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Persaud successfully defends title; DeNobrega, Shaw & Isaacs take other categories
21st R&R Int. Mash 40-miler
Robin Persaud, a member of the Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club (CWCC) successfully defended his number-one status, easing to victory in the 21st Mashramani 40-mile cycle road race on the West Demerara, sponsored by R&R International Ltd. yesterday.
CRUISING TO ANOTHER VICTORY!!! Robin Persaud approaches the finish line with consummate ease yesterday on the West Demerara.
Persaud, who made it back to back wins on the weekend having won the feature School Boys and Invitational 35-lap contest at the National Park on Saturday, took victory yesterday in One Hour 45 Minutes 16 Seconds; cruising to the finish line at the Demerara Harbour Bridge ahead of the Differently Able Walter Grant-Stuart, Albert Philander, Orville Hinds of Linden, Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams and Paul DeNobrega who also won the junior category.
The race, which attracted 48 starters, was held in cool and conditions. Persaud stated that it was not a difficult race for him and was elated with back to back wins on the weekend. Warren McKay won two of the six prime prizes on offer with one each for DeNobrega, Grant-Stuart, Alonzo Greaves and Williams.
DeNobrega was at his usual best again out pedaling his junior rivals, Raul Leal took the runner up spot with Raynauth Jeffrey third.
Talim Shaw topped the veteran category with victory over Junior Niles and Raymond Newton. Niles suffered a burst chain mere meters away from the finish line.
Sixty-two year old Walter Isaacs was the best in the Over-60 category, Lancelot Rose and Silas Brummell followed in that order.
Organiser of the event, National Coach Hassan Mohamed assisted with the presentation of prizes. While thanking all the athletes for their constant support and increased numbers, he notified them once again that the season has merely started and they can expected a very hectic 2012 season.
Next on the programme will be the 15th annual Cheddi Jagan Memorial road race in the Ancient County of Berbice on Sunday March 4, 2012. The following Sunday, March 11, the 4th annual Cheddi Jagan contest on the West Demerara will come into focus, while the Essequibo Coast will welcome the riders on Sunday March 25, 2012.
Paul DeNobrega receives his prize from Hassan Mohamed.
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