LBC U-23 TRAINING CAMP

LBC U-23 TRAINING CAMP

ROAD TO FRANCE PROJECT

TEAM LBC CYCLING

January 11 to February 9, 2012

Subic Bay, Zambales, Philippines

Sporting Director Chris Allison (left) with the National U-23 elite cyclists who were selected to join the camp namely (from 2nd left) Melvin Mendoza, George Oconer, Jemico Brioso, Gerald Mendoza, Jaybop Pagnanawon, Elmer Navarro, Marvin Tapic, junior rider Luis Miguel Maximo and LBC owner Dino Araneta

GEORGE LUIS OCONER, 20yo

Philippine National U-23 Team

LUIS MIGUEL "IGI" MAXIMO, 16yo

Philippine National Junior Team

Cebu-YKKBikes

MARVIN "BORDZ" TAPIC, 20yo

Cebu Team, 2011 Ronda Pilipinas

ELMER "AZAI" NAVARRO

Cebu Team, 2011 Ronda Pilipinas

JAYBOP PAGNANAWON, 23yo

Cebu Team, 2011 Ronda Pilipinas

JOHN GERALD MENDOZA, 21yo

Philippine National U-23 Team

JEMICO BRIOSO, 22yo

Philippine National U-23 Team

  

KELVIN JOHN MENDOZA, 19yo

Ilocos Sur Team, 2011 Ronda Pilipnas

CEBUANO CYCLIST GETS SLOT TO U-23 ELITE TRAINING CAMP

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Published in The Freeman Newspaper on Jan. 15, 2012 Sunday issue
Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor

LBC Express, the country’s no. 1 courier company, is the latest corporate backer of young Cebuano student-cyclist Luis Miguel “Igimax”Maximo of YKKBikes when he was given a slot to attend the exclusive U-23 Elite Training Camp on January 11 to February  9, 2012 in Subic Bay, Olongapo City, Zambales.

The camp is designed for elite cyclists in U-23 whose age ranges from 19-22 years old who were spotted for exceptional performance during the 16-day, 12-stage 2011 Ronda Pilipinas Tour.

The special invitation extended to the young 16 year-old SAC awardee made him the youngest cycist to join the camp.  Though he did not compete in the Ronda Pilipinas due to age concerns and school commitment, his recent inclusion to the Phil National Cycling Team and his participation in junior and open amateur races around the country earned him the special invitation to join the elite camp.

The training camp will be conducted by renowned Christopher Allison, an American elite cyclist who has extensive experience in US and European international multi-stage tours and classic races.

LBC Express, through its sports arm LBC Sports Development Inc, headed by owner Dino Araneta, have decided to support Philippine Cycling by staging the 2011 Ronda Pilipinas and now focuses its attention and resources to the “Road To France” project – a dream to send the first Pinoy cyclists to join the Tour de France.

To achieve this, the Team LBC Cycling will be formed out of the training camp and will be based in Australia this year for further training and exposure in international multi-stage and classic races.

“I did not expect that I will be given a slot in this camp. I should not miss this opportunity because I know that the kind of training I will get will be more scientific and up to date with international standard,” shares the graduating high school student of Paref Springdale School.

“I am thankful for my school Paref Springdale headed by Mr Rick Ampiloquio who have allowed me to join the camp.  My head teachers Mr Jason Dante and Raymond Gone who have patiently supported my studies through on-line homeworks,” said the President of his school’s Student Council.

The young lad will be bring with him in the camp his YKK Road and Time Trial racing bikes equipped with Ridley, Campagnolo, Token, FSA, Vision, Lazer, Fizik, Carnac, Santini and Kenda components for testing and fine-tuning.

The youngest member of the Phil National Cycling Team will also use the training camp in preparation when he represents the country in the Asian Junior Cycling Championships this Feb 8-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

RACING WITH THE BIG BOYS

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Published in Sun Star Newspaper on Jan. 15, 2012 Sunday issue
by Iste Sesante Leopoldo, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

AFTER getting shortlisted for the junior team, 16-year-old Cebuano cyclist Luis Miguel Maximo joins the elite team of Under-23 cyclists’ training camp in Subic Bay.

The camp is designed for elite cyclists 19 to 22 years old. These cyclists were spotted for their exceptional performance during the 16-day, 12-stage 2011 Ronda Pilipinas Tour.

According to Maximo’s father, Jonathan, he is the youngest cyclist to join the camp.

Maximo did not join the Ronda Pilipinas because he is underaged but his inclusion in the national junor cycling team got him the invitation to join the training camp.

These cyclists, including Cebuano SEA Games gold medal winner John Mier, are some of the country’s best.

They will undergo training under Christopher Allison, an American elite cyclist who has extensive experience in the US and Europe international multi-stage tours and classic races.

LBC Express has ramped up its support for Philippine cycling, starting with the hosting of Ronda Pilipinas last year. This training will be used to harness the cyclists’ skills. The ones who will come out the best after the training will be sent to Australia to join various competitions there and in Asia for four months.

LBC is directing its resources to the “Road To France” project that aims to send the first Filipino cyclist to the Tour de France by 2020.

They plan to give the cyclists all the needed exposure and will try to get them licensed to compete in Europe by 2013.

“I did not expect that I will be given a slot in this camp. I should not miss this opportunity because I know that the kind of training I will get will be more scientific and up to date with international standards,” said Maximo, who will be graduating from high school this March.

Maximo will also use this training to prepare for the Asian Junior Cycling Championship next month in Malaysia.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on January 15, 2012.

CITY TO AWARD CYCLISTS

Published in Sun Star Newspaper on Jan. 12, 2012 Thursday issue
by Iste Sesante Leopoldo, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

TWO Cebuano Southeast Asian Games medalists are being pushed to be among the Outstanding Cebuano awardees in the field of sports in the Cebu City charter day celebration awards on Feb. 24.

This was disclosed by Cebu City Councilor Alvin Arcilla, who also passed a resolution awarding incentives to Cebuano athletes who excelled in their field of expertise.

The proposed awardees are John Yncierto Mier of Camputhaw and Niño Surban of Talamban.

“As of now, the Council has come up with a P10,000 cash incentive for a gold medal and P5,000 for a bronze medal. But we are still deliberating on increasing the amount,” Arcilla told Sun.Star Cebu in a phone interview.

The 19-year-old Mier, whose father is also a former national cycling team member, captured the gold medal in the men’s 30-kilometer race of the 2011 SEA Games in Jakarta last November. He also secured a bronze medal in the individual and team pursuits.

While 25-year-old Surban, who had to overcome a few odds just to join the SEA Games, settled for a bronze medal in the Olympic Cross-Country.

“They deserve to be recognized for what they have achieved as they have made the country and even the city proud,” Arcilla said.

He added that the decision will be finalized during their session and he has requested Mier and Surban to appear.

Before the charter day awarding, Mier will also get a chance to win more honors for Cebu as he is set to compete in the Asian Junior Cycling Championships on Feb. 8-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

He will be joined by junior cyclist Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo, while Surban is also scheduled to defend his dominance in the International Mountainbike Challenge in Brunei in March.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on January 12, 2012.

IGIMAX STAMPS CLASS ANEW

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Published in The Freeman Newspaper on Jan. 10, 2012 Tuesday issue

CEBU, Philippines - Bemedalled Cebuano junior cyclist Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo of YKKBikes made sure Cebu Cycling's pride is intact by grabbing a gold medal in the juniors (18-under) category of the 10th Tour Ni Frank over the weekend.

Igimax almost scored a twinkill after placing second behind Ramon Espinosa in the open B class. The other top winner of the two-day tilt was Raymond Naquinis in class C.

Aside from the usual open B and C divisions, the organizers added a junior category for the first time to support the growing interest of the sport among the youth.

Promising Cebuano cyclist Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo on his way to a solo finish in the Juniors (18-under) category of the 10th Tour ni Frank over the weekend.  Maximo also placed second in the Open B category behind Ramon Espinosa

"It was Igi's local knowledge of the race route in Trans Central Highway that spelled the difference. It was a tactical race. I was following them, and I can see that he was letting his opponents go first at a fast pace, then attacked in a crucial part of the route - a killer climb. He was never caught after that and soloed to victory," noted race organizer Fil-Am Frank Gatdula.

The victory was doubly sweet for the 16-year-old member of the Philippine Team as he was able to outrace Miguel Gonzales of Manila, the overall junior champion of the 2011 Pilipinas Cycling League (PCL). The third place went to Dexel Chu.

The four-leg PCL series brings the cyclists to Subic Bay (Olongapo City), Clark Field (Angeles City), Matabungkay (Batangas) and Manila. Due to budgetary constraints coupled with school commitments, the student-athlete from Cebu was only able to join two legs and thus failed to contend for the overall plum.

"I'm proud of this win because I did it in front of the hometown crowd," said the SAC awardee. "My mentors in Cebu Cycling advised me to take it easy in the first kilometers, wait for the group to pass in that Killer Climb, then make the attack. I was able to escape, rode alone until I saw the finish line with the crowd - mostly my friends, cheering for me!," said the president of PAREF-Springdale Student Council.

The local Trans-Central Highway (TCH) climbing race route is getting to be famous nationwide, with some saying it is even more difficult than the Baguio pass. The roads are so steep it can punish unprepared riders - a number of them have to dismount on their bikes and walk through the killer climb or worst, do a DNF (Did Not Finish).

The 36km course started in Gaisano Balamban, traverses the Trans Central Highway and finishes at Buak, Busay Hills, Cebu City.

"My preparation during the holidays paid off. I missed the christmas and new year parties. I want to make bawi na sad," said the graduating high school student of Paref Springdale who will fly to Manila next week to start his training with the Phl squad.

"Im looking forward to defend the junior title. With the support of Cebu sports community, we can make it more exciting next year," said Igimax. The out-of-town participants will probably stay a couple more days to study the route prior to the race next year. This will be good for Cebu tourism.

Igimax's recent feat was made possible by the support of YKK Trading, Ridley frame, Campagnolo groupset, Token wheels, FSA crankset, Vision bars, Lazer helmets, Fizik saddle, Carnac shoes, Santini apparel, and Kenda & Challenge tires.

MAXIMO NAKA-GOLD SA TOUR NI FRANK

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Published in Super Balita Newspaper on Jan. 10, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Erwin S. Lirazan, Staff Writer
Jun Migallen, Sports Editor

NAPRESERBA sa 16 anyos nga si Luis Miguel “Igimax” Maximo sa YKKBikes ang dungog sa Cebu cycling dihang nakalangkat siya’g gold medal sa 1st Tour Ni Frank Junior Cycling race ning bag-uhay.

Kini maoy labing unang higayon nga gilakip ang Junior Category sa lumba nga nanukad sa lungsod sa Balamban unya misubay sa Trans Central Highway ug nahuman sa bukirang barangay sa Busay, Cebu City.

Gawas sa Junior, ang ubang mga kategoriya nga gikombatihan sa lumba mao ang Open B ug Open C.

“It was Igi’s local knowledge of the race route in Trans Central Highway that spelled the difference. It was a tactical race,” batbat ni Fil-Am organizer Frank Gatdula.

“I was following them, and I can see that he was letting his opponents go first at a fast pace, then attacked in a crucial part of the route - a killer climb. He was never caught after that and soloed to victory.”

Lakip sa gilupig ni Maximo mao si Miguel Gonzales sa Manila, kinsa maoy overall junior champion sa 2011 Pilipinas Cycling League (PCL).

Si Gonzales igo lang miangkon sa ikaduhang dapit unya ikatulo si Dexel Chu.

Nagkanayon si Maximo nga mapasigarbuon gyud siya nga nakuha niya ang bulawang medalya hilabi na kay dinhi sa Sugbo gipahigayon ang lumba.

Gipasabot ni Maximo, Paref Springdale School Student Council president, nga grabe gyud ang iyang preparasyon alang ning lumbaa ug malipayon siyang wala nausik ang iyang paningkamot. Sa sunod semana, molarga na paingon sa Manila si Maximo aron moapil sa ensayo sa Philippine National Junior team diin bag-uhay lang siyang nahisakop.

Gipatik sa mantalaang SuperBalita Cebu Enero 10, 2012.

ESPINOSA NIDOMINAR SA 10TH TOUR NI FRANK

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Published in Banat News on Jan. 10, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Lemuel P. Maglinte, Staff Writer
Yoyo Abayan, Sports Editor

Ang Sugbuanong seklista nga si Ramon Espinosa maoy midominar sa 2012 Cebu RECYCLE Cycling Series 10th Tour ni Frank sa miaging adlaw sa duha ka managlahing binyu dinhi sa Sugbu.

Si Espinosa nigawas nga overall champion human sa iyang back-to-back nga kadaugan sa class B.

Gisugdan ni Espinosa ang iyang kampanya pinaagi sa pag-angkon ca criterium event niadtong Sabado sa Mandaue city reclamation area, gisundan kini og laing kadaugan sa road race gikan sa Balamban ngadto sa Busay.

Nagsunod ni Espinosa ang teen cycling sensation nga si Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo sa Paref-Springdale, samtang mipuwesto sa ikatulo si Jonas Ponseca.

Hinuon, si Igimax naghari sa labing unang junior division sa Tour ni Frank.

Igimax

Gipilde ni Igimax ang pambato sa Manila nga si Miguel Gonzales, samtang laing Cebuano teen cyclist nga si Dexel Chu mi-okupar sa ikatulong dapit.

Sa Raymond Naquinis mipilde ni Joseph Carcueva alang sa titulo sa class C division, samtang si Jerome Beldida mipahiluna sa ikatulo. (Lemuel P. Maglinte)

IGI TOPS JRS CLASS OF TOUR NI FRANK

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Published in Cebu Daily News on Jan. 10, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Jonas Panerio, Correspondent
Rick Gabuya, Sports Editor

CEBUANO Luis Miguel "Igi" Maximo added another feather to his cap as he took home the title in the juniors division of the Tour ni Frank last weekend in the climbing race that took the competition from Balamban to barangay Busay, Cebu City.

For the first time in the event's inception, the organizers decided to add a juniors category and the 16-year-old PAREF-Springdale student was ripe for the crown as he blazed through the Trans Central highway to claim the win over Miguel Gonzales, the Manila-based rider who was the overall junior champion in last year's Philippine Cycling League (PCL).  Third place went the way of Dexel Chu.

"It was Igi's local knowledge of the race route in Trans Central Highway that spelled the difference," said organizer Fil-Am Frank Gatdula.

The PCL 4-leg series brought the cyclists to Subic Bay (Olongapo), Clark Field (Angeles City), Matabungkay (Batangas) and Manila.  Due to budgetary constraints coupled with school commitments, the student-athlete from Cebu was only able to join 2 legs and thus failed to contend for the overall plum.

"I'm proud of this win because I did it in front of my hometown crowd," said the recently named Philippine team member.

The 36-kilometer race route started in Gaisano Balamban, traversed the Trans Central highway and finished at Buak, Busay Hills, Cebu City.

Category C was won by Raymond Naquinis with Joseph Carcueva and Jerome Beldida following suit in second and third, respectively.  Ramon Espinosa won Category B and was followed by Maximo and Jonas Ponseca./CORRESPONDENT JONAS PANERIO.

MAXIMO WINS JR. TITLE

Published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on Jan. 10, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Marian C. Baring, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

LUIS Miguel Maximo topped the Tour ni Frank Junior Cycling race last Sunday in Balamban.

The victory was doubly sweet as he was able to outrace Miguel Gonzales of Manila, the Overall Junior Champion of the 2011 Pilipinas Cycling League.

Organizer Frank Gatdula said it was Maximo's familiarity with the race route that got him the victory.

"It was Igi's local knowledge of the race route in Trans-central Highway that spelled the difference.  He was letting his opponents go first at a fast pace, then attacked in a crucial part of the route - a killer climb.  He was never caught after that and proceeded solo to victory," shared organizer Fil-Am Frank Gatdula.

The 36km race route started in Gaisano Balamban, and passed through the Trans-central Highway and finished at Buak, Busay Hills, Cebu City. MCB

TOUR NI FRANK

10th TOUR NI FRANK

January 7-8, 2012

North Reclamation Area,

Mandaue City, Philippines

Organized by: Frank Gatdula & Cebu Cycling

RACE RESULTS

Stage 2: CLIMBING ROAD RACE 36KM
CATEGORY B

 RAMON ESPINOSA

Champion

 LUIS MIGUEL "IGIMAX" MAXIMO 16yo
YKKBikes

2nd Place

 JONAS PONSECA

3rd Place

 RANILO SENA

4th Place

ADONIS "ISYOT" BOHOL

5th Place

PODIUM WINNERS

Category B

TOUR NI FRANK

10th TOUR NI FRANK

January 7-8, 2012

North Reclamation Area,

Mandaue City, Philippines

CATEGORY C

Last minute instructions from TnF founder Frank Gatdula (left) and Atty Maloy (2nd left).  "Due to some barricades, our new turnaround point will be in Lilo-an" said Jong :)

A very early breakaway by eventual winner Joseph Carcueva (left).  He was never caught from then on.

If looks could kill.  Centi was ferociously super fast that even the McDo delivery was dropped!  Then why he didn't place 1st in the race? He took his turnaround at Lilo-an :)

Past TnF champion Ronnie Adlawan (left) and Team Leo's leadout man Jun "JameBands" Omero (3rd left)

Tata Ty of Cebu Cycling TeamSix is a consistent criterium winner of TnF.  Above photo shows leading the group into a 2nd Place finish.

TOUR NI FRANK

10th TOUR NI FRANK

January 7-8, 2012

North Reclamation Area

Mandaue City, Philippines

UNOFFICIAL RACE RESULTS

Stage 1: CRITERIUM

CATEGORY B

CATEGORY C

TOUR NI FRANK

10th TOUR NI FRANK

January 7-8, 2012

North Reclamation Area

Mandaue City, Philippines

CATEGORY B

Start of the 40-minute + 3 laps race

Jonas Ponseca in yellow jersey

Ramon Espinosa (right) leads the race.  Behind him is Victor Viray of Manila

16yo student-athlete Igi Maximo kicked up to Cat B.  Ready for the BigBoyz race?

Ome Rodriguez negotiating the turnaround.

MAXIMO JOINS TOUR NI FRANK

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Published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on Jan. 7, 2012 Saturday issue
by Cheska D. Geli, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

THE youngest member of the Philippine Cycling team, Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo, is off to his first race of the year in the 10th Tour ni Frank this weekend.

The race, organized by Fil-Am Frank Gatdula, will be always be remembered by the junior cyclist as it was his first race experience since he joined cycling back in 2010.

"This is a sentimental race for me," said Maximo.

He started at the age 14 and was discovered then. He was the youngest participant in the event but finished ninth overall in the Category C Open Age.

He had an improved finish last year, having placed fifth in the same category.

"My target this time is to be in the top three. My only regret is that this event falls on the same date with the Cebu City Marathon. Running is my other sport and I would have wanted to run the CCM again," said Maximo.

Riders from Manila, Leyte, Bohol and other parts of Visayas and Mindanao have signed up for the Categories B and C in the Open Age.

The two-day series will have two stages, the criterium race and climbing road bike race in Mandaue Reclamation Area and Transcentral Highway.

Maximo was supposed to fly to Manila this weekend for training but begged off to participate in the Tour ni Frank.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on January 07, 2012.

TOUR NI FRANK FIRES OFF TODAY

Published in Cebu Daily News on Jan. 7, 2012 Saturday issue
by Jonas Panerio, Correspondent
Rick Gabuya, Sports Editor

Top riders from Manila, Leyte, Bohol, Cebu and the other parts of the Visayas and Mindanao will be converging here today to compete in the Tour ni Frank at the North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City.

The race, organized by Frank Gatdula, will have B and C divisions with the first stage being a criterium race.

All cyclists will start simultaneously and they will navigate a 2.4-kilometer loop for 40 minutes for category C and 50 minutes for category B.

After completing the desired time, three additional laps will be added to determine the winners.

Stage 2, which is scheduled for tomorrow, will be a climbing road race from Toledo City to the Busay Hills in Cebu City.

The approximate distance that will be traversed by the participants will be 55 kms.

Slated to compete in this race is newly named Philippine team member Luis Miguel "Igi" Maximo, who will be back in the race that basically started his career in 2010.

"My target this time is a Top 3 finish," said Maximo.

IGIMAX LABING BATA SA PHL TEAM

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Published in Banat News on Jan. 5, 2012 Thursday issue
by Yoyo R. Abayan, Sports Editor

Namunga ang mga paningkamot sa Sugbuanong junior cyclist nga si Luis Miguel "Igimax" Maximo dihang siya nahimong labing bata nga sakop sa Philippine cycling team.

Si Maximo wala malakip sa top three list atol sa final tryout didto sa Tagaytay City sa miaging semana, apan ang iyang overall performance sa national scene ug ang iyang potensiyal sa maong matang sa paugnat sa kusog maoy naghatag kaniya og dalan aron malakip sa nasudnong koponan.

"I did not expect it will come this soon.  I was up against older riders during the trials.  All I wished for was a slot in the national training pool." matud pa sa presidente sa PAREF-Springdale Student Council.

Duha pa lang ka tuig ang nilabay sukad siya mibalhin og hilig gikan sa football ngadto sa cycling, si Igimax mihipos na og daghang dungog sa maong paugnat sa kusog.

Ang dakung kalampusan ni Maximo sa pagpalambo sa iyang abilidad mao sab nag-abli sa pultahan sa mga kompaniya aron mobubo og suporta kaniya sa iyang kampanya sa mga nasyonal nga kompetisyon.

Ang PhilCycling, ang UCI-recognized National Sports Association (NSA) sa cycling dinhi sa nasud ubos sa liderato ni Mayor Abraham Tolentino, mihimo og duha ka nationwide qualifying rounds alang sa National Junior Trials.

Sa Tour of Clark niadtong Nobyembre 26-27 sa miaging tuig didto sa Clark, Pampanga nga magsilbe isip preliminary round sa junior 16-17, si Igimax mipahiluna sa ikaduha nga dapit sa Individual Time Trial (ITT) nga adunay gilay-on nga 10 kilometrs ug ikatulo sa overall sa general classification.

Atol sa final tryout sa Tagaytay, si Maximo nahimutang sa ikaunom sa ITT sa 22 ka aspirants.

Karon nga kabahin na siya sa nasudnong koponan, si Igimax nalakip na karon sa mubong lista aron maapil sa pagsalmot sa Pilipnas sa 2012 Asian Juniors Cycling Championships karong Pebrero 8-18 didto sa Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Gilauman siyang mo-report alang sa training camp didto sa Tagaytay. (Yoyo R. Abayan)

DREAM COME TRUE

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Published in Cebu Daily Newspaper on Jan. 3, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Jonas Panerio, Correspondent
Rick Gabuya, Sports Editor

Sixteen year-old Cebuano junior cyclist Luis Miguel "Igi" Maximo achieved a long-standing dream of his as he was named to the Philippine cycling team, becoming its youngest member and the only junior cyclist from the Visayas and Mindanao.

PhilCycling, the UCI-recognized National Sports Association of cycling in the country headed by Mayor Abraham Tolentino, conducted two nationwide qualifying rounds for the National Junior Trials.

In the Tour of Clark last Nov. 26-27 in Clark, Pampanga, which served as the preliminary round for Juniors 16-17, Maximo finished in second place in the Individual Time Trial (ITT) 10km and third overall in the General Classification standings.

In the Tagaytay Trials last Dec. 12, in spite of travel fatigue and pressure from school commitments, he delivered a sixth place finish in the Individual Time Trial (ITT) 30km among the 22 aspiring cyclists.

"I did not expect it will come this soon.  I was up against older riders during the Trials, all I wished for was a slot in the national training pool," said Maximo.

"Cyclists from Pangasinan and Central Luzon - known hotbeds of cycling in the country - were strong.  The top-of-the-line cycling racing equipment provided by Cebu-based YKK Trading really made the big difference in the race," added Maximo.

As part of the Philippine National Junior Team, Maximo is now in the shortlist for inclusion into the country's participation in the 2012 Asian Juniors Cycling Championships this coming Feb. 8 to 18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

CEBUANO JUNIOR CYCLIST MAKES IT TO PHL TEAM

Published in The Freeman Newspaper on Jan. 3, 2012 Tuesday isssue

by Caecent Noot Magsumbol, Staff Writer

Manny Villaruel, Sports Editor

CEBU, Philippines - Decorated Cebuano junior cyclist Luis Miguel “Igimax” Maximo reached another milestone in his budding career after he became the youngest member of the Philippine Cycling Team.

Maximo may have been out in the top three list during the final tryout in Tagaytay City last month, but his overall performance in the national scene and his potential in the sport paved the way for his inclusion in the PHL squad.

"I did not expect it will come this soon. I was up against older riders during the trials. All I wished for was a slot in the national training pool," said the president of PAREF-Springdale Student Council.

Only two years since shifting from football to cycling, Igimax has already reaped several honors in the said sport.

Maximo's great determination to improve his skills has also opened the door for several companies to support him in his campaign in national events.

PhilCycling, the UCI-recognized National Sports Association (NSA) of cycling in the country headed by Mayor Abraham Tolentino, conducted two nationwide qualifying rounds for the National Junior Trials.

In the Tour of Clark last November 26-27 in Clark, Pampanga which served as the preliminary round for juniors 16-17, Igimax grabbed second place in the Individual Time Trial (ITT) covering10 kilometers and third place overall in the general classification.

During the final tryout in Tagaytay, Maximo placed sixth in the ITT among the 22 aspirants, thanks to the time trial bike designed by fellow Cebuano James Montecillo of YKK Trading.

"Cyclists from Pangasinan and Central Luzon, known hotbeds of cycling in the country, were strong. The top of the line cycling racing equipment provided by Cebu-based YKK Trading really made the big difference in the race," added Igimax.

YKK Trading's support for Igimax has resulted in securing equipment partnerships abroad with Ridley frames (Belgium), Campagnolo groupset (Italy), Token wheels (Asia), FSA cranks (US), Vision tri bars (US), Santini apparels (Italy), Lazer helmets (Belgium), Fizik saddles (Italy), Carnac shoes (France), Kenda tires (Asia) and Challenge tires (Italy).

Now that he is part of the national team, Igimax is now in the shortlist for inclusion into the country's participation in the 2012 Asian Juniors Cycling Championships on February 8-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. He is expected to report for a training camp in Tagaytay City.

"Being part of the national team is something to cherish for. Wherever this will lead me to, I will always race for my hometown Cebu," assured Igimax. - (THE FREEMAN)

MAXIMO MAKES PH TEAM

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Published in Sun Star Cebu Newspaper on Jan. 3, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Cheska D. Geli, Staff Writer
Mike Limpag, Sports Editor

CEBUANO cyclist Luis Miguel “Igi” Maximo fulfilled a dream when he made it to the PHL cycling team and qualified for an Asian competition set next month.

The 16-year-old 7-time Athlete of the Year of Paref-Springdale is the youngest member of the national team and the only junior cyclist from the South.

"Being part of the national team is something to cherish. Wherever this will lead me, I will always race for my hometown Cebu," said Maximo in an e-mail message.

With his inclusion in the Philippine Junior Team last December, Maximo is now part of the delegation that will compete in the 2012 Asian Juniors Cycling Championships this Feb. 8-18 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

He will be in Tagaytay City this month for a training camp with other four junior cyclists under PhilCycling in preparation for the international race.

Maximo got the attention of the national team officials following his performances in two national qualifying races.

In the Tour of Clark in Pampanga last November, Maximo placed second in the Individual Time Trial (ITT) 10K and third place overall in the General Classification standings for the juniors division.

In the Tagaytay Trials last Dec. 12, he finished sixth in the ITT 30K among 22 cyclists despite travel fatigue and pressure from school commitments.

These races, organized by PhilCycling, were held as the national junior team trials.

Among the races he joined prior to the national trials were the Cebu Cycling Criterium, where he placed second in the open age, the Mabitac Classic in Rizal, where he finished 12th in the Junior 20 and the Ormoc City Medical Society Bike Tour, where he placed second in the Junior 19 division.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on January 03, 2012.

SUGBUANON GIKUHA SA RP TEAM

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Published in Super Balita Newspaper on Jan. 3, 2012 Tuesday issue
by Erwin Lirazan, Staff Writer
Jun Migallen, Sports Editor

NATUMAN na ang pangandoy sa 16 anyos nga siklista nga si Luis Miguel “Igimax” Maximo nga mahisakop sa Philippine Team nga maghatag kaniya og kahigayunan nga makarepresentar sa nasod alang sa nagkadaiyang international cycling competitions.

Si Maximo, awardee sa Sportswriters Association of Cebu (SAC), maoy labing batan-ong sakop sa national team ug bugtong junior cyclist nga gikan sa Visayas ug Mindanao.

Ang 7-time Athlete of the Year awardees sa Paref Springdale School usa ka kanhi football player diin kanhi team captain siya sa Paref football varsity team.

Sa miagong duha ka mga tuig lang nakadesider si Maximo nga mobalhin sa cycling ug gikan niadto, wala na’y undang ang iyang kalambuan hangtod nga naabot siya ning puntoha.

Ang PhilCycling, UCI-recognized National Sports Association (NSA) sa RP cycling nga gipangulohan ni Mayor Abraham Tolentino, nagpahigayon og duha ka nationwide qualifying rounds alang sa National Junior Trials.

Ning maong mga kompetisyon nadiskubrihan ang talagsaong talento ni Maximo isip usa ka siklesta.

Sa Tour of Clark niadtong Nobiyembre sa Clark, Pampanga nga maoy preliminary round sa Juniors 16-17, si Maximo milabni na sa 2nd place sa Individual Time Trial (ITT) 10km ug 3rd place over-all sa General Classification standings.

Sa Tagaytay Trials, nakapuwesto gihapon sa ikaunom si Maximo bisan wala kaayo kini nakatutok sa preparasyon tungod sa kakapoy sa biyahe ug pressure sa iyang mga gimbuhaton sa tunghaan.

Nagkanayon si Maximo nga wala siya magtuo nga matuman ang iyang pangandoy nga makasulod sa RP team niini pa lang ka sayo.

Gipatik sa mantalaang SuperBalita Cebu Enero 03, 2012.

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August 11-12 Sat-Sun
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OceanMan @ Portofino Mactan, Cebu News

May 6 Sunday

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Palarong Pambansa-Swimming @ Pangasinan

May 12 Saturday

May 13 Sunday

May 19 Saturday
Olango Challenge @ Olango Island, Cebu

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May 26 Saturday
Phil Natl Games-Swimming @ Dumaguete

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Friendship Swim @ Ateneo de Cebu, Mandaue City

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Calixto-Rubiano Swimming Championships @ Pasay City Sports Complex


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TRIATHLON - OCTOBER 2012

October 6 Saturday

October 7 Sunday
Xtreme Sports Challenge - Duathlon @ Danao City News

October 13 Saturday

October 14 Sunday

Ocotber 20 Saturday

October 21 Sunday

October 27 Saturday

October 28 Sunday

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TRIATHLON - NOVEMBER 2012

November 3 Saturday

November 4 Sunday

November 10 Saturday
Tri United 3 Mini-Sprint @ Ayala Alabang Details

November 11 Sunday
Tri United 3 Sprint @ Ayala Alabang Details

November 17 Saturday

November 18 Sunday

November 24 Saturday
Cebu Loves Triathlon - Leg 1 @ San Remegio, Cebu News

November 25 Sunday
Cebu Loves Triathlon - Leg 1 @ San Remegio, Cebu


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Timex 226 Bohol Triathlon @ Anda, Bohol Details

December 2 Sunday

December 8 Saturday

December 9 Sunday

December 15 Saturday

December 16 Sunday

December 22 Saturday

December 23 Sunday

December 29 Saturday

December 30 Sunday


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May 5 Saturday

May 5-6 Sat-Sun
ITU Subic Bay International Triathlon @ Subic, Zambales Details

May 6 Sunday

May 10 Thursday
Discover Duathlon Clinic @ Bonifacio High St Details

May 12 Saturday
Mantalongon Off-Road Duathlon @ Dalaguete, Cebu Details Results

May 13 Sunday


May 18 Friday
Sports Medicine, Nutrition & Psychology Seminar @ Cebu City

May 19 Saturday

May 20 Sunday
wetShop Newbie Triathlon @ Camp Aguinaldo, QC

May 26 Saturday
PNG Triathlon @ Dumaguete City

May 26-27 Sat-Sun
Kids Summer Fit Triathlon @ Mandaue City

May 27 Sunday
Cong. Red Tri Series - Leg 1 @ Carmen, Cebu Details
Powerade Phil Duathlon 6/30/3k @ Daang Reyna, Manila Results
IronKids Aquathlon @ Alabang


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TRIATHLON CALENDAR - JUNE 2012

June 2 Saturday

June 3 Saturday

June 9 Saturday

June 9-10 Sat-Sun
Animo Sprint/STK Triathlon @ Ayala Alabang

June 10 Sunday

June 16 Saturday

June 17 Sunday
Tabuelan 111 Triathlon @ Tabuelan, Cebu News Results

June 21-24 Thu-Sun
Chris Sports Swim Bike Run Festival @ Subic Bay Details

June 23 Saturday

June 24 Sunday
Cong. Red Tri Series - Leg 2 @ Danao, Cebu Details Results
Century Tuna 5150 Triathlon @ Subic Bay Details

June 30 Saturday
Tri United 2 @ Playa Laiya, San Juan, Batangas Details


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TRIATHLON CALENDAR - JULY 2012

July 1 Sunday
Cong. Red Tri Series - Leg 3 @ Danao City
Tri United 2 @ Playa Laiya, San Juan, Batangas Details

July 7 Saturday

July 8 Sunday
Danao Highland Races II - Duathlon @ Bohol Details Results
National Age Group Triathlon @ Cagayan de Oro City

July 14 Saturday
Mayor Durano Triathlon Cup @ Sogod, Cebu Details

July 14-15 Sat-Sun
Joe Friel Seminar @ Manila

July 15 Sunday
IronKids Aquathlon @ PhilSports, Manila

July 18 Wednesday
Discover Duathlon @ MOA, Pasay City
July 21 Saturday

July 22 Sunday

July 28 Saturday

July 29 Sunday


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RUNNING CALENDAR - OCTOBER 2012

October 6 Saturday

October 7 Sunday
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Cebu City Results

October 10-13 Wed-Sat
Batang Pinoy - Northern Luzon @ Pangasinan

October 13 Saturday
Patafa Weekly Relay @ Ultra, Pasig

October 14 Sunday
2H2B Charity Run 3/5k @ IT Park, Cebu City
Pink October Run 3/5/10k @ Ayala Terraces, Cebu City News
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Bacolod City

October 20 Saturday
AboitizLand Pink Run 3/5/10k @ Pablo Verde MEZ 2, Lapu-Lapu City

October 21 Sunday
Alphonsian Run 3/6/15k @ Lapu-Lapu City
Dagan 3/5/10k @ Mandaue City

Oct 22-26 Mon-Fri
Davao City Athletic Meet @ Davao City

Oct 24-27 Wed-Sat
University Games @ Panaad, Bacolod City
Batang Pinoy - Southern Luzon @ Mindoro

October 27 Saturday

October 28 Sunday
Halloween Run 5/10/21/32k @ CitiGym, Cebu City
New Balance Run 5/10k @ Cagayan de Oro City
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Iloilo City


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TRIATHLON CALENDAR - AUGUST 2012

August 4 Saturday
IronKids @ Shangri-la Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City Details

August 5 Sunday
IronMan 70.3 Philippines @ Shangri-la Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City Details

August 11 Saturday

August 12 Sunday

August 18 Saturday

August 19 Sunday
Powerade Philippine Duathlon Series - Leg 3 @ Sta. Rosa, Laguna Details

August 25 Saturday

August 26 Sunday


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November 3 Saturday
Patafa Weekly Relay @ Ultra, Pasig

November 4 Sunday
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ General Santos City

Nov 7-10 Wed-Sat
Batang Pinoy - Mindanao @ Cagayan de Oro City

November 10 Saturday

November 11 Sunday
Insurers Green Run 3/6/12/20k @ Cebu Biz Park, Cebu City News
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Davao City

November 17 Saturday
Ultramarathon 100miles @ Bogo City, Cebu

November 18 Sunday
Gold's Gym Rush Run 3/16k @ J Centre Mall, Mandaue City
Synergy Run 3/6/12/21k @ Parkmall, Mandaue City News
Elizabeth Royal Run 4/8/16k @ Terraces Ayala, Cebu City
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Butuan City
Dumaguete Adventure Marathon 3/5/10.5/21/42k @ Dumaguete City News

Nov 21-24 Wed-Sat
Batang Pinoy - Visayas @ Tacloban City

November 24 Saturday

November 25 Sunday
GK Cebu Run 3/6/12/21k @ Parkmall, Mandaue City
Silk Air Fun Run 3/5/10/20k @ Terraces Ayala, Cebu City
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Cagayan de Oro City


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TRIATHLON - SEPTEMBER 2012

September 1 Saturday

September 2 Sunday

September 8 Saturday

September 9 Sunday
Active Health Duathlon @ SCTEX, Clark, Pampanga Details
Adrenaline Off-Road Duathlon @ La Mesa Forest Reserve Details

September 15 Saturday

September 16 Sunday

September 22 Saturday

September 23 Sunday
Yvonnes All-Female Sprint Triathlon @ Palms Country Club, Alabang


September 29 Saturday

September 30 Sunday


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December 1 Saturday

December 2 Sunday
Pryce Gas Intl Marathon 5/21/42k @ Cagayan de Oro City

Dec 2-5 Sun-Wed
UAAP @ Ateneo de Manila Univ, Quezon City

Dec 5-8 Wed-Sat
Batang Pinoy Finals @ Iloilo City

December 8 Saturday

December 9 Sunday
Milo Marathon Finals 3/5/10/21/42k @ MOA, Pasay City

Dec 12-21 Wed-Fri
Asean University Games @ Laos

December 15 Saturday

December 16 Sunday

December 22 Saturday

December 23 Sunday

December 29 Saturday

December 30 Sunday


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May 6 Sunday
5th Mayors Cup Run @ Mandaue City News


May 12 Saturday

May 13 Sunday
Argao Highlands Endurance Run @ Argao, Cebu Results

May 19 Saturday

May 20 Sunday
Kawasan Falls Marathon 42/21K @ Badian, Cebu News Results


May 26 Saturday
Phil Natl Games-Running @ Dumaguete
Peak Human Performance Seminar @ Asian Hospital Details

May 27 Sunday


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RUNNING CALENDAR - JUNE 2012

June 2 Saturday

June 3 Sunday
Halad Dagan sa Buhisan @ Buhisan, Cebu City News
Dagani Halad ni San Agustin 3/5k @ Carmen, Cebu

June 9 Saturday

June 10 Sunday
Run UP High @ Lahug, Cebu City News

June 16 Saturday
Tourism Fun Run @ Terraces Ayala, Cebu

June 17 Sunday
DYAB Kapamilya Run @ Park Mall, Mandaue News Results

June 23 Saturday

June 24 Sunday
Hunat Sugbo 3/6/12/21k @ Ayala Terraces, Cebu City News Results
Red Cross 143 Volunteer Run for Humanity @ Lapu-Lapu City
Run for Children's Rights 3/5/10k @ UP Dilliman, Quezon City

June 30 Saturday
Cebu Ultramarathon 100k Trilogy - Leg 1 @ Pinamungahan, Cebu News


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RUNNING CALENDAR - JULY 2012

July 1 Sunday
Go Run 1/3/6/12k @ Ayala Terraces, Cebu City News Results
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Baguio City News
PATAFA Road Racing Grand Prix - Leg 2 @ Quirino Grandstand, Manila

July 7 Saturday
Run for Pinoy Glory 3/5/12/16/21k @ Plaza Independencia, Cebu City

July 8 Sunday
New Balance Run 5/10k @ Terraces Ayala, Cebu News Results
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Dagupan City

July 14 Saturday

July 15 Sunday
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Tarlac

July 21 Saturday

July 22 Sunday
Big Blue Run VI @ AdMU, Quezon City
Sonshine Radio Run 3/6/12/21k @ Terraces Ayala, Cebu News
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Angeles City


July 28 Saturday
St. Ignatius Run 3/6/16k @ Mandaue City News

July 29 Sunday
Red Cross Humanity Race 4/8/16k @ Cebu Business Park News
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Metro Manila


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RUNNING CALENDAR - AUGUST 2012

August 4 Saturday

August 5 Sunday

August 11 Saturday

August 12 Sunday
Rexona Run @ Mall of Asia


August 18 Saturday

August 19 Sunday
University Run 3/6/13/25k @ Mandaue City News
Timex Run 5/10/16k - Cebu @ Cebu City Details
Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Naga City

August 25 Saturday


August 26 Sunday
Timex Run 5/10/16k - Davao @ Davao City



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RUNNING CALENDAR - SEPTEMBER 2012

September 1 Saturday

September 2 Sunday
*Lakad Run for Kidney Care 3/5/10k @ UP Diliman, QC
*Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ San Pablo, Laguna

Sept 8-9 Sat-Sun
*Milo Little Olympics - NCR @ Manila

September 8 Saturday

September 9 Sunday

September 15 Saturday

September 16 Sunday
*Run for Community Empowerment 3/5/10k @ Cebu City News
*Columbia Eco Trail Run 14k @ Lilo-an, Cebu News
*Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Lipa, Batangas

September 21 Friday
*CESAFI Athletics @ Cebu City

September 22 Saturday
*Cebu Press Freedom Run 3/5k @ Cebu Business Park
*360 Pharmacy Run 3/5/10k @ Moalboal, Cebu News

September 23 Sunday
*Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Puerto Princesa, Palawan

September 29 Saturday
*Maternity Run 3/10k @ Cebu City News Results
*Warrior 50k Ultramarathon @ Be Resort, Mactan, Cebu

September 30 Sunday
*World Heart Day Fun Run 3/6/15k @ Ayala Terraces, Cebu City Results
*Milo Marathon 3/5/10/21k @ Tagbilaran City


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