It was a spectacular weekend of cycling for the 2023 John T Memorial Race Weekend.
The weekend started off on Thursday 13th July, 2023, with the opening ceremony. The cyclists present were blessed with prayers by Pastor Philip Gumbs and introduced to the new 2022 -2026 Anguilla Cycling Association (ACA) team lead by Mr. Terone Hodge-Carty.
The Honourable Minister for Education, Social Development and Sports, Ms. Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers commented on the importance of events like the John T Memorial Race to the social economic sector of the country.
Friday was designated as a day of technical meetings and discussions with the cyclists and the four overseas and one local Commissaires who govern the races.
On Saturday the cyclists showcased their amazing talents and skills, thrilling the crowd with their speed and endurance. The Anguilla Cycling Association is on a mission to make the John T Memorial a UCI recognized event, as the Commissaires officiated the race for the first time ever. This was a huge step towards achieving the goal of putting Anguilla on the map of international cycling.
This year’s weekend events were a celebration of cycling for all ages, with eighty-seven cyclists representing Antigua and Barbuda, Spain, USA, St, Martin, St. Maarten, and host Anguilla.
A total of thirty-nine cyclists took part in the cycling events on Saturday 15th July. The younger ones took part in BMX and Road Bicycles races prior to the commencement of the open Crit cycling races for 16 years and up.
A total of fifty-one cyclists from 16 years to adults competed in the challenging round-the-island John T Memorial Cycle Race on Sunday 16th July.
ACA Public Relations Officer Derick Carty said the feedback from the cyclists was overwhelmingly positive, as they praised the organization and atmosphere of the race.
He said the ACA is immensely grateful to its sponsors and the wonderful Anguilla Cycling Association extended family for their efforts and financial assistance.
“You are the best thing that ever happened to us, besides discovering the joy of cycling. Your support has been invaluable throughout the years, and we hope to collaborate with you again in the near future. Let us keep working together to build better and stronger communities through the sport of cycling. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts and the tip of our helmets,” Mr. Carty noted.
He said the generous assistance from the sponsors made the weekend events possible by providing funding for cash prizes, trophies and primes for the winners and participants.
The sponsors and extended family included the Government of Anguilla, Department of Sports, Flow, ANGLEC, Anguilla Tourist Board, Liberty Co-operative Credit Union, Aquam Tech, Superior Industrial Equipment, 5C’s Cycling Academy, Greig’s Heavy Equipment Services Ltd., Silver Airways, Tropical Distributors, Malliouhana Hotel, Trans Anguilla, CC Insurance, National Caribbean Insurance, Straw Hat Restaurant, National Commercial Bank of Anguilla, Bass Heads Car Club, Geronimo Construction, Apache Tools, Sheriff Security, Safe Cargo Anguilla, D.L.G Engineering Ltd, Long Bay Villas, Fleming Lake Group, Mepits Solutions, West End Bay Apartments, Happy Shop ATV Rentals, 5-Star Media, Aronel, Excellence Ferry Services, Nagico Insurance, English Rose, Changes Bar, Omega Car Wash, Madroka Anguilla Lottery Ltd, Aurora Anguilla, Manoah Hotel, Four Seasons Resort, Carimar Beach Club, Altamer Resort, Anguilla Football Association, Ron’s Sign Shop, Sunset Homes, Tipsy Turtle, Best Buy, Merchant’s Market Anguilla, J.W. Proctors, Kel’s Ice Cream Parlor, Bass Car Rental, Homegrown Car Club, Pizza King, Street Poker/Car Club, 92.2 Klass FM Radio, 103.3 Kool FM Radio, 95.5 FM Radio Anguilla, 95.9 FM SOS Radio in St. Martin, AI-Live & amp Team, Millennium Sounds, Anguilla Electronics, AXA Cycling & Fitness Shop, Pink Mako, Green Cuisine, Moke Anguilla, Trophy Properties, Fun Time Charters, Zhaveri Jewelers, Prestige 1st Stop, The Anguillian Newspaper, H&M Car Rental, Blue Rey Lyn, Brutal Car Racing, Roy Brooks, Brian Hennis, Akeera Edwards and 4 KLAHC Balloon Parade.
Results of the weekend races are as follows:
JOHN T MEMORIAL WEEKEND RACE 2023 – SATURDAY – BMX
BMX: 1st Rajhon Carty #68 (AXA)
BMX: 2nd Brayan Curiel #61 (AXA)
BMX: 3rd Kardisha Gumbs #67 (AXA)
JOHN T MEMORIAL WEEKEND RACE 2023 – SATURDAY -ROAD BIKE
MINIME:
1st Artsen Alfred #64 (SXM),
2nd Simon Dorval Kymarry #63 (SXM)
3rd Asthan Benitez #62 (SXM).
MINIME FEMALE:
1st Rolandia Lake Rogers (SXM),
BENJAMINE:
1st Junisio Brooks Lake #57 (SXM),
2nd Lance Hunt Parotte #56 (SXM),
3rd Kelan Edward Lewest #58 (SXM).
POUSSIN:
1st Keithan Artsen #69 (SXM),
2nd Ja Marreo Hughes #72 (AXA)
3rd Carius Cherime Roodjerry #70 (SXM).
PUPILLES:
1st Eumael Flemimg #73 (SXM)
2nd Blaydisha Carty #74 (SXM)
3rd Haseem Hennis #75 (AXA)
PUPILLES FEMALES:
1st Blaydisha Carty #74 (SXM)
JOHN T MEMORIAL WEEKEND RACE 2023 – SATURDAY – CRIT
ELITE:
1st Hasani Hennis #4 (AXA),
2nd Daron Carty #2 (AXA)
3rd Zambezi Richardson #1 (AXA).
JUNIOR:
1st Kisean George #20 (SXM),
2nd Phil Louis Isidor #23 (SXM)
3rd Kendjy Gervais #21 (SXM).
MASTER A:
1st Benitez Edward #35 (SXM)
2nd Allyndel Sylvester #27 (AXA).
MASTER B:
1st Bienvenido Carti #43 (SXM),
2nd Jean Carty #44 (SXM)
3rd Alwyn Carty #41 (SXM).
JOHN T MEMORIAL WEEKEND RACE 2023 – SUNDAY
ELITE:
1st Hasani Hennis #4 (AXA),
2nd Delroy Carty #8 (AXA),
3rd Zambezi Richardson #1 (AXA),
4th Sherwin Osborne (AXA),
5th Justin Hodge (AXA),
6th Daron Carty #2 (AXA),
7th Adelalie Hodge (SXM)
8th Carvin Proctor (AXA).
JUNIOR:
1st Rolandio Lake #15 (SXM),
2nd Phil Louis Isidor #23 (SXM),
3rd Hector Rogers #25 (AXA)
4th Robinson Mauvais #24 (SXM).
MASTER A:
1st Xavier Dias #34 (SXM),
2nd Benitez Edward #35 (SXM)
3rd Dwayne Baird #30 (AXA).
FEMALE:
1st Nicole Erato #79 (SXM)
2nd Alba Payeras #76 (SXM).
CADET:
1st Tahje Brown #53 (Antigua),
2nd Orlan Gumbs #87 (SXM),
3rd Kendjy Gervais #86 (SXM),
4th Kamari Ruan #52 (AXA)
5th Windner Guillaumette #80 (SXM).
MASTER B:
1st Mark Maidwell #45 (SXM),
2nd Bienvenido Carti #43 (SXM),
3rd Romeo Lake #42 (SXM),
4th Karl Spijker #46 (SXM)
5th Patrick Niles #38 (AXA)
SUNDAY PRIMES:
LAP 1 – King Of the Hill – SANDY GROUND HILL
Elite Daron Carty (AXA)
Junior Rolandio Lake-Hodge (SXM)
Master A Dias Xavier (SXM)
Master B Micheal Gonzaley (SXM)
LAP 1 – Queen Of the Hill – SANDY GROUND HILL
Female Nicole Erato (SXM)
LAP 2 – King Of the Hill – SANDY GROUND HILL:
Elite Hasani Hennis (AXA)
Junior Rolandio Lake-Hodge (SXM)
Master A Dias Xavier (SXM)
BASS HEAD CAR CLUB – FIRST PERSON IN EACH CATEGORY TO REACH WHITE HILL
Elite Zambezi Richardson (AXA)
Junior Kisean George (SXM)
Master A Benjamin Phillip (AXA)
Master B Mark Maidwell (SXM)
TRI SPORT- FIRST FEMALE TO REACH WHITE HILL
Female Nicole Erato (SXM)
HOMEGROWN CAR CLUB – FIRST CADET TO REACH WHITE HILL
Cadet Kendjy Gervais (SXM)
TROPICAL DISTRIBUTORS – SPRINTS for each Category.
Elite Delroy Carty (AXA)
Junior Phil Louis Isisdor (SXM)
Cadet Kamari Ruan (SXM)
Master A Dias Xavier (SXM)
Master B Mark Maidwell (SXM)
LIBERTY CREDIT UNION – First cyclist to cross Lap 1 in each category
Elite Hasani Hennis (AXA)
Junior Rolandio Lake-Hodge (SXM)
Cadet Kendjy Gervais (SXM)
Female Nicole Erato (SXM)
Master A Dias Xavier (AXA)
Master B Lyndon Connor (SXM)
BRUTAL RACING – FIRST CYCLIST TO REACH JAMES ‘DUN DUN’ RICHARDSON WALL
Elite Hasani Hennis (AXA)
