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16th Cheddi Jagan Memorial Road Race in Berbice on Sunday
Cheddi Jagan
The main streets of Berbice, from New Amsterdam to the Corentyne will be a colourful spectacle this Sunday when the 16th annual Cheddi Jagan Memorial Cycle Road Race is contested; this is the first of three races held during the month of March to commemorate the death of the former Head of State.
Riders from the Ancient County will have to step it up with the expected invasion of the best cyclists in the country if they are to defend home turf successfully in the BK International sponsored event.
Following a successfully organised Mashramani event by the Flying Ace Cycle Club, the Berbice contingent are bracing for a higher level of competition come Sunday. Race time is 09:00hrs from Freedom House, New Amsterdam.
The peloton will proceed to Number 55 Village and return to Jagan’s birthplace, Port Mourant, Corentyne for the finish, covering a distance of 55 miles.
The Veteran, Upright, and Female riders will turn back at Hogg Style on the upward journey and finish at Port Mourant, an approximate distance of 24 miles.
Rising star Raynauth Jeffrey is the defending champion of the senior category, winning last year in Two Hours 23 Minutes 29 Seconds. He also won the junior category, but has since moved up to the senior level, making way for a new champion to be crowned this year.
Leading the charge for the top podium spot among the seniors will be Alonzo Greaves, Warren McKay, Geron Williams, Marlon Williams, Paul DeNobrega, Orville Hinds, Jude Bentley, Robin Persaud, Eric Sankar and Rastaff O’Selmo among others.
The junior brigade will be a showcase of some young exciting talent with the likes of Raul Leal, Michael Anthony, Alonzo Ambrose and Akeem Arthur, all in contention.
Veteran Kennard Lovell, who has not been in good form so far this season, will find the coping tough in defending that title. Junior Niles will start as favourite but with the likes of Shameer Baksh and Stephen Fernandes also in contention, this category will be interesting.
Nigel Jacobs (Upright), Naomi Singh (Female) and Walter Isaacs (Veteran Over-60) will look to keep a hold on their respective categories.
Lead Organiser, National Coach, Hassan Mohamed M.S said that the West Demerara leg of the race will be contested on March 10 while the Essequibo leg is set for March 24.
Transportation for cyclists and officials for Sunday’s race will leave the Ministry of Sport building at 91 Middle Street, Georgetown, at 05:00 hours.
Cyclists are being urged to be on time to facilitate a timely departure for Berbice.
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