Persaud powers to victory in Rodrigues’ memorial cycle race

Robin Persaud edges Warren ‘40’ McKay to take yesterday’s 10th annual Regan Rodrigues 50-mile road race on the West Demerara. (Orlando Charles photo)

Robin Persaud yesterday powered his way to his fifth win of the season outsprinting fellow national rider Warren ‘40’ McKay in the 10th annual Regan Rodrigues’ memorial 50-mile road race at West Bank Demerara.

Last year’s most successful cyclist won the race in one hour, 57 minutes and 27 seconds.

Persaud, 38, winner of 15 races last year, led McKay and Junior Sportsman-of-the-Year Paul DeNobrega