Roberts recalls father-son  relationship with the late Benjamin

Wilbert Benjamin (left) and Randolph Roberts shared a father and son type of relationship dating back to the 1980s.

The local cycling community was sent into a state of shock when word spread of the passing of former national cyclist, Wilbert Benjamin yesterday.

An active cyclist and businessman, Benjamin, 49, was struck down on the Corentyne roadway, Berbice while training back in August.

According to Randolph Roberts, Coach of the Flying Ace Cycling Club, of which Benjamin was an active member, he is at a loss for words after hearing of Benjamin’s death.