Eastman takes Jamida Webster Memorial by storm in Anguilla
Team Coco’s Hamzah Eastman continued his fine run of form as he made it three wins in three races over two countries, storming to victory in the 10th annual Jamida Webster memorial cycling held in Island Harbour, Anguilla.
Racing in the elite category on Sunday last, the rigorous terrains and roughly over 100 rivals were no match for the Guyanese wheelsman as he deflated the
Hamzah Eastman climbs the Sandy Hill en route to victory in the Jamida Webster Memorial
competition.
The elite rides were up against the wind and mountainous surroundings, requiring them to take two routes. The first route was a one lap journey beginning from Island Harbour before heading to White Hill, onto Sandy Hill and down to Lake’s Traffic light where they made their way to airport road and into the junction of Cannon ball and the airport.
There they faced the round-about to head to the base of sandy ground and onto George Hill then over to Lake’s Stop Light, proceeded to the Stoney Ground traffic light and back, through Little Dix and Deep Waters, making a left at the Welches/Sandy Hill junction and back to the start finish line at Island Harbour to complete a 28.5K ride before going onto a three lap affair on the second route.
The second route which spans approximately 16Ks a lap began from Island Harbour as they headed towards White Hill, through East End and to Sandy Hill Round-a-bout, making a left at the round-a-bout and down Long Path to Lake’s Traffic Light, make a right at the light, head to Stoney Ground, through Deep Waters and made a left at the Welches/Sandy Hill junction and back to the start finish line at Island Harbour.
Eastman in an exclusive comment with this publication indicated that the race was one which gave him a lot of exposure to a different environment and the hills “really posed a challenge.”
The Team Cocos’ talisman went on to point out that this win in Anguilla is great encouragement to perform well in the Pan Am games where he is already in the Dominican Republic awaiting competition day.
Eastman joins Guyana’s team of fellow Coco’s riders, Jamual John and Junior Niles, We Stand United’s Andrew Hicks and Team Evolution’s Paul Denobrega for the games running from May 4-7. (Romario Samaroo)
