The BVICF hosted it 2nd Annual Junior Championship, sponsored by Harney´s last Sunday 1st July 2012 at which seven junior cyclists participated. Due to travel difficulties the two juniors from Antigua was unable to make it to the championship.
The race started at the vicinity of West End Police Station and from very early in the race Justin and Ricardo broke away from the group. From there it was a battle between the two riders for the 3 laps/30 miles of the Under 17 category. However in a sprint finish Justin Solomon took the gold in a time of 1:44:49 over the 30miles course. Second was Ricardo Jones in a time of 1:44:58 and third Melvin Knight in 1:56:28.
In the Under 15 category there was three competitor of which Dominic Penn took first place in a time of 1:12:35 in the 2 laps/20miles course. Shamoy Christopher took second in a time of 1:12:46 and Raffique Pope took third place in 1:22:35.
Results
Under 17
1.Justin Solomon - 1.44.49
2.Ricardo Jones - 1.44.58
3.Melvin Knight - 1.56.28
4.Barney Nicholds - DNF
Under 15
1.Dominic Penn - 1.12.35
2.Shamoy Christopher - 1.12.46
3. Raffique Pope - 1.22.35
The BVICF extends a heartfelt thank you to the riders, parents, volunteers, supporters and a special thank you to Harney´s for sponsoring this event for the second year.
