Robin Persaud crowned Masters champion of National Cycling Championships

Team Evolution’s veteran cyclist Robin Persaud has emerged as champion of the Masters category of the National Cycling Championships, having stopped the clock at two hours, 33 minutes and 17 seconds.
Rainy conditions attending the event did not prevent the masters from showcasing their skills in a contest that commenced at Carifesta Avenue in Georgetown and raced all the way to the Half-Way Tree at Perseverance, Mahaicony, ECD, before returning to the point of origin for its finish, where Persaud outsprint Alexis Mendes in a thrilling finish.
During the race there was a breakaway of four riders: Robin Persaud and teammate Seagun Hubbard of Team KFC Evolution, and Kwame Ridley and teammate Alexis Mendes of Team Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycle Club; but as the race progressed, Robin Persaud and Alexis Mendes rode away, leaving their teammates behind. Paul Chooweenam, who was in pursuit, eventually caught Ridley and Hubbard.
In the end, Team Evolution rider Robin Persaud outsprinted Alexis Mendes to the finish, to become the National Champion in the Master’s category of Guyana’s National Cycling Championships.
The National Time Trials will be hosted on Saturday June 24, and the Elite Race will pedal off on June 25.

The top five Masters are:
1st Robin Persaud
2nd Alexis Mendes
3rd Kwame Ridley
4th Paul Chooweenam
5th Seagun Hubbard