By Brandon Corlette
The 11-stage cycle race held at the National Park yesterday, Saturday July 6, 2019, saw Michael Anthony claiming the top spot in a time of one hour 20 minutes and 55 seconds. Anthony who hails from Linden, outsprinted Briton John at the finish to win the ninth edition of the Banks DIH Malta Supreme racing event.
Anthony and John had led the race during its latter part, breaking away from the pack with the likes of Jamaul John and Paul De Nobrega being absent from the fray; while the Berbician Romello Crawford looked in good touch although he had had a bad start, until he was ruled out of the race after being attacked by a swarm of bees, which stung him with a vengeance.
Walter Grant-Stewart (fourth) set the tone early on, but was outshone by Team Evolution’s Christopher Griffith, who copped third position. Kemuel Moses rode in fifth position, while Alexis Meades came in sixth position in the senior category.
Eight sprint prizes were on offer, three of which Anthony took. Deeraj Garbaran, who played catch-up and was brilliant in his performance, took two sprint prizes, while Stewart took one sprint prize.
This cycling event got off to a riveting start, with Steve Bhimsen who hails from Corentyne Berbice winning the 12-14 Boys 3-lap category in ma time of five minutes 15 seconds. Sherwin Sampson came in second, while Mark Lewis came in third.
The veteran over-50 class saw Kennard Lovell copping first position in that 5-lap affair in 25 minutes and 51 seconds, while Veteran champion Andrew Spencer rode in second position and Linden Blackman came in third position.
Lennox Jackman won the BMX Boys 6-9 years 2-lap category. All outstanding cyclists were awarded with silverware at the presentation ceremony that saw Banks DIH Ltd. Representatives in attendance.
