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Annual Troy Humphrey Memorial Meet set for the National Park Saturday
It is known as one of the most lucrative events over the years and this year is
Flashback! Mrs. Humphrey flanked by her grandchildren rewards Marlon Williams for winning the feature race last year.
anticipated to be no different; the 17th annual Troy Humphrey Memorial Cycling Race Meet is set for the Inner Circuit of the National Park on Saturday.
Sponsored by Mr. George Humphrey of Humphrey’s Bakery and Farm Products, Ketley Street Charlestown and the Humphrey’s family, the event is held in memory of the late Troy Humphrey who was one of Guyana’s top cyclists at the time of his death as a result of an accident.
The family has sought to keep the memory of Troy alive through what he knew best during his lifetime, cycling. Last year’s event was held at the Seawall Bandstand.
Attractive cash prizes will be at stake in all the events on Saturday which are as follows.
Event Laps Prizes
Win & Out 8 Laps 1st – 3rd
Mountain Bikes 5 Laps “ “
BMX (Open) 3 Laps “ “
Juveniles 10 Laps “ “
Vets (Under-50) 5 Laps “ “
Vets (Over-50) 5 Laps “ “
Juniors & Cat 4 20 Laps 1st – 4th & 5 primes
Category 1-3 30 Laps 1st – 6th & 10 primes
Marlon ‘Fishy’ Williams won the feature event last year along with 9 of the prime prizes to underline his dominance of the event. He would be seriously challenged this time around as the riders are in tip top shape just coming off the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sport, Ride for Life 5-Stage dual which saw veteran Robin Persaud emerging as the winner.
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