5-Stage cycling rebranded Tour of Guyana

TIMES INT'L

– riders have until October 16 to register

By Avenash Ramzan

Robin Persaud is the defending champion
Robin Persaud is the
defending champion

Held under the banner “Ride for Life Five-Stage” for the past eight years, Guyana’s premier cycling event, slated for this month-end, has been rebranded Tour of Guyana.

This was revealed by national cycling coach and chief organiser Hassan Mohamed on Tuesday, as this publication sought an update on the gruelling four-day event.

The ninth annual showpiece will pedal off on October 29 and end on November 1, spanning all three counties of Guyana.

“The event will now be known as the Tour of Guyana,” Mohamed said. The long-serving sport administrator also highlighted that interested cyclists, both local and overseas, have until October 16 to register to compete at the event.

Registration forms can be uplifted from the Department of Sport office in the Help and Shelter building on Homestretch Avenue.

The race is the signature event on the local cycling calendar, and usually attracts the largest group of local and foreign riders.

As is the norm, the first two stages will be held on the opening day (October 29) in Berbice and Demerara. Stage three (October 30) will take place in West Demerara, followed by Stage four (October 31) in Essequibo. The final stage (November 1) will move from Linden to Georgetown.

The opening stage will be held from Corriverton to New Amsterdam (46.6 miles) from 07:30h, while Stage Two will be on the same day from Rosignol to Georgetown (60.4 miles) from 14:00h.

Stage Three will take place from Wales to Parika (35 miles) from 09:00h, while the penultimate stage will be contested from 07:30h from Supenaam to Suddie, covering a distance of 62 miles. The fifth and final stage will commence in Linden at 08:30h and finish in Georgetown, covering a distance of 62 miles.

As was the case in previous years, the event will be held with the objectives of increasing awareness and knowledge about HIV/AIDS among participants and the general public, and increasing HIV/AIDS activism and volunteerism among the participants and inspiring them to become ambassadors in the fight against HIV/Aids.

Last year’s race, which spanned 266 miles of the country’s roadways, was won by Carlton Wheelers’ rider Robin Persaud. (aramzan@guyanatimesgy.com)

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