Danao City, Cebu—The 1st Danao City Grind Fest 100, a 2-Person Team
Adventure Sports Tourism Bike Race in the Biking Capital of Cebu, concludes today with 123
teams (246 cyclists) participating in a day filled with teamwork, endurance and sportsmanship.
The event draws cycling enthusiasts from across the Philippines, including elite riders from the
Philippine Cycling Team, who put their skills and endurance to test in Danao City’s challenging
yet scenic barangay roads.
In the 100KM category, Jericho Rivera and Emmanuel Dave Montemayor (Open Elite Men), both
from the Philippine Cycling Team, cross the finish line first in just 4 hours & 40 minutes, showing
remarkable teamwork and stamina throughout the challenging course.
The 70KM E-Mountain Bike category sees Eulogio Yu Jr. and Leo Manulat take the top spot,
while Junreck Carcueba and Khyll Lequin (19-34 category) finish the race in 2 hours & 27 minutes,
and lead the pack in the 60KM closely contested race.
(Full list of winners per category will be provided in a separate sheet)
Sanctioned by PhilCycling, the event features different categories under 100KM, 70KM E[1]Mountain Bike and 60KM. Prizes for the 100KM category include PHP 50,000 for first place, PHP
30,000 for second place and PHP 20,000 for third place. The 70KM E-Mountain Bike and 60KM
categories offer PHP 30,000 for first place, PHP 20,000 for second place and PHP 10,000 for third
place. In addition to cash prizes, trophies are awarded to the top finishers, and all participants who
complete the race receive finisher medals.
Danao City Government expresses its gratitude to all participants, sponsors and supporters who
contribute to the success of this inaugural event. As the event concludes, the city looks forward to
hosting more events that bring together cyclists and sports enthusiasts, further establishing Danao
City as the Biking Capital of Cebu and a premier destination for adventure and sports tourism,
HERE AND NOW
Cyclists traverse the picturesque roads of Danao City, passing by the iconic ‘Sidlak Danao’ marker as the
sun rises, highlighting the beauty and challenge of the 1st Danao City Grind Fest 100.
Teams set off with determination at the starting line of the 1st Danao City Grind Fest 100, ready to tackle
the challenging yet scenic barangay roads of Danao City.
Group picture of all the winners during the 1st Danao City Grind Fest 100 Awarding Ceremony.