DIRT WEEKEND INVITATIONAL: The Good Kind of Dirt

Gear up and mark your calendar for an action packed weekend happening this April 26 to 28 with NUVALI'S DIRT WEEKEND INVITATIONAL. Cycling enthusiasts are in for a big adventure in Nuvali, Laguna as it hosts this year's Dirt Weekend Invitational.

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The organizers shared what's in store for this year's Dirt Weekend Invitational through a press conference held at Skinny Mike's Sports Bar in Bonifacio Global City. Greater things are bound to happen for the cycling community as it pioneers a sanctioned race on this invitational cycling exhibition. Cross Country (XCO / XCR) and Four Cross events comprises the two-day cycling competition.

Since the event will be observed by representatives from the world and the country's national federation, all participating cyclists are required to secure a national federation license. The said competition will be judged by the Union Cycliste Internatiole (UCI) Commissaries Beatrice Lajawa of Malaysia and our very own Oscar Rodriguez. In addition, the mountain bike event is organized according to the UCI standards and specific regulations. The competition hopes to give birth to new qualified riders to compete in the international arena.

Among the local squads participating are Bikeworx, Sabak, Potato Corner, Yellow Cab, KTM, John Wilkie, EXO (Executive Off-Road Cycling Association), Cycleline (Mindanao) and Prima / Isuzu D-Max. Moreover, some members of the current and former national team joining the weekend competition are Eusebio Quiñones, March Aleonar, Frederick Feliciano and Alvin Benosa. The registration was concluded last April 12.

Earning professional badge this season, biking enthusiast can brace for the future standard of cycling events in the country. The premier sports venue, together with the organizers, sought to define the future of professional cycling competition from Switzerland-based world government body UCI and national federation integrated Cycling Confederation of the Philippines (PhilCycling). Nuvali further assured the public that the Ayala Land development continues to live up as an eco-community where business and recreation meet.

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Know more about Nuvali at www.nuvali.ph and you can also like their Facebook page NuvaliOfficial or follow them at twitter @NuvaliOfficial to get updated with their latest events and happenings.

SUMO SAM OLYMPIA: The Next "Big" Thing

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The country's fastest growing Japanese restaurant is truly making it happen in Makati with the official launch of SUMO SAM OLYMPIA last April 12 . Located at the Lower Ground Floor of Somerset's Tower D, Sumo Sam Olympia is set to pioneer another Sumo Sam milestone.

Sumo Sam Olympia boasts of a 300-sqm dining space that can accommodate up to 150 guests, Sumo Sam's biggest store to date, which is divided into three areas that can be enclosed and booked separately or altogether for bigger events. The posh interior is really very fabulous. Designed with see-through flooring and overhead vault accentuated with 10,000 light bulbs, Sumo Sam Olympia sure is an ideal place for dining, lounging and bonding with friends and family.

The most exciting thing about Sumo Sam Olympia is their daily buffet offering priced at only Php 499.00 per head available for lunch and dinner. The buffet table serves a selection of fresh salads, sushi, hot ramen, delectable unlimited tempura and delicious desserts. But Sumo Sam's bestsellers like Ebi Tempura, Chicken Teriyaki, Beef Teppan, Spicy Tuna Salad and my favorite Japanese Fried Rice are also available for those who prefer eating ala carte. In time for summer, Sumo Sam added a variety of refreshing ice pops with exciting flavors like green tea, red bean and black sesame to name a few. This unique dining experience is all part of Sumo Sam's vision of creating the biggest Japanese buffet restaurant experience in the country.  After all, Sumo Sam believes that "Big is Beautiful."

Sumo Sam Olympia also serves breakfast for that delightful and healthy start of the day. In addition, delivery service is also available for those who want to enjoy their meal at the comfort of their own home or even at the office. With all these breakthroughs, Sumo Sam's general manager Adolf Aran Jr. promises, "Sumo Sam will be creating more milestones this year, in terms of expansion, new menu concepts and other innovations."

Check out these awesome treats from Sumo Sam Olympia:

For inquiries, reservations and deliveries, you may call 0917-706-7328 or you can visit their website at https://www.facebook.com/sumosamolympia

SUMO SAM: Serving BIG in Baguio

The country's fastest growing Japanese restaurant chain, SUMO SAM, has reached the far North as it launches yet another installment of its casual dining in the City of Pines, Baguio City. Spearheaded by actor-restaurateur Marvin Agustin together with his accomplished business partners Mr. Raymund Magdaluyo and Mr. Ricky Laudico, Sumo Sam officially opens at the Ayala Technohub in Camp John Hay, Baguio City.

And what better way to kick off a grand launch than with a traditional giant Sushi Maki, a massive 2x2 in width and 16 inches in length Sushi Maki. Fittingly, in Sumo Sam, "Big is Beautiful."

Since Japanese cuisine is widely loved here in the country, Sumo Sam would surely hit all the right spot of our big appetite. And while Sumo Sam will still be serving its best sellers like the EBI TEMPURA, CHICKEN TERIYAKI, BEEF TEPPAN, SPICY TUNA SALAD and my personal favorite JAPANESE FRIED RICE, each branch is catered to serve a unique dish, a distinguishing quality of Sumo Sam. 

Now nearly reaching its 30th branch, Sumo Sam is definitely making a wide following in and out of the metro. This contemporary Japanese restaurant is all about culinary delights. Having a great interior backed up with Baguio's natural cozy ambiance, Sumo Sam is definitely a great place to hang out and dine. That's why it comes as no surprise that Sumo Sam is one of leading Japanese restaurants in the country. Fill your big appetite and taste the big difference at Sumo Sam.

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