Giro de Pilipinas 2015

GIRO DE PILIPINAS

Last September 17,2015,Giro de Pilipinas,the biggest road biking race event in the Philippines, had their media briefing at Apag Marangle,Makati Park Square.

Giro de Pilipinas, will be happening from October 9-11,2015. Athlete participants will be speeding their ways from the greenery forest of Subic Bay Freeport Zone to the historical landmarks of Bataan until they reach the pristine beaches of Zambales. 

With more than 500 participants,Giro Pilipinas aims to promote biking tourism in the Philippines by bringing foreign athletes that are also competing in such international competitions. 

Some of the riders include nationals from  Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Scotland, USA, China, New Zealand, Kenya, Germany, Korea, Dubai, Canada and Japan. 

Giro de Pilipinas media briefieng last September 17,2015 at Apag Marangle Park Square Makati

This event is not possible without the collaboration of different finest organizations in their respective fields. The organizers of this event include,3Q Sports Event Management,97.9 Home Radio, Aliw Broadcasting Corporation and The Lighthouse Marina supported by Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Department of Tourism  (DOT), Subic Bay Chamber of Commerce (SBFCC)  and Subic Bay Hotels,  Attractions, Tourism, Stakeholders & Visitors Board (SBHATSVB), Provincial Govt of Zambales and the Provincial Govt of Bataan. 

3Q SPORTS EVENTS MANAGEMENT INC

3Q’s Sports Event Management is the leading amateur/executive cycling event organizer in the Philippines. With 5 years of experience and expertise in organizing the biggest Road Cycling event that includes the famous “TOUR OF MATABUNGKAY”, “TOUR de NUVALI and “TOUR of PINES – VUELTA DAGUPAN”.

The geniuses behind the 3Q Sports Event Management,the Baterna Brothers.

On the helm of 3Q Sports Event Management were Architect Quin and Engineer Jojo Baterna.They were two ardent brothers who envisions bringing back the glorious days of cycling in the Philipines.

It is also worth noting that the Baterno brothers were also excelling into other sports.Quin is also a Diver, Runner, Biker, Golfer and been trying water sports while Jojo is into Triathlon, Enduro Bike, MTB, ATV, Jetski and speedboat competition. 

Another equally passionate founder of 3Q sports management is Rommel Bobiles. Rommel has been doing Brand Activation, Events and Sports Marketing for the past 5 years and has been working side by side with the biggest Duathlon, Triathlon, Marathon and Running Organizers and Sports Brands in the Philippines. 

Together they formed 3Q Sports Events Management to help the struggling cycling community to bring back to its old glory. After attending numerous cycling event abroad including Tour of Friendship in Thailand they thought how they can help to promote the Philippines as another cycling destination in the Asia.

For more information about the event you may visit their website at www.girodepilipinas.com or like their Facebook page at Giro De Pilipinas. You may also follow them on Instagram at girodepilipinas.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Here's a quick look of Giro de Pilipinas significant dates for your reference. 

July 1 – October 1, 2015

Registration Dates

October 8, 2015

Claiming of Race Kits

Lighthouse Subic

Arrival of foreign riders

Race Briefing

October 9, 2015 – DAY 1

6:00am  Individual Time Trial

1:00 pm     Road Race

7:00 pm   Welcome Dinner/Awarding

8:00pm   Fellowship Night

October 10, 2015– DAY 2

8:00 am           Road Race

6:30 pm           Fellowship Night / Awarding

8:00 pm           Presentor Night

October 11, 2015 – DAY 3

8:00 am           Road Race

12:00 nn          Lunch/ Awarding at AYALA HARBOR POINT