Fil-Chi Manila Bike Race 2009 - Final ReSched - June 28, 2009 June 27, 2009

Hi guys,
The Fil-Chi race will again be rescheduled to June 28, 2009. There will be a fun run on the 21st of June dubbed as the Philippine Olympic day run in celebration of the Olympic day. The race venue will be use in the fun run from 5AM to 12 noon.
Manila City Hall officials made the request to have the race re-scheduled due to this event and also to give way to road repairs on the race venue. Some portions of the venue was damage due to heavy rains.
Again, apologies from the race organizers for the inconvenience.
Thank you very much for your understanding.
J. Noel V. Baltazar
Race commissaire

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Fil-Chi Manila Bike Race 2009 - June 28, 2009

The Filipino-Chinese Manila Sportsfest Friendship Day Bike Race 2009 will be held on June 28, 2009, Sunday at 7am:) Cash prizes, trophies, medals are in store of the winners:)

The following information was given by Fred Chua of Fil-Chi Cycling Federation about the race fees, venue, categories and prizes.

Race fees:
For all Fil-Chi, its going to be free. For professionals, its also going to be free. For Category A,B,C and MTB, the entrance is P200. This will come with free sling bag and water. I'm not sure if there are other free stuff. I'll have to verify with the sponsors.

Race venue:
The race will be held at Rizal park, and it will be a criterium race will start from Kalaw, then to Roxas Blvd, then to Padre Burgos, lastly to Maria Orosa.

Our grand stage, and event center will be at Kalaw as well. We will start at 7am Sharp!!

Race categories will be as follows:

1. Pro-Open 1hr + 3 Released 6th
a. Trophies: 1-3, 1st (7000), 2nd (5000), 3rd (3000), 4th (2000), 5th (1000), 6th-10th (500)

2. Category A (35 and below) 45min + 2 Released 5th
a. Trophies: 1-3, Medal: 4-5 1st (1500), 2nd (1000), 3rd (500)

3. Category B (36 to 45) 45min + 2 Released 4th
a. Trophies: 1-3, Medal: 4-5 1st (1500), 2nd (1000), 3rd (500)

4. Category C (46 to above) 45min + 2 Released 3rd
a. Trophies: 1-3, Medal: 4-5 1st (1500), 2nd (1000), 3rd (500)

5. Sports MTB 35min + 2 Released 2nd
a. Trophies: 1-3, Medal: 4-5 1st (1500), 2nd (1000), 3rd (500)

6. Filipino-Chinese A (45 and below) 40min + 2 Released 2nd
a. Trophies: 1-5, Medal: 6-10

7. Filipino-Chinese B (46 and above) 35min + 2 Released 1st
a. Trophies: 1-5, Medal: 6-10

8. Filipino-Chinese MTB 30min + 2 Released 1st
a. Trophies: 1-5, Medal: 6-10

For Inquiry Contact : [email protected]
http://filchicycling.yahooboard.net/

MTB restriction:
Tire Size: 26" x 1.75 to 2.30 (road/mtb)
Chainring: 46-44 teeth

Official Website: http://www.pinoymtbiker.org/forum/showthread.php?t=22921