Wednesday, January 26, 2011

RUN-BIKE-KICK...PABOL!

Business Mirror. The seminar will train 150 Physical Education teachers in the province to be conducted by brothers Phil and James Younghusband of the national football team the Azkals. The seminar will also include the Pinay In Action running clinic, to be led by triathlon champion and national coach Ani de Leon... Read more

SPORTS BODY TO FOCUS ON NATIONAL ATHLETES

Manila Standard.  THE Philippine Sports Commission is encouraging national sports associations to turn to the private sector in their quest to seek support for their respective grassroots development programs.

Chairman Richie Garcia said the agency will have to concentrate on taking care of national athletes and those in the training pool... Read more

Monday, January 24, 2011

1ST LEYTE DUATHLON CHALLENGE

LAST DANCE

Published in The Freeman Newspaper on Jan. 24, 2011 Monday issue
by Jose Vicente Araneta, Columnist - ALLEZ
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor


Good luck to Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo who got an invitation to join in the Juniors race, 18 and under in the Tour of Jala-jala. It’s a 54 km race so I think it’s just within the range of Igi. Go, Igi, Go!!!…… Read more

Sunday, January 23, 2011

IGI MAXIMO TO RACE IN TOUR OF JALA-JALA


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Published in Cebu Daily News on Jan. 23, 2011 Sunday issue
by Jonas Panerio, Correspondent
Rick Gabuya, Sports Editor


UP-AND-COMING rider Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo will try his hand at conquering the roads of Mabitac, Rizal today as the 15-year-old competes in the juniors division of the Tour of Jala-Jala.

Maximo, a Cebuano racer who has made waves in the national racing scene after winning three titles in the Philippine Premier Cycling League series, will be competing in the 55-kilometer race, which will pit him against an estimated 200 racers from all over the country in the men, women, open and junior categories.

The race starts at the Bahay Pamahalaan in Pilila, Rizal and will finish at the Mabitac Hilltop in Mabitac, Rizal.

Maximo last competed and placed fifth overall in the men's category C in the 2011 Tour ni Frank earlier this month. He was the youngest rider in the adult class.

“I am excited because the final kilometers will be an uphill route. So this will be a climbing finish. I hope that whatever I have learned in the recent Tour ni Frank, I can apply it here. I will still be using the Token carbon wheels provided by YKK Trading. The equipment upgrade made my bike lighter and more aerodynamic. It has made my racing more fun,” said Maximo. /Correspondent Jonas Panerio

SAC AWARDS ON FEB. 19

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Published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on Jan. 23, 2011 Sunday issue
by Pooled Report
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor


CEBU’S best athletes will once again take centerstage in the 29th Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC)-San Miguel Brewery Cebu Sports Awards on Feb. 19 at the Terraces in Ayala Center.

Planning for this year’s awarding rites began as early as a month after the previous edition and SAC decided to hold it at the spacious The Terraces to give the public a chance to witness the event.

“This is our 29th year,” said SAC President John Pages. “Unlike in previous Cebu Sports Awards that were exclusive, we will make this event public. All Cebuanos are welcome to watch for free. It will be a terrific sight to see Cebu’s best athletes together.”

Among those who will be awarded this year are a record holder, Asian games medalists and a world champion.

Lindley Fran Navaja, who broke the 38-year-old record in the 100-meter dash will be cited for his efforts along with Warren Kiamco and Charlea Lagaras, who won a silver and bronze, respectively, in the Asiad. Rubilen Amit, a silver medalist in the World 10-Ball championships will also get an award along with Kim Lao, a member of the RP bowling team in the Asiad. Donnie Nietes, who defended his title in Mexico, will also be feted.

The Cebu Eastern Dragons’ dramatic run in the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (Cesafi) earned them a major award, along with collegiate champions University of Cebu. Danika Gendrauli and Lorie Mae Layno will be cited for winning the Unigames beach volleyball title.

Rogelio Barcenilla, the Philippines’ newest grandmaster, will also be feted along with the young golf sensation Irina Gabasa.

Another youngster, Jette Calderon, will also get an award for winning the Karter of the Year, while Cebu-based Sabah Fadai will be feted for making his mark in Singapore.

Running queen Mary Grace delos Santos, who had two second-places in Malaysia and in Camsur, will also be feted along with the UC table tennis and the University of Southern Philippines volleyball teams.

Both won 10 straight Cesafi titles.

Aside from the major awardees, others who will get citations are Boojie Lim, Dr. Danny Villadolid, David G. Lim Sr., Banilad Elementary School badminton team, M. Lhuillier, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, Junemar Fajardo, Nikee Montalvo, Patric Nigel Go, Henry Renzar Asilum, University of the Visayas-Bmeg, Britt Carlo Reroma, Mike Lopez and the Cebu Volleyball Association.

Others who will get citations are Milan Melindo, Rocky Fuentes, Roli Gasca, Mercito Gesta, Mandaue City amateur boxing team, Michael Romarate, Alberta Pagara, Malcom Tunacao, Kyle Sevillano, Richard Bitoon, Igi Maximo, Maritess Bitbit, Luis Ansag, Cheska Toledo, Jose Rafael Lipardo, Pericles Dakay Jr., Renko Gaudiel, Clint Ligan, Oliver Colina, St. Theresa’s College football team, Gio Gandionco, Joaquin Fernandez and Noel Espinosa.

They will be joined by Mendel Lopez, the Cebu Executive Runners Club, Merlita Arias Dunkin, Mary Joy Tabal will also get citations along with Noel Flowers, Ayumi Ono, Beekay delos Santos, Abellana National School sepak takraw team, Kevin Cortes, Martin and Lowell Belarmino, Loren Dale Echavez, Teodor Martus, Glen Lava, Rinna Babanto, Arthur Craig Pantino, Christopher Encarnacion, Noy Jopson, Elmo Clarabal, Sugbutri, Lorhiz Echavez, and the Visayas secondary girls tennis in the Milo Little Olympics National finals. (Pooled Report)

29th SAC-SMB AWARDEES


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Published in Banat News on Jan. 23, 2011 Sunday issue
by Pooled Report
Yoyo Abayan, Sports Editor


CEBU, Philippines - Sa makausa, ang mga atleta nga nakahatag og dungog sa Sugbu ang pasidunggan atol sa 29th Sportswriters Association of Cebu-San Miguel Brewery (SAC-SMB) Cebu Sports Awards karong Pebrero 19 diha sa Terraces sa Ayala Center-Cebu.

Mas sayo ang awarding karong tuiga itandi sa miaging edisyon ug ang SAC nagkahugpong nga himuon kini sa Terraces aron makakita sa maong kalihukan ang mga katawhan.

"This is our 29th year," matud pa ni SAC President John Pages. "Unlike in previous Cebu Sports Awards that were exclusive, we will make this event public. All Cebuanos are welcome to watch for free. It will be a terrific sight to see Cebu’s best athletes together."

Ang pasidunggan karong tuiga mao ang record holder, Asian games medalists ug world champion.

Si Lindley Fran Navaja, kinsa mibuak sa 38 ka tuig nga rekord sa 100-meter dash ang pasidunggan tungod sa iyang mga paningkamot uban nilang Warren Kiamco ug Charlea Lagaras, kinsa nidaog og silver ug bronze sa Asiad. Si Rubilen Amit, ang silver medalist sa World 10-Ball championships ang tunolan sab og award uban ni Kim Lao, ang sakop sa RP bowling team sa Asiad. Si Donnie Nietes, kinsa nakadepensa sa iyang titulo didto sa Mexico, makadawat sab og pasidungog.

Ang Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons mitukob sa korona sa Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) makadawat sab og major award uban sa collegiate champions University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters. Sila si Danika Gendruali ug Lorie Mae Layno hatagan sab og award tungod sa ilang pagdaog sa Unigames beach volleyball title.

Si Rogelio Barcenilla, ang labing bag-ong Grandmasters sa Pilipinas ang awardan uban sa batan-ong golf sensation Irina Gabasa.

Laing batan-on nga si Jette Calderon makadawat sab og award sa pagdaog sa Karter of the Year, samtang ang Cebu-based nga si Sabah Fadai pasidunggan tungod sa iyang gipakita didto sa Singapore.

Ang running queen nga si Mary Grace delos Santos, mipahiluna sa ikaduha sa Malaysia ug sa Camsur maka-award sab uban sa UC table tennis ug sa University of Southern Philippines (USPF) volleyball teams.

Ang duha nidaog og 10 ka sunod-sunod nga titulo.

Gawas sa major awardess, ang ubang makadawat og citations mao sila si Boojie Lim, Dr. Danny Villadolid, David G. Lim Sr., Banilad Elementary School badminton team, M. Lhuillier, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, Junemar Fajardo, Nikee Montalvo, Patric Nigel Go, Henry Renzar Asilum, University of the Visayas-Bmeg, Britt Carlo Reroma, Mike Lopez ug ang Cebu Volleyball Association.

Lain pang modawat og citations mao sila si Milan Melindo, Rocky Fuentes, Roli Gasca, Mercito Gesta, Mandaue City amateur boxing team, Michael Romarate, Alberta Pagara, Malcom Tuñacao, Kyle Sevillano, Richard Bitoon, Igi Maximo, Maritess Bitbit, Luis Ansag, Cheska Toledo, Jose Rafael Lipardo, Pericles Dakay Jr., Renko Gaudiel, Clint Ligan, Oliver Colina, St. Theresa’s College football team, Gio Gandionco, Joaquin Fernandez ug Noel Espinosa.

Si Mendel Lopez, Cebu Executive Runners Club, Merlita Arias Dunkin ug Mary Joy Tabal makadawat sab og citations uban nilang Noel Flowers, Ayumi Ono, Beekay delos Santos, Abellana National School sepak takraw team, Kevin Cotes, Martin ug Lowell Belarmino, Loren Dale Echavez, Teodor Martus, Glen Lava, Rinna Babanto, Arthur Craig Pantino, Christopher Encarnacion, Noy Jopson, Elmo Clarabal, Sugbutri, Lorhiz Echavez ug ang Visayas secondary girls tennis sa Milo Little Olympics National finals. (BANATSPORTS)

IGIMAX SALMUT SA TOUR OF JALA-JALA

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Published in Banat Newspaper on Jan. 23, 2011 Sunday issue
by Lemuel P. Maglinte, Staff Writer
Yoyo Abayan, Sports Editor


CEBU, Philippines - Ang Cebuano teen cycling sensation nga si Luis Miguel 'Igimax' Maximo mosalmot sa labing una niyang out-of-town competition karong tuiga sa Tour of Jala-jala karong adlawa didto sa Mabitac, Rizal.

Mosuway na usab si Maximo pagsakmit sa titulo sa junior division batok sa gatosan pa ka mga elite cyclists sa nasud.

Gawas sa junior division, ang usa ka adlaw nga kompetisyon nga gipasiugdahan sa Pilipinas Cycling League (PCL) naglakip usab sa men ug women’s open.

Ang third year high school student sa PAREF-Springdale makiglumba batok sa mas edaran pa nga mga cyclists diin ilang taakon ang tungason nga rota paingon sa finish line.

Hinuon si Maximo, kompiyansa nga makapakita og nindot nga performance human usab sa iyang pagsalmot sa Tour ni Frank sa sayo ning buwana didto sa Toledo City.

Gisuportahan sa OZ Racing, PAREF Springdale ug Maximax, si Maximo mogamit sa modernong Token carbon bike gikan sa YKK Trading. Ang maong bisiklita gihulagway ni Maximo nga mas paspas ug gaan itandi sa iyang gigamit kaniadto. (BANATSPORTS)

IGIMAX MOATAK SA RIZAL

Published in Sun Star Superbalita on Jan. 23, 2011 Sunday issue
by Erwin Lirazan, Staff Writer/Sports Editor


Mosulong ang batan-ong Sugbuanong rider nga si Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo sa Mabitac, Rizal, Philippines alang sa Tour of Jala-Jala.

Ang 15 anyos nga 3-time junior champion sa Philippine Premiere Cycling League (PPCL) series makigparang og mga siklesta nga maguwang kaniya.

Apan bisan pa niini, malaumon si Maximo nga makaparang siya'g insakto.

Gipasabot sa 3rd year high school student sa PAREF Springdale School nga dakong hagit alang kaniya ang pagsalmot ning maong lumba. ESL

Thursday, January 20, 2011

2011 TOUR NI FRANK

2011 TOUR NI FRANK
Stage 1: CRITERIUM
Jan. 8, 2011 Reclamation, Mandaue City

CATEGORY C





Photos by TEAM maX1mo

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

2011 TOUR NI FRANK

2011 TOUR NI FRANK
Stage 1: CRITERIUM
Jan. 8, 2011 Saturday
Reclamation, Mandaue City, Phils.

CATEGORY C
 



Photos by TEAM maX1mo

Sunday, January 16, 2011

reCYCLEd PROBLEMS

Sun Star Cebu. By Marian Baring/Mike Limpag.  THE Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has cut off its support for cycling, which until now is still plagued by controversies regarding which group should be recognized as the official national sports association (NSA)... Read more

Friday, January 14, 2011

WHEN LIFE HITS YOU HARD, HIT BACK HARDER



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Published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on Jan. 14, 2011 Friday issue
by Bea Maximo, Contributor
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor


LAST semestral break, the University of Santo Tomas’s (UST) women’s football team was preparing for the UAAP season. We had to wake up at 5 a.m. to train and we also had a 4 p.m. training session. It definitely took much effort to get out of bed and give it our all during the training.

I was still recovering from my previous injury on my left knee. My medial collateral ligament (MCL) had baby tears and I was receiving treatment from the Apolinario Mabini Rehabilitation Center in the UST Hospital. I had to endure the pain for I knew I needed to fight for a spot in the UAAP lineup. Unfortunately, despite the effort I’d put into training and everything else, it was just not meant to be. I collided with one of my teammates during one of our practice games and I felt my knee popped twice and I could not walk for two days.

After seeing Dr. De Leon and Dr. Molano, the two doctors who oversee the UST athletes, I had to call my parents to inform them that I had to have surgery on my left knee.

I completely tore my anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), had a bucket-handle tear on my meniscus and strained my posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and the recovery time would take about six to eight long months. This was a nightmare for me. Being an athlete is who I am and is what defines me. Just because of one wrong move, everything I’ve worked hard for, meant nothing.

Before I got injured, I was not only getting physically fit for the UAAP season, but also, one of my goals lined up, was to join the 2011 Cebu City Marathon and the other upcoming road races.

Change of plans

But due to the unpleasant incident, I had to set these goals aside and change my plans. The pain after the surgery was just unbearable. I was vomiting and had a terrible headache caused by the anaesthesia and I had to go around using crutches for more than a month. The doctors told me that I had to be careful from now on because my injury could reoccur, and this caused me to think, and at some point, wanted to quit at being an athlete all together. Because the very thought of me getting injured again was too much to handle.

On the other hand, being injured made me realize so many things and helped me view the world and the people around me differently.

I looked at the positive side of what happened to me. One of the advantages of being an athlete of UST was that they took care of the expenses: the operation, rehabilitation, the doctor’s fees and even the medications. The athletic administration and my coaches were very supportive and took good care of me while I was in the hospital.

And up to now, despite the pressure and the busy training schedule, they take time to check up on me and get updates on my condition. My teammates and friends help me get around the school. And although my family is far away from me, they constantly call and give words of encouragement to get me through the day and deal with the stress that life throws at me. These definitely were some of the factors that pushed me to pick myself up from the floor and continue.

Being an athlete is not just all about fun and games. It takes discipline, hard work, passion and the will to succeed no matter what. Failure will always be in the package of becoming an athlete and injury is too. As Emily Post once said “If you are hurt, whether in mind or body, don’t nurse your bruises. Get up and light-heartedly, courageously, good temperedly get ready for the next encounter.

This is the only way to take life—this is also “playing” the game.

NOT BUCKLING DOWN.  The author (below) failed to join this year's Cebu City Marathon because of an injury.  Last year, Bea Maximo (above, left) ran with Jaymie "The Bull Runner" Pizarro in the 21K.  Pizarro got 13th place, while Maximo was No. 16.

Published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on Jan. 14, 2011 Friday issue

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

HAPPY NA B-DAY PA 5LW

 A true leader of Cebu Cycling both on and off the road.  Atty J leads the peloton.  Igimax follows his idol.  Tour ni Frank - Stage 2 Toledo City-TransCentral Highway Balamban-Busak Busay Hills, Cebu City Jan 9, 2011.  A 55km Mountain Road Race
Leaving the competition behind.

Congratulations and Happy Birthday!

Photos by TEAM maX1mo

SURBAN RULES 2-STAGE TOUR NI FRANK


Published in The Freeman Newspaper on Jan. 11, 2011 Tuesday issue
by Caecent Noot-Magsumbol, Staff Writer
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor


CEBU, Philippines - After dominating the criterium action, bemedalled Cebuano cyclist Niño Surban made it a clean sweep with a resounding victory in the men's class A of the mountain road race that wrapped up the 2011 Tour Ni Frank yesterday starting at the Toledo City Hall grounds and ending in Buak, Busay Hills, Cebu City.

The rain, slippery road and ensuing fog in the mountain ranges of TransCentral Highway made the lung-busting, 55-kilometer route extremely difficult and dangerous to traverse.

Nevertheless, Surban banked on his big fighting heart and vast experience to take home the overall title followed by Rolly Cabaluna and Nilo Barbalose. Adan Abrenica placed fourth, while Elmer Navarro came in fifth.

In class B, Elmo Clarabal took the first place honors as Jonas Ponseca and Ramon Espinosa claimed the next two spots. John Christopher Gaspar and Danny Sena settled for fourth and fifth, respectively.

Adri Van Dongen of Holland stole part of the spotlight after lording in over in class C.

Dongen is one of the only three foreign entries of the two-day event sponsored by longtime cycling patron Frank Gatdula, a Fil-Am from Stockton, California, and organized by Miguel Flores and Cebu Cycling with technical assistance from RECYCLE.

Ronnie Adlawan wound up second, while the succeeding two seats were occupied by Raffy Bacayo and Ryan Ocañada.

Luis Miguel "Igi" Maximo, the youngest participant, caught everyone by surprise as he landed at a decent fifth place.

The 15-year-old student of PAREF-Springdale, riding on his new carbon wheelset provided by YKK Trading, made a huge leap from his 16th place finish last year passing through the same treacherous route.

Inspite of his young age, Igimax surprisingly conquered the tough terrains that is rolling and undulating with very steep mountain ranges without stopping or even just dismounting on his bike.

Igimax attributed his remarkable finish to his daily climbing practices in Busay Hills during Christmas break, opting to forego a holiday vacation outside of Cebu just to be able to harness his climbing skills.

"His sacrifice really paid off," said Igi's proud dad Jonathan "Maxi" Maximo. "His new token wheel equipment, made of carbon fibre, is much lighter and more aerodynamic than his previous one, making him more faster," added the award-winning sportsman.

SURBAN RULES TOUR NI FRANK


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Published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on Jan. 11, 2010 Tues. issue
by Iste S. Leopoldo, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor


DESPITE the rain, slippery road and fog at the transcentral highway, Niño Surban lived up to his lofty billing and ruled the men’s category A of the 2011 Tour ni Frank, as he swept both stages capped by the mountain race from Toledo City to Busay last Sunday.

Surban also won the criterium race on the first day.

“Nakataghap. I finished the Toledo-Busay race in less than two hours,” said Surban.

He was followed by Rolly Cabaluna and Nilo Barbalose, who finished in second and third places, respectively. Adan Abreand Elmer Navarro made the top five.

In the men’s category B, Elmo Clarabal took the title. He was followed by Jonas Ponseca and Ramon Espinosa.

Meanwhile, Dutch Adri Van Dongen took the men’s category C title. He outclassed Stage 1 leader Tatay Ty, who didn’t make it in the climbing stage, relegating the latter to the top five position.

Dongen is among the three foreign entries in this race. Ronnie Adlawan came in second, while Raffy Bacayo finished third.

Ryan Ocañada and youngest participant Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo secured the fourth and fifth spots, respectively.

The 15-year-old Maximo put his new bike, a carbon wheel set provided by YKK Trading, to the test and actually made a better performance compared to last year, when he only came in 16th in the mountain stage.

“In spite of his young age, he managed to conquer an extremely difficult transcentral highway without stopping or dismounting from his bike,” Igi’s father Jonathan Maximo said in an e-mail sent to Sun.Star Cebu.

Jonathan added the junior cyclist had sacrificed for his sport and opted to forego a holiday vacation to practice his climbing skills.

“The sacrifices Igi made paid off. His new equipment, which is lighter, made him faster,” Jonathan said.

BLURRED?  Cyclists traversed a potentially dangerous race course in the mountains of Busay, which was foggy, slippery and wet in the second stage of the Tour ni Frank, dominated by Nino Surban. (Photo published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on Jan. 11, 2010 Tuesday issue)

SURBAN CLAIMS TOUR NI FRANK ELITE CLASS TITLE

Published in Cebu Daily News on January 11, 2011 Tuesday issue
by Jonas Panerio, Correspondent
Rick Gabuya, Sports Editor


FORMER RP squad member Nino Surban finished what he started as he claimed the title in the pro/elite class in the second and final stage of the 2011 Tour ni Frank yesterday morning at the tough and undulating hills of Busay, Cebu City.

Surban, who, last Saturday, won the criterium race that posed as the first stage of the tournament, did not miss a beat as he won stage 2, beating Rolly Cabaluna and Nilo Barbaloce, who finished in second and third place, respectively.

Adan Abrenica placed fourth while Elmer Navarro finished fifth.

The win once again gave Surban 25 points as he finished with a total of 50 in the two stages.

The second stage was a mountain road race that spanned Toledo City to Buak, Busay Hills, a grueling 55-kilometer distance that featured 36 kilometers of mountain ranges and just 19 of flat road.

Meanwhile, in class B, Elmo Clarabal reigned supreme as beat Jonas Ponseca and stage 1 winner Ramon Espinosa. John Gaspar was in fourth place while Danny Sena ended up in fifth.

Danish cyclist Adri Van Dongen took the title in the category C as he made the most out of his experience in mountain biking. Ronnie Adlawan, a fifth placer in the first stage, placed second while Raffy Bacayo was in third. Ryan Ocanada was in fourth while Luis Miguel Maximo, the youngest racer in the tournament, placed fifth. /Correspondent Jonas Panerio

Monday, January 10, 2011

SURBAN HARI SA TOUR NI FRANK


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Published in Sun Star Superbalita News on Jan 10, 2011 Monday issue
by Jun Migallen, Sports Editor


SUBLING gipatugbabawan ni Nino Surban kagahapon ang Tour ni Frank aron langkaton ang over-all title men’s Category A nga nanukad sa City Hall sa dakbayan sa Toledo, miagi sa Trans Central Highway ug gitapos diha sa Buak, Busay Hills, Cebu City.

Si Nino, lumad nga taga Danao City, kinsa mao usab ang nanghawod sa Stage 1 nakahakot og 25 puntos sa rota nga mitadlas og 55 ka kilometros, 36 niini ubos sa makutas ug tungason nga rota sa Transcentral Highway.

Nagsunod kaniya si Rolly Cabaluna nga may 20 puntos ug ikatulo usab ang beteranong si Nilo Barbaloce (16 pts.), ikaupat si Adan Abrenica (13 pts.) ug Elmer Navarro (11 pts.)

Sa men’s category B, ang triathlete nga si Elmo Clarabal mao usab ang mipatigbabaw, nagsunod sila si Jonas Ponseca, Ramon Espinosa, John Christopher Gaspar ug Danny Sena.

Wa usab magpabitin ang langyaw nga si Adri Van Dongen sa Holland sa dihang iyang gidominar ang men’s category C. Si Dongen maoy usa sa tulo ka foreign entries samtang laing duha gikan sa Japan sa Category A ug C.

Nagsunod kaniya si Ronnie Adlawan, ang 5th placer sa Stage 1 Criterium, ug maoy bugtong nakasulod sa winners pudiom sa Stage 2 nga gani ang Stage 1 leader nga si Tata Ty wa masulod sa top 5.

Ikatulo si Raffy Bacayo, dayon nagsunod si Ryan Ocanada ug ikalima ang pinakabatang entrante, ang 15 anyos nga si Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo nga gipaluyohan sa YKK Trading.

Ang uwan, kadangog sa kalsada ug ingon man ang kabaga sa gabon maoy naghatag og kalisdanan sa mga partisipante sa kompetisyon nga gi-esponsoran sa Fil-Am nga si Frank Gatdula sa Stockton, CA.

TOUR NI FRANK.  Makutas ug tungason nga rota sa Transcentral Highway nga sama ning makita sa ibabawng hulagway ang gilatas sa mga partisipante sa Stage 2 sa Tour ni Frank nga natapos kagahapon.  (Published in Sun Star Super Balita on Jan. 10, 2011 Monday issue)

Sunday, January 09, 2011

SURBAN NANGHAWOD UNANG ADLAW


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Published in Banat Newspaper on January 9, 2010 Sunday issue
by Lemuel Maglinte, Staff Writer
Yoyo Abayan, Sports Editor


CEBU, Philippines - Matay-an pa ang kadina sa bisikleta ni Niño Surban nungka ang iyang abilidad dihang iyang gidominar ang criterium event sa 2011 Tour ni Frank kagahapon didto sa north reclamation area, Mandaue City.

Wala kapiog sa beteranong Cebuano cyclist ang tang-ang Japanese pro rider nga si Kenji Takeya, kinsa wala kalahutay sa kainit sa klima dinhi sa Sugbu.

"It was snowing in Japan when he left, so pag-abot pa lang niya, nireklamo na sa kainit. Wala ka-agwanta although he was with the group of Niño during the race," matud pa ni Miguel Flores sa Cebu Cycling sa The Freeman, ang igsuong mantalaan sa Banat News.

Sulod sa 40 minutos nga walay puas nga tinindakay sa lima ka laps nga adunay 2.3 kilometros nga gilay-on matag usa, si Surban maoy nag-una sa Class A ug gisundan siya ni Elmer Navarro.

Ang kanhi Tour Pilipinas champion nga si Rolando Pagnanawon maoy misakmit sa ikatulong dapit.

Ang Class B, gipangulohan ni Ramon Espinosa uban sa iyang mga runners-up nga sila si Jerome Rodriguez ug Lyndon Caraquel.

Si Tata Ty maoy naghari sa Class C batok nila ni Lito Quebec ug Tata Codina nga mipahiluna sa ikaduha ug ikatulo nga dapit.

Ang labing batang seklista nga si Igi Maximo, 15-anyos, pakyas pagsulod sa top 5, apan mipakita og ngilngig nga performance pinaagi sa paghuman sa lumba uban ang mga beterano ug tang-ang seklista.

Karong adlawa ipahigayon ang katapusang leg sa Tour Ni Frank, ang 60-km road race gikan sa Toledo City subay sa Balamban Transcentral Highway paingon dinhi sa Sugbu. (BANATSPORTS)

Ang fast rising Cebuano junior cyclist nga si Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo (tuo) nag-una sa likuon nga bahin sa rota atol sa criterium race sa 2011 Tour ni Frank agahapon didto sa Mandaue City reclamation area. Ang 15-anyos ug tinun-an sa PAREF-Springdale maoy labing bata nga partisipante sa adult/senior competition. (Published in Banat News Jan. 9, 2011 Sunday issue)

SURBAN TOPS CRITERIUM RACE OF "TOUR NI FRANK" CYCLING

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Published in The Freeman Newspaper on January 9, 2011 Sunday issue
by Caecent No-ot Magsumbol, Staff Writer
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor


CEBU, Philippines - Niño Surban showed he is far from rusting out as he dominated the criterium event of the 2011 Tour ni Frank at the Mandaue City reclamation area yesterday.

Surban was up to the challenge of beating a Japanese pro rider Kenji Takeya, but the latter melted under the heat of the sun.

“It was snowing in Japan when he left, so pag-abot pa lang niya, nireklamo na sa kainit.Wa kaagwanta although he was with the group (of Niño) during the race,” said Cebu Cycling’s Miguel Flores.

Surban finished first after 40 minutes of non-stop action plus five laps with 2.3 kilometers per lap that gained him the overall leadership going into the 60km road race from Toledo City to Balamban via Transcentral Highway today.

Elmer Navarro is back on track, trailing Surban in class A, while former Tour Pilipinas champion Rolando Pagnanawon’s sons Jybop and Jhunvie wound up third and fourth as Nilo Barbalose came out fifth.

In class B, Ramon Espinosa clinched the top spot after edging out the unpredictable Jerome Rodriguez. Lyndon Caraquel placed third while the next two seats were occupied by Danny Sena and Art Lambo.

Tata Ty topped the equally-exciting class C action over Lito Quebec while Tata Codina, Nonoy Abasola and Ronnie Adlawan placed third to fifth.

The 15-year-old Luis Miguel "Igi" Maximo, the youngest participant, failed to barge into the top five, but managed to survive the blistering pace and stayed with the chasing group towards the finish.

The new carbon wheelset provided by YKK Trading helped Igimax a lot in keeping pace with his senior counterparts in the race. The pride of PAREF-Springdale is expected to even give a better performance in today's second and final stage.

The Tour Ni Frank is sponsored by Vellum Cycles, Poccari Sweat, OZ Racing, KIA Motors, Nagashima, Signa Modena and Blood Red along with Camelback USA, Tiger Energy Biscuits, Timex, TWO Sandals, Habagat, Recycle, RNVIOS Construction,Alphine Electrical Supply, YKK, Cyclelogic, Creative Sounds, Ripstuff Outdoors and 1020 Avenue catering services. (FREEMAN)

Fast rising Cebuano junior cyclist Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo (R) leads in the turnabout portion of the route during the criterium race of the 2011 Tour ni Frank yesterday at the Mandaue City reclamation area.  The 15-year old PAREF-Springdale student is the youngest participant in the adult/senior competition. (Published in The Freeman Newspaper on Jan. 9, 2011 Sunday issue)

SURBAN TOPS TOUR DE FRANK


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Published in Sun Star Newspaper on January 9, 2011 Sunday issue
by Iste S. Leopoldo, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor


CEBU’s top cyclist Niño Surban took the title in the the men’s Category A Elite/Pro division of the criteruim race of the Tour ni Frank 2011 at the Mandaue North Reclamation Area yesterday.

Surban, an RP team member, was followed by Elmer Navarro at second place. The Pagnanawon brothers Jaybop and Jhunvie took the third and fourth spots, respectively, while veteran rider Nilo Barbalose came in at fifth place.

In Category C, Taty Ty took the top spot to earn 25 points. Lito Quebec came in second, while Tata Codina finished at third. Nonoy Abasola and Ronnie Adlawan complete the top five.

The youngest participant in the race, 15-year-old cycling prodigy Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo, made a decent finish yesterday in the men’s category C of the criterium race

Maximo, a junior cyclist, survived the blistering pace and stayed with the chasing group towards the finish line.

Meanwhile, Ramon Espinosa took the title in the men’s category B. He was followed by Jerome Rodriguez and Lyndon Caraquel. Danny Sena and Art Lambo finished at fourth and fifth places, respectively.

While yesterday’s race was relatively easy as it was on a flat surface, racers will get tested today in the mountain stage of the race. It will start in Toledo City and finish in Busay.

MAIN PACK.  The second stage of the Tour ni Frank will be a bit more challenging today with the uphill route from Toledo City to Busay. (Sun Star Cebu Newspaper Jan. 9, 2011 Sunday issue)

CYCLING ACE SURBAN CLAIMS TOUR NI FRANK CLASS A TITLE


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Published in Cebu Daily News on Jan. 9, 2011 Sunday issue
by Jonas Panerio, Correspondent
Rick Gabuya, Sports Editor


CYCLING ACE Nino Surban once again asserted his dominance over the rest of the local field as he ruled the men's category A in the first stage of the 2011 Tour ni Frank yesterday morning at the North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City.

Surban, a long-time member of the RP squad, showed that he was in a class all on his own as he won the criterium race in the said category, outlasting runners-up Elmer Navarro and siblings Jaybop and Jhunvie Pagnanawon in the 40-minute and five lap race.

The Pagnanawons are the sons of former Tour of Luzon champion, Boy Pagnanawon.

The win earned Surban, 25 points, which he will bring to the second and final stage of the race today. The runners-up gained 20, 16, 13 and 11 points, respectively while finishers got five points each.

The men's category B saw Ramon Espinosa come away with the Stage 1 win as he edged Jerome Rodriguez, Lyndon Carequel, Danny Sena and Art Lambo. Category B raced for 30 minutes and additional four laps.

Meanwhile, over in the men's category C, Tata Ty emerged victorious as he broke away early on and withstood a gallant comeback by Lito Quebec towards the end of the race. Tata Codina wound up in third place while Nonoy Abasola claimed fourth place. Fifth belonged to Ronnie Adlawan. /Correspondent Jonas Panerio

IGI Maximo leads the pack of riders as they negotiated a curve during the 2011 Tour ni Frank yesterday. (Published in Cebu Daily News on Jan. 9, 2011 Sunday issue)