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Jeffrey set to defend Berbice leg of Cheddi Jagan Memorial cycle race Sunday
Following the successfully staging of the first leg on the West Demerara last Sunday, the organisers of the annual Cheddi Jagan Memorial cycling race will shift action to the Ancient County of Berbice on Sunday.
The race will pedal off at 09:00 hours in front of Freedom House, New Amsterdam and proceed to Number 55 Village before returning to Port Mourant for the finish, covering a distance of 50 miles.
Raynauth Jeffrey
Veterans, mountain bikers and females will turn back at Hogg Style on the upward journey and finish at Port Mourant.
The talented Raynauth Jeffrey of Team Coco (Guyana) is set to defend the senior title, having won last year’s event in a time of two hours, 13 minutes, 26 seconds (02h: 13m: 26s), while Raul Leal, who recently returned to competitive cycling after a accident last year, is the defending champion of the junior race.
The experienced Kennard Lovell won the veteran category last year, while Ozia McCaullay and Hazina Barrett copped the mountain bike and female divisions respectively.
The first six finishers in the Open category and the top three juniors, veterans, mountain bikes and females will be rewarded, while eight prime prizes will be on offer.
According to national coach and organiser of the day’s activities, Hassan Mohamed MS, transportation for cyclists and officials will leave for Berbice on Sunday morning at 05:00 hours from the National Sports Commission’s building on Middle Street.
This is the 17th year the event is being held in Berbice and is once again being sponsored by BK International.
Meanwhile, Jeffrey emerged as the top rider of the event over the last two years under the points system that was introduced in 2012.
In the six races in 2012 and 2013, Jeffrey accumulated 38 points, followed by Robin Persaud (30) and Orville Hinds (21). Under the points system, the first six finishers were given 10 points for a win; eight for second; six for third; four for fourth, three for fifth and two for sixth.
According to Mohamed, Jeffrey will be presented with his prize on Sunday.
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