Forbes Burnham Memorial Cycle Road Race set for February 18

Feb 15, 2024 Sports

Forbes Burnham Memorial Meet champion, Briton John

Kaieteur Sports – The Annual Forbes Burnham Memorial Cycle Road Race, sponsored by the Burnham Foundation and supervised by the Flying Stars Cycling Club, is set to take place on Sunday, February 18.

Former President, Forbes Burnham

The race will kick off at 2:00pm on Carifesta Avenue and will follow the route along the East Coast roadways to Belfield, with all cyclists making a turnaround to finish back on Carifesta Avenue.

Participants will compete in various categories, including Elite, Juniors, Veterans 40+, and Veterans 50+. There will be opportunities for cyclists to win sprint prizes, with four prizes valued at $2,000 each.

In addition, prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each category, with Elite cyclists vying for the top 6 spots and all other categories competing for the top 3 spots.

Registration for the race will be conducted in adherence to the regulations set forth by the Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF).

Cyclists are encouraged to prepare and train diligently for this exciting and prestigious event in honour of the late and former President of Guyana Linden Forbes Burnham.

Last year winner Briton John blazed to the finish line after dropping Romello Crawford and Aaron Newton, celebrated his solo finish in his usual animated fashion in a time of one hour, 12 minutes, and 38 seconds (1:12.38s).

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Briton John, Carifesta Avenue, Forbes Burnham Memorial Meet champion, Romello Crawford and Aaron Newton, the Flying Stars Cycling Club

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