THE 11th Annual Universal Auto Sales and Spare Parts 11-race cycle programme is billed for Saturday around the inner circuit of the National Park, beginning at 09:00hrs.

The programme which is being organised by national cycle coach Hassan Mohamed, is expected to attract Guyana’s leading wheelsmen and women and is anticipated to be keenly contested.
The feature event is a 35-lap race which is open to schoolboys, novices and invitational riders and promises to be a scorcher with the likes of Alanzo Greaves, Marlon `Fishy’ Williams, Orville Hinds, Raul Leal, Paul DeNobrega, Raynauth Jeffrey, Romelo Crawford, Akeem Arthur, Kevin Wilkinson and Robin Persaud facing the starter.
Persaud won the race last year in a time of one hour 16 minutes 17.18 seconds and with his experience and determination he might very well make a successful defence of the title.
Another race that should be keenly contested is the 10-lap race for juniors and juveniles. Last year, this event was won by Cleveland King who stopped the clock at 22 minutes 20 seconds, but this time around he would have to be wary of Arthur and Wilkinson who are both junior cyclists.
Other races on the day’s card include five-lap races for veterans Under-50 as well as veterans Over-50 years, a five-lap race for mountain bikers, a five-lap race for boys and girls 12-14 years old, three-lap races for BMX boys 9-12 years old and a two-lap race for BMX boys 6-9 years old.
Stephen Fernandes, one of the founders of Team Evolution won the veterans’ Under-50 five-lap event last year in a time of 12 minutes 57 seconds and stands a very good chance of repeating that performance on Saturday.
Clive Jacobs will be out to defend his title in the five-lap race for mountain bikers which he won last year in 13 minutes 33 seconds.
Last year’s winner of the five-lap event for boys and girls 12-14 years was Avish Ramkellowan who clocked nine minutes 15 seconds.
Managing Director of Universal Auto Sales and Spare Parts, Shameer Baksh, who is also a veteran cyclist will be a part of the day’s activities and will assist with the presentation of prizes to the respective winners.