The short course started from the entrance of Banzai Cliff and stretched to Mobil Tanapag only for one lap which gave participants the chance to go full speed as it was not a battle of endurance.
Bernardo excelled in this challenge. It rained but he still sped through the finish line as the overall winner in the road bike men’s division. Jomer Enriquez was second while Julius Ceazar Mabutas finished third.
Bikers make their way toward a turn to complete a lap during the Saipan Unity Lions Club 4th Annual Bike Race on Sunday in Marpi. Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
For her part, Jully Rose Felipe clinched the overall title in the women’s division by beating Rowena Houck who finished second and Yuki Rechucher who placed third.
In the 40 & Below age group, it was Kenneth Mendoza who led the pack while Reno Academia took second place and Jalen Lucido finished third.
In the 41 to 50 group, Ferdz Licayan earned the top spot with Ronaldo Rojas behind him and Christopher Manalo in third place.
For the 51 to 55 group, Oscar Calage slipped past second placer Mario Lagunay and Raul Abordonado who was third.
Finally, in the 56 and above group, Dante Alvarez was first; Antonino Rivera, second; and Ruel Nava, third.
