Berbicians will have to wait a little bit longer to see the country’s top cyclists in action. The annual Stretch D Dollar cycling event which is organised by the Flying Ace Cycling Club of Berbice and slated for Tuesday May 1, Labour Day, has been postponed to a date to be announced.
According to coordinator Randolph Roberts the event will now be staged later in the year.
The 50 miles event was slated to be held on the West Coast of Berbice and was open to cyclist throughout the country.
Prizes were to be awarded to the first 10 cyclists to cross the finishing line, fist four cyclists from the Flying Aces Club, the first four beginners, first three females. The riders will also compete for 8 prime prizes.
The Stretch D Dollar event is sponsored by Manager of the Stretch D Dollar supermarkets Rudolph Blair who is also a member of the Club and was a former national school cycling champion. Blair, now a businessman, has businesses in both East and West Berbice.
Persons requiring further information can contact Coach Roberts on telephone 628-1951.