Kapitolyo Opens Lumbay Bisikleta

Lingayen --- The road race is on! Cycling elites and enthusiasts from all over Pangasinan and neighboring provinces once again will showcase their expertise in cycling as they battle for supremacy during the Criterium race dubbed Lumbay Bisikleta scheduled on May 2, 1 pm as a part of the Pistay Dayat celebration.

          Said sporting event aims to gather a number of cycling aficionados from various towns and cities in Pangasinan and other provinces not just to to race and compete but also to have a taste of the festivities of the sea.

Residents, tourists, fans and supporters of the riders will get to watch how their favorites hurdle for victory in the race which will begin at the intersection of Alvear Road and Maramba Boulevard and will end in the same place. The awarding of prizes subsequently follows after the end of the race in each category.

          The competition will be a multi-category criterium race which will have these three categories: Open/Elite for professional and amateur riders; masters’/executives for both office employees and executives; and junior or under 23 year-old category. A quota of 40 participants is agreed for each category.

          Riders for the Open category will race for one hour and three laps around the Maramba Boulevard while the participants for the masters’ and junior categories, respectively shall race for one hour and two laps. Each round in the boulevard courses 1.2 km.

          Top prizes for the bestriders in Open category include: 1^st place,10,000; 2^nd place, 7,000; 3^rd place, 5,000; 4^th place, 3,000; 5^th place, 2,000; 6^th to 10^th place, 1,000 each; 11^th to 15^th place, 500 each; and 16^th to 20^th place, 300 each.Winners in the masters’ category will receive the following cash prizes: 1^st place, 4,000; 2^nd place, 2,000; 3^rd place, 1,000; 4^th place, 700; 5^th place, 500; and 6^th to 10^th place, 300 each. Meanwhile, for the junior category, riders who will rule the race will receive: 1^st place, 5,000; 2^nd place, 3,000; 3^rd place, 2,000; 4^th place, 1,000; 5^th place, 700; 6^th to 10^th place, 500 each; and 11^th to 20^th place , 300 each.

          For the safety and security of the cyclists all throughout the race, Provincial Sports Director Modesto M. Operania said he has already informed PNP Pangasinan and traffic aides to keep an eye at every U-turn and intersection along the Maramba Boulevard during the race. In addition, Medics have been instructed to be alert during the race together with their ambulance units.

          Registration of the participants starts early morning of May 2.