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Alonzo Greaves whips field again

Feb 27, 2011 Sports

By Franklin Wilson

Sprint King Alonzo Greaves for the second-time in three feature events at the National Park finished out-foxed his rivals to take the top podium spot when the 20th R&R International sponsored 11-race cycle programme came off at the inner circuit of the National Park yesterday.
Greaves’ winning time in the feature school boys and invitational contest was One Hour 16 minutes 14 seconds.
In yet another sprint home, the Roraima Bikers Club member proved again that he is the best in the land, blowing away the challenge of Geron Williams (Continental Cycle Club) who placed second, both riders copping two sprint prizes each.
Williams’ teammate Paul De Nobrega took the third place followed by Alex Mendes (1 prime), veteran Raymond ‘Steely’ Newton (2 primes) and Kurt La Rose. The other prime was taken by Eric Sankar.
Twenty-five riders faced starter’s orders.
Kennard Lovell was the top under-50 veteran competitor winning the 5-lap event in 13 minutes 27 seconds. Andrew Phang and Virgil Jones placed 2nd and 3rd.
The over-50 race over a similar distance saw Lancelot Rose crossing the line ahead of Courtney Thomas while the durable Monty Parris topped his rivals in the 60 battle.
Maurice Fagundes had to settle for the runner-up spot with Anthony ‘Uncle Joe’ Fariah, third.
In other results, Michael Anthony was unstoppable in the Juvenile 10-lap showdown, claiming both sprint prizes as he recorded victory in 23 minutes 12 seconds. Montel Anthony and Moore closed off the top three places in that order.
Lear Nunes, more known for his exploits on his racing cycle came out as the top rider in the upright showdown which he won in 13 minutes 12 seconds; defeating in the process Dexter Wilson who has been the dominant rider in this category.
Mario King settled for the third place.
Rawle Leal was the first to cross the line in the 12-14 3-lap event in 7 minutes 10 seconds. Top female cyclist Hazina Barrett copped 2nd followed by Shaquelle Agard.
In the BMX races; Darius Ramsammy topped the field in the 12-14 clash; Khemraj Sanichar and Earl Ramkumar were 2nd and 3rd.
Hamza Eastman and Julio Melville came first and second in the open race with Jamal Arthur and Rishide Ceres claiming similar positions in the 6-9 contest while making a grand return to competitive riding was Raymond Perez Jr. who wasted no time in dominating as he is accustomed to with victory over Shaquelle Campbell and Justin De Nobrega in the 9-12 race.
Offering words of gratitude to the competitors for participating in this year’s Meet was Alvin Rambarran on behalf of sponsors R&R International. Rambarran also distributed the trophies and other prizes.
Meet Organiser Hassan Mohamed complimented R&R International for their commitment and dedication for the development of the sport in Guyana.
Mohamed noted that the 20 years of investment by the sponsor is enough to prove that they are truly committed to the continued development of the sport in Guyana.
The momentum will switch to the West Demerara today the road race which starts at 09:00hrs.
This is expected to be another exhilarating contest with Greaves, Robin Persaud who won the last race there two Sunday’s ago, Geron Williams, Alex Mendes, Raymond Newton and Eric Sankar among others in contention.

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