3 PINOY RIDERS ARE HEADING TO SPAIN FOR THE 2026 CFMOTO MT CHALLENGE

Three Filipino adventure riders conquered Bataan’s brutal 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge and are heading to Spain for the Global Finals.

Dust, sweat, and the roar of CFMOTO MT engines filled the air at KDR Adventure Camp in Orani, Bataan. The 2026 CFMOTO MT Challenge – Philippine Qualifiers concluded the two grueling days of technical maneuvering and off-road grit that tested the country’s top adventure riders. Culminating in three Pinoy riders securing their spots for the Global Finals in Spain.

Day 1: A 45-obstacle technical course

The First day saw a demanding razor-sharp control and balance. Mico Marges set the early standard. He topped the leaderboard with 440 points in just 9 minutes and 2 seconds. He was closely shadowed by Aldrin Amar and Ralph Ramento.

Mico Marges – 440 points | 9:02 2.
Aldrin Amar – 432 points | 9:59 3.
Ralph Ramento – 431 points | 10:55
Poy Samia – 429 points | 12:57
Kevin Baroja – 426 points | 9:38
Darrel Divinagracia – 416 points | 11:36
Caloy Gaston – 410 points | 14:20
Michael Trajano – 404 points | 12:27
Bayani Capanzana – 404 points | 14:31
Clyde Solano – 401 points | 17:41
Josh Reyes – 396 points | 14:33
Jeremy Echter – 396 points | 14:41
Garry Espinar – 382 points | 13:45
Maki Aganon – 329 points | 16:27
Allan Alasio – DN

Day 2: A Test of Endurance

If Day 1 tested finesse, Day 2 was a raw test of endurance. A rugged off-road trail pushed navigation and machine limits to the brink. Participants were forcing several retirements, conquering the trail in an hour flat for another top-spot finish. Meanwhile, Michael Trajano launched a fiery comeback from deep in the standings to snatch third on the trail.

Mico Marges – 1 hour | 450 points
Ralph Ramento – 1 hour 8 minutes | 420 points
Michael Trajano – 1 hour 14 minutes | 390 points
Bayani Capanzana – 1 hour 16 minutes | 360 points
Kevin Baroja – 1 hour 18 minutes | 330 points
Allan Alasio – 1 hour 23 minutes | 300 points
Poy Samia – 1 hour 44 minutes | 270 points
Garry Espinar – 1 hour 50 minutes | 240 points

When the dust finally settled, overall victory belonged to Mico Marges. Relentless and consistent, he earned the crown. Ralph Ramento’s cool composure carried him to 1st Runner-Up, while Michael Trajano’s Day 2 rally clinched 2nd Runner-Up.

These three champions will now wave the Philippine flag on the world stage in Spain. They are now holding the Philippine flag and taking on the best global MT Series riders.

Bataan was a masterclass in spirit and community. The local adventure scene isn’t just growing. It’s world-class! The qualifiers are over, but the ultimate ride is just beginning.