Final leg of GCF Time Trials set for today in Berbice

– female category added

The final leg of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) time trial is set for today (Sunday December 13) in in teh ancient county of Berbice. Earlier in the week, the popular Benjamin’s Bakery has thrown its full support behind the time trial.

This time trial in Berbice will be held in memory of the late champion cyclist Wilbert Benjamin, whose demise was due to an accident that occurred earlier this year, and the ‘race’ is expected to pedal off at 9:00h from Palmyra and finish at Benjamin’s Sport and Fitness Centre at Fyrish.

This event will witness three categories of contestants: the open, veterans and juveniles. Awards will be given to the first three top cyclists in the open category. The first three juveniles and veterans would also receive awards. Additionally, the female catgory was added thanks to cyclist Kwame Ridley who has supported this category.
In the first two Time Trials, Marlon Williams and Briton John clocked the respective best times in the events held on the East Coast of Demerara, followed by the Linden leg.
The GCF had been 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, which had been made available. Social-distancing protocols were also observed, and are expected to continue at these racing events.
Cyclists are asked to be prompt, and those interested in participating in this Berbice leg are invited to contact Randolph Roberts on 628-8211.