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Beacon’s 40-mile cycling trailblazer’s event set for February 11
Kaieteur Sports – Beacon Cafe in collaboration with Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycle Club will be hosting its trailblazing cycle road race on Sunday 11th February, which is scheduled to start at 7:00am. The race will follow a rolling start format and will begin at Beacon Cafe, Carmichael Street Georgetown.
Defending champion, Briton John
The route will take cyclists south onto Church Street, then west towards Main Street, and north on Main Street. From there, cyclists will head east on Carifesta Avenue, for the official start of the race. The race continues on the Rupert Craig Highway onto the East Coast Demerara public road all the way to Belfield koker. The return leg will guide cyclists back along the East Coast Demerara public road, onto the Rupert Craig Highway, and into Sheriff Street, with the race concluding at the Sheriff Medical Facility.
The race will feature various categories including Elite, Masters Over-35, and Masters 50-and-over, juniors, Juveniles, Women and Mountain bikes. Prizes will be awarded to the top three finishers in each category.
Safety remains paramount, with all participants mandated to wear helmets and strictly adhere to safety protocols. A dedicated medical team will be stationed throughout the race to ensure the well-being of all participants.
Presentation is billed for Tuesday, 13th February, at the Beacons Cafe, to cyclists that would have placed in their respective category. The presentation ceremony will commence at 10:00am.
Reigning champion, Briton John of We Stand United Cycle Club clinched last year’s title, and is geared and eager to defend his title.
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