PAOAY, Ilocos Norte — Somewhere in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya a few years ago, a farmer named Ryan Tugawin was plowing fields to earn a living.
Then cycling opened a lot of doors for him.
From planting rice, the 36-year-old Mr. Tugawin is now winning races, including this one in the MPTC Tour of Luzon where he outfoxed younger rivals to claim the Stage 8 victory on Thursday before a roaring crowd beside the iconic Paoay Church.
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