KARCC Guyana/Suriname Group ride hailed a success

Jan 30, 2024 Sports

Scenes from KARCC Cross-country Group ride.

Kaieteur Sports – The recently concluded Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycle Club (KARCC) Guyana to Suriname Group Ride received widespread acclaim as it wrapped up at the Albina border in Suriname Synday. This four-day cycling event witnessed a diverse group of riders, both young and old, successfully completing the challenging journey for the fifth consecutive time.

The expedition commenced on Thursday last, with around 50 cyclists gathering at the Kitty Seawalls roundabout. They embarked on a 105-mile trek to the iconic Berbice Bridge, with some completing half the distance and an impressive 17 cyclists conquering the entire route. The second leg commenced the following day (Friday) at the Moleson Ferry Service in Suriname at 11:00 hours. Cyclists set off on a 75-mile journey to Nickerie, showcasing their endurance and determination.

Saturday marked the beginning of the third leg at the Coronie stop-point in Paramaribo. The challenging 85-mile stretch witnessed a formidable group of pacers sprinting to the KFC Waterkant. Returning on Sunday at the KFC start-point, the cyclists initiated the fourth and final leg from Paramaribo to Albina, covering the 90-mile home-stretch journey and concluding at the Albina Border.

Cyclists assembled for group photo at the Kitty (roundabout) to embark on grueling four-leg Cross Country Group ride which culminated at the Suriname-Cayenne border in Albina Suriname.

The event not only celebrated the physical prowess of the participants but also showcased the camaraderie and passion within the cycling community. The success of the KARCC Guyana to Suriname Group Ride underscores the dedication and spirit of adventure shared by cycling enthusiasts in the region.

Meanwhile, President of the KARCC, Gavin Alleyne expressed his satisfaction for the ride, saying, “All three countries are happy to participate and would like more countries to take part in this event once a year. Yes! It was more that we were bargain for. The sun! It was hot, but it’s also normal for Cyclist as 99% we cycling with hot weather. The most beautiful moment is seeing everyone cycling together as one Guiana’s as one family one mission one movements, we will create a clean environment true cycling for the three Guiana.”

“The response was overwhelming as cyclist was excited and looking forward for this event since December. We had a total of 50 Cyclist from Guyana, some did half the journey and 17 did the full journey, the total Cyclist that participated from all the countries is about 180 Cyclist some did part some did the full journey. We (the club) are satisfied with everything especially the support from all the cycling groups and team from all the countries but there’s always room for improvement,” Alleyne concluded.

Cyclists are already talking what we can do to make this event bigger and better, we need more support from private sector and governments to make the movement more recognized.

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- Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycle Club (KARCC), Guyana, Moleson Ferry Service, Nickerie, Suriname Group Ride

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