Sparks expected to fly for Father’s Day road race cycling event

Wheelers will be back in action on Father’s Day battling for spoils in a 44-mile road race at West Demerara
Wheelers will be back in action on Father’s Day battling for spoils in a 44-mile road race at West Demerara

The nation’s cyclists will be back in action on Father’s Day battling for spoils in a 44-mile road race at West Demerara.

On race day, the event will kick off from 08:00hrs at Schoonard, proceed to Parika and return to the point of origin for the finish.

The collaborative effort involving Banks DIH Limited and Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club, will see the first six overall finishers being rewarded for their efforts with trophies and cash prizes. The top three finishers in each of the following categories – Juniors, Juveniles, Veterans, and Ladies, will also be rewarded.

With some of the big names plying their trade on the USA cycling circuit, like national road race champion, Romello Crawford, time-trial champion, Raynauth Jeffrey, along with standouts like Jamual John and Michael Anthony, the race may be wide open.

However, Independence Three-Stage winner, Briton John, along with the likes of Paul DeNobrega and Christopher Griffith could be the riders at the front of the peloton vying for podium spots.

The club, and by extension the Guyana Cycling Federation, is urging all riders and officials to exercise caution and adhere to the national COVID-19 protocols.

Since the start of 2021, cycling has been one of the disciplines able to remain relatively active. The hosting of its national championship towards the end of May being a major highlight.

The Guyana Cycling Federation has been doing its part to ensure cyclists and officials are in conformity with the COVID-19 measures, and this Sunday much of the same in anticipated when action resumes. Details of the event were first disclosed on Guyana Cycling News Facebook page yesterday.