Marsh Sets New Cycling Record

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Thursday, 07 June 2012 02:29

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - By completing Sunday’s 16-Mile Individual Time Trial in 35:32 minutes, Robert Marsh proved once again that when it comes to individual effort for speed on a bicycle, he is the best on island.

During the race hosted by the Antigua & Barbuda Cycling Association (ABACA) Marsh, of Club Savoy, erased the standing course record time of 35:51 set by Jaime Bridges in 2010 to adjust the new course record by over 19 seconds.

Last year’s winner Marvin Spencer of Team Terminix also produced an outstanding time of 35:57 for 2nd place, and National Triathlete Andre Simon caused an upset by squeezing Bridges off the podium after clocking 36:25 to place 3rd.

Simon, also a member of Team Terminix, upset an established pattern by getting between the island’s three best time trial finishers, Marsh, Spencer and Bridges.

Bridges, of the Rattlers Club, had to settle for 4th place after producing a time of 36:46, while Dale Richardson placed 5th in a time of 36:51.

Meanwhile, Ashley Rhodes, Club Savoy’s best new rider, won the B-Class in a time of 39:03 ahead of a gradually improving Walton Francis of the Rattlers Club.

Both riders performed well enough for consideration to be in the squad for the 2012 Caribbean Cycling Championships in October, which will be hosted by ABACA.

Francis finished in 39:09, five seconds off the winning time. Junior category rider Tesheed Gordon placed 3rd in a time of 39:43.

However, it was a disappointing ride for National Sportswoman Tamiko Butler, who was unable to be on the podium for the first time since she began contesting the B-Class category. The National Female Time Trialist finished in 40:38, good enough for 4th place. Mervin Gore was 5th with a time of 40:41.

Jaleel Cannonier was the best of the Junior-Class riders and crossed the line in 43:36 to win the 16-mile junior event. Colin James was 2nd with a time of 44:39.

Joel Phillip continues to dominate the Cadet-Class, as the 13 year old produced a time of 21:42 over the 8-mile course to beat the National Cadet Champion Nigel Fabian, who placed 2nd with 23:19.

Lindsay Duffy was the best of the females, clocking 22:40 to win the female 8-mile race. Kevinia Francis placed 2nd after producing a time of 25:00, and Wendy Tittle was 3rd with 27:50 in her debut.

National Boxing Champion Dexter Simmons was the best in the Sports Class, clocking 22:36 to win. Masters Champion Peter Kelsick was 2nd in a time of 22:43 to place ahead of Nelson Simon, who was 3rd with a time of 24:22.

The next event will take place on June 24 in St. John’s City, when ABACA hosts the 2012 Top Ranking National Road Cycling Championships. The cyclists will battle over 66 miles for the sport’s most prestigious title.

The race kicks off in front the Top Ranking Store on Old Parham Road at 9:30am.

 

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