RIVALRIES will continue while some will be renewed on Sunday (March 11) when National cycling coach Hassan Mohamed organises the 21st annual Cheddi Jagan Memorial cycling road race on the West Bank of Demerara.

The race, which will pedal off at 08:30hrs from the Demerara Harbour Bridge (West Bank) and proceed to Bushy Park, East Bank Essequibo, before finishing at the point of origin, is expected to see top quality riding from a number of cyclists.

Already on the lips of the majority of cycling fans and enthusiasts is the name Romello Crawford. He has had a sensational start to his 2018 season and his rivalry with the other top wheelsmen Paul DeNobrega, Jamual John, Alonzo Ambrose and Curtis Dey will peak fans’ interest.

However, Shaquel Agard, who is the reigning title-holder of the event, will not relinquish his grasp on the trophy that easily; Agard won last year’s race in a record time of two hours six minutes and 54 seconds (2:06:54) while Alonzo Ambrose was forced to settle for second place.

Third place went to Hamza Eastman ahead of Paul De Nobrega, Orville Hinds and Michael Anthony in that order.
At last year’s edition, Curtis Dey was the victorious junior rider. This time around the title is up for grabs.

Shane Bourne won in the Mountain Bike category last year, with Junior Niles coming out on top in the Veterans race. (Michelangelo Jacobus)