Cheddi Jagan Memorial cycle road race pedals off today in Berbice
The late Dr Cheddi Jagan
The 23rd edition of the annual Dr. Cheddi Jagan Memorial 55-mile cycle road race is scheduled for today, Sunday March 26, 2023, in Berbice.
It commences at 08:00hrs from outside the People’s Progressive Party/Civic’s Freedom House office on Main Street in New Amsterdam, then proceeds to the Springlands Police Station before returning to Babu Jaan School for the finish.
On the upward journey from New Amsterdam, only the ladies and Over-50 veterans will finish at the Babu Jaan School.
Cyclists are asked to take note that transportation from Georgetown to Berbice will depart the “Parade Ground basketball court” on Middle Street at 05:00h.
Defending champion Curtis Dey
Defending champion Curtis Dey of Team Evolution was the first to finish on the western end of the Demerara Harbour Bridge, after starting the 45-mile race at Schoonord and returning from Bushy Park in Parika during the last race.
He was timed at one hour, 41 minutes, 34.75 seconds (01:41:34.75s), winning ahead of the Kaieteur Attack Racing pair of Deeraj Garbarran and Andre Greene, Christopher Griffith (Team Evolution), Geron Williams (Team Continental) and Paul deNobrega (Team Evolution) who took second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth respectively.
For today’s race, the prize structure is as follows:
For each category, the winner will receive a trophy.
•Seniors/Open
1st prize – $45,000
2nd – $35,000
3rd – $25,000
4th – $15,000
5th – $12,000
6th – $10,000
