Shaquel Agard (2h:47m.23s) will take his talents to the outer circuit of the National Park this afternoon for the final leg of the National Sports Commission (NSC) sponsored Three-Stage road race with the yellow jersey and a 10-second lead on national road race champion, Geron Williams.
Michael Anthony (2h:47m.38s), of Team Evolution lurks 15 seconds off the lead as the event is gearing up to have a thrilling finish heading into today’s finale.
Agard’s consistency
The Linden Bauxite Flyer’s standout finished third in the initial stage yesterday morning from CARIFESTA Avenue to Mahaicony and back which was won by Williams then took the overall lead after blistering the field in the individual time trial to win stage two.
Quick Results
First Stage (65 miles) CARIFESTA Avenue to Mahaicony and back
Geron Williams (2h: 38m.36s)
Alanzo Greaves (2h: 38m.39s)
Shaquel Agard (2h: 38m.41s)
Hamza Eastman (2h: 38.43s)
Michael Anthony (2h: 38.44s)
Chris Cornelius (2h: 38.45s)
Second Stage (3.5 miles) CARIFESTA Avenue to Plaisance Community Centre
Shaquel Agard (8m: 42s)
Michael Anthony (8m: 54s)
Geron Williams (8m: 57s)
Christopher Cornelius (9m: 03s)
Akeem Wilkinson (9m: 07s)
Raymond Newton (9m: 13s)
First Stage
After the 45 starters were sent on their way, there was not much theatrics until a strong-eight man break which included Williams, Greaves and Anthony was established near the Ogle Gas Station on the upward journey.
The lead pack rode in tandem and enjoyed the lead until a chasing peloton led by Agard and others connected on the way down at Mahaica.
From there on, several mini breaks were established as riders began to attack with reckless abandon.
Soon after, however another eight-man unit which also included Williams, Agard, and Greaves changed gears and never relinquished the lead.
With about 200m from the line, a fierce sprint ensued but a tireless Williams showed his grit and edged Greaves and Agard to claim the stage win.
Agard then returned to the saddle to leave his competition in the rear view in the individual time trial.
Action starts today at 13:00h outside the Camp Ayanganna compound on Irving Street. The sum of $400,000 in total prize money will be up for grabs.
Today’s stage will be a scorcher. See you there.
