THIS year’s cycling season is set to continue today with the 26th annual R&R International-sponsored 11-race programme at the inner circuit of the National Park and gets under way at 09:00hrs.The day’s activities, which are being organised by national cycling coach Hassan Mohamed, will see, Team Evolution’s Michael Anthony look to successfully defend the feature 35-lap School Boys and Invitational race.
Anthony clocked one hour 15 minutes 16.62 seconds in 2016, but will face stiff competition in his defence of the title.
When action pedals off this morning, riders will compete in various categories, including Junior/Juveniles, BMX age groups, Veterans, Mountain Bikes and Seniors.
The other category winners last year were Andrew Hicks in the Junior/Juveniles, Warren McKay in the Veterans, Nicholas Alphonso in the Mountain Bikes and Zamal Khan in the BMX 12-14 Boys and Girls.
Representatives of R&R International have been invited to witness the races and assist in the presentation of prizes at the conclusion.