By Colin Bynoe jr

Curtis ‘Chappy’ Dey of Trojan Cycle Club (PSL) registered his first victory of the 2019 cycling season when he edged Romello Crawford in the 22nd Cheddi Jagan Memorial 3-stage road race.

Crawford, who was race favourite and leader of the Guyana Cycling federation senior point classification, was stunned by young Chappy as they crossed the finish line in Berbice yesterday.

Christopher ‘Chicken Legs’ Griffith was third, ahead of Micheal Anthony, Andrew Hicks and Balram Narine.
With pleasing weather, the riders commenced their 53-mile tussle at Freedom House, New Amsterdam, proceeding to number 55 village where they made a U-turn to return to finish in Port Mourant Village.

Commenting on his victory, Dey said, “I’m happy for the win, the weather was good for us today, I had to keep up and focus until the sprint and I won the race”.

Dey topped an exciting field in his guest for victory, taking the top podium spot in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 35 seconds.

In attendance to witness the race and give remarks were officials from the People’s Progressive Party (PPP). Meanwhile Individual winners received a trophy and cash incentives.

It was pleasing to many Corentyne enthusiasts who followed the course of the race to see their hometown cyclists’ place 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th.

Full results Placings:
1st Curtis ‘Chappy’ Dey
2nd Romello Crawford
3rd Christopher “Chicken legs” Griffith
4th Micheal Anthony
5th Andrew Hicks
6th Balram Narine
Juniors.
1st Ralph Seenarine
2nd Kevin Ross
3rd David Hicks
Special recognition was bestowed to Steve Bimsain for his efforts in completing the race
Veteran
1st Alexis Mendes
2nd Junior Niles
3rd Paul Chow Wee Nam
Female
1st Shenika Texiera