In a quick dash to the finish line in the 20-lap Circuit race orgainsed by Team Alanis and sponsored by their United States (US) Chapter, the impressive Shaquel Agard followed up his Three-Stage victory with another thrilling win on Saturday.
The Linden Bauxite Flyers’ rider broke away from Team Alanis’ Paul Choweenam and United We Stand Rider, Raphael Leung to cruise into the finish line. In the end, Leung took second while Choweenam settled for third. The officials stopped the clock at one hour 55 minutes and 15 seconds for the three riders.
Shaquel Agard is happy after receiving the winning spoils
Speaking with Guyana Times Spor, Agard said the race was difficult early on especially in the first two laps.
“It was nice but the first two laps were rough because I didn’t get to warm up properly but in the third lap I found my groove, breaking away with Alanzo (Greaves).” The young speedster said, further adding that he paced his race heading into the 11th lap saving his energy for the last lap where he sprinted to the finish line easily.
Team Cocos’ stalwart, Hamza Eastman strolled in to take 4th position while Alanzo Greaves (Roraima) was 5th and Team Gillette Evolution’s Orville Hinds completed the top six for the seniors.
After completing the grueling race, the inform Agard said the recent dominance has afforded him a lot of recognition by the cycling federation and potential sponsors both locally and further afield while lamenting that he has also gained a lot of respect from fellow cyclists.
In the veterans’ category Paul Choweenam was first to cross the finish line followed by Warren “40” McKay (Roraima Bikers Club) while Junior Niles was third.
The first Junior cyclist to cross the finish line was Raphael Leungand he was followed by Andrew Hicks and Deraj Garbarran in second and third respectively. The Mountain bike category was won by Sean Budhan with Ozia Mc Ullay finishing in second place and Wayne Nurse third.
The BMX 6 to 9 years old category was won by Jared Barrington while Sherwin Sampson won the BMX 9 to 12 years old category with Barrington riding in second.
The BMX 12 to 14 years old category was taken care of by Sampson again with Taran Garbarran finishing second.
The riders will now turn their attention to the 17th Annual Diamond Mineral Water Road Race which rides off at 07:30h from the Ocean View Hotel, Liliendaal to Abary and back, completing a 55 mile race while young Andrew Hicks is also preparing for the National Schools Cycling Championships which take place on Monday at the National Park.
Monty Davis who represented the Alanis New York Chapter and the Choweenam family were on hand to aid in the distribution of prizes at the conclusion of the race that was held on the outer circuit of the national park in Georgetown.
