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Millington comes out on top in Banks Malta Supreme Cycle Road race in Berbice
By Samuel Whyte
The inaugural Banks Malta Supreme 40-mile cycle road race in Berbice lived up to its pre race billings ending in a nail biting sprint to the finish line. In the end it was up and coming Ray Millington that came out the winner in the grueling event as he out sprinted pre-favorite Neil Reece to win by a wheel.
Millington receives his winning accolades from Sales Manager Joshua Terrazzo as Regional Manager Reginald Matthews, Coach Roberts and the cyclist and other officials of Banks DIH look on.
The race was evenly contested throughout with the lead changing hands constantly as the cyclist tried to gain the early advantage.
Reece, Millington and Rohan Persaud were out early opening a slight lead as the 16 cyclists were sent on their way by an official of sponsors Banks DIH Berbice branch. They were soon caught by the chasing pack which included Elijah Brijadar, Wazim Hassnu, Syborne Fernandes and Juban Crawford among others. From early there was evidence that none of the riders were prepared to give in. Young guns Brijadar and Crawford soon took the lead which they maintained it for about three miles.
Fernandes then made a move and took the lead with Reece following him out in front just about the turn-around point at Adventure Village. Reece started to show his intention on the down ward journey, but the impressive Millington did not allow him to go far as the two battled away at scorching speed, opening a substantial lead on the others. The chasing pack however was having none of it as the riders took turn in going after the leaders. A connection was made with about five miles to go as the bunch rushed past the Berbice bridge area.
And it was the youthful Brijadar who took the leading as the cyclists ascended the Canje Bridge. With the finishing line closing in quickly, Reece and Millington once again jumped their field as the cyclists gave it a go from way out. It was a furious sprint to the line with the taller Millington with his superior speed edging home for the glory and the Banks Malta Supreme first prize and trophy. Brijadar held on for third with Persaud, Fernandes and Crawford rounding out the top placings.
Among the juniors Brijadar copped the top spot with Crawford riding in second. Romele Crawford was first among the juveniles with Audial Ross and Richard Alexander in that order.
Marica Dick was all alone among the females, while Fernandes was the lone veteran to compete.
Millington showed his superior sprinting powers by riding away with six sprint prizes with the veteran Fernandes and the youthful Brijadar copping the other two.
At the presentation ceremony that followed immediately after, Sales Manager of Banks DIH Berbice branch, Joshua Terrazzo thanked the cyclist for their continued support to Banks DIH and especially for supporting the Malta Supreme brand. He told them they are in good company as Guyana renowned Mr. Universe Hugh Ross is the product brand ambassador. He encouraged them to continue training, be of good discipline and take in their education. He also wished them a happy Christmas and a successful New Year.
Coordinator and Coach of the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) Randolph Roberts expressed thanks on behalf of the club and the participants. He noted that words cannot express their appreciation to Banks DIH Limited for what they are doing for the community in general including the youths, sports and education. He urged other business entities to take a leaf out of the book of Banks DIH.
Roberts was also high in praise for the Police in B Division led by traffic officer Deputy Superintendent Calvin Brutus for their outstanding job in making the race accident free.
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