BMX riders to test new skills on Saturday

Cyclists in the 34th annual ‘Teach Them Young’  coaching programme will once again be putting their newly-acquired skills to the test at a race meet on Saturday around the inner circle of the National Park.

Neil Kumar

The event,  organized by national cycling coach Hassan Mohamed, is another of many race meets for the young BMX riders who  are a part of the ‘Teach Them Young’ programme which commenced July 12 and ends Saturday.

Other race events scheduled for the day are:  BMX Boys 6-9 years (2 laps); BMX Girls 6-12 years (1 lap); BMX Boys 9-12 years (3 laps); 12-14 years Open (3 laps); BMX Boys 12-14 years (3 laps); and BMX Boys Open (3 laps).

The seasoned riders will participate in the Juveniles (10 laps), Upright (5 laps), Schoolboys and Invitation (35 laps), Veterans under-50 years (5 laps) and Veterans over-50 years (5 laps) events.

The race meet will be sponsored by the National Sports Commission and Director of Sport, Neil Kumar, will present prizes to the winning cyclists at the conclusion of the meet.