Up-and-coming cyclist Ajani Cutting of the Kaieteur Attack Racing club did the unthinkable on Sunday morning, claiming his first “big win” on the Elite Circuit in a Beacon Café-sponsored road race.
The youngster crossed the finish line on Sheriff Street, Georgetown in first place ahead of seasoned racer Alex Mendes of Kaieteur Attack and shockingly, Guyana’s cycling ace Briton John of We Stand United Club, who settled for second and third, respectively, in the open race.
Jamal John, Robin Persaud, and Aaron Newton completed the open category’s top six, in that order.
As a reward for his belligerent ride on Sunday morning, Cutting will now be sponsored over the next year by Beacon Café, as announced by proprietor Ramdeo Kumar during the presentation ceremony. Cutting’s sponsorship will be to the tune of $50,000 per month.
Over in the 35+ category, Kaieteur Attack’s Mendes claimed first place to accompany his second-place finish in the open division. Persaud and Lynn Murray completed the podium in that division.
In category four, Tyrone Hamilton of Continental crossed the line first, followed by Kaieteur Attack duo of Kwame Fortune and Julio Melville in second and third. Andy Karan and Roy Mangre completed the top five, respectively.
The Masters Over 50 race saw Jolyne Joseph claiming top honours, trailed closely by Junior Niles in second place and Mark Spencer in third.
KFC Evolution’s Alex Newton was the top rider in the junior category, with his lone competitor unable to finish the race after experiencing difficulties with his cycle.
KFC Evolution’s Denise Jeffrey was the top female cyclist of the day, finishing in first place while Tandia Noel was second and Abigail Jeffrey claimed the third position.
This was the fifth edition of the Beacon Café-sponsored race, with the proprietor, Jumar, promising a bigger and better spectacle in the next edition.
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