Guyanese cyclists confident ahead of today’s opener

GUYANA’S contingent of cyclists currently in French Guiana for the four-stage ‘Grand Prix Cycliste de la Cooperation Regionale’ expressed confidence ahead of today’s race.
The five-man team consists of Jamual John, Paul DeNobrega, Curtis Dey, Walter Grant-Stuart and Paul Cho-wee-nam, along with team manager Marc Sonaram.

Speaking to Chronicle Sport, Sonaram revealed that he has confidence in his team, pointing out that they are the strongest and best cyclists in Guyana at the moment. He also revealed that the level of competition is high as three teams from Martinique are at the event as well.

“This means that there will be very fast racing but I believe we can do well as we have a good, strong team,” he added.

Jamual John is in impressive run of form having won three of his last four races in Guyana while Paul DeNobrega has also been right on his heels, winning last weekend’s road race around the outer circuit of the National Park.

Dey, who is competing in his first year as a senior cyclist, has been impressive as well keeping right up there with John and DeNobrega.

Dey noted; “I’m here for the first time in French Guiana, I’m a bit nervous but we’ll try to finish in the top 10, we’ll work as a team, try to stay hydrated and help each other.”

John, along with Dey, represents a very high chance of Guyana doing well in the Under-23 category while Grant-Stuart, DeNobrega and Cho-wee-nam also will be looking to finish well.