PRESIDENTIAL candidate for the upcoming Guyana Cycling Federation (GCF) elections, Malcolm Sonaram has disclosed his plans and changes for the Guyana Cycling Federation, if elected. 

According to Guyana Cycle News website, Sonaram, a former cyclist plans to revamp the Constitution of the GCF, so cyclists have a greater say in its operations:- Make it not compulsory for a cyclist to be affiliated to a club before getting a racing licence; ensure mountain bikers be licensed to race and compete overseas; the national teams selected for tours will not have to pay their passage; categories for cyclists will be addressed properly; provide a stipend for cyclists who travel overseas for competition and training; work with all parties to build a more vibrant and active federation and ensure there is a standardised system in place for prizes for races, depending on distance etc.
In response to Sonaram’s expression of interest to run for the GCF top post, a former cyclist now residing in the USA quoted from one C.E. Lewis, “Vision is for sale or claims to be for sale everywhere, but give me a man who will do a day’s work for a day’s pay, who will refuse bribes, who will not make up his facts and who has learned his job”.
Budhram said, “The current situation in the GCF has left a lot to be desired and as such dictates that we (cyclists) must all stand together and demand strict adherence to the principles of integrity, fair play, transparency, ethical conduct, and good governance.” He added, “It’s an opportune time to take a closer look at the proposed candidates and examine whether or not their selection is consistent with these values and principles. Only then can we move forward. Think about it, aren’t we much more attuned to those who promise “vision” and who come across as “dynamic” than those who simply exhibit personal virtue and have the skills necessary to the task?”
The GCF’s election of office-bearers for the new term will be held later this month and it is unclear if the current president Cheryl Thompson will be vying for re-election.
Efforts to contact Thompson yesterday proved futile.
Veteran cyclist Paul Cho-Wee-Nam has also indicated his intention to run for the presidency of the Federation.