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Benjamin Sports Store cycle race now a 50-mile event
Monday February 24 is the date for a special cycle road race sponsored by overseas based former junior and national cyclist Wilbert Benjamin and organised by the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) in observance of the 80th birthday of Benjamin’s father, Sanko.
The 50-mile contest has as the first place prize an attractive $80,000.
Wilbert Benjamin (left) presents the sponsorship to Coordinator Randolph Roberts.
The top six riders to cross the line will all be rewarded as will the top three juniors, veterans, Under-50 and females. Eight sprint prizes will also be up for grabs during the course of the race which will start at Fyrish Village in front of Benjamin’s Sports Store.
Riders will then proceed to the No. 66 Bridge on the Corentyne before returning to the starting point for the finish.
The race is open to all cyclists while meals and refreshments will be provided for the participants and officials.
Contact can be made with race coordinator Randolph Roberts on telephone 628 1951 for further details in relation to the race.
The elder Benjamin is expected to be on hand to send the riders on their way and assist with the distribution of prizes. Wilbert Benjamin presented the sponsorship to Coordinator Randolph Roberts for the upcoming race.
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