Criterium cycling event postponed

The Hassan Mohamed organized criterium event which was scheduled to be staged yesterday at the National Park was postponed due to inclement weather.

The Malta Supreme sponsored fixture will now take place on May 21 following the 34th annual Independence Three-Stage road race which will take place on May 14 and 15. When the activity is staged, it is expected to attract the cream of the nation’s riders.

The feature Invitational 35-lap event will see the top juniors and seniors going wheel-to-wheel for the top honours. 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).