Defending champion Bradley Weiss seeks to dish out
another explosive performance around majestic Mayon Volcano as he banners a
stellar field in the XTERRA Albay 2016 on Feb. 7 in
the Province of Albay.
Weiss struck gold last year when the prestigious off-road triathlon race had its maiden run in Albay with the South African ace determined to set another coronation for himself with the world’s most perfect cone as backdrop.
Out to foil Weiss' bid are 2015 male pro
third-placer Ben Allen of Australia, 2015 fourth placer Brodie Gardner also of
Australia, Charlie Epperson of Guam, Joseph Miller of the Philippines and
Michal Bucek of Slovakia, who are all returning to Albay.
The women’s pro crown, meanwhile, is up for grabs
are 2015 winner Flora Duffy, the world titlist from Bermuda, has opted to skip
this year’s event to concentrate on her campaign in the Rio Olympics.
Australians Jacqui Slack, the runner-up last year,
and third placer Dimity Lee Duke head the contenders in the distaff side along
with Mieko Carey of Guam, who placed fourth last time.
Pros Lizzie Orchard, Taylor Charlton, Cameron O'Neal, and Hsieh Chung
Sing are making their debut in the 2016 edition of the event organized and
produced by Sunrise Events, Inc. and backed by official venue partners Province
of Albay, City of Legaspi, Municipality of Daraga, Bayan ng Sto. Domingo,
Official Courier and Logistics Partner 2Go Express, Cetaphil, Columbia,
Finisher Pix, Shotz Sports Nutrition, Timex, David’s Salon, Department of
Tourism + Tourism and Promotions Board and media partner The Philippine Star.
The race tests the participants in challenging
environs in courses around Mayon.
The 1.5K swim starts in the shores of Lidong in
Mayon Rivera, where the water is calm and deep and the sands are black.
The 35K bike course features wide and open trails
and provides breathtaking view of Mayon. It is a single loop point to point
race passing through fire roads, grass roads, sands and rocky trails.
The 10K run follows the ATV route in Mayon passing
through rocky and sandy areas, river bed, and grasslands with the finish line
set at the famous Cagsawa Ruins.
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