Philander is new champion, De Nobrega retains junior title

Albert Philander arms raised crosses the finish line ahead of Geron Williams and Robin Persaud

By Emmerson Campbell

Albert Philander yesterday upset a strong field of cyclists to win the senior category of the Victor Macedo Memorial road race while junior cyclist Paul DeNobrega successfully defended his title.

The ninth annual memorial race, commenced and concluded outside of the Ocean View International Hotel yesterday and attracted the cream of Guyana’s top cyclists in four categories, seniors, females, veterans and juniors.

The seniors rode to the Abary Bridge