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Over 60 join Tinian MTB race
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Posted on Oct 28 2014
The 2nd Annual Tinian Pedaling for Progress took place last Saturday with the early morning showers failing to deter bikers and supporters from participating in the 35-kilometer MTB race.
The Bikers Association of Tinian organized the race together with Pretty In Pink Foundation. The event attracted more than 60 participants and was also dubbed as Progress Breast Cancer Awareness Ride with the event beginning and ending at Taga Beach.
This year’s event also includes a youth and children’s awareness ride with more than 20 joining the race. The youth and children’s awareness ride was sponsored by Gineftao and Tinian Premier Football Club. Lt Governor Jude Hofschneider came out to support the cause and registered for the race.
Norlo Jacosalem was the overall top finisher in the 35K race after timing in at 1:20:54. He also won in the men’s 36 above age group, beating Winston Omar and Fernando Cacabelos, who clocked in at 1:26:18 and 1:28:39, respectively.
In the men’s 35 below age group, J.C. Libut came in first at 1:24:50, while Shingo Kajiwara checked in at second with his 1:26:19, and Ian Pascua finished third with his 1:29:33.
In the women’s division, Kimberly King-Hinds was the top finisher at 1:25:19 and ruled the 36 and above age division, prevailing over Majorie Cabay ( 1:57:58). In the above 35, Rosalina Lazaro was the top placer at 1:52:20.
Other finishers include Ulysses Gana (1:44:36), Joe Camacho (1:29:50) and Derek Gifford (2:24:43).
Margo Gifford, spokesperson for Pretty in Pink Foundation and a cancer survivor, attributed the success of this year’s event to all the sponsors, participants, volunteers, and supporters. (PR)
