Paul DeNobrega out-pedalled Robin Persaud in a thrilling two-man sprint finish yesterday to emerge winner of the feature 35-lap event of the 15th annual P and P Insurance and General Consultancy Limited 11-race cycle programme.
In perfect conditions for racing at the National Park, the Team Alanis standout took pole position in a brisk one hour, 16 minutes and 56 seconds.
DeNobrega who placed second in last year’s edition also pocketed two sprint prizes during his first feature win for the season.
Team Gillette Evolution’s Akeem Wilkinson joined DeNobrega and Persaud on the podium.
DeNobrega’ teammates, Paul Choo-Wee-Nam and Alonzo Ambrose along with United Bike Shop’s Mario King rounded out the top six positions.
Quick Results
Juveniles (10 laps)
1st) Jamal John 2nd) Chris Griffith 3rd) Brighton John
Mountain Bike
1st) Seon Budhan 2nd) Daniel Perreira 3rd) Nicholas Alphonso
BMX 12-14 Years (3laps)
1st) Adelia Hodge 2nd) Thuran Garbarran, 3rd) Jonathan Jagdeo
BMX 12-14 Boys and Girls (3laps)
1st) Toshwanna Doris 2nd) Ronaldo Naraine
Veteran’s Under-50 Years (5laps)
1st) Shameer Baksh 2nd) Jaikarran Sukhai 3rd) Ian Jackson
Veteran’s Over-50 Years (5laps)
1st) Kennard Lovell 2nd) Linden Blackman
Veteran’s Over-60 Years
1st) Wilfred Thom
BMX Boys 6-9 Years (2 laps)
1st) Alex Leung 2nd) Sanjay Baksh 3rd) Shay Sue-Hang
BMX Boys 9-12 Years (3laps)
1st) Jonathan Jagdeo 2nd) Jeremiah Harrison
Notes: There were 15 starters for the feature event. Prior to the post-race presentations, representatives of the company pledged their continued support for the annual June fixture. Organizer of the event, Hassan Mohamed congratulated the cyclists for making the programme a success.
The riders will now take their talents to the open roads of the Ancient County this morning to compete in the David Granger victory road race.
