Jamaul John wins 3rd edition of LonLam Classic in Linden
The 2019 National Cycling Champion Jamaul John continued his winning ways when he outsprinted Michael Anthony to win the 25-lap LonLam Classic in the Amelia’s Ward Circuit in Linden on Thursday August 1.
The top five wheelsmen receiving awards at the presentation ceremony
Team Coco rider Jamaul John completed the 25-mile race in approximately one hour 20 minutes. Linden Bauxite Flyers’ Anthony, who has been in supreme touch, completed the race in second position, while Briton John, who won the race in Berbice a few weeks ago, rode in third position. Team Evolution’s duo of Christopher Griffith and Christopher Comellus came in fourth and fifth respectively to complete the Seniors (Open) category.
Jamaul John was awarded $20,000 and trophy, while Anthony was awarded $15,000 and a trophy. Briton John bagged $10,000 for third position. In the veterans’ category, Linden’s very own Nigel London dominated the 10-lap affair, while 2019 National Veteran Champion of the Roadways Andy Spencer came in second position. Desmond Patterson rode in third position in the ‘senior statesmen’ category.
All outstanding riders gathered after the racing event
In the Junior category, Elisha Rutherford of Linden Bauxite Flyers rode in first positon, while Anphany Munroe and Julian Gordon finished their 10-lap affair in second and third respectively. In the female category, Cilvecia Spencer was unstoppable in the 5-lap encounter, while Bionka Barker and Abigail Jeffery were the other top female cyclists on show.
The Juveniles category saw the talented Mark Lewis being the first to complete his 10-lap race, ahead of Jahame Henry and Kevin Stephens.
This LonLam Classic race was run under the motto ‘Riding with Integrity, Investing in Passion’. Some 30 starters took centre stage, since it was promoted as a ‘Linden only’ race, but the sponsors declared on Tuesday last that it should be open to cyclists countrywide.
Linden Bauxite Flyers Cycle Club (LBFCC) collaborated with LonLam Classic Committee in efforts to bring back the passion of cycling to Linden. The cycling season will continue on Sunday August 4 in West Demerara with a race being run from Schoonard to Bushy Park.
