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John powers to Elite victory in Cheddi Jagan Memorial Cycle Road Race
Kaieteur Sports – Cyclists braved stiff winds and overcast conditions along the West Coast Demerara corridor on Sunday as the annual Cheddi Jagan Memorial Cycle Road Race delivered an exciting day of competition.
Jamaul John receives first place trophy in the 2026 Cheddi Jagan Memorial Road Race. Neil Kumar assisting with presentation.
Riders across several divisions lined up for the event, tackling challenging conditions along the coastal roadway. Competitors in the Elite, Juniors, Veterans Open and Category Four divisions rode from Schoonord to Bushy Park before returning to Schoonord for the finish, while the Veterans Over-50 and Female categories raced from Schoonord to Uitvlugt and back.
The Elite race produced one of the day’s most thrilling finishes. Jamaul John surged in a powerful sprint to the finish line to secure victory, narrowly edging out Andre Greene, Ajani Cutting, and Alexander Leung in a tightly contested finale. Robin Persaud and Segun Hubbard rounded out the top six finishers after also completing the demanding course.
Robin Persaud returned to the podium in the Open Masters division, producing a clinical performance to take first place ahead of Hubbard and Alex Mendes.
In the Junior category, Leung proved dominant, powering to another first-place finish. Alex Newton crossed the line in second place while Kevon Stephens secured third.
In other results, Roy Mangru captured the Category Four title, while Ian Jackson rode to victory in the Masters Over-50 division. While in the Women’s race, Tandiea Noel claimed top honours with a strong ride.
Sprint prizes were also awarded during the event, with standout performances coming from Christopher Griffith, Leung, Cutting, Marcus Keiler, and John.
Despite the challenging winds, the race once again showcased the resilience and competitiveness of the local cycling fraternity, with riders delivering impressive performances across all categories.
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