ANOTHER splendid ride it was for the in-form racing cyclist John Charles, who captured the 20-lap road cycle race, organised by Linden Fund Trust (Guyana), in keeping with the annual Linden Town Day celebrations yesterday.

The race looked likely to be won by Jason Bourne who had taken the lead early after breaking away from the bunch, but he could not withstand the pressure of pacing himself.

In the end the pack caught him after some eight laps and Charles rode a well calculated race to beat Jorge Emerson into second position. Ibo Orford was third from Colin Barker as Bourne settled for fifth and Carl Thomas was sixth.

The race started outside Jacs Restaurant through Republic Avenue, into Greenheart Street, Independence Avenue, Sir David Rose Avenue and back into Republic Avenue for the finish after 20 laps.

Bourne won two prime point prizes while Charles captured the other three.

In the juvenile category, Onara Cookje was first with Andy Singh second and Frank Seen third.

New chairman of Linden Fund Trust (Guyana) Granville Rutherford-Felix thanked all participants and pledged to continue sponsorship of cycling, among other sport discipline.

“We have taken the first step, which is important” he said.

The winner’s trophy was presented to Charles by Ms Shamaine McPherson on behalf of the LFT.

Other sponsors are Cel Star U-Mobile, Banks DIH and the Kashif & Shanghai Organisation