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Systems in place for Benjamin Sports Store open cycle event in Berbice tomorrow
Systems are in place for the third Annual Benjamin Sports Store open cycle road race set for tomorrow in Berbice. The race, which will be the first event for the 2014 cycling season in Guyana, is sponsored by overseas based Guyanese and former national cycling champion Wilbert Benjamin and will be staged in collaboration with the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) of Berbice.
Coach of the FACC Randolph Roberts (left) collects the sponsorship check from Gary Benjamin.
The 40-mile event, which will pedal off from Fyrish Village in front of the Benjamin Sports Store at Fyrish, will proceed to No 51 Police Station and back to the starting point, is open to cyclists throughout Guyana and will give the country’s cyclists the opportunity to compete for top dollars early in the season.
On Tuesday last, Gary Benjamin, brother of sponsor, Wilbert Benjamin, handed over the sponsorship cheque to coach of the Flying Ace Cycle Club Randolph Roberts at the Benjamin Sports Store Fyrish, Corentyne. Benjamin stated that his family is happy to help contribute in the upkeep of the sport and making a difference in people’s lives. Roberts in receiving the cheque expressed gratitude on behalf of Flying Ace and thanked Mr. Benjamin for promoting cycling and giving back to the community.
There will be prizes for the first six finishers, the top three juniors, the first three veterans U-45 years and the first four beginners, while there will also be eight sprint point prizes up for grabs. Benjamin, a native of Berbice, was a former national cyclist who represented Guyana at both the junior and senior levels. He along with his brother Gary made a potent combination for Berbice in the past. He returns home on a regular basis and would assist his club and teams in whatever way possible including sponsorship of races.
All the top cyclists in the country are expected to participate in their quest to take the early advantage. The race will be coordinated by Coach Roberts.
Benjamin will also be sponsoring another open race in collaboration with the FACC on February 23, in dedication of his father Sanko Benjamin 80th birthday. The event will be staged on the Corentyne.
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