Invitation extended to all to participate; four cycles to be won
With the aim of encouraging persons to adopt a healthy lifestyle through exercise,
Flashback! Dr. Frank Anthony (centre) leading off at the inaugural BIG RIDE in 2009.
the Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports in association with the Ministry of Health, Guyana Cycling Federation and the National Sports Commission will today host BIG RIDE 5.
This event is open to all and sundry according to the organisers, as long as you have a cycle and protective gear you are welcome to participate. The starting point is the University of Guyana access road (next to seawalls) from 16:00hrs and will conclude as customary, at the Carifesta Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue.
Some of the participants will ride away lucky as Minister of Sport Dr. Frank Anthony will be giving away four cycles. It is not known who will ride away with those gifts, butthat will be disclosed today.
Other prizes will be presented to the Village with most riders; organization with the most riders, Best uniformed group, Government Ministry with the most riders, School with the largest group of participants, Largest Youth Group, Largest female group, Youngest rider, Youngest female, Oldest rider, Most innovative and creative rider and Oldest cycle.