10/02/2025
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Part 4: 4TH GOTAD AD IFUGAO MTB CHALLENGE
The 4th Gotad IMB Challenge wasnโt just another biking event โ it was the heart-pounding continuation of a tradition that riders across Luzon eagerly await each year. This race is part of the Ifugao Day celebration, a beloved tradition that paused only due to the pandemic. Historically organized by the IMB group, this this time, we took the reins, determined to make it even more memorable.
With unwavering confidence, we proposed the event to the PLGU, hopeful they would support us as co-organizers. We set the date, sent out invites to biking groups, and coordinated with the local barangays, eagerly waiting for the PLGU's funding approval.
Then, just two weeks before race day, we received unexpected news: the budget was no longer available but only the manpower. ๐ ๐ How could we possibly pull this off? ๐ค With only 14 days remaining, the situation seemed impossible. Would we have to cancel? The Ifugao Biking Groupโs reputation was on the line, and bikers were already gearing up for the challenge.
In that moment of uncertainty, we didnโt back down. We are Batch 99, and cancelling is never an option. Instead of letting the challenge defeat us, we rallied together. The task was monumental: raising over 100K in two weeks to cover food, snacks, race bibs, shirts, and all the necessary expenses. But we were undeterred. One of our race leaders tirelessly reached out to potential sponsors, working the phones and sending countless messages. Our efforts paid off โ we secured 16 major sponsors, 18 minor sponsors, and additional pledges from our batchmates. We were back on track and filled with renewed energy!
Race day arrived, and it was nothing short of exhilarating. The event turned out to be the highlight of Gotad 2024. Riders from all over the region joined in, eager to conquer one of the most challenging tracks in the eventโs history. It was a true test of grit and determination โ and the bikers loved every moment of it.
As we geared up for future challenges, we realized that with resilience, unity, and a refusal to quit, we can overcome any obstacle. The 4th Gotad IMB Challenge wasnโt just a race โ it was a testament to the spirit of perseverance and teamwork that defines us the Batch '99 โค๏ธ.
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