The 6th edition of the Linden Bauxite Flyers Cycling Club-organised (LBFCC) Bakers Memorial road race is set for this Sunday in the Mining Town of Linden as hometown hero; Shaquel Agard has set his sights on claiming this accolade in front of the home crowd.
Last year’s winner Geron Williams is unable to defend his title since he is currently
Shaquel Agard
competing in the United States, as such a new champion will be crowned and Agard has put his name in the ring.
When Guyana Times Sport spoke to LBFCC rider Agard, he said “I am confident that I will have a good placing and even win this Sunday because I train on the hills which a lot of the riders are not really exposed to.”
Though Agard suffered a freak accident in the National Park, Thomas Lands two weeks ago, which caused his machine to break; he has since gotten a new machine and is ready to make a comeback after missing last Sunday’s road race.
Agard is considered one of the most favourable riders to take the accolade as he has under his belt exposure, experience and wins. With the likes of Michael Anthony and Orville Hinds over in French Guiana, only a few riders share this experience.
Also making a comeback is Raynauth “Obeah Man” Jeffrey who recently
Hamzah Eastman
competed in the Sunshine Grand Prix where he placed 13th overall and returned to Guyana on Monday. Jeffrey said he is excited to be back home and is looking to use this race to get himself back in shape, having only been in five races for the 2017 season.
Hamzah Eastman is also another serious contender for the title, having placed second in the two previous editions of the tournament and has shown some promising performances over the last few races.
In the mix of contenders, We Stand United’s ace rider Andrew Hicks is featured as he was the champion junior rider last year and will now be competing with the big boys in the senior category.
President of the LBFCC, Okel Arthur, when contacted, explained that the event is billed to ride off from 08:00h in front to the Baker’s residence, Redwood crescent Mckenzie, Linden (GTT) junction on David Rose Avenue as they proceed through
Raynauth Jeffrey
the town and go through the Linden/Soesdyke highway up to Moblissa and return to the starting point. The seniors will do four laps to complete a 20 mile race while the other categories include juniors, juveniles, women, veterans Under 50 and over 50.
The event is possible by the compliments of the Baker’s family, relatives and friends, sports Plus Store, the Guyana Sports Development Foundation in collaboration with the LBFCC as the Baker family will be there to witness the action and distribute the prizes.
