THE 2017 cycling season will pedal off on Saturday at the inner circuit of the National Park with the 24th edition of the Ricks & Sari Agro Industries Limited-sponsored 11-race meet from 09:00hrs.Organised by national cycling coach Hassan Mohamed, the event, as is customary, will have the BMX age group races, including the 6-9, 9-12, 12-14 Boys and Girls and Open.
After that the Junior/Juvenile, Mountain Bike and Veteran categories will show off their skills, before the final race of the day – the 35-lap Schoolboys and Invitational.
Last year’s main event was won by Team Evolution’s Michael Anthony in one hour 18 minutes 38.90 seconds (01h: 18m: 38.90s).
Other winners last year were: Ronaldo Narine, Junior Niles, Andrew Spencer, Monty Parris, Romello Crawford, Seon Budhan, John Niles, Simon Chee and Adealie Hodge.
Representatives of Ricks and Sari Agro Industries will be on hand to witness the races and assist in the presentation of prizes at the conclusion.