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Overseas-based Guyanese cyclist continues to support local club
Presents $200,000 cycle to local rider
Overseas-based cyclist and a former top rider on the local scene and a member of the Flying Aces Cycling club of Berbice, Franco Crawford continues to support the club.
Franco Crawford (left) presenting the cycle to Shawn Rasheed.
Crawford, who hails from Berbice and now resides in the United Kingdom and competes in the European and North American circuits, is back home on holiday and used the opportunity to present a cycle worth $200,000 to up an coming cyclist, 16-year-old, Shawn Rasheed.
Rasheed, who has been a member of the Flying Ace Cycle Club for the past two years, has had to miss several events in the past because he did not have a bike of his own and at times could borrow one.
Crawford, who now rides for the De Ver cycling club in London, England, is back home with his son Selso, who also rides. The men also presented a number of cycling shirts and other gear and equipment to club members.
Speaking at the simple presentation ceremony, Crawford, who has also been sponsoring races on his return home, stated that, “I am always happy to be able to return home and community.” He mentioned that he is very impressed by the talent that is available here.
He mentioned that, “I have been coming here year after year to sponsor races and I have seen great potential in Rasheed, but it’s sad he can’t afford to equip himself for the sport. What is more hurting is that he cannot even train for events.” He stated that, “cycling is an expensive sport and as such local cyclists need the right assistance to prosper.”
The recipients for their part thanked Crawford and his colleagues for their kind gesture.
Rasheed in expressing his thanks to Crawford stated that he really loves cycling. He said that on many occasions he had to borrow a bike to train and on many occasions or would have to use a club bike. .
Club coach Randolph Roberts expressed gratitude on behalf of the club and wished Crawford all the success in the future. He stated that more community minded, business persons and overseas based Guyanese should take a page out of Crawford’s book and continue to assist those at home. (Samuel Whyte)
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