Mohabir Baljeet Memorial 46-mile cycle race set for Sunday

The ancient county of Berbice will have its first race of the 2021 cycling season when the 46-mile Mohabir Baljeet Memorial race pedals off on Sunday, April 4.
This race, which would be open to Berbice cyclists only, will start at 8:30h at Sukhpaul Gas Station in New Amsterdam and head to the Sukhpaul Gas Station in Corriverton, Upper Corentyne.

A total of 10 sprint prizes will be up for grabs, while prizes will be awarded to the first five finishers in the senior category and the first three junior finishers.
Approximately 20 Berbice cyclists will be vying for the top spot. The likes of Balram Narine, Romello Crawford and Andrew Hicks would be among others who are expected to set ablaze the Corentyne highway, transforming that roadway into their playing field as they battle into the breeze.
The juveniles will be riding from the Number 51 gas station towards the finishing line at Sukphaul’s Gas Station in Corriverton.
This exciting contest would be held under strict COVID-19 guidelines, and all participants are asked to be masked up and practice social distancing before and after the race. Presentation of prizes would be made immediately after the race.
This is the ninth death anniversary of the late Mohabir Baljeet, but this is the first memorial cycling race.
Cycling Coach and President of the Flying Ace Cycling Club, Randolph Roberts, has expressed gratitude to the COVID-19 Task Force for allowing the event to be held, and will be looking forward to the protective services of the ‘B’ Division Police.
Cycling has continued to gain approval from the COVID-19 Task Force, and since its return, all races held have been a success. The most recent race, a 50-miler, was held on Sunday last, and many of Guyana’s top riders in the senior, junior, and masters categories participated.
That race began at Carifesta Avenue and headed to Mahaica, East Coast Demerara. Cyclists for this Sunday’s race are asked to be prompt for a scheduled start. (Brandon Corlette)