Pollydore memorial cycle meet at National Park today

The inner circuit of the National Park will become a cycling speedway today when national cycling coach Hassan Mohamed and Banks DIH Limited under the Powerade energy drink brand team up to host an 11-race youth cycle programme.

The programme is in memory of the late Ulric Pollydore, former president of the Guyana Cycle Federation and Kaieteur Cycle Club, as well as a personal friend of Mohamed.

Hassan Mohamed

The event which will pedal off at 9:00hrs is expected to attract all the stars from the local cycling clubs.

The main event will see the top juniors and senior riders going head-to-head in the Invitational 35-lap race.
Other categories scheduled to be contested are the 12 to 14 years boys and girls (3 laps), veterans under-50 years (5 laps), veterans over-50 years (5 laps), veterans over-60 years (5 laps), juveniles (10 laps), upright cyclists (5 laps), BMX boys open (3 laps), BMX boys 12 to 14 years (3 laps), BMX boys 9 to 12 years (3 laps) and BMX boys 6 to 9 years (3 laps).

Outdoor Events Manager of Banks DIH Limited, Mortimer Stuart will distribute the prizes to the respective winners.