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GCF ‘Olympic Day’ Road Race billed for Sunday
Kaieteur News – The Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF), in conjunction with the Guyana Olympics Association (GOA) is set to mark “Olympic Day 2023” with a thrilling Cycle Road Race scheduled for 23rd July from Mandela Avenue to Belfield, and back.
Cyclists will embark on a grueling journey from at 7:00 am on Sunday; the race commences in-front of the National Gymnasium located along Mandela Avenue, taking cyclists on a challenging route to Belfield (East Coast Demerara), before culminating back at the starting point.
The event will feature four categories, ensuring that participants of all ages and skill levels have the opportunity to take part in this momentous feat. The categories includes; Senior’s, Master’s, Juniors/Juveniles and Ladies events. See some of the nation’s top senior’s and junior’s cyclists on display, also witness the country’s leading female cyclists in battle at this event; celebrating the growing participation of women in sports.
So far, the event has garnered the interest of some of the top clubs such as Kaieteur Attack Racing Club, Evolution Cycling Club, United We Stand and many others. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category, adding an extra layer of excitement to the already intense race. Meanwhile, participants have been preparing diligently for this momentous occasion, and their hard work will soon be put to the ultimate test.
The nation’s top cyclists will be in action at this year’s Olympic Day Cycling Road Race.
The annual celebration of “Olympic Day” aims to promote fitness, well-being, and the Olympic values of friendship, excellence, and respect among athletes across Guyana. This year’s event also promises to be a remarkable spectacle for sports enthusiasts and the general public alike.
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