Caribbean XC Mountain Bike Championship...

Caribbean XC Mountain Bike Championship…

Aug 27, 2016 Sports

GCF to field team for the first time; Bentley to headline
By Franklin Wilson

The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) is set to field for the first time in its history, a team to the annual XC Caribbean Mountain Bike Championships that will take place this year for the first time in St. Maarten/St. Martin on the beautiful trails of Bellevue.
Seasoned rider Jude Bentley is one of three riders shortlisted by the GCF to compete at this event set for September 25.
The other two riders are Keon Thomas and Julio Melville
. Speaking with Kaieteur Sport, Bentley said that this event would do well for this category of riders in Guyana and at the same time take it to another level.
He stated that while it would be a first for Guyana, he also expects the competition to be tough but he would ensure that they put in the hard work in order to be among the top riders come competition day, September 25.
To this end, training has already begun for the team and tomorrow, at a trail they normally use at the back of Timehri, they would be having another training session with a view of further exposure other riders who are expected to participate.
Bentley, a fierce competitor, noted that those going must show the ability and desire to train hard in order for Guyana to put on a good showing.
The course has been described as a hard packed single track with some rocky and root sections, steep climbs with some technical descents, passages and bridges.
The Elite Men will cover a distance of 5 Laps each being 6km. Elite Women and Junior Men will do 4 Laps while the Junior Women will cover 3 Laps.
There will be a 198M Elevation per Lap.