Holder who recently won the Banks DIH Aqua Water cycling event, held off a spirited challenge from Elijah Brijjader to win in a driving finish.
The event, which started in front of the Guyana Beverage Company, Berbice outlet at Palmyra, proceeded to Bush Lot, Corentyne before returning to the starting line for the finish.
The race got off to a late start due to heavy and persistent rainfall in the ancient county.
After the riders were sent on their way, keen competition ensued throughout the journey with the cyclists looking for the opportunity to break away.
In the end the superior sprinting power of Holder prevailed.
Brian Harris was third with Neil Reece, fourth. Roy Millington, Rohan Persaud rounded out the top six.
Brijjader was also the winner of the junior category with Harris and Johan Crawford occupying the other two spots. Marica Dick took care of business in the female category.
Andre Hicks won from Adriel Ross and Sherwin Parks in the juveniles’ category while Syborne Fernandes took home the veterans’ top prize.
Aaron Hicks and Deance Welch were the winners in the respective BMX boys and girls’ under-12 categories.
At the presentation ceremony which followed, Managing Director Robert Selman told the gathering that this gesture was a small way of giving back to the community especially in the field of sport. He stated that based on the turnout of riders the company will again sponsor the programme next year and said he hoped that it will be open to cyclists countrywide
The event was coordinated by Randolph Roberts.
