Balram Narine puts in creditable performance on first overseas outing

Oct 11, 2019 Sports

Despite trying circumstances and riding against the odds as well as suffering a puncture and taking a wrong turn, Berbice’ Balram Narine was still able to put in a creditable performance at the Tobago International Cycling Classic.

Balram Narine

The young cyclist who is a member of the Flying Ace Cycle Club (FACC) and hails from Corriverton, Upper Corentyne was on his first overseas trip. Narine who was one of only two Guyanese cyclists that participated at the event finished 11th overall from a field of over 52 riders drawn from the Caribbean and other parts of the world. The event ran from October 1-6 in Tobago and was held in four stages, covering a distance of 130 miles.
In the first stage which covered a distance of 60 miles, Narine placed 4th. He grabbed 6th place in the next stage which covered a distance of 25miles. The third stage which was a 20 miler and it was on this stage that Narine suffered a puncture but still managed to recover to place 7th.
He placed 9 in the fourth and final stage which covered a distance of 25 miles. He was reportedly leading at one time but not knowing the route he took a wrong turn and had to be redirected back to the main course.
Narine stated that the experience was good, although it was rough at times. Riding up and down the hills, some of which were very steep and challenging. Riding among unknowns was another challenge he had to surmount in the large field.
However, Narine is pleased with his performance despite the odds. He was accompanied by his Coach, Randolph Roberts. He gave thanks to God for enabling him to make the trip and vowed to represent his country at all cost.
Narine is also extending thanks to his parents, Coach Roberts, Dental Surgeon Dr. Dhanraj Dudhai, Poonai Pharmacy, GBTI, No. 66 Fish Shore Complex, GTM, North East Trading, The Mayor and Town Councils of New Amsterdam, Rose Hall and Corriverton, Mr. Elwin Jones, Dr. Estwick Northe, Daniel Lyken, Attorney-at-Law Murseline Bacchus, Attorney- at-Law Arud Gossai, John Lewis and Fix It Electronics among others for making the trip successful. (Samuel Whyte)

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