The 39th edition of Hassan Mohamed’s ‘Teach Them Young’ cycling camp concludes today at the National Park with an 11-race criterium event.
Sponsored by the National Sports Commission (NSC), the fixture which rolls off from 09:00hrs will bring the curtain down on the six-week camp which started on July 7.
Along with the participants of the camp, today’s programme is scheduled to attract the cream of the local wheelsmen.
Team Gillette Evolution’s Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams carted off the top honors of the feature 35-lap event last year in one hour, 16minutes and four seconds.
He will be on his saddle in anticipation for a repeat however, with the likes of Paul DeNobrega and his Team Gillette Evolution teammates, (Orville Hinds, Michael Anthony, Raul Leal and Akeem Wilkinson) in sublime form, Williams will be hard pressed to continue his winning streak.
Riders from Team Coco’s, Team Alanis and the Carlton Wheelers will also be aiming for the top podium spots.
Other events that will roll off include: the 12 to 14 years boys and girls (3 laps), veterans over-50 years (5 laps), veterans over-60 years (5 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).
The Juveniles along with the Veterans Under-50 races are slated to be keenly contested. Jaikarran Suhkai (Veterans Under-50), Jamal John (Juveniles) and Emmanuel Gayraul (Mountain Bikes) were the top bikers in their categories last year.
Officials of the NSC are expected to be on hand to assist in the presentation of prizes to the top performers.
