National Cycling Coach, Hassan Mohammed has sung loud praises for the efforts made by out of town riders who consistently show up to races.
Speaking to those in attendance of the 7th Annual Powerade road race on the West Bank Demerara, Hassan extended gratitude to “those cyclist that came from Berbice, just imagine they were here from 06:30h for this race this morning [Sunday morning]” for their continued efforts.
Trojan/PSL which is based in the ancient county has brought a number of wheelsmen who continue to be a dominant force in the racing world such as Jason Cameron who won the junior’s division and Curtis Dey who placed third in the same category. Cameron finished 5th overall in that race.
Also, We Stand United rider, Andrew Hicks who resides in Berbice finished 7th having been consistently in the first pack over the last few months alongside Romello Crawford from the same county. Surprisingly, the lone female rider of the day, Deance Welch is also from Berbice.
National Cycling Coach, the evergreen Hassan Mohammed
Not only did the Berbicians receive the acknowledgement, but so did those from the mining town, Linden. With the likes of Silvio Innis, Shaquel Agard and Orville Hinds all of whom have been in aid of developing the sport. The likes of those from East Coast of Demerara and even in Georgetown were all complimented by the man who organizes almost all the cycling meets as he pointed out riders come from Mahaicony and far regions.
“I thank those from Linden, East Coast and Georgetown and all those who participated in the accident free race,” Hassan said.
The man behind the scenes even went on to thank the sponsors, Powerade, a brand from one of the largest local companies in Guyana, Banks DIH for their corporate responsibility of helping to develop local sports, especially cycling.
The annual Powerade Road Race concluded last Sunday with local cyclists completing a distance of approximately 50 miles along the roadways of West Demerara. Jamaul John emerged the overall winner when he stopped the clock in a time of one hour, 57 minutes and 16 seconds.
Next on the calendar of events for the cyclists is the sixth annual Bakers Memorial Road race organized by Linden Bauxite Flyers Cycling Club which takes place this Sunday along the Linden Highway.
