For the second time this year, cycling for all takes the spotlight as Smart Communications Larga Pilipinas hits the road once again with a two-day, two-stage race for around 10,000 riders on November 29 and 30 in Nampicuan, Nueva Ecija.
Just like its past editions — from the inaugural 2018 run in Marikina and EDSA-C5 to the recent Guimba and Palayan staging — the race will once again be free of charge, says founder and SPIN.ph contributor Snow Badua.
“Gaya ng dati, gusto naming gawing libre ang karera kasi alam namin na ito ang paraan para mas tulungang lumaki ang cycling,” shared Badua, citing how the sport lost momentum after the end of the Marlboro Tour — once Asia’s biggest cycling event.
He added, “Masyado pong nasentro ang pondo at atensyon ng mga Pilipino sa basketball, nakalimutan natin ang cycling na minahal din ng ating mga lolo, tito, tatay, at nanay noong panahon ng Marlboro Tour.”
Originally planned as the “Race to the Northern Alps,” the event was rescheduled for next year due to PAGASA’s forecast of continued La Niña conditions until year-end.
Despite weather challenges, Larga Pilipinas continues its mission to bring back the excitement of local cycling — encouraging both pros and amateurs to get on their bikes and race for passion, pride, and the love of the sport.
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