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.

Victoria Sports Pro Cycling ready for 2025 season

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Victoria Sports Pro Cycling (VSPC), the Philippines’ premier pro cycling team, gears up to sustain their unstoppable 2024 momentum and accelerates into 2025 with the aim to conquer new international racing circuits to bring greater honor and pride to the country. 

Following an impressive streak of victories this year, the team is ready to take on the world’s toughest tracks. With the team’s powerful lineup of riders, VSPC is set to make history on the global stage. From local victories to international triumphs, the team has consistently proven their capability to compete and win against some of the world’s best.

Leading the charge on the local stage, Ean Cajucom took the top spot in the Ramos Cycling Race, bringing pride to Filipino fans at home. Overseas, Nicolas Sessler won the General Classification (GC) and also won the 2nd Stage at Oman’s Tour of Salalah, while Jeroen Meijers added to the team’s success with a 3rd-place result in Stage 4.

At the Trans-Himalayan Cycling Race in China, VSPC showed their resilience, with the team securing 5th place overall. Meijers ranked 6th in the General Classification (GC), and Cajucom delivered a standout 4th-place finish in Stage 3. In Japan, they continued to make headlines at the OITA Urban Classic, where Meijers clinched the victory in the Road Race and Cajucom secured 2nd in the Criterium. The Tour de Kyushu saw more solid performances, with Meijers finishing in the top 10 in Stage 1 and Sessler showing consistency in the GC.

These achievements highlight not just individual skills but also the strength of VSPC’s collective effort. Every race reflects the dedication and synergy of the team, from strategic planning to unwavering support for one another.

As VSPC looks ahead to 2025, with invitations to the United Arab Emirates and Greece for the first part of the season, they remain focused on pushing boundaries and inspiring Filipino cyclists to dream bigger. With teamwork at their core, the team is proving that Philippine pro cycling deserves a chance at the world stage.

Victoria Sports Pro Cycling Team set for Asian conquest

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With the European campaign in the books, Victoria Sports Pro Cycling is set to continue representing the Philippines in the international scene of professional cycling.

Composed of Filipino riders Pako Ochoa, Daniel Ven Cariño, Edson Corbadora, Ean Cajucom, Ismael Grospe Jr., Kenneth Maramba, Miguel Omerga, Alexis Pagara, and Nichol Blanca Pareja, they are supplemented by seasoned international cyclists Jeroen Meijers from the Netherlands, José Mendes from Portugal, Edgar Nieto from Spain, and Nícolas Sessler from Brazil.

VSPC has seen some semblance of success in their recent competitions.

Pareja claimed the Individual Time Trial stage of the 2024 edition of the PhilCycling National Championships for Road, while Pagara finished third.

In the Tour de Taiwan, Meijers claimed fourth spot on its opening stage, with Sessler putting forth quality times at the Volta NXT Classic.

At the Belgrade - Banja Luka race, Sessler finished fourth on its third stage, while ending up eventually at that position in the General Classification.

Felipe claimed the King of the Mountain title in Stage 1B of the International Tour of Hellas, eventually yielding a 19th place finish overall. Meanwhile, Sessler, Mendez, and Nieto very much accounted for themselves with respectable results at the 6th Grande Prêmio Internacional Beiras e Serra da Estrela.

Lastly, the Lumba Tamo Zambales 2024 bore witness to Cajucom clinching the 150km Road Race category.

Looming in the horizon are a few races for VSPC. They will be in China for the Trans-Himalaya Cycling race on August 21-25, with Meijers, Ochoa, Nieto, Cajucom, Corbadora, and Maramba in tow, followed by the Tour of Routhe Salvation on August 30 - September 2. For this race in Turkey, it will be Sessler, Mendes, Nieto, Pareja, Pagara, and Carino, as well as Marcelo Felipe.

VSPC is also scheduled to participate in a couple more races next month: the Tour of Salalah in Oman on September 8-11 and the Oita Urban Classica Road Race on September 28.

Ochoa shares about their upcoming schedule, "We know that we have a challenging road ahead but we have a team that is determined to follow the footsteps of other great Filipino athletes and show that we can compete at the highest level."

Building on these successes, Victoria Sports Pro Cycling looks forward to the road ahead in 2025 and beyond, thanks to their tactical brilliance and signature determination.

For updates on the VSPC team and their international competitions, follow the Victoria Sports Pro Cycling on Facebook.