Jamaica Cycling Classic 2023: second stage: John cops second third-place finish, as Hennis wins again

Another brilliant and disciplined day of riding by We Stand United cycle club’s Briton John has seen him taking the final podium spot in the second stage of the three-day Jamaican Cycling Classic Montego Bay race yesterday.
Having to bridge a gap of over two minutes, John again established his presence among more seasoned campaigners and teams which have the added backing of their clubmates. John is holding his own, and is keeping the Golden Arrowhead aloft as he enters the third and final stage today of the race. His clubmate Horace Burrowes is also competing in the race. He is on a total of 24 points, having collected another 12 for yesterday’s achievement.
Riding for Team AVR, Anguilla’s Hasani Hennis entered yesterday’s second stage as the man to beat, and win he did again. His teammate, Barbadian Edwin Sutherland, led the race for quite some time, before being overhauled by Briton John and subsequently five other riders, including last year’s inaugural champion Andy Scarano of 706P, who pipped John on the line for the second place.
Hennis is leading overall with 46 points. John has 24; while Sutherland, who took the King of the Mountain prize yesterday, and his clubmate Akil Campbell, are both on 17. Today’s final stage will be interesting, as Hennis is seeking to take the overall title but would be challenged by the young Guyanese.
John’s trip to Jamaica is sponsored in part by Alabama Trading, Bentley’s Bike Shop, Beacon Café, and Professional Key Shop.