THE body of David `Lunatic’ Hinds was laid to rest yesterday at a simple ceremony attended by his family and friends.

Hinds, who rode in several races here in Guyana and around the Caribbean, started his cycle career in the National Park under the watchful eyes of national cycle coach Hassan Mohamed.
Since starting his career, he was always present for the Independence three-stage cycle race organised by Mohamed since 1976.
He migrated to Anguilla some years ago and participated in several races over a three-year period.

The Anguilla Cycling Association on hearing of his passing expressed its deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Hinds.
“David Hinds, known across Anguilla as Cheese was a Guyanese cyclist who resided in Anguilla for a few years and participated in many races here including the John T. Memorial Cycling Race,” a release from the association stated.
While in Anguilla he was employed at Highway Tyre Centre in George Hill.