THE Trojan Cycle Club of Berbice will stage a 60-mile cycle road race in observance of Indian Arrival Day which will be observed nationwide on Saturday.
The event which is being sponsored by the Berbice Chamber of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA) is open to all interested cyclists throughout Guyana and will get underway at 14:30hrs from the corners of Chapel and Main Streets, New Amsterdam.
Cash prizes and trophies will be on offer for the first six finishers in the open category, as well as the first three veterans, the first four juniors, the first three juveniles and females. There will also be a number of prime prizes up for grabs.
The Indian High Commissioner to Guyana or a representative from the High Commission is expected to be on hand to witness the proceedings as well as the Chairman of Region 6, the Mayor of New Amsterdam and other dignitaries.
President of BCCDA, Ryan Crawford, said the activity is being held to commemorate the day and it is part of BCCDA’s effort in giving back to the community.
