Go for Gold eyes strong Ronda finish

Go for Gold is fielding in a developmental team in the Ronda Pilipinas 2018 presented by LBC as part of its commitment to provide young racers the venue to hone their skills for future cracks at cycling glory.

Veteran campaigner Ronnel Hualda, former team captain of the Go for Gold’s main team, will skipper the squad composed of youthful riders Ismael Grospe Jr. Ronilan Quita, Roel Quitoy, Jay Lampawog and Bryant Sepnio along with Joshua Mari Bonifacio and Jericho Jay Lucero, all ready to slug it out with the best in the fold.

“This is a team full of promise because all of our riders have a potential to really blossom if given a chance,” said Hualda.

Aside from the developmental squad, Go for Gold has also formed a team vying in the individual and team championships.

George Oconer will spearhead Go for Gold’s main squad that also includes Boots Ryan Cayubit, John Renee Mier, Jerry Aquino Jr., Elmer Navarro, Jonel Carcueva, Orlie Villanueva and Arjay Arbasto.

Meanwhile, defending champion Jan Paul Morales and last year’s runner-up Rudy Roque of Navy-Standard Insurance, two-time Ronda champion Santy Barnachea of Team Franzia, 2012 titlist Irish Valenzuela of CCN Superteam, and last year’s third placer Cris Joven of Army-Bicycology head the stellar cast in the event presented by LBC and supported by MVP Sports Foundation, CCN, Petron, Versa.ph, 3Q Sports Event Management, Inc., Boy Kanin, Franzia, Standard Insurance, Bike Xtreme, SH+, Guerciotti, Prolite, Green Planet, Maynilad, NLEX Cycling, Lightwater, LBC Foundation and PhilCycling.