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On Olympic Day and Tagaytay City’s 87th Charter Day, Philippine cycling got a new home—and a new hope.
The country officially opened its first Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI)–standard indoor velodrome on June 23, 2025, in Tagaytay City, Cavite, marking a historic step toward reviving the nation’s track-cycling legacy.
Located along Crisanto de los Reyes Avenue, the 250-meter, 7.1-meter-wide wooden track was built by Junek Velodrome of Canada and joins only seven other countries in Asia with a UCI-certified indoor cycling facility.
The project, years in the making, dates back to 2019, with UCI-secured funding granted in 2023.
Construction was completed by mid-2025, transforming Tagaytay into a rising hub for multidiscipline cycling and action sports.
Veteran cyclists Ronald Oranza and Jermyn Prado took the ceremonial first lap, proudly waving the Philippine and PhilCycling flags before a crowd that included Olympic stars Carlos Yulo and Nesthy Petecio.
Originally scheduled to conclude with the 292-kilometer Baguio–Tagaytay PhilCycling Classic, the race was postponed to November 11 due to logistical issues but was symbolically included in the day’s celebration.
Also formalized during the launch were nine Olympic Solidarity training scholarships for Los Angeles 2028 hopefuls and 12 continental support grants—further fueling the Philippines’ drive to rise in the global cycling ranks.
With this milestone, Philippine cycling gains not just a venue, but a vision—one that promises faster laps, deeper talent pools, and stronger finishes on the world stage.
