Trophy Stall continues to exhibit its corporate and social responsibility in a tangible way and has agreed to be on board the inaugural Bartica Cycling Challenge, the first road race to be held there on Saturday.
According to a press release, on Friday, at the entity’s Bourda Market location, Manager Ramesh Sunich handed over three trophies to Mayor of Bartica, Gifford Marshall in the presence of Assistant Racing Secretary of the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), Joseph Britton.
The trophies will be awarded to the overall winner of the event along with the top female and juvenile cyclists.
Marshall, who the release stated is passionate about the advancement of athletes across the sports spectrum in Bartica, expressed gratitude to Sunich for his partnership for the event which is being sponsored by the Bartica Town Council.
“We are very pleased with your contribution to this event which, as you know, would be the first such race in Bartica. We are pulling out all the stops to ensure that the cyclists have a memorable time and fans are thrilled with the performances that we are told would be fantastic.”
Marshall also expressed his appreciation of the Guyana Cycling Federation for their role in assisting to bring off the day of racing which would, apart from the top riders from the nation competing, see persons from the town also having an opportunity to showcase their talent as well.
Sunich said that he had no hesitation in being a partner for the historic event which will see the cream of the nation’s cyclists from Berbice, Linden and Georgetown matching pedals there for the first time.
“Like the cyclists who will be the main focus, we at Trophy Stall also want to be a part of this historical event. We have always been supportive of athletes in every sport and therefore we had no hesitation in coming on board.”
Britton, on behalf of the GCF, expressed thanks to Mayor Marshall, Bartica Town Council and Sunich for their collective effort which should be appreciated by the cyclists taking part in the event.
To date, well over 50 riders have stated they will be participating in the even where over $400,000 in cash prizes will be at stake in the senior, junior, juvenile, female and masters categories.
Races for BMX riders in the 6-9 years, 9-12 years and Open races for residents will also form part of the day’s activities.
