CFMOTO PH NAMES TOP 3 RIDERS FOR 2026 MT CHALLENGE

Mico Marges leads CFMOTO PH’s qualifiers in Bataan, punching his ticket to the 2026 MT Challenge Global Finals.

ORANI, BATAAN – CFMOTO Philippines officially concluded the 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge. Three Philippine Qualifiers at the KDR Adventure Camp in Orani, Bataan, were crowned and will represent the country at the upcoming Global Finals in Spain.

The two-day event tested the capabilities of CFMOTO MT Series machines. Alongside technical skill, endurance, and navigation, participating owners championed the demanding off-road conditions.

Day 1: Technical Obstacle Stage

45-obstacle technical course designed to evaluate rider balance, precision, and vehicle control. Mico Marges led the opening stage with 440 points in a time of 9:02, followed by Aldrin Amar and Ralph Ramento.

Day 1 Standings (Top 5):

Mico Marges – 440 pts | 9:02
Aldrin Amar – 432 pts | 9:59
Ralph Ramento – 431 pts | 10:55
Poy Samia – 429 pts | 12:57
Kevin Baroja – 426 pts | 9:38

Day 2: Adventure Trail & Final Results

The second day shifted focus to an off-road endurance trail testing real-world navigation and decision-making. Demanding terrain caused several retirements; Mico Marges maintained his lead to secure first place on the trail (450 points, 1:00:00). Michael Trajano mounted a late-stage push, climbing to third on the trail stage.

Day 2 Standings (Top 3):

Mico Marges – 450 pts | 1:00:00
Ralph Ramento – 420 pts | 1:08:00
Michael Trajano – 390 pts | 1:14:00

Philippine Global Finals Representatives

Combined scores across both competition days determined the top three overall winners who will advance to the 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge Global Finals in Spain:

Champion: Mico Marges
1st Runner-Up: Ralph Ramento
2nd Runner-Up: Michael Trajano

CFMOTO Philippines recognized all participants, organizers, and marshals for the event’s execution. This reaffirms the intent to foster local adventure riding programs and motorsport development.