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The main event on the annual cycling calendar, the Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic is only a month away. On Sunday the riders will participate in the last major race before the Cross Country – the 29th running of the annual Belmopan Cycling Classic. Public Relations Officer for the Belize Cycling Association Kwame Scott told us why he’s excited.

Kwame Scott, Public Relations Officer – Cycling Association
“This is the final viewing of our riders before the big one. This is where you shuffle the deck, this is where you remember that in 1990 Charlie Lewis won this race before he won his first Cross Country. This is where in 1997 Ernest Meighan won his first Belmopan race before he won the Cross Country in 1997 as did Chris Frederick in 1999 and Edwardo Uribe in 2002.”

Jules Vasquez,
“Should we expect another strong dominant showing from Marlon Castillo?”

Kwame Scott,
“Oh definitely, Marlon Castillo is actually dubbed by me and a lot of cycling enthusiasts if you may as Belize’s brightest hope to bring the garland back home on Holy Saturday. Heading into Sunday in this 100 mile race, Marlon is definitely one of the top five favourites, top two favourites if you may, and probably the favourite rider heading into this race.

Unfortunately, sponsorship for this particular race, although it is 29 years old has not been forthcoming. As we all know the times we are living in, I guess the economic situation, but the Belize Cycling Association however has decided that this race must be a reality; so the prizes will be miniscule, it will be financial. I can mention also that there will be no, absolutely no station prizes along the route. However I must mention that the door is still open.”

If you want to contribute a station prize call 670-0952. The race starts at 8:00 from the Constitution Park in Belize City, head to Belmopan and back for a total of 100 miles. Giovanni Froggy Leslie is the defending male champion.