The Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) is set to host the annual Percy Boyce Memorial Cycle Road Race on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The event promises to be an exciting celebration of local cycling talent and a tribute to Percy “Flamboyant Kid” Boyce, who left an indelible mark on the sport and is remembered not only for his competitive spirit but also for his jovial personality and generous heart.
The race will start from Delhi Street, continue through First Street, then into New Haven/Belva Court, and return to Delhi Street to complete one circuit.
The event will feature 33 laps covering a total distance of 40 miles. Cyclists will compete in the Seniors, Juniors, Veterans Under-50, and Veterans Over-50 categories, with attractive monetary prizes and trophies up for grabs. The road race is expected to start at 13:30h.
Percy began his cycling journey in the mid-1950s in the Novice Category, and through steady dedication and rapid improvement, he rose through the ranks from CBB-1 to finally reach A-Class status in the early 1960s.
During his career, Percy rode alongside some of the sport’s notable figures, including George “Boy Blue” Cumberbatch, Dennis Phillips, Carl Nicholson, Boogie DeFreitas, and Bunny Elphage – all of whom he matched in talent and determination.
Unfortunately, his promising cycling career was cut short due to the political unrest of that era, prompting him to retire from competition and transition into the business world.
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