Pinay cyclists vie in Vietnam

MANILA, Philippines — Gearing up for the Phnom Penh Southeast Asian Games in May, the Philippine women’s road team sees action in the 10-stage 13th Biwase Cup starting tomorrow in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The seven-strong squad left the country yesterday hoping to do well in the race being used as part of its preparation for the SEA Games set May 7 to 15.

“The goal is for our women’s team to get at least one foreign exposure ahead of the Southeast Asian Games,” said PhilCycling chief and Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino.

Mathilda Krog, Kate Yasmin Velasco, Avegail Rombaon, Marianne Dacumos and Mhay Ann Lina leadthe team that will be reinforced by Jelsie Sabado and Maurie delos Reyes.

Marita Lucas, Alfie Catalan and Joey de los Reyes are coaching the squad.