New Amsterdam Mayor Ms. Winifred Haywood has continued to show support for cycling in the ancient county of Berbice. She recently supported one of the best riders in Berbice, Balram Narine, who plies his trade for Flying Ace Cycling Club.
Last Tuesday, the Mayor presented a trophy and monetary gifts to Narine, who has continued to show great promise, featuring in the top five finishers in the recently concluded Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) time trials.
Balram Narine receiving award from New Amsterdam Mayor Winifred Haywood in the presence of his cycling coach Randolph Roberts
The 22-year-old Narine finished as the top Berbice cyclist in the countrywide three-series time trials that rode off in Georgetown, continued in Linden, and finished in Berbice last Sunday last.
Narine completed the events in one hour ten minutes and 12 seconds, finishing behind Marcus Keiler, Marlon Williams, Jamual John and Briton John. The Mayor first saw Narine in her sponsored events, the Mayor cycling race, in which Balram won twice. Haywood decided to reward Narine, and hopes he continues in that rich vein of form in his cycling career.
The New Amsterdam Mayor also indicated that she would continue to support the Randolph Roberts-led Flying Ace Cycling Club.
In response, Narine expressed gratitude towards Mayor Haywood and his long-time coach, Roberts. The humble and disciplined Narine, who hails from Corriverton but resides in New Amsterdam, is hoping that 2021 is his year for success.
Cycling has always been Narine’s first love. Narine told the Mayor that he would continue to work hard as he aims to make a cycling tour internationally. He is also calling for business people to support his journey and other mayors throughout the country to do likewise.
