Santos, a supervisor at PLDT, dominated the Executives 1,600-meter massed start (two minutes and 32.47 seconds) and the 2,000-meter individual pursuit (2:51.59) of the event co-presented by the First Gentleman’s Foundation of Atty. Jose Miguel Arroyo and Air21 (Sagot Ko, Padala Mo!)-Tour Pilipinas Inc..
His teammate, Virgilio Valenzuela, finished first in the Masters 1,600-meter massed start (2:19.19) to push Mayor Edward Hagedorn’s team in contention in the overall team standings of the Velo Challenge also supported by Pagcor, the Philippine Sports Commission and Philippine Olympic Committee, Isuzu D-Max (the Philippines’ No. 1 Pickup), Sharp Phils., San Miguel Corp.-Viva Mineral Water, Vittoria Tires, 93.9 iFM, RMN dzXL 558, David’s Salon and Intrasports and aired over dzSR Sports Radio 918 khz.
Marites Bitbit, the other two-gold winner, continued to set the standard in the Elite women’s class after she won the 3,000-meter individual pursuit (4:35.85 seconds) and the 1,600-meter massed start (2:30.46 seconds).
Bitbit’s teammate Gerardo Amar gave Elixir Bike Shop its third gold medal of the day after the member of the national coaching staff topped the Veterans 1,600-meter massed start (2:30.7 seconds) of the event that is part of the PhilCycling’s calendar for its preparation for the 23rd Southeast Asian Games in November.