Team Evolution boys dominate as Griffith wins Father’s Day race
Story and Photos By Brandon Corlette
It was total domination for the Team Evolution cyclists at the Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club Father’s Day race on the West Side. Christopher Griffith won the close contest, clocking in at one hour 41 minutes and 36 seconds.
The riders weathered the storms and conquered the sunshine on a mixed Sunday morning, riding from Schoonord to Parika and turning for the finish at the point of origin.
National female champion Suzanne Hamilton continues to reign supreme
He was closely trailed by his team-mates, the veteran Stephen Fernandes and the young Curtis Dey. National masters champion and Paralympic hopeful, Walter Grant-Stuart rode in fourth followed by another Evolution rider, Paul De Nobrega. Alex Mendes (sixth) rounded out the top finishers.
National masters champion Walter Grant-Stuart was surrounded by a sea of red
Fernandes topped the masters category, followed by Grant-Stuart and Mendes. Berbician Mario Washington topped the junior category, followed by Sherwin Sampson. Deeraj Garbarran took three sprint prizes while Jason Cameron, De Nobrega, and Griffith had one sprint prize each.
Mario Washington was the best junior rider
In the female category, national champion Suzanne Hamilton rode solo to claim the win, clocking in at one hour 12 minutes and 14 seconds over a reduced distance. Clavicia Spencer came second in the female category.
Despite the likes of national champion Romello Crawford and top-of-the-line riders Raynauth Jeffrey, Michael Anthony, Jamual John and Briton John being absent, approximately 40 riders battled for supremacy.
The collaborative race effort involved Banks DIH Limited brands Malta Supreme and Rainforest Waters and Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club. The COVID-19 task force granted permission for this race and the Guyana Police Force played an integral role in the event.
The finish was dominated by Team Evolution
The top three finishers in each of the categories: juniors, juveniles, veterans and ladies, were also rewarded. The Carlton Wheelers-organised race was last held in 2019, owing to restrictions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
With early-morning showers, Griffith, who is known around cycling as “Chicken Legs”, said the conditions suited him and he was followed every time he went on the attack. He also credited his Team Evolutions.
