Antoine Huby of 7-Eleven Roadbike Philippines won the arduous Stage 10 of the MPTC Tour of Luzon, showcasing exceptional skill in a challenging ascent.
The stage, which covered 131.2 kilometers, featured a particularly tough final 40 kilometers as cyclists tackled the steep slopes of Mount Bessang.
Huby crossed the finish line with a time of 3:32:01, celebrated by fans who cheered him on throughout the climb.
The 25-year-old cyclist expressed his gratitude for the victory after struggling to secure a contract for some time.
It was really important for me... I have no contract for a really long time. And it was really hard in my mind.
Antoine Huby
Huby finished 49 seconds ahead of runner-up Nikita Sulchenko from LCW UAE Cycle, who clocked in at 3:32:50.
Ronnilan Quita secured third place, finishing 2:26 behind Huby after previously missing the podium.
Sulchenko maintained his lead in the overall standings, with a total time of 29:39:44, as the race heads into its final stages.
Yousef Ibrahiem Alrefai, Sulchenko’s teammate, follows in second place, 3:44 behind the leader.
With this victory, 7-Eleven Roadbike Philippines has taken the lead in the team classification, surpassing Go for Gold.
As the competition intensifies, Huby's performance is a strong statement of his potential in professional cycling.