“Words cannot explain…” − Jamual John on Ounce of Gold win

Fresh from a thumping win in last Sunday’s Ounce of Gold race, Jamual John has described his win as an unbelievable one. The consistent rider won the race in three hours, 17 minutes and 21 seconds in a dominant solo mission.
Speaking to Guyana Times Sport, John said the race was tough, since he was doing a lot of chasing in the initial stages. Asked what this win means, John shared, “It means a lot, words cannot explain.”

The man with three ‘Ounce of Gold’ wins under his belt has said he is now focusing on the upcoming race set for Sunday October 17th in Bartica.
“The next focus is on the next ‘Gold’ in Essequibo,” John said.
John enjoyed a five-month stint in the United States of America, and since his return to Guyana, has registered two wins in as many races. “The acclimatised part does not really affect me that much, I was born and grown here,” he said.
The upcoming ‘Gold’ race in Essequibo is the fourth ‘Urban Benjamin Memorial’ road race organised by Evolution Cycle Club and sponsored by Conrad Gomes.
The late Urban Benjamin had been a cycling enthusiast before he met his demise in an ATV accident whilst working in the interior.
Sponsor Conrad Gomes and his company, in an effort to keep the memory of a good worker alive, one who had been a lover of cycling, decided to host this event for the lad who hailed from Pomeroon.
President of the Team Evolution Cycle Club, Keith Fernandes, has informed that it has been the tradition of the club to present all entrance fees garnered to Benjamin’s widow, who attends all the races and would be present on Sunday for the contest that would pedal off from Charity.
The last race was held in 2019, and was won by Jamual John, who is expected to defend his title since he is fresh from last Sunday’s Kadir Mohamed Memorial ‘Ounce of Gold’ race triumph.
The inaugural race was won by Paul De Nobrega, with his Team Evolution teammate Christopher ‘Chicken Legs’ Griffith winning the second year. (Brandon Corlette)