Victoria Sports Pro Cycling

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Victoria Sports Pro Cycling
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Registered Philippines
Founded2023
Discipline(s) Road
Status UCI Continental

Victoria Sports Pro Cycling, also known as the Victoria Sports Cycling Team (VSCT) is a Philippine UCI Continental cycling team. [1]

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History

Victoria Sports Pro Cycling was established by New San Jose Builders and is backed by various private firms as sponsors. [2] It became the third UCI Continental Philippine-based team following 7-Eleven Roadbike Philippines and Go for Gold. [1] The cycling team was officially launched on January 21, 2023 with its initial roster composed of Filipino and Portuguese cyclists introduced. [3]

Team roster

As of January 21, 2023. [3]
RiderDate of birth
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Jerry Aquino  (PHI) (1992-07-02) July 2, 1992 (age 30)
Flag of Portugal.svg  Márcio Barbosa  (POR) (1986-02-20) February 20, 1986 (age 36)
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Ean Cajucom  (PHI) (2002-06-20) June 20, 2002 (age 20)
Flag of Portugal.svg  André Cardoso  (POR) (1984-09-03) September 3, 1984 (age 38)
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Daniel Cariño  (PHI) (1999-10-13) October 13, 1999 (age 23)
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Rex Luis Krog  (PHI) (2000-05-14) May 14, 2000 (age 22)
RiderDate of birth
Flag of Portugal.svg  José Mendes  (POR) (1985-04-24) April 24, 1985 (age 37)
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Kelvin Mendoza  (PHI) (1992-03-24) March 24, 1992 (age 30)
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Carlos Francisco Ochoa  (PHI) (1994-05-31) May 31, 1994 (age 28)
Flag of the Philippines.svg  Jhay Oconer  (PHI) (2003-03-16) March 16, 2003 (age 19)
Flag of Portugal.svg  Pedro Paulinho  (POR) (1990-05-27) May 27, 1990 (age 32)

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References

  1. 1 2 "PHL, Portuguese cyclists ride for Victoria Sports". BusinessMirror. January 17, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  2. From the wires (January 17, 2023). "Top Portuguese riders to join Philippines' newest pro cycling team". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  3. 1 2 David, Jean Russel (January 21, 2023). "All systems go for PHL's newest professional cycling team". The Manila Times. Retrieved January 21, 2023.