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Cycling team ready for men’s road race in Hangzhou Asiad

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HANGZHOU—Three Filipino riders who have racked thousands of kilometers at home, but are racing for the first time on the

Ronald Oranza, Jonel Carcueva and Joshua Pascual will carry the fight for the PhilCycling team, headed by Philippine Olympic Committee president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino, over an out-and-back 210-km route starting at 10 a.m.

“Our riders are raring to go, regardless of how tough the race is,” said head coach Reinhard Gorantes from the Athletes Village in Chun’an. “What our riders lack in experience racing outside of the Philippines they’ll make up with their big fighting heart.” Cycling contributed a bronze medal to the Philippine coffers early this week through Patrick Coo in men’s BMX racing.

 

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