Cyclists mark your calendars, May 22, 23 and 30 are the proposed dates set by the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) for the hosting of its flagship National Cycling Championships.
The approval of the event by the COVID-19 Task Force is still pending.
This is according to Racing Secretary of the GCF, Malcolm Sonaram.
Sonaram told this publication yesterday that while the event is yet to be green lighted by the relevant authorities, he is looking at the glass half full and is optimistic that the fixture will be staged.
The GCF has successfully staged three road races for the season thus far.
This year’s National Championship will take the format of a Time Trial, a Senior Road Race and road races for juniors, females and veterans.
Date: May 22, 2021
Race: Time Trials (All categories)
Course: Linden/Soesdyke Highway
Distance: 10 miles
Description: Just after the first toll station, the race will start on the left hand side facing north and proceed to the junction for the finish
Race Time: 07:30h
Date: May 23, 2021
Race: Senior Road Race
Course: Georgetown to Linden/Soesdyke Highway to Georgetown
Distance: 100 miles
Description: The race will start at Banks DIH Main Office (Rotunda) proceed to the Linden/Soesdyke Highway (50 miles up) and return to Banks DIH Main Office for the finish
Race Time: 07:30h
Date: May 30, 2021
Race: Junior/Female/Veteran Road Race
Course: Mahaica Loop
Distance: To Be Determined (Will be announced soon)
Description: The race will start at KK Gas Station proceed west to Unity Junction and turn east along the Mahaica Old Road. Riders will then exit by the Mahaica Bridge and turn west to proceed along the Mahaica New Road to KK Gas Station to complete one lap. This race will be in the form of a criterium and the various categories will have different laps to complete accordingly.
Race Time: 07:30h
The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) said registration for each event will close 30 minutes before the start time and late entrants will not be permitted.
All rules will be enforced especially gear restrictions for juniors, the federation stated.
