Twelve Guyanese cyclists to race in Harlem Skyscraper Classic Sunday

Bragging rights at stake – Joelyn Joseph is now in “I’ll take another” mode for the Father’s Day Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic in New York City, following his victory, as seen in this photo, at the 69th Annual Tour of Somerville in Somerset County, New Jersey, on Memorial Day.

By Lloyd Conway

Twelve Guyanese cyclists so far are listed to race in at least three categories on Father’s Day when Rockstar Games presents the 39th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic at Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan, New York City.

In the category one will be national cyclist Geron Williams, who is now training and competing in the U.S., and U.S.-based cyclists Paul Cho-wee-nam, Scot Savory,  and the three brothers Jermaine, Paul and Horace Burrowes, while in category two will be Gavin Robertson  and Lynn Murray and in the Masters  two-time Olympians Joelyn Joseph and Aubrey Gordon as well as Cecil Bernard and Johan Burrowes.

The event on Sunday is billed by the organizers as a community cycling festival which will feature an unparalleled display of