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Top cyclists in action today in Wilbert Benjamin season opener in Berbice 

Jan 06, 2013 Sports

 

 

Several of the top cyclists in Guyana are expected to be in Berbice today as the cycling season pedals off to an earlier than usual start in what is expected to be a keenly contested event.
The occasion will see the riders competing in the event sponsored by overseas based former national cyclist Wilbert Benjamin in collaboration with the Flying Ace Cycle Club as they compete for lucrative prizes up for grabs.
Back home on holiday, Benjamin a former member of the Flying Ace Cycle Club is also in the process of opening a sports store, “Benjamin Sports” at his home village of Fyrish, Corentyne Berbice.
The 40 miles event is expected to pedal off at 09:30 hrs from in front of his store at Fyrish Village and proceed to No 43 Bridge before returning to the place of origin.
There will be prizes for the first six finishers, the top two juniors and the first two females to cross the finish line, while there will also be eight sprint point prizes up for grabs. There will also be special accolades for cyclist from the Flying Ace Cycle Club.
Benjamin is a native of Berbice was a former national cyclist who represented Guyana at both the junior and senior levels including the Pan Am and the Texaco games. He was also a former school and junior champion who won the national school championship on three consecutive occasions. He still rides in his adopted home land of Canada where he also operates a sports store.
He returns home on a regular basis and would assist his club and teams in whatever way possible including sponsorship of races. He is also expected to participate in the event.
The riders from Demerara are expected to have a tough time with the Berbicians ready and rearing to go. With the likes of Neil Reece, Dwight Holder, Ray Millington, Seaborne Fernandes Elijah Brijader, Wasim Hassnu and Rohan Persaud ready to defend their turf. Marica Dick will be leading the charge amongst the females.
The presentation ceremony will be held immediately after the completion of the event.
Cyclists are reminded that they must ride in their club colours. Randolph Roberts is the coordinator.

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