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CFMOTO Philippines Concludes the 2026 MT Challenge – Philippine Qualifiers, Crowns Three Riders Bound for the Global Finals
Orani, Bataan, Philippines – July, 2026 – CFMOTO Philippines successfully concluded the 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge – Philippine Qualifiers, a two-day adventure riding competition that brought together the country’s most skilled CFMOTO MT Series owners for a true test of technical ability, endurance, navigation, and determination.
Held at KDR Adventure Camp in Orani, Bataan, the event challenged participants through a series of specially designed obstacles and an adventure trail that showcased the capabilities of the CFMOTO MT lineup while highlighting the riders’ skills under demanding conditions.
Day 1: The opening day featured a technical challenge course composed of 45 obstacles designed to evaluate each rider’s balance, control, precision, and riding technique. Every second and every penalty mattered as riders pushed themselves to earn valuable points heading into the final day. At the end of the technical stage, the standings were:
1. Mico Marges – 440 points | 9:02 2. Aldrin Amar – 432 points | 9:59 3. Ralph Ramento – 431 points | 10:55 4. Poy Samia – 429 points | 12:57 5. Kevin Baroja – 426 points | 9:38 6. Darrel Divinagracia – 416 points | 11:36 7. Caloy Gaston – 410 points | 14:20 8. Michael Trajano – 404 points | 12:27 9. Bayani Capanzana – 404 points | 14:31 10. Clyde Solano – 401 points | 17:41 11. Josh Reyes – 396 points | 14:33 12. Jeremy Echter – 396 points | 14:41 13. Garry Espinar – 382 points | 13:45 14. Maki Aganon – 329 points | 16:27 15. Allan Alasio – DNF
Day 2: The Trail that Decides the Champions. The second day shifted the competition from technical riding to real-world adventure, sending riders through an off-road trail that tested navigation, endurance, consistency, and decision-making. Despite the demanding terrain resulting in several retirements, the remaining riders demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination throughout the course. The Day 2 trail results were:
1. Mico Marges – 1 hour | 450 points 2. Ralph Ramento – 1 hour 8 minutes | 420 points 3. Michael Trajano – 1 hour 14 minutes | 390 points 4. Bayani Capanzana – 1 hour 16 minutes | 360 points 5. Kevin Baroja – 1 hour 18 minutes | 330 points 6. Allan Alasio – 1 hour 23 minutes | 300 points 7. Poy Samia – 1 hour 44 minutes | 270 points 8. Garry Espinar – 1 hour 50 minutes | 240 points
Several riders were forced to not continue due to the demanding conditions, further emphasizing the challenge’s level of difficulty. The Philippine Representatives: After combining performances across both competition days, three riders emerged victorious and earned the honor of representing the Philippines in the 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge Global Finals.
Champion – Mico Marges. Delivering an outstanding performance throughout both stages, Mico maintained his momentum from Day 1 and secured the overall championship with consistency, speed, and technical excellence.
1st Runner-Up – Ralph Ramento. Ralph demonstrated remarkable composure and skill, finishing among the leaders in both the technical and trail stages to claim second place overall.
2nd Runner-Up – Michael Trajano. Starting outside the podium after Day 1, Michael mounted an impressive comeback during the adventure trail, earning enough points to secure third place overall.
As the Top 3 finishers, Mico Marges, Ralph Ramento, and Michael Trajano will proudly represent the Philippines at the 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge Global Finals in Spain, where they will compete against the best MT riders from around the world.
The 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge – Philippine Qualifiers once again showcased the growing adventure riding community in the country and reaffirmed CFMOTO Philippines’ commitment to promoting rider development, responsible adventure riding, and world-class riding experiences.
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