Gravelton Clark 2026 Tests Cyclists' Endurance With Three Distances and Fierce Podium Battles

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Gravelton Clark 2026 put cyclists through a test of grit, endurance and gear across Central Luzon’s rugged terrain, with three distances on the menu. The fifth-season race drew riders from 11 countries to Clark, Pampanga, on Oct. 25.

Gravelton PH staged the event at Filinvest Mimosa Plus Leisure City. The race drew more than 600 participants and paired fierce competition with a festival-style community celebration.

More than 600 cyclists from 11 countries joined Gravelton Clark 2026 at Filinvest Mimosa Plus Leisure City in Pampanga on Oct. 25, testing their endurance across Central Luzon's gravel routes. — More than 600 cyclists from 11 countries joined Gravelton Clark 2026 at Filinvest Mimosa Plus Leisure City in Pampanga on Oct. 25, testing their endurance across Central Luzon’s gravel routes.

Three Distances Test Gravelton Riders

The premier 120KM Long Distance and 80KM Intermediate Distance courses were joined by the new 50KM Partner-ride, which let two-rider teams tackle the scenic gravel routes together. The format highlighted the sport’s spirit of teamwork.

Gravel racing sends riders across asphalt, mud and rugged rural trails in an intense, unpredictable test. Gravelton has grown from a local gathering into the country’s premier gravel event, turning Clark into a regional hub for the sport.

Ritchie Santayana, Group Category Director of Gruppo Innovare Corp./Specialized Philippines, said the event exists because of community support. “We set out to create a home for the gravel riders, and it has transformed into a powerful celebration of grit and connection.”

Santayana said every aspect of the event is crafted to push boundaries and bring cyclists together, locally and worldwide. Specialized Philippines was title partner, with Army Navy and Honor Philippines as principal partners.

Clark Development Corporation and the Tourism Promotions Board’s Philippine Cyclo Tourism initiative, launched in May 2025, also backed the event. The program promotes the Philippines as a top-tier cycling destination by developing more bike-tour circuits.

120KM and 80KM Podium Winners

In the 120KM Men’s Gravel division, Nash Lim led the field, followed by Nathaniel Blanca and Luigi Mamburan. Althea Campana took top honors in Women’s Gravel ahead of Shagne Yao and Raji Detera.

Gravelton Clark 2026 crowned winners in gravel, e-bike and mountain bike divisions across its 120KM and 80KM courses, with top finishers receiving premium wearable tech gear.

The 120KM course also produced showdowns across disciplines. Francis Allan Hugo and Marcel Arsenal secured the top spots in Men’s E-Bike, while Arvin Velasco, Dave Cerilo and Clyde Encarguez took the Men’s MTB podium.

The 80KM course crowned its own champions. Gerard Mendoza, Gab Espena and Peter Ceriaco led Men’s Gravel, and Eloiza Pajarito, Rhia Stawicki and Sam Abriol captured the Women’s Gravel podium.

Ren Sy, Miguel Bichara and Benny Bautista topped Men’s E-Bike, while Matthew Symon Quinones, Valler Duffield and Sammy Llupar swept Men’s MTB. All top finishers across the divisions received premium wearable tech gear.