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Forbes Burnham 3-Stage Memorial Cycle Road Race…Anthony (senior), Fraser (junior) and veteran Choo Wee Nam take first stage in Berbice
Calculated riding form Michael Anthony, Donovan Fraser and Paul Choo Wee Nam resulted in them winning the first stage in the senior, junior and veteran categories when the annual three-stage Forbes Burnham Memorial cycle road race was contested yesterday in the Ancient County of Berbice.
Sponsored by the Burnham Foundation and coordinated by the Flying Stars Cycling Club (FSCC), the cyclists began the demanding journey at Corriverton with their final destination being, Main Street, New Amsterdam.
Michael Anthony waves his hand in triumph as he wins the first stage.
There was an early break away by John and Anthony from #63 Village but connecting with the duo at Macedonia village were Choo Wee Nam, Andrew Hicks, Paul DeNobrega, Shane Boodram, Marcus Keiler, Enzo Matthews and Jornel Yearwood.
The bunch stayed together until they entered #19 Village where Boodram dropped off the pace and he was joined by Keiler. Coming close to the finish line, Hicks unfortunately suffered a puncture at the New Amsterdam Hospital which put paid to his chances of finishing in the top flight.
The second of three stages will be contested this Sunday pedaling off at 07:00hrs in the Bauxite Mining Town of Linden and proceeding to the National Sports Commission (NSC) Office on Homestretch Avenue in the City for the finish.
The third and final stage will also be contested on Sunday commencing at 14:00hrs from Homestretch Avenue proceeding to Belfield on the East Coast of Demerara before returning to Homestretch Avenue for the conclusion.
Following are the top three placing in the three categories:
Seniors Juniors Veterans
Michael Anthony 1:54:01 Donovan Fraser 2:00:00 Paul Choo Wee Nam 1:54:01
Paul De Nobrega 1:54:01 Briton John 2:01:15 Junior Niles 1:59:42
Jamal John 1:54:01 Adealie Hodge 2:01:15 Ian ‘Deaf Boy’ Jackson 1:59:42
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