PhilCycling vice-president for Mindanao Leo Magaway said that the tryout is scheduled next week and they will be inviting 18 years old and 21 years old and below riders.
“If they will qualify, they will become members of the RP Team,” said Magaway on Thursday’s Davao Sportswriters Association (DSA) Forum at the Tower Inn.
He said that the Philippine Sports Commission will be providing for their allowances and accommodations while the PhilCycling will give focus on their training in preparation for international competitions.
Magaway, who is also the Road Commission chairman, said that talks are ongoing with college officials for the riders to become varsity players and for them to finish their education.
He added that they will also be looking for potential national players in Mindanao as competitions are being organized not only in Davao but also in key cities and provinces in the island.
Meanwhile, the Abante Grande Mountain Bike Challenge was reset from April 29 to April 27.
PhilCycling regional director Salvador Paholio Jr. said around 200 riders are expected to compete in the event backed by Councilor Paolo Z. Duterte.
SK Federation chairperson Mary Grace Udang said that P19,000 in cash prizes will be up for grabs to the winners.
Aside from the cycling race, Udang said that they have also basketball and football as other events in celebration of the Araw ng Barangay Catalunan Grande.
