the Philippine Cycling History
Listed here are the top 14 hardmen of the rough roads who ruled the torturous laps—burning matches at both ends—in their respective era and prime. Since the inception of the Modern Age in Philippine Road Racing in 1955, Filipino riders have caught the attention of the world—almost breaking the all-time Tour de France average speed... Continue Reading →
Pitaki Boyz | The Den of Champions
The Pitaki Boyz was a defunct, close-knit team comprised mostly of riders who individually brought honor and fame to the cycling-crazy province of Pangasinan.
Santy Barnachea Poised To Become Second-Oldest Tour of Luzon Rider In History After Provincemate Mamerto Eden
After winning an unprecedented four championships in the national cycling tour, Santy Barnachea, 49, is poised to make history in the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2025 as the second oldest cyclist to compete in the fabled endurance cycling classic.
Carlo Guieb: Climbing Maestro
Climbing Maestro Crestito "Carlo" Guieb stands as one of the most iconic climbers of his generation, emerging during the golden era of Philippine cycling.
Enrique Vinluan Domingo | The back-to-back Sprint King Legend
Enrique Vinluan Domingo — a name synonymous with speed and sprint supremacy in Philippine cycling
Marlboro Tour 1996: Revolutionizing Philippine Cycling with Key Innovations
The 1996 Marlboro Tour revolutionized Philippine cycling with groundbreaking innovations, including the introduction of neutral vehicles and neutral starts, a restructured race column, and the use of photo finish cameras. These advancements set a new standard in race management, elevating the professionalism and excitement of the sport in the country.
