Robin Persaud won the second race of the Keep Fit Cycling Series yesterday at the inner circuit of the National Park.
Persaud completed the Open 36-lap event in one hour and 16 minutes to earn 10 points amid a peloton of 37 cyclists.
Segun Hubbard finished second and collected seven points, while Alex Mendes placed third to secure five points. Andre Greene earned three points for fourth place, followed by Geron William with two points and Race One winner Aaron Newton with one point.
Tandeia Noel was the only female cyclist in the event. She completed 20 laps and earned 10 points.
The series began on July 11, when Newton won the opening 30-lap race in one hour, nine minutes and 22 seconds. Mendes finished second, while Christopher Griffith placed third.
Paul Choo-wee-nam, Jaikarran Sukhai and Julio Meville completed the top six in Race One.
After two events, Mendes leads the men’s standings with 12 points, one ahead of Newton. Persaud occupies third place with 10 points, while Hubbard is fourth with seven.
The Keep Fit Series is an initiative of the Kaieteur Attack Racing Cycle Club to provide local cyclists with regular track time and a competitive platform in the absence of sponsored races.
Events are expected to be held on free weekends throughout the year. Points from each race will be added, with the leading performers receiving awards at the end of the series.
Men’s standings after two races:
- Alex Mendes – 12 points
- Aaron Newton – 11 points
- Robin Persaud – 10 points
- Segun Hubbard – 7 points
- Christopher Griffith – 5 points
- Paul Choo-wee-nam – 3 points
- Andre Greene – 3 points
- Jaikarran Sukhai – 2 points
- Geron William – 2 points
- Julio Meville – 1 point
Women’s standings:
- Tandeia Noel – 10 points
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