The dust may have finally settled on the grueling 14-stage MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026, but organizers are already setting their sights on an even grander return next year as they aim to sustain the race’s growing legacy with a bigger and more competitive edition. “See you all in 2027,” Tour...
BAGUIO CITY — Russian cyclist Nikita Shulchenko withstood a fierce challenge from Frenchman Antoine Huby in the 14th and final stage to rule the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 title on Wednesday, May 13. Shulchenko crossed the finish line 2 minutes and 12 seconds behind Huby, who won the last stage in...
LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- Russian all-rounder Nikita Shulchenko settled for the runner-up honors in Stage 13’s individual time trial but still managed to build enough cushion in the general classification as the MPTC Tour of Luzon heads into its decisive uphill Stage 14 on Wednesday, May 13. Riding...
MANGATAREM, Pangasinan -- Frenchman Antoine Huby once again showcased his climbing prowess, unleashing another powerful attack in the decisive uphill finish to rule Stage 12 of the Tour of Luzon 2026 on Monday, May 11, from Agoo, La Union to the Daang Kalikasan Mangatarem View Deck here. The...
SAN JUAN, La Union -- Defending champion Joo Dae Yeong dominated the flat Stage 11 of the Tour of Luzon with a long solo breakaway while Nikita Shulchenko remained firmly in control of the overall standings on Sunday, May 10, from Candon City, Ilocos Sur to the San Juan Town Hall here. The Korean...
CANDON City, Ilocos Sur -- Danish rider Daniel Guld unleashed a strong burst in the final uphill 200 meters to power his way to victory in Stage 9 of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 that started in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte and ended in front of the Candon City Arena here on Friday, May 8. The...
PAOAY, Ilocos Norte -- Ryan Tugawin finally wrested the spotlight from foreign rivals after ruling Stage 8 of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 that started in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte and ended in front of the iconic San Agustin Church of Paoay here on Thursday, May 7. The 36-year-old team captain of...
PAGUDPUD, Ilocos Norte -- Battle royale. Riders and officials expect the fight for the overall crown to remain wide open when the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 heads into its decisive second stretch on Thursday, May 7. The race took a rest day on Wednesday, May 6, following the first individual time...
PAGUDPUD, Ilocos Norte -- Nikita Shulchenko turned in a powerhouse ride to rule the first individual time trial and stretch his overall lead after seven stages of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 on Tuesday, May 5. The 26-year-old Russian, who has held the yellow jersey since Stage 3 in Palayan City,...
As the Tour of Luzon fever spreads like wildfire in this already sweltering summer, a one-legged rider caught the attention of cycling fans with his unwavering determination that matches the grit of other athletes. Earlier this year, Grygo Angelito Bolinas bannered the Philippine para cycling team...
PAGUDPUD, Ilocos Norte -- Seoul Cycling Team’s Min Kyeong Ho timed his move and launched a decisive attack to capture Stage 6 of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 that started in Tuguegarao City and ended in front of the Pagudpud Town Hall here on Monday, May 4. The Korean track specialist and 2017...
TUGUEGARAO CITY -- LCW UAE’s Ivan Anisimov powered to his second lap win in a mass sprint while teammate Nikita Shulchenko held firm atop the general classification in Stage 5 of the MPTC Tour of Luzon 2026 that started in Ramon, Isabela and ended in front of the Tuguegarao City Hall here on...
