The cream of the nation’s cyclists will renew their rivalry today and tomorrow in back-to-back events sponsored by R&R International.
First up today, an 11-race programme will pedal off at 09:00hrs and is set to transform the National Park into a cycling speedway as the riders will once again unchain their competitive juices.
Today’s feature 35-lap Schoolboys and Invitational race will be contested by the top junior and senior wheelsmen.
Standout bikers like Jamaul John, Michael Anthony, Christopher Griffith, Alonzo Ambrose, Stephano Husbands and others will be going wheel-to-wheel for the top honours.
Other categories scheduled to be contested are the 12 to 14 years boys and girls (3 laps), veterans over-50 years (5 laps), veterans over-60 years (5 laps), upright cyclists (5 laps), BMX boys open (3 laps), BMX boys 12 to 14 years (3 laps), BMX boys 9 to 12 years (3 laps) and BMX boys 6 to 9 years (3 laps).
Cycling coordinator, Hassan Mohamed noted that R&R International has been very generous in sponsoring events under his purview over the years and added that more sponsorship will mean additional avenues for the riders to showcase their talents.
Managing Director of R&R International, Jacob Rambarran was a former cyclist and 2020 marks the 28th year which his firm has been a supporter of cycling locally. The collaboration is just another demonstration of that commitment.
Employees of the company are expected to be on hand to assist in the presentation of prizes to the top performers.
Meanwhile tomorrow, the cyclists will take their talents to the open roads of West Demerara compete in the 40-mile road race. The event will rolls off from Schoonord at 08:30am and then proceed to Bushy Park before returning to Schoonord for the finish. (Emmerson Campbell)
