TEAM Evolution’s Christopher ‘Chicken Legs’ Griffith crossed the line in one hour,41 minutes and 36.22 seconds to win the annual Father’s Day Road race, which was held on the West Demerara roadways on Sunday.

The race started in rainy conditions at Schoonord, West Bank Demerara, proceeded to Bushy Park, Parika, before returning to the start line for the finish.

A dominant display by Griffith’s teammates saw them claiming four of the top six positions, as Stephen Fernandes, who brought second, also won the Masters category.

Curtis Dey copped third as the team’s juggernaut was stopped due to Walter Grant-Stuart finishing fourth. Team Evolution’s Paul DeNobrega was fifth.

Alex Mendes of Carlton Wheelers, closed out the top six places.
Deeraj Garbarran won three of the six sprint prizes and others went to Jason Cameron, De Nobrega , and Griffith.

Claiming the top junior spot was Mario Washington of Flying Ace Cycle Club ahead of Team Alanis’ Sherwin Sampson and Justin Thom of Berbice.

The female winner was National champion, Suzanne Hamilton, of Linden Bauxite Flyers Cycle Club, who comfortably won from her fellow Lindener, 17-year-old Clevicia Spencer.

The ladies turned back at Uitvlugt and the winning time recorded by Hamilton was one hour, 12 minutes and 17.94 seconds.

The race was sponsored by Banks DIH through their brands Malta Supreme, Rainforest Waters, and Powerade, and organised by Carlton Wheelers Cycle Club.