Over $800,000 in prizes up for grabs at Men on Mission anniversary cycle race

Cyclists from across Guyana are expected to compete for more than $800,000 in prizes when the Men on Mission (MoM) initiative stages its fourth anniversary cycle race on Sunday, October 18, along the Main Street Circuit in Georgetown.
The event, which is scheduled to begin at 07:00h, will feature several categories, including Elite, Juniors, Females, Category Four, Masters 35+, Masters 50+, BMX and an Open Race.

The anniversary event, being held under the theme “High Octane!”, forms part of the Men on Mission fourth anniversary celebrations and is expected to attract cyclists of varying ages and experience levels.
The Open Race carries the largest individual prizes, with the winner set to receive $60,000, while the second-place finisher will collect $50,000. Third place will earn $40,000, followed by $25,000 for fourth and $20,000 for fifth.
In the Elite category, the winner will take home $40,000, while second place will receive $25,000, third place $20,000 and fourth place $15,000.
The junior category will see the winner collecting $35,000, with $20,000 and $10,000 awarded to the second- and third-place finishers, respectively.
Meanwhile, the Masters 35+ category will offer $35,000 to the winner, $20,000 for second, $15,000 for third and $10,000 for fourth.
In the Masters 50+ division, the top three finishers will receive $30,000, $20,000 and $10,000, respectively.
The Category Four race will also carry attractive prizes, with $30,000 for first place, $25,000 for second, $20,000 for third and $10,000 for fourth.
Female cyclists will compete for a first-place prize of $30,000, while the second- and third-place finishers will receive $20,000 and $10,000, respectively.
A prize of $50,000 has also been allocated to the BMX category.
In addition to the competitive races, the programme will feature a special one-lap contest for government ministers and ministry representatives, with bragging rights at stake.
The event forms part of the wider anniversary activities of MoM, a One Guyana initiative, and will bring together competitive and recreational cyclists for a morning of racing and celebration in the capital city.