JAMAUL john captured the Inaugural One Guyana 3-stage cycling road race after putting on a solid display over the final leg in the City on Sunday afternoon.
John after a fabulous ride to take the first stage in Berbice finished second place in stages 2 and 3 on the West Demerara and Georgetown on Sunday.
Briton John however put on a strong challenge to put the race leader on the brink in a stage highlighted by extreme heat, fitness and endurance.
Briton closely followed by Jamual John, who needed an Afinish to clinch the overall title.
The pressure started to show on both cyclists’ machines as they were forced to
make emergency repairs down the stretch.
Briton John and Jamual John would get back into the race and pushed hard to lap the field.
Ultimately, stage 3 belonged to Briton John, with Jamual John finishing second, securing the overall winner’s jersey.
Aaron Newton made his move at the line for the bronze medal finish with Curtis Dey fourth and Segun Hubbard fifth.
John ended the 3 stages with 51 points to pocket the half million dollar winning purse with Briton John on 40 for second and Aaron Newton third after
amassing 34 points.
Abigail Jeffery showed grit in a solo effort to clinch the women category while Dinesh Sookhai grabbed the Juvenile victory.
In the junior category, Alexander Leung continued his dominance claiming victory once again in the 3 rd stage after winning the first two.
In stage 3, Sidwell Sandy was second and Alex Newton third.
Leung finished the one Guyana Cycling series with 63 points far ahead of second place Alex Newton with 41 points.
Sidwell Sandy was third overall with 37 points.
Meanwhile, Dave Bissoon emerged as the overall leader in the Category 4/5 1111111 featuring new comers and semi-seasoned rider, Bisson finished 1 point ahead of second place Ralph Williams who had 33.
Robin Persaud won stage 3 in the master’s category to propel him to the overall victory with 51 points.