TOP 10 UAC RIDERS

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It’s always hard to make a list. A Christmas gift list, a wedding guest list, and of course — Top 10 lists. There’s always a sense that someone gets left out or someone that made it in, shouldn’t be in. But hey, that shouldn’t stop us from honoring those that do more than the usual, the ones that work hard to stand out and make a name for themselves, even at a young(er) age. Each selected rider will get a full RIDER VIDEO for themselves, shot and produced by Sendr; to highlight their riding, their partners and sponsors, and the trails they love to ride in. Each video will be fully funded by us and scheduled with the chosen riders.

We’re first and foremost FANS of the sport. We’re obsessed with it, we follow all the races, ride as much as we can, and hang with the best to better ourselves. When we make a TOP 10 list, it’s for one reason only: to honor. And when we honor, it has nothing to do with us, and everything to do with the community. In the near future, we’ll also be giving out the inagural SENDR Awards — 4 awards (+cash) to honor the leader, the inspiration, the creator, and the racer. We believe that it’s about time we give credit where credit is due.

So with all seriousness aside, let’s get crackin’ with 2023’s TOP 10 up-and-coming (UAC) DH and Enduro riders! We’re looking forward to what these amazing young athletes will accomplish in the coming days.

JM SATUR | 23yo

FROM: Cagayan de Oro
BIKE: Santa Cruz Nomad TEAM: Fly Racing PH

Aggressive and fast, JM is testament to training and hard work– quickly rising up the ranks on sheer force of will and raw talent. Add to that the fact he’s part of Fly Racing PH, one of the country’s best teams under Bans Mendoza, JM is on his way.

HANAH BARBA | 14yo

FROM: Dumaguete
BIKE: Pivot Phoenix TEAM: Team WCNB

We call her “The Young Queen” for good reason, she comes from MTB royalty and is living up to the name Barba. She’s fast, sends everything, and is the inspiring future of women’s MTB.

CG BLUE BACHAR | 22yo

FROM: Iloilo
BIKE: GT La Bomba (4X setup) TEAM: Blueagle

CG’s gnarly but efficient riding is a sight to behold, high-speed mixed with precise decision-making that makes him a unique champ and a killer at 4X.

MATTHEW FRIAS | 17yo

FROM: Cavite
BIKE: Trek Slash TEAM: Harvey’s Resto Sports Bar

Matt is definitely a party on the tracks. A big-hitter, shredding quick and taking things to the limit any time he’s on it.

EXEQUIEL DE LANSIG | 22yo

FROM: Laguna
BIKES: Forbidden Druid and Transition Patrol TEAM: Harvey’s Resto Sports Bar

The wildman of local DH, Kel aka Piki is one of the raddest riders out there today, fun to watch and always at the top of every race.

VRENJ CARANTES | 14yo

FROM: Baguio
BIKE: Nukeproof Giga 297 TEAM: AC Cycles/Team ZMR

Hailing from the massive mountains of the North, Vrenj has been sending it big from a very young age. There’s no stopping his growth into one of the country’s best.

KHIM CATALBAS | 16yo

FROM: Dumaguete
BIKES: Pivot Firebird and Pivot Phoenix TEAM: Team WCNB

Consistently impressive and on the podium, this young racer is as fast or even faster than almost all around him and he’s just getting started.

KHASTNER YA-O KAWI FANGED | 18yo

FROM: Baguio
BIKE: Nukeproof Dissent TEAM: Nukeproof PH/Sayote Boiz

Khastner Fastner is easily one of the most entertaining young riders to watch out there– fast and furious, he’s a force on the tracks and definitely a must-watch in any race he’s part of.

SAM MARIANO | 14yo

FROM: Caloocan
BIKE: Canfield Lithium TEAM: Canfield Philippines

Sam is Superboy, the wunderkind, HIM, the next ___. Call him anything you want, Sam is the next rider up in PH MTB. He’s not only fast, he’s skilled, well-coached, has a great head on his shoulders, and is fearless. A winner through and through.

STEVE VELAYO | 16yo

FROM: Cavite
BIKE: Transition Patrol TEAM: Harvey’s Resto Sports Bar

Steve is quite possibly one of the most naturally-talented riders in the country. A strong mix of speed, style, and skills, Steve was born into mountain biking and is taking it farther than ever before.

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