Guyanese cyclists John and Anthony stranded in USA

– anticipate call to return home

While some local cyclists have the luxury to train with their masks in Guyana, top National cycling duo, Michael Anthony and Jamual John have been on total lockdown in the United States of America (USA). The dynamic cycling duo departed Guyanese shores on March 4 to ply their trade in the USA with the Foundation Cycling Club.

In addition to the hundreds of Guyanese stuck in the USA, John and Anthony are anticipating a call where they can return to their homeland. Having departed on March 4, this duo was expected to return to Guyana in September but with the Covid-19 having the world on its knees, with all borders being closed, the Foundation cycling team were trying to get the Guyanese home, since all races were postponed.

Anthony and John have not been able to ride but certainly they have been keeping fit while staying indoors and practicing all measures against Covid-19. Prior to their departure, the duo received a host of support. John, in particular, who was the top cyclist in 2019 in Guyana, recording eight wins and topping the Guyana Points Classification, was supported by DeSinco Limited.
Meanwhile, the lad from Linden, Anthony finished second on the Guyana Points Classification in 2019, recording five wins in the year. The impressive Anthony who also accompanied John to Cuba for the Elite Road Caribbean championship last November finished in the top ten in that event.

The Foundation Cycling Club that is based in New York are known for giving cyclists the opportunity to ride overseas. Raynauth Jeffery, a former top cyclist in Guyana is also on the 2020 Team Foundation roster. (Brandon Corlette)