The inner circuit of the National Park will become a cycling speedway today when national cycling coach Hassan Mohamed and Banks DIH Limited under the Powerade energy drink brand team up to host an 11-race youth cycle programme.
The programme is in memory of the late Ulric Pollydore, former president of the Guyana Cycle Federation and Kaieteur Cycle Club, as well as a personal friend of Mohamed.
The meet is scheduled to pedal off at 9:00hrs and is expected to attract all the stars from the local cycling clubs.
The main event will see the top juniors and senior riders going head-to-head in the Invitational 35-lap race.
National cyclist, Robin Persaud who powered his way to the Powerade 50-mile road race victory last month is set to defend his title having won last year’s feature event in one hour, 17 and 56 seconds.
He will however face opposition from the in-form Alonzo Greaves, the resurgent Albert Philander and the likes of Eric Sankar, Jude Bentley and Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams.
Other categories scheduled to be contested are the 12 to 14 years boys and girls (3 laps), veterans under-50 years (5 laps), veterans over-50 years (5 laps), veterans over-60 years (5 laps), juveniles (10 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).
Outdoor Events Manager of Banks DIH Limited, Mortimer Stuart will distribute the prizes to the respective winners.
