The 4th annual Benjamin Sports Store Cycling race will again take to the ancient county of Berbice today, as riders compete in the event organized by the Flying Ace Cycling Club. The event is being coordinated by coach Randolph Robert, and cyclists are reminded that they must ride in their club colours.
Cycling heads to Berbice today
The 50-mile race will see the country’s top riders taking off from Fyrish Village, Corentyne Coast – where the Sports Store is located – at 10:00h and head to the Number 51 Police Station, from whence they will make the return journey back to the starting line to end the race.
The last time this event was hosted, Marlon “Fishy” Williams won the seniors race.
Benjamin, a native of East Berbice, was a former national cyclist who represented Guyana at both the junior and senior levels. He was also a former school and junior champion who won the national schools championship on three consecutive occasions. He still rides in his adopted homeland of Canada, where he also operates a sports store. He is expected to be among the riders.
Prizes will be given for the first 10 finishers, the top three juveniles, the first six veterans, and the first three females to cross the finish line. There will also be special races for mountain bike riders, while the BMX riders will also be showcasing their mettle.
