Montemayor conquers terrain, rules Black Mamba race

MANILA, Philippines — Young blood Dave Montemayor reigned supreme over a bevy of elite counterparts in the Black Mamba Cross Country Race over the weekend at the Timberland Heights in San Mateo, Rizal.

The 22-year-old mountain bike rider endured the challenging terrain in the famed Rizal cross-country trail for the win in the 30k distance category of the event that also featured a 10k event for beginners.

Montemayor is hoping to make the national cycling team someday and will cash in on his victory in the Black Mamba tilt backed by the San Mateo local government unit (LGU) under Mayor Omie Rivera.

National team mainstay Shagne Yao also graced the event as she gears up for a tough campaign in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games this May in Cambodia.

‘’This race is perfect for my endurance building and a gauge of my fitness level as I prepare for the SEA Games. The course is perfect for testing my speed and handling the technical climbs,” she said.

Black Mamba said the event was a resounding success as the participants and their supporters also got to witness the picturesque beauty of the San Mateo mountain trails that made the races even better.

“We’re thrilled with how well the Black Mamba Cross Country Race went this year. We had an incredible turnout, and all participants did an amazing job on the course. We’re already looking forward to the next event of Black Mamba and we can’t wait to see what new challenges the course will bring,” said Gilbert Oliva of Black Mamba.