The Eagle of the Mountain, Paquito Rivas, reached the pinnacle of his career at the '79 Marlboro Tour and ended his flight forever at the age of 79.
Paquito Rivas | The Legend of ’79
The Flight of the Eagle | The Legendary Journey of Paquito Rivas
Paquito Rivas stands as the third Visayan national tour champion since the dawn of modern age in Philippine road racing in 1955. Rivas is also celebrated as the first Visayan rider to capture a national overall victory since the great revival of the Tour of Luzon in 1973.
Philippine Cycling Mourns the Passing of a Giant: Paquito Rivas
Philippine cycling mourns the loss of another legendary cyclist and Eagle of the Mountain, Paquito Rivas, the 1973 Tour of Luzon Rookie of the Year and Marlboro Tour 1979 champion.
PAQUITO RIVAS: The Eagle of the Mountain and National Tour Champion
Rivas made an explosive debut in the 1973 Tour of Luzon, showcasing his prowess as a rookie with a dominant performance in the Burgos-Baguio Individual Time Trial (ITT).
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