[HOMESTRETCH] Reliving Tour of Luzon: Philippine cycling icons

Cycling greats share stories from the famed multistage race

MANILA, Philippines – Many things have changed for Philippine cycling — gear, technology, training tools, and the bicycle itself. With the revival of the legendary Tour of Luzon, the cycling community has certainly a lot to look forward to this 2025.

In this episode of HOMESTRETCH, show host Pató Gregorio is joined by two of the icons from the most-storied multistage cycling race: Paquito Rivas, who won the 1979 edition of the Marlboro Tour, and Renato Dolosa, who was hailed Tour of Luzon champion in 1993 and 1995. They share stories from the road and the races, and the lessons they learned along the way.

HOMESTRETCH aims to tell the stories of people that inspire us with their struggles and triumphs, and the places that help define our spirit as a nation.

Co-presented by Rappler and Duckworld, HOMESTRETCH is hosted by sportsman and tourism advocate Pató Gregorio. 

Watch on Sunday, March 23, at 8 pm on Rappler’s YouTube and Facebook accounts. – Rappler.com