Cycling returns to Linden tomorrow

The second series of the Guyana Cycling Federation’s (GCF’s) Speed Sunday time trials will pedal off in Linden tomorrow (Sunday December 6) from 9:00h.
The event, which will start before the KD&J Supermarket in Amelia’s Ward, is organised by the Linden Bauxite Flyers Cycling Club.
Veterans, seniors, females, juniors and juveniles are being catered to.
This time trial run commences before the KD&J Supermarket and heads onto the highway. There are, however, two turn back points. Seniors and Veterans will turn back at Moblissa Hill for a travelled distance of 13.5 miles; and
Juniors, Juveniles and female cyclists will turn back at Bamia Hill for a travelled distance of 8.5 miles.
This race is made possible through the kind compliments of KD&J Supermarket, Bolo’s Variety & Furniture Store, Ele’s Trading & Hardware, Benard’s Variety Store, Well Point Service Station, Country Grill, Semple & Sons Hardware & Variety Store, O&O Construction Service, and Sandgate Hardware.
Meanwhile, cyclists who were to participate in the Berbice time trials will have to wait a bit longer, as the date for that activity has been shifted to December 13 because of unforeseen circumstances.
The route for the Berbice race remains the same. The time trial will start at 09:00h in front of Benjamin’s Sport and Fitness Centre at Fyrish, proceed along the Number 19 road, and end at GUYOIL gas station at Palmyra.
Persons interested in participating in the Berbice leg are invited to contact Randolph Roberts on 628-8211.
The first leg was held from Sparendaam to the Kitty Roundabout and back to the COVID-19 Hospital at Liliendaal. The experienced Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams (11:18.39s) was the fastest to complete the course, followed by Jamaul John (11:26.04s) and Briton John (11:38.70s). Thirty-three riders participated in that event.
The Guyana Cycling Federation was granted permission by the relevant authorities to host these races. During the opening leg, all cyclists were required to undergo a temperature test and wear a face mask, made available. Social distancing was also observed.