Unknown to other cycling buffs, my father, Mr. Ed Badua, originally known as "M2" (Mobil Unit No. 2) and partnered with Mr. Earl Sapelino (M1), Mr. Barr Samson and Mr. Bal Domingo, in the 1970s and 1980s, used to cover the famed Tour of Luzon and Marlboro Tour and was part of the cycling entourage in the embryonic years of Philippine cycling.
After finishing the 1,3410 kilometers scheduled for this year's race, LBC Ronda Pilipinas finally concluded in the Heritage City of the Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
The 10th anniversary of the country's premier and most prominent cycling race covers six regions in Luzon island: Bicol, Calabarzon, NCR, Central Luzon, Cordillera, and Ilocos Region.
all words by Mike Franchetti
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