The Department of Tourism (DOT) – National Capital Region (NCR) announced recently the registration is going on for this year’s “24-Hrs. of Endurance Mountain Bike Race”! to be held on Aug. 23-24, 2008 at NBP Land Reserve, Muntinlupa City.

The event, now on its third year is dubbed as 24-hrs. Endurance Mountain Bike Race’! and is considered the first most gruelling and longest mountain bike races not only in the country but also Asia.

DOT-NCR Director Reynato L. Chua is inviting mountain biking enthusiasts to participate in the event. He stated . . . “two birds in one shot! It is high time for sporting events enthusiasts to learn more about our history while in the race course and discover one of the adventure and eco-tourism destinations in Metro Manila, now found in Muntinlupa City.”

Meanwhile, Race Director Thumbie Remigio announced that the race has three categories: the All-Men and Mixed categories composing of 3 races in a team each & Solo or Individual category. All categories are open to amateur and novice racers only.

Thumbie said, bikers will race to a total of 5.5 kilometers consisting of both single and double tracks designed to accommodate all levels of riders. “The 2-day event is all about endurance, competition, sportsmanship, camaraderie, and teamwork,” he added.

Winners of the race will receive cash awards, trophies, medals and sponsor items.

This year’s “24-Hrs. of Endurance of Mountain Bike Race” project is supported by the UP Mountaineers, Bureau of Corrections, City of Muntinlupa, Xtreme Bike Shop, PMI, Industry Nine, Ibis, Nite Rider Lighting System, Adrenalin Multi-Sport Wear, Action Asia and Suunto.

Interested parties may register at the “UP Bikers Tambayan”, beside the kiosk near AS parking lot of the Faculty Center. Look for Christian – mobile # 0919-5116929. For further inquiries, please contact Race Director Thumbie Remigio – mobile #0916-3858322/02-9329071 or e-mail thumbieremigio@yahoo.com.