Hamzah Eastman outrode and outlasted a field of some of Guyana’s top cyclists to take the Malta Supreme Non-Alcoholic feature 35-lap Schoolboy Invitational race on Saturday at the inner circuit of the National Park.
The Team Coco rider fought off competition from teammate Jamaul John and Team Evolution’s Paul DeNobrega and Raul Leal for the majority of the race, to finish first in 1:21:00s; while DeNobrega came in second, John third, and Leal fourth.
Earlier in the day, Jonathan Ramsuchit was first in the 12 to 14-year-old Boys and girls 10-lap race, while Nigel Duguid finished first ahead of Marcus Keiler and Briton John in the Juveniles’ 10-lap race.
In the Veterans U-50 five-lap race, Sean Green won ahead of Keith Fernandes and Leer Nunes to claim the trophy.
Speaking to
The dominant Hamzah Eastman crossing the finish line ahead of Paul DeNobrega and Jamaul John
Guyana Times Sport after the race, Hamzah Eastman noted that he had a good race. He added, “There wasn’t much competition, I knew I just had to get at the front (of the pack), create the break, and that was it. It was pretty awesome.”
He spoke of plans to get into more overseas racing as he bids to put Guyana on the map in terms of the sport of cycling.
The meet was hosted by Bank DIH Limited under the Malta Supreme Non-Alcoholic brand, and was coordinated by National Cycling Coach Hassan Mohamed.
