Victoria Sports Pro Cycling ready for 2026 racing season

Presenting the VSPC 2026 Roster: Riders (back row, L-R) Ismael Grospe Jr., Edson Corbadora, Pako Ochoa, Daniel Ven Cariño, Ean Cajucom, Mark Alex Barluelo, Jude Francisco, Darius John Villaseñor, Alexis Pagara, Nichol Pareja, Marcelo Felipe, and Rush Camingao, with VSPC Management Team (front row, L-Right) Lino Sembrano, Vanjoe Calimlim, Michael Reyes, and Rhyan Tanguilig.

Fresh from dominating the recent 2026 PhilCycling National Championships, Philippine premier professional cycling and UCI Continental squad Victoria Sports Pro Cycling (VSPC) marked its fourth high-octane season with the official presentation of its 2026 roster of riders – a blend of seasoned champions and explosive young talents who share the same grit and determination to conquer the world’s harshest terrains and grueling mountains in their upcoming races this year. 

At the official VSPC 2026 Team Presentation held recently at the Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar in Quezon City, the team introduced its new lineup of homegrown and international riders. This roster, along with the team’s visionary leaders, is committed to driving VSPC’s success as they prepare for their next races across the Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East.

VSPC recently dominated the 2026 PhilCycling National Championships, bagging multiple achievements as a bold and powerful start to the season. Jude Francisco emerged as Under 23 Criterium Champion and bagged 2nd place in the Under 23 Individual Time Trial. Edson Corbadora secured 2nd Place in the Elite Criterium while Mark Baruelo claimed the championship at the Under 23 Road Race category and finished 3rd Place in the Under 23 Criterium. Nichol Pareja secured 3rd place in the Elite Individual Time Trial, and Ismael Grospe Jr. bagged the Silver Medal in the Elite Road Race.

Pako Ochoa, VSPC’s founder, reflected on the team’s journey and evolution in his speech, emphasizing their international presence as both a privilege and a duty to showcase Filipino excellence to the world. 

“In our four years, we've covered roughly 40,000km across over 250 race days in more than 20 countries. From multiple national titles to major wins in Oman, Japan, Indonesia, and China, VSPC has competed with top teams – including UAE Team Emirates, Movistar, EF (Education First–EasyPost), and others,” Ochoa said. “What defines this team is the shared drive to represent the Filipino spirit at the highest level of the sport.” 

The VSPC 2026 Team Presentation also recognized the unwavering support of the riders’ families and friends whose steadfast belief in the VSPC vision has been instrumental in fueling the team’s momentum and collective pursuit of excellence. 

VSPC also expressed their gratitude to the team’s generous partners and sponsors, including San Miguel Corporation, SM, 2GO, Stronghold Insurance Company Inc., RC Cola, International Container Terminal Services Inc., as well as the team’s technical sponsors Specialized, Wahoo, TriPEAK, Pirelli, Cronobike Altea, Pacto, among others.  

As the 2026 racing season kicks into high gear, VSPC is set to pedal to greater heights, sprinting to plant the Philippine flag on the global professional cycling stage. For the latest updates and race schedules, follow VSPC on social media at @vsprocycling.