Philippine Cycling Revival: Tour of Luzon Kicks Off with Marcelo Felipe and Veterans
Source: news.source.abante
The Tour of Luzon: Great Revival begins today in Paoay, Ilocos Sur, marking the return of this prestigious cycling event after six years. Featuring 119 riders from 17 teams, the race spans eight stages across 1,074.90 kilometers. Notable Filipino cyclists Marcelo Felipe, Ronald Oranza, Jan Paul Morales, and George Oconer are set to compete, with strong support from various sponsors and organizations including Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation and DuckWorld PH. The event is endorsed by the Philippine Olympic Committee and other sports bodies, aiming to reignite the passion for cycling in the country.
Key Points
The Tour of Luzon: Great Revival starts today in Paoay, Ilocos Sur.
119 riders from 17 teams will compete over eight stages covering 1,074.90 kilometers.
Veteran Filipino cyclists including Marcelo Felipe are among the participants.
The event is organized by DuckWorld PH and supported by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation.
Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham 'Bambol' Tolentino expressed excitement and prayed for the safety of all involved.
The race is endorsed by multiple sports organizations and has significant sponsorship from various companies.
The champion of the individual general classification will win P500,000, while the team champion will receive P1 million.
