Persaud triumphs in DDL 50-mile race

Robin Persaud raises his hands in victory as he crosses the finish line. (Emmerson Campbell photo)

By Emmerson Campbell

National cycling captain Robin Persaud closed off a successful year of events for Hassan Mohammed by speeding off with the 12th annual Diamond Mineral Water senior 50-mile cycle road race yesterday.

The event, which attracted 34 riders in five categories, started at 9:30 am in front of the Wales Police Station, proceeded to Bushy Park, and ended at the Demerara Harbour Bridge (DHB).
Persaud’s winning time was two hours and eight seconds.

Persaud, 36, led junior cyclist