THIS year’s Pan American Men’s Kilometre Time Trial gold medallist, Quincy Alexander will be awarded two new road and track bicycle frames courtesy Mike’s Bikes at their headquarters corner of #21 O’ Connor Street and Ariapita Avenue, Woodbrook, today, from 2pm.
The specially designed frames are expected to be presented to Alexander by former National cyclist, now owner and marketing manager at Phillips Promotion Michael Phillip.
Alexander, who is a members of the Beacon Cycling Team which is managed by Phillip and company, will also receive other assistance over the coming weeks as he prepares for a number of international events.
Also taking place at the presentation will be the official announcement of the eighth annual Newsday Republic Day Cycling Classic and Fun Run which now become a fixture on the local cycling calender.
The Newsday-sponsored event will be held Republic Day- September 24 at the at the King George V Park, St Clair, from 2 pm and a number of top local and international riders will be here.
There will be cycling races for all categories, aerobics warm-ups, and a 5K Fun Run/Walk which have, in the past, brought out some of the region’s best runners- both men and women.
In commemoration of Olympic gold medallist Keshorn Walcott, this year, the Newsday-sponsored event will feature an inaugural javelin competition. All proceeds derived from this friendly meet will be put toward the Newsday’s “Save the Street Children Fund”.
Sponsoring the event will be Cole and Associates and H and G Aircon. For more information, contact 684-0615.
Source: www.newsday.co.tt