Back in-form Persaud takes Powerade 35-lap cycle race

Winners and runners-up pose with their respective winnings yesterday after the completion of the 11-race Powerade cycling meet at the National Park Circuit yesterday. (Orlando Charles photo)

By Emmerson Campbell

After finishing a disappointing eighth overall in the three-stage cycling road race event last month, seasoned cyclist Robin Persaud returned to form yesterday powering away with the featured 35-lap event of the 11-race cycling meet which was sponsored by Powerade.

The meet, which was held at National Park circuit, was in memory of the late Ulric Pollydore, former president of the Guyana Cycle Federation and Kaieteur Cycle Club, as well as a personal friend