1st National Skills Riding Competition held in Manila

Precision riding skills showcased at Manila gymkhana event

The 1^st National Skills Riding Competition was held recently in Manila, and it brought together some of the finest and skilled riders from all over the country. The moto gymkhana showcased the riders' abilities to handle their motorcycle with precision and grace, as well as a testament to their skills and dedication.

The MTC’s 1^st National Skills Riding Competition featured riders who demonstrated their skills at navigating their bike through tight corners and competed based on their ability to complete the course with speed, accuracy, and style. Braking and throttle control, weight transfer, balance, and timing are of the essence to successfully maneuver around each course. The riding competition has several class categories to determine each rider's skill level. These include Adventure Category, Touring Category, Cruiser Category, Naked/Sports Category, PAF Solo, Underbone Bike, Scooter Solo Category, Group Riders Category (Big Bike), and Group Riders Category (Small Bike).

This 1st National Skills Riding Competition was Organized by MotorClyde Training Center (MTC) in partnership with all Media Riders headed by Lifestyle On Wheels. The event was hosted by King Sengco and Ms. Zara Tañada aka ZARA MOTO and was graced by Kape-Moto’s Dr. Kim Fajardo, HD- Manila’s Jay Baustita, Ride Ph’s Jay Taruc, NBI Assistant Director Atty. Lito Magno, Office of the Pasay City Mayor Chief of Staff Hon. Peter Erick Pardo, celebrity riders Ms. Mocha Uson & Mr. JC Santos, moto-media, moto-vloggers, top motorcycle instructors, and riding personalities known in the motorcycle riding competition.

One of the highlights of the competition was the Group Riders Category which featured an all-women group competing against men. Just in time for Women’s Month, it showcased the women’s ability to perform complex maneuvers with their motorcycles.

The champions (and their category) are as follows: Jefferson Jacaban – Adventure, Serg Maceren – Touring, Nino Tobiano – Cruiser, EJ Punsalang – Sports, Sgt. John Ornales – PAF, John Sta. Ana – Underbone and also Scooter; Team Progressive – Group Big Bike, Team BIIK – Group Small Bike.

The event was sponsored and supported by Harley-Davidson of Manila, Standard Insurance Batangas, Kape Mo-To Tagaytay, Lifestyle On Wheels, Motorismo Philippines, Spyder Helmet Philippines, VS1Protect /Mototek, Minokawa / MPG, Inkpression, Stitched Sole, New Nemar Corporation, Imprint Customs, Enduro Factory, Royal Enfield, Baby Shobe, Macbeth, Progressive, Evo/Jawo Motovlog, Auto Moto Sports, Extreme One, Bank Of Commerce, Hotel Dominique, and the NBI Riders Group.