The second cycling event for the season will be staged on Sunday.
According to the Guyana Cycling Federation, the COVID-19 Task Force recently gave it the thumbs up, effectively giving the green light to the federation to stage an event within the guidelines of the pandemic.
On Sunday, a 50-mile road race will be staged from CARIFESTA Avenue.
The peloton will proceed to Mahaica before returning to the point of origin for the finish.
The start time of this event will commence at 07:00hrs and the GCF is imploring all participants to adhere to the COVID-19 guidelines.
Registration for the fixture will begin an hour prior to the start of the race at the starting line and each participants should wear their mask and will have their temperature checked upon registration.
In the first race staged for this quiet season on February 21, Marcus Keiler sprinted away with the spoils of the 35-mile Forbes Burnham Memorial road race.
He will be looking to continue his success while the other riders will be racing for their first win.
The prize list for the event is as follows:-
Elite Seniors
1st- $20,000
2nd- $18,000
3rd- $15,000
4th- $12,000
5th- $10,000
6th- $8,000
Masters/Veterans
1st- $15,000
2nd- $12,000
3rd- $10,000
Juniors
1st -$15,000
2nd- $12,000
3rd- $10,000
There will be a total of six sprint prizes up for grabs, with $1,000 per sprint prize.
