The local cycling community was sent into a state of shock when word spread of the passing of former national cyclist, Wilbert Benjamin yesterday.
An active cyclist and businessman, Benjamin, 49, was struck down on the Corentyne roadway, Berbice while training back in August.
According to Randolph Roberts, Coach of the Flying Ace Cycling Club, of which Benjamin was an active member, he is at a loss for words after hearing of Benjamin’s death.