Home Sports Briton John crowned new Guyana Cycling Federation’s national champion
Fresh from a successful stint in the United States of America, We Stand United cyclist Briton John came and conquered the roadways in Linden.
He was crowned the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) national elite champion, stopping the clock in five hours and 10 minutes and 29 seconds, in a gruelling 97-mile five-lap race, which started at the KD&J Supermarket through the Linden-Soesdyke highway.
Team Evolution veteran Robin Persaud continued his good form as he finished second, stopping the clock in five hours, 20 minutes and 46 seconds. Another senior statesman, Kwamie Ridley of the Kaieteur Attack Cycling club was in the mix, as he finished third in a time of five hours 20 minutes and 47 seconds.
Christopher Griffith of Team Evolution came in fourth in a time of five hours 27 minutes and 39 seconds, while Arjune Sookhai rode in on these at five hour 27 minutes and 47 seconds. The race was a high-profile event which saw the return of both Johns – Jamual and Briton. Both riders enjoyed a fruitful stint in the USA, but it was only Briton John who stole the show to claim a dominant win.
The GCF national cycling championship time trial was held the previous day at the K&K Gas Station circuit in Mahaica and it was Curtis Dey, Denise Jeffrey, Alex Leung, Kwamie Ridley and Aaron Newton who won in their respective categories.