Corpuz secures third in Stage 7, cuts gap to Yeong
Mervin Corpuz of MPT Drivehub secured third place in Stage 7 of the 2025 Tour of Luzon on Wednesday, April 30, reducing his gap from overall leader Joo Dae Yeong to 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
Corpuz, a native of Pangasinan, clocked 18:17 for the 15.2-kilometer individual time trial race from Lingayen to Labrador Municipal Hall, trailing behind lap winner Joseph Javiniar by 38 seconds.
Joo Dae Yeong maintained his lead with a strong finish of 18 minutes and 13 seconds, increasing his overall lead heading into the final challenging uphill Stage 8 from Lingayen to Baguio City.
Corpuz expressed confidence in his climbing abilities for the upcoming stages, stating that he will enjoy the uphill climb and is at full readiness with no pressure.
Despite the increased difficulty of the remaining stages, Corpuz remains a strong contender for the overall title with his consistent performance and strategic riding.
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