8th MCYS Ride for Life 5-Stage Cycle Road Race ...‘Fishy’ Williams nails double stage wins; Greaves leads overall with final stage on today

8th MCYS Ride for Life 5-Stage Cycle Road Race …‘Fishy’ Williams nails double stage wins; Greaves leads overall with final stage on today

Oct 19, 2014 Sports

By Franklin Wilson
It was all the Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams solo show again yesterday in the Cinderella

Overall leader Alanzo Greaves (left) battles Geron Williams and other to the line yesterday.

County of Essequibo when he coasted to back to back stage wins in the 8th Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport Rider for Life 5-stage cycle road race.
Following up on his win in stage 3 on Friday, the Unattached Williams turned in another blistering performance in sweltering heat to win the 62-mile showdown in Two Hours 36 Minutes 53 Seconds; he also won four of the six sprint prizes. Alanzo Ambrose and Orville Hinds claimed one each.
The riders were sent on their way from Supenaam at 07:30hrs by Mr. Parmanand Persaud – Region 2 Regional Chairman after presenting Williams with his yellow jersey for winning stage 3.
Cool conditions prevailed for the first 30 minutes or so but as the day matured, as the sun came out in all its glory, the riders too, started to warm up to the task at hand, i.e, outfoxing each other as they aim for the ultimate prize of being crowned champion.
Up until the upward journey to Anna Regina, the lead changed from time to time with no cyclist being able to really get away from the main pack.
However, like he did the day before Marlon Williams waited his time before making a move in the village of Henrietta on the upward journey and never looked back even though on a few occasions he seemed to be under pressure.
But his experience and resilience in situations the likes of these saw the Lindener staying the course to emerge triumphant. Despite his win, he remains in the 4th position going into today’s 5th

All Alone! Marlon Williams approaches the finish line at Suddie, Essequibo yesterday.

and final stage from Linden to the City.
There was another exciting rush to the line by the chasing pack led by Overall Leader Alanzo Greaves (Roraima Bikers Club) who piped Geron Williams (Champion Systems Stan’s Notubes/Continental CC) in the sprint home. The duo along with Robin Persaud (Carlton Wheelers CC), Michael Anthony (Unattached) and Paul De Nobrega (Team Alanis) who placed fourth to sixth received a bunch time of 2:37:56.
Greaves is still holding on to the overall advantage going into today’s 5th and final stage, closely followed by Geron Williams, Persaud and ‘Fishy’ Williams. Pedal off time is 08:30hrs from Kara Kara, Linden to end on Carifesta Avenue, Georgetown. An exhilarating stage is anticipated.
Meanwhile, the top three riders from yesterday’s stage were presented with trophies by Regional Chairman Persaud on behalf of Mr. Kampta Persaud, owner of Universal Pharmacy. The entity has been rewarding the top three riders from the inception of the race.
The top ten Overall Standings after the 4th Stage.