Race winner Paul DeNobrega (second left) receives his trophy from Regional Chairman David Armogan in the presence of People's Progressive Party officials, including former Director of Sport Neil Kumar (left)

DeNobrega pips John to win Ballot Box Martyrs cycling

By Editor On Jul 11, 2022 Last updated Jul 11, 2022

Paul DeNobrega returned to winning ways on Sunday, pipping rival Briton John in the annual Ballot Box Martyrs 55-mile road race in Berbice.

The race started at Freedom House, New Amsterdam, proceeded to Corriverton and returned to the Number 63 Beach entrance for the finish.

DeNobrega of Team Evolution and John of United We Stand had an intense sprint to the line, but it was DeNobrega who crossed first, winning by the slightest of margins.

How the race ended. Paul DeNobrega is on the right

Below are the summarised results of the various categories

Open:

Paul Denobrega (Team Evolution)
Briton John (United We Stand)
Christopher Griffith (Team Evolution)
Curtis Dey (Team Evolution)
Andre Greene (Kaieteur Attack Racing)
Mario Washington

Juniors:

Mario Washington
Aaron Newton (United We Stand)
Alexander Leung (United We Stand)

Clivecia Spencer won the Ladies category. She collects her prize from race official Joseph Britton

Veterans:

Walter Grant Stuart (Kaiteur Attack Racing)
Paul Choo-wee-nam (Team Alanis)
Junior Niles (Team Coco’s)

Veterans Over-50:

Talim Shaw
Ian Jackson

Ladies:

Clivecia Spencer (Team Coco’s)
Marica Dick (United We Stand)

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