Greaves cops first place in USA

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Guyanese cyclist, Alonzo Greaves, currently in the United States of America on a one- month training stint, on Thursday emerged with a first place finish in the WS United Category One race.
It was Greaves best performance since journeying to the USA at the conclusion of the National Sports Commission’s Independence Three-Stage last month. Greaves, speaking to this publication from his location in the USA, said he was elated with the victory, noting that he was confident of coming out victorious.

Roraima Bikers Club rider Alonzo Greaves as he competes during one of his five races so far
Roraima Bikers Club rider Alonzo Greaves as he competes during one of his five races so far

Apart from the top podium spot on Thursday, Greaves also copped fourth in the CRCA Open Category 1-3; 12th in the Floyd Bennette Category 1-3; 18th in the Bound Brook Criterium Pro-1 and 52nd in the Tour of Somerville Category Pro-1.
The 23-year-old Roraima Bikers Club representative, who finished fourth overall in this year’s Three-Stage, will be action again this weekend, as he is slated to participate in another two races.
Greaves said he is enjoying the experience so far, and is eager to develop on what he has learnt when he returns to Guyana next weekend. This is Greaves’ third visit to the USA to participate in cycling training/ competition.
He informed that he would be back in time to challenge local counterparts in the Guyana Cycling Federation’s National Championship, which is billed for the end of June.
Greaves has been in tremendous form this season, winning an unprecedented eight races so far in 2013.
His trip was made possible by Digicel, Bounty Farm, Spads Inc., Toucan Industries, Kevin Jeffrey and family, Café Sol, Compton Persaud, Roraima Bikers Club, Linden Dowridge and George Humphrey.

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