Star cyclist, Briton John provided a reminder of his pedigree once again during the weekend, soloing to victory to retain his title as the nation’s premier wheelsman. John, a standout of the We Stand United Cycle Club, took his talents to Linden and successfully defended the senior men’s title to bring the curtain down on this year’s National Cycling Championships.
John made the trek from Amelia’s Ward to Silver Hill and back, repeating the loop four times for a total of 80 miles without much opposition from the 16 starters in the race. In the sweltering, grueling conditions, only seven riders completed the event.
Segun Hubbard and Kaieteur Attack’s Kwame Ridley joined John on the podium for the annual fixture which rolled off last weekend with the Masters, Juniors, Juveniles, and Women’s category races.
Last Sunday, KFC Evolution’s Robin Persaud won the U-50 category, making the trip from the Soesdyke Junction up the highway to Silver Hill and back to the point of origin.
Alexander Leung was in a class of his own in the Junior category, clocking 2 hours, 34 minutes, and 33 seconds to seal another national title.
In the Juvenile category, Alex Newton literally had no competition, soloing to an uncontested title in 2 hours, 34 minutes, and 57 seconds. Abigail Jeffrey was the lone female cyclist, clinching the women’s race uncontested.
