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Edwin Angeles tops mountain bike race
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Posted on Apr 27 2021
Edwin Angles came out victorious during his first race for the Saipan Unity Lions Club’s 5th Annual Bike Race held last Sunday at Banzai Cliff. (Kimberly B. Esmores)
Edwin Angles came out victorious during his first race in the Saipan Unity Lions Club’s 5th Annual Bike Race held last Sunday at Banzai Cliff.
Angeles, 49, topped the short course of the men’s mountain bike division last Sunday after completing the 20-mile course in just 35 minutes, unofficially.
Following Angeles was Angel De Guzman and Larry Malis but no times were recorded.
When asked what his secret was, Angeles simply said “I tried my best and I worked hard.” Angeles added that he exerted all his effort and executed his game plan to the best of his abilities.
Angeles, who works for a local construction company, said although it’s his first win in the Saipan Unity Lion’s Club’s annual bike race, he landed the title in the bike event a week prior hosted by the Emon Lodge 179 (2021 Padyakan Sa Saipan).
Angeles said he is proud of his accomplishments because he has only been on Saipan for less than a year and had no prior competitive experience.
“I just came from the Philippines last year in September. This is my second time to be involved in a bike race like this, the first was last Sunday, Padyakan. I also won the championship and this is my second win. I feel great, and I executed the race very well, and as I planned. I have biking experience from the Philippines. I used to bike with my friends but only when I came to Saipan did I actually get into competitive racing,” he said.
The course Angeles raced started at Banzai Cliff with the first turning point at Mobil Tanapag before proceeding to Suicide Cliff and then back to Banzai Cliff.
In terms of preparation for the race, Angeles said he practiced three times a week and went hard on the carbohydrates.
“Usually I do three times a week then rest, and eat more carbo. This event I only practiced one week because I also trained for the Padyakan. I couldn’t train as often as I would like since I work,” he said.
In an interview with Saipan Unity Lions Club president Alicia Barbo, she said the event is an annual fundraising event and proceeds raised will go to helping those in need within the community.
