When it comes to (competitive) sports, the annual cross country cycling is at the top of the list as one of the most grueling, with 140 miles of unforgiving terrain. To enter Belize's premier sports competition it requires years of training and top physical and mental shape.
But this year, probably for the first time in the history of the race, one Radio Disc Jockey says, he'll ride amongst the professionals, not for the glory or the crown but to raise funds for underprivileged kids.
Alfrain Supal works as a DJ at WAVE Radio and he says he's got two children agencies in mind that he plans on donating all the proceeds from his effort. And today Seven News caught up with him at the Heritage Bank where he was officially opening an account for the cause.
Alfrain Supal
"I chose those two schools because, first of all, Stella Maris is one of the only schools in Belize that caters to children with disabilities. The Dorothy Menzies Children's home is one of the largest children's home in Belize City. These are schools that are in constant need of resources, man-power and financial assistance."
Jim McFadzean
"Why choose the sport of cycling? You aren't a professional cyclist."
Alfrain Supal
"No, I am not a professional cyclist. In fact, I just started to ride in November of last year. So, I am definitely not a cyclist by profession. I chose cycling because I always loved riding."
Jim McFadzean
"First of all, tell us what your training regimen is like and have you, since November, completed the 140 mile course - Belize, San Ignacio, and Back?"
Alfrain Supal
"My training regimen is simple. I just ride a lot; I stay on my bike. Like you said earlier, I am not a professional cyclist, so what I need to do is stay on my bike, eat healthy, and sleep well. You can't be drinking rum; I don't drink. As far as doing the entire course, the elections slowed me down a lot, but as of today, I'll have to do the gym and everything. The account is here at the Heritage Bank; it's under Alfrain Supal Stella Maris Children's Home. So, wherever you are in the country, you tell them you want to put - I'm asking for a dollar. Belizeans, I am asking for 1 dollar to put into this account. I would like to call out all the bigger companies, the people in Belize who are more affluent, who have money, to put in more. The account number is 9 111148. I just went in there, and to be real, I want to show Belizeans that I took my money. The account started with $100, my money."
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