In honour of the late proprietor of the Arokium Funeral Parlour, Phillip Arokium, a 50-mile road race will pedal off this Sunday in Berbice.
The race which is organised by Flying Ace Cycle Club coach, Randolph Roberts, will begin from 10:00hrs with a rolling start in front of the Parlour located at 30 Philadelphia Street, New Amsterdam.
The cyclists will then head to Nand Persaud Rice Milling Complex at Number 36 village, Corentyne before returning for the finish.
According to Roberts, 10 sprint prizes will be available throughout the race. The event marks the 10th death anniversary of Arokium.
Five events have already been held in his honour over the years with the last being staged in 2015.
Pearl Arokium, daughter of the deceased, explained that this is something that has always been dear to her father and is integral to his recognition while Roberts expressed gratitude to the business entity for honouring the owner through a cycling meet.
The race is expected to attract some of the country’s top cyclists including Romello Crawford, Balram Narine, Andre `Padlock’ Greene, Michael Anthony, Ralph Seenarine, Paul DeNobrega, Junior Niles, Paul Choo-Wee- Nam, Whitney Poyer, Mario Washington, Jeremiah Joseph and Maria Carrington, among others.
Prizes will be awarded to the first eight finishers, first three veterans, top three juveniles and top three females along with prizes for the first three FACC members to cross the finish line. There will also be 10 sprint prizes up for grabs. The prizes will be presented to the winners by the Managing Director and relatives immediately after the race.
Interested cyclists can contact Randolph Roberts on 628-8211 if they wish to be a part of the event.
