The Tour de Mati Theo Cup is a success as 592 biking enthusiasts from all over Mati joined in the early morning bike race last December 4, 2021.
The said bike competition was first scheduled last May 16, 2021, but due to the threat from the Delta variant of the Coronavirus, it was temporarily shelved.
The City of Mati being under the Alert Level 2 status has made the holding of the event possible.
Several categories were created depending on the age and the type of bicycle used. There were mountain bike and road bike categories for the ladies, the 15-39 age bracket, 40-49 age bracket, and the 50 age bracket. There is also a special category for Fat Boys.
But the most-anticipated category however is the Open Category which is an 85-kilometer route starting from Mayor Francisco G. Rabat Park and Baywalk, then going to Dahican, then to Manguihay, then to Bobon going to Mayo then to the View Deck in Barangay Badas then will end in Bliss area in Barangay Sainz.
Here are the winners of the different categories:
FAT BOYS WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Niezar Anting
1st RUNNER-UP — Gabriel Serrano
2nd RUNNER-UP — Jhon Paul Socubus
3rd RUNNER-UP — James Robert Sy
4th RUNNER-UP — Stephen Nikko Malubay
15-39 MTB WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Belnard Meramonte
1st RUNNER-UP — Prian Jhems Rebuta
2nd RUNNER-UP — Lloyd Bohol
3rd RUNNER-UP — Prince Gian Lubiano
4th RUNNER-UP — Halil Sabello
15-39 RB WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Christopher Adrian Te
1st RUNNER-UP — Christian Guidavin
2nd RUNNER-UP — Jude Michael Galimpin
3rd RUNNER-UP — Stephen Guarte
4th RUNNER-UP — Kris Rojas
40-49 RB WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Mark John Papa
1st RUNNER-UP — Glenn Gayta
2nd RUNNER-UP — Noryl Bijis
3rd RUNNER-UP — Marcel Hallares
4th RUNNER-UP — Jeffry Caiña
40-49 MTB WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Michael Tampos
1st RUNNER-UP — Joy Paulino
2nd RUNNER-UP — Felix Lorejo Jr.
3rd RUNNER-UP — Michael June Dilangalen
4th RUNNER-UP — Marcial Gayta Jr.
LADIES MTB WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Wenjie Lugayao
1st RUNNER-UP — Jaye Ann Caminero
2nd RUNNER-UP — Ellen Marie Recla
3rd RUNNER-UP — April Raya Espinosa
4th RUNNER-UP — Charissa Agbot
50 ABOVE MTB WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Memerto Batad Jr.
1st RUNNER-UP — Ricardo Rabuya
2nd RUNNER-UP — Tenorio Comar
3rd RUNNER-UP — Raul Geraldez
4th RUNNER-UP — Lory Balunganon
OPEN RB WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Jose Estologa Jr.
1st RUNNER-UP — Nielden Dave Sepocado
2nd RUNNER-UP — Vincent Balucanag
3rd RUNNER-UP — Rexie Eric Cabulao
4th RUNNER-UP — Joseph Polestico
OPEN MTB WINNERS:
CHAMPION — Yuoh Charles Anting
1st RUNNER-UP — Nash Surigao Tiguelo
2nd RUNNER-UP — Mohap Sabello
3rd RUNNER-UP — Prince Roy Miguel Villarez
4th RUNNER-UP — Oskie Oliver Ruin
All those who joined the competition were mandated to be vaccinated before they were allowed entry to the venue.
Winners received cash prizes as much as P10,000 for the champions of the Open Categories. Other winners also received trophies and medals for all finishers in all categories.
After the bike race, the City of Mati LGU has scheduled another sporting event this month which is the skateboarding competition to be held at the newly-constructed Mati Skateboarding Park in Nazareno, Barangay Central.
The minimum public health standard will be strictly observed in all events. (CIO MATI)
Photo: City of Mati Sports Office