Meridian Bank Great Valley Criterium in USA: James Joseph continues to shine, tops Masters Men 65+class

We Stand United Cycle Club’s James Joseph continues to keep the Golden Arrowhead flying in the USA by winning the Masters Men’s 65+ category 1/2/3/4 race at the Meridian Bank Great Valley Criterium on Sunday last in Malvern, PA.

Joseph, who is in pristine form this season, topped a field of ten riders in his category, clocking 1:00:22 to win ahead of Paul Korner (ActiveYards/Trek), who was timed at 1:00:24, the same time as the third-placed Mark Hastings (QCW Cycling p/b Cadence Cycling). Combining the 55+ and 65+ categories, Joseph placed eighth overall.
Meanwhile, another Guyanese, Jamaul John (CRCA/Foundation Elite Team) placed eighth in the category 1/2/3 race in 1:51:23. This race was won by Dylan Bibic (Premier Tech u23) in 1:50:46, with second place going to Clever Martinez (Miami Blazers), who was timed at 1:50:47. John’s teammate Jamol Eastmond took the final podium spot in 1:50:48.
A total of 102 riders contested this category, with 13 not completing the distance.