The 2023 Guyana cycling calendar of activities will see the National Sports Commission’s (NSC’s) Independence Three-Stage cycle race pedal off on May 13 and conclude on May 14. The National Championship is billed for June 18 to June 25, and the NSC Annual Six-Stage race will be run from September 7-10. The next race – a Bartica Club race – pedals off on May 5.
Based on reports, this year’s Independence Three-Stage has an estimated $1.2 million in cash and prizes up for grabs, and this would be shared between the four different categories. Defending champion for this race is Akil Campbell of Trinidad and Tobago.
Top duo: Akil Campbell and Jamual John were dominant last year (Brandon Corlette photos)
The Three-Stage will feature an Elite race category as well as a Junior, Veteran, and Prime race category. First stage is expected to commence at Corriverton and proceed to New Amsterdam. Second stage rolls off from Rosignol and would end at Carifesta Avenue in Georgetown; and the final stage will leave Kara Kara in Linden to culminate at Homestretch Avenue in Georgetown for the grand finish.
Notably, the first-place prize is increased this year, with the top rider bagging $150,000; while second, third, fourth and fifth place finishers would also be rewarded substantially.
Clevicia Spencer would want to continue her supremacy in the female category
Winners of the Veterans race would be rewarded with $70,000, $50,000 and $30,000 for first, second and third place finish respectively, while Junior’s would be rewarded within the same margin. For the prime race, a small monetary award is set aside for every participant involved.
Stage prize for this event will range from $30,000 to $15,000. All winners would also be given trophies for participation.
