Reece cops silver in T&T Cycling Grand Prix

Apr 25, 2013 Sports

Berbice’s Flying Ace Cycle Club captain, Neil Reece, recently returned from Trinidad and Tobago where he copped 2 silver medals in the Twin Island Republic Easter Grand Prix which was held from the 29th to the 31st of March at Arima and Skinner Park, San Fernando.

Neil Reece (right) with coach Randolph Roberts.

Reece participated in four races but placed fourth and fifth in the final two.
The following weekend he took the third podium spot in a Road Race held at the Queen’s Park Savannah.
Reece then went on to compete in the Njisane 3-day Cycling Festival from the 19th to the 21st of March. He ended three times in fourth place and twice in fifth but suffered a puncture in the final race. According to Reece the event included a number of Olympians from Russia, Spain, Venezuela, Barbados, Germany, Colombia, New Zeeland and the host nation.
He told Kaieteur Sport that this was the first time he participated in a senior tournament overseas after graduating from the junior ranks. “The tournaments were very competitive; the facilities in Trinidad are very good,” added Reece.
Reece stated that the trip was beneficial. “I gained a lot of experience competing with the guys over there; I am happy to represent Guyana and hope to make it to the Olympics. I would like to encourage other cyclist to take the sport seriously,” he said.
The 20 year old stated he will commence training for the Annual Independence three stage event set for the 18th and 19th of May. “I usually train five times a week but we need better facilities in Guyana so that we can improve our strengths and weaknesses,” informed Reece.
He expressed many thanks to his coach Randolph Roberts and sponsors which included the Berbice River Bridge, Ganesh Service Station, A. Ally and Sons, Furniture World, Mangru Supermarket, Lloyd and Kim’s Fashion, Ganesh and Sons and Paul Akrouim of Berbice, the President of Guyana Cycling Federation Cheryl Thompson and President of Flying Ace Cycling Club John Lewis.
Meanwhile, in an invited comment coach Roberts said he would like to see better facilities in Guyana so that the country can produce better athletes.

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