Latest update January 23rd, 2025 7:40 AM
Roraima Bikers Club to host weekend of cycling
15th Humphrey’s Bakery Troy Humphrey Mem. & Digicel Breast Cancer Awareness Meets
With the aim of enhancing the sport of cycling in Guyana, the Roraima Bikers Club (RBC) will this weekend host two events that are expected to feature the best riders in Guyana.
On Saturday at the Inner Circuit of the National Park, the 15th annual Troy Humphrey Memorial Meet will be held, pedaling off from 09:00hrs and sponsored by Humphrey’s Bakery & Farm Products, Kettley Street, Charlestown.
According to the organizers, Super Cash Prizes will be at stake among other prizes at both events.
Following is the list of events for Saturday’s Meet
Event Laps Prizes
Junior/Juvenile 20 1st – 3rd
Vets (Under-50) 6 1st – 3rd
Vets (Over-50) 6 1st – 3rd
Mountain Bikes (Open) 6 1st – 3rd
Team Time Trials 3 1st – 3rd
BMX 6-11years 1 1st – 3rd
BMX 12-14years 2 1st – 3rd
Seniors (Category 1-4) 25 1st – 6th
On Sunday, the outer circuit of the National Park is where the action will take place when the Digicel sponsored Breast Cancer Awareness Road Race is contested, also pedaling off from 09:00hrs.
A special One Lap event, open to all (public) persons with cycles will precede the feature 25-lap contest.
In the one lap event, current Caribbean Junior and Juvenile champions Paul DeNobrega and Michael Anthony along with all the other top riders will rub shoulders with the other riders.
The outer circuit of the National Park takes in Carifesta Avenue, Camp Street, Thomas Road and Vlissingen Road. Carifesta Avenue is the starting and finishing.
The first six cyclists to cross the finish line will be rewarded with one to three receiving trophies. The winner will also be rewarded with a Champion Jersey. The top three juniors and veterans will cash in.
Special cash prizes will be awarded to the top two females, youngest and oldest finisher. For each lap there will be a sprint prize of $25,000 while laps 5, 10, 15 and 20 will see the winner receiving one cell phone each.
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