Williams captures ‘Wheat Up’ cycling classic

Marlon Williams powering across the finish line ahead of Robin Persaud, Michael Anthony and Paul DeNobrega. (Orlando Charles photo)

Team Roraima’s, Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams showed his fine form in yesterday’s feature 30-lap event in the CARICOM Day ‘Wheat Up Classic’ in a highly tactical finale.

Showing tenacity and grit, Williams shrugged off the challenges of Robin Persaud (2nd) and the heroic solo riding of junior star cyclist, Michael Anthony (3rd) to emerge winner of the NAMILCO-sponsored criterium event.

The win at the breezy Seawall Bandstand offered Williams a vital rebound from his performances