Jeffrey romps to road race glory at National Road Race Championships

National cyclist, Raynauth Jeffrey (centre) raises the hands of fellow national riders, Alanzo Greaves (left) and Warren ‘40’ McKay after collecting their medals for finishing in the top three of the National Road Race Championships. (Orlando Charles photo)

One day after emphatically winning the senior National Time Trial Championships in the hills of Linden, national star cyclist Raynauth Jeffrey took his talents to the open road yesterday and dominated his rivals to earn the title of National Road Race champion.

The 19-year-old Team Coco rider, stopped the clock at three hours, 48 minutes and 40 seconds for the grueling 90-mile race, convincingly winning the event in excess of three minutes ahead of second place finisher, Roraima Bikers Club (RBC) cyclist, Alanzo Greaves.

RBC’s Warren ‘40’ McKay completed the podium for the race which started on Homestretch Avenue, proceeded to Soweyo and returned to Homestretch for the finish.
Walter-Grant Stuart, the 2011 National Road Race champion, the