The cycling season 2017 is picking up steam following its opening event in January, now cyclists from across the country will converge for another grueling race today.
The top wheelsmen will compete in the Horace Burrowes led Guyana Cycling Federation’s first activity of the year, a 75 mile road race pedaling off from the usual starting point, in front of the National Sports Commission from 07:30h. The
The hills along the Linden/Soesdyke Highway are part of today’s terrain
riders will proceed along the familiar route along Mandela Avenue onto the East Bank of Demerara Public Road before reaching the Linden/Soesdyke Highway where they will make the Coca Cola sign the half way mark as they turn back to follow the same route and finish at the point of origin.
The Guyana Cycling Federation will be looking for a more impactful year after the governing body came under heavy scrutiny from various cycling enthusiasts, nevertheless the action is expected to be as competitive as the previous years with riders such as last year’s best rider, Team Evolution’s Orville Hinds as well as his team mates, Michael Anthony, Team Cocos Hamza Eastman and Stephano “Sunny” Husbands will be in the mix alongside Linden Bauxite Flyers Shaquel Agard.
The juniors’ category will see the We Stand United duo, Andrew Hicks and Raphael Leung looking to maintain their dominance as well as Team Cocos Junior Niles in the Veterans division.
Prizes would be awarded to the top five cyclists overall while the first three juniors and veterans would also be rewarded.
