THE Linden Bauxite Flyers Cycling Club will host its ‘March Circuit Meet’ today.

Speaking with Chronicle Sport, the Club’s assistant secretary/treasurer Mr Jeffrey Yearwood said, “Linden Bauxite Cycling Club is the only active cycling club in Linden. Since our launch in 2009, it has produced big names, who have represented Guyana in Regional and International cycling events.”

Intended to be a monthly affair Yearwood said there will be races for male and female cyclists in BMX, school children, juniors, seniors and veterans. Starting-time is 13:00hrs
This first event for 2022 has been made possible through Destination Tours, a tour operator out of Linden which provides tours to various destinations within Region 10 (Upper Demerara/Upper Berbice).

All the races will start outside Gregory’s Groceries in Mackenzie on Republic Avenue. The course will be the Mackenzie circuit. From the starting point on Republic Avenue ctclists will turn left into Greenheart Street, then onto Independence Avenue, Purpleheart Street and back to Republic Avenue.

Looking at the 2022-23 cycling season Yearwood noted, “We have received support from Guyana Lottery Co., Guyana Breweries Inc., Destination Tours, Sister to Sister’s Beauty, Hyacinth’s Bed & Breakfast and Ole Skool Bus Service. Their support has helped us acquire new uniforms and given a boost to assist us with cyclists’ welfare.”

In light of this, Yearwood said the branding of those businesses will be a way of thanking these sponsors.
However, the assistant secretary/treasurer said, “In addition, we will be seeking further support from businesses in Linden to ensure that it’s a successful year for cycling in our town.”