The inner circuit of the National Park will be a hive of activity this morning when the Roraima Bikers Club in collaboration with the Guyana Cycling Federation stages its fourth annual George `Boy Blue’ Cumberbatch Memorial cycle race.
The event is being jointly sponsored by former president of the Guyana Cycling Federation and Cumberbatch’s teammate Clifford `Toto’ Johnson and George Humphrey, a former president of the Roraima Bikers Club.
Over 10 events are carded for the day including three BMX bike races, two races for veteran riders, one 10-lap event for juniors/juveniles, 10 lap events for categories 1-2 and 3-4 cyclists and an Open 30-lap event and Roraima Bikers’ Brian Allen has indicated that there will be cash prizes at stake.
Christopher Holder is the defending champion in the Open 30-lap event and Geron Williams the defending champion of the juveniles/juniors 10-lap race.
Likewise Darren Allen and Tyrone Hamilton will also be out to successfully defend their titles in the category 3-4 10-lap event and category 1-2 10-lap event.
Cyclists are reminded to walk with their club colours and licences.