The Guyana Cycling Federation’s (GCF) National Championship kicks off today with the Time trials for all categories.
Tomorrow, the100-mile road race for the senior riders only will take centre stage, while the road race for all other categories will be staged next Sunday.
The Time-Trial championship gets underway this morning from 07:30hrs on the Linden/Soesdyke Highway.
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
The Time-Trial, is commonly referred to as the ‘race of truth’ as it requires considerable mental concentration and toughness as well as the ability to tolerate intense physical discomfort.
Cyclists compete individually and against only one competitor — the timing clock.
Every split seconds counts. Riders’ aerodynamics matched with their physical skills adds up to a simple equation. The fastest man on a bike on any given day wins.
Independence Three-Stage Road race champion, Briton John, former National Time-Trial and road race champion, Raynauth Jeffrey, along with star cyclists, Jamual John, Paul DeNobrega and Christopher Griffith, are among the favorites to win today’s event in the elite category.
David Hicks, Alex Mendes and Suzanne Hamilton are the front runners to win the Junior, Veteran and Female titles.
Senior Road Race….
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 GCF stated that registration for each event will close 30 minutes before the start time and late entrants will not be permitted to race. All rules will be enforced especially gear restrictions for Juniors, the Federation added.
