Off-road triathletes and enthusiasts brace for another spirited battle of stamina and power on a challenging course when Xterra holds the Off-Road Triathlon South in Danao, Cebu next month.
While the organizing Sunrise Events, Inc. has assured an elite international cast in the April 23 event, the host city has guaranteed a triathlon to remember at the Coco Palms Beach Resort in Cebu.
“This is a great opportunity to promote Danao City,” said Fifth District Rep. Ramon Durano IV, citing their experience in successfully hosting the Asian Mountainbike Championships. “We will do our best to showcase Danao City and provide an unforgettable race to the participants.”
The event actually serves as the first of three Xterra races the city will host till 2019 after Durano and SEI general manager Princess Galura signed the three-year contract the other day. Others present in the meeting were Cebu Provincial Administrator Atty. Mark Tolentino and Cebu Provincial Sports Commission (CPSC) executive director Atty. Ramil Abing.
“With the cancellation of Xterra La Union, triathletes will have longer time to train and prepare for the Danao race, ensuring a fierce battle for top honors in one of the toughest off-road races,” said Galura.
Heading the early pro roster are Ben Allen, Jacqui Slack, Bradley Weiss, Lizzie Orchard, Carina Waisle, Sam Osborne and Kieran Mcpherson with the list expected to swell in the coming days.
