Baguio biker rules Etag Festival downhill challenge

Thursday, February 9, 2012

AKY NOLASCO negotiated a 1.5-kilometer trail with ease as he ruled the professional category of the downhill event of the Sagada Mountain Mayhem over the weekend as part of the town’s “Etag Festival.”

Nolasco used his familiarity of the treacherous terrain in barangay Bangaan to top the professional category of the downhill biking event’s initial salvo in the mountain resort 140 kilometers from Baguio.

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Two Manila-based bikers trailed the 29-year-old biker as Jerich Farr and Bans Mendoza, who placed second and third, respectively, while Kevin Rogers of La Trinidad, Benguet settled for 4th place.

Kevin Temblador of Iloilo was good at 5th place.

In the beginners category, Jomar Cupido of La Trinidad also first place while health practitioner Marvin Edny Bueno placed second in the event backed by the Department of Tourism-Cordillera, Rock Inn, Olahbinan, Glow Bikeshop, NuevesDos, Tech-X, and 3N Sportshouse Ayeona.

Frank Boom of Manila placed third in the same category while Harry Peralta of San Fernando City, La Union and Gerry Payao settled for 4th and 5th place, respectively, in the event also backed by Arjay Marketing, DOLE-Mt. Province, Ganduyan, New Manila Panasahan Mktg. and CGPS Enterprise.

The Executive Category was dominated by visiting seasoned bikers from Manila with Eboy Farr topping the race. He was trailed by Jing Malabanan, Jong Sunga, Willy Makalinsas of Baguio and Jason Herbolario of Visayas in that order.

Ian Kirby Lopez, meanwhile, ruled the Kids Category with Nathaniel Tufay and Lee Anthony Ander settling for 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

Event organizer Xez Zulueta thanked the Sagada municipal government and elected officials, including volunteers, for welcoming the participants and for ensuring the success of the event.

Zulueta, likewise, thanked Baguio Uni Ace, Explore Bike Shop and Aky’s Bike Shop for supporting the sports development programs being initiated by the private sector with support from the government and concerned agencies.