COVID-19 Task Force approves Father’s Day cycle race on the West Side
According to Cycling Coach Hassan Mohamed, the National COVID-19 Task Force has given the green light for the Father’s Day cycle race to take place on the West Coast of Demerara.
Sunday June 20 would therefore see seasoned and aspiring cyclists battling for cash and trophies over the 44 miles that span the return distance from Schoonord, West Bank Demerara to Parika, East Bank Essequibo. The event pedals off at 08:00h.
Nigel London and national female champion Suzanne Hamilton
With the likes of national champion Romello Crawford and top-of-the-line riders Raynauth Jeffrey, Michael Anthony, Jamual John and Briton John slated to be absent, Sunday’s upcoming race is set to see some new riders distinguishing themselves.
Team Evolution’s Paul De Nobrega, who was hot in the National Cycling Championships, and his team-mates Christopher Griffith and Curtis Dey are favourites to emerge victorious, but the new riders are expected to throw down the gauntlet to the status quo in showing their abilities.
The collaborative race effort involving Banks DIH Limited brands Malta Supreme and Rainforest Waters and Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club would see the first six overall finishers being rewarded for their efforts with trophies and cash prizes.
The top three finishers in each of the categories: juniors, juveniles, veterans and ladies, would also be rewarded. The Carlton Wheelers-organised race was last held in 2019, owing to restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
