Congratulations to Team Philippines for winning the team championship in both the international and ASEAN category. 17 teams consisting of 5 cyclists each team participated in the 6-day tour all over Thailand. Initially there are 21 teams but 4 teams did not join. Victor Espiritu placed 8th in the ASEAN category and 16th in the general classification. The team will arrive tomorrow evening.

Victor was entered at the last minute for the Finals 2 race for bronze of Team Pursuit in replace of one of the members. The team succeeded against the Indonesians who suffered a spill and did not finish the race.

december 11, 1:40 am

victor: —, kadarating lang dito sa barracks. salamat ng marami sa suporta at tyaga sa akin. nagbunga lahat ng sakripisyo mo sa akin. - —- —. gusto ko na umuwi.

w: congratulations! ang saya-saya. napasigaw ako nung mabasa ko pangalan mo. kanina pa kasi ako nag-aantay ng result. lam mo di ko alam event mo kanina. akala ko road ulit ng umaga. dasal na ako. nagtataka ako bakit hapon na di ka pa txt. check ko sked dun ko lang nakita event mo. kaya dasal ulit.

victor: epektib talaga. lam mo ba 2x ko sila inoverlap. kala ko nga madadaya pa kami. tuwang-tuwa si sir at mam lina kasi nasakto na andun nanonood. tomorrow alfie battle for gold and silver. (more…)

After almost losing all hope, Victor wins the gold in men’s points race. We thank the Lord for this very unexpected blessing. We dedicate his success and hard work to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Manaoag, Our Lady of Good and Peaceful Voyage in Antipolo, and San Roque in Navotas. Indeed, when God closes the doors, He opens the windows. If we trust, He will provide.

Before getting married, my husband Victor and I made an agreement. Because his career is very time and age dependent and my degree does not have time nor age restrictions, we mutually decided that I will not work and be a full-time housewife instead so that I can give our budding family undivided attention and give him 100% support in his profession. When he’s done and decided to retire, it will then be my turn to practice my degree as he gives our family his undivided attention and gives me 100% support in my chosen field of work. I think this decision is quite fair for both of us and our little boy. Well, that is until I became aware of what’s really going on, and what 100% support in his cycling career really means. (more…)