FOLLOWING the success of the Le Tour de Filipinas last April, the killer Baguio-Baguio lap, also known as the "otso-otso" is expected to return in the annual cycling spectacle.
Le Tour chairman Bert Lina said in an earlier interview that although they are pleading for the return of the killer lap, which has been a trademark of the country's premiere bicycle race, the Union Cycliste International has to approve all the route of the race.
But Lina said although the competition is still at its early stage, the group is studying all aspects of the route to make it a tougher race in the near future.
"We hope that when we return next year, the UCI will approve the course that we have suggested," added Lina.
Lina also added the cycling movement in the country is now getting active.
"Having LTdF 2011 as the only Union Cycliste Internationale sanctioned tournament in the Philippines, our goal is to come up with a year-long program to develop cyclists and prepare them for a larger UCI sanctioned competition," Lina blurted.
Le Tour de Filipinas 2011 participants started the competition at the Manila Bay, one of the Philippines' window to the rest of the world.
From Manila, teams sailed with a ferry going to Bataan where a cultural show welcomed the tour.
Second day destination was Zambales, which also features the seas where ships used for logistics purposes pass by. On day three, LTdF reached Pangasinan, a province which prides itself with fresh fish products.
Fourth day brought the cyclists to the high slope of Baguio City where the ultimate test among cyclists unfolded.(Roderick Osis)
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