Team work earns Guyana two podium spots at Tour of Somerville in New Jersey

Savouring the victory – Joelyn Joseph (left) and Aubrey Gordon (right) pose with Victor Rutherford in celebratory mood after the ‘Team Guyana’ victory

In a field of 125 starters, outstanding team work earned Guyana two spots on the podium on Monday, Memorial Day, in the United States at the 69th Annual Tour of Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey.

In the 15 laps Masters 50-plus   criterium, former national cyclist James Joelyn Joseph was first, ahead of Lisbon Quintello of Colombia, and following closely was another Guyanese, Olympian Aubrey Gordon. Among the starters were former Junior World Champion (US) Gibby Hatton, current World Points Race Champion Pat Gellieneau, and Jamaican Chris Cheon- Ten.

According to co-ordinator of the Guyana Cycling Association