Kellar bids for cycling three-peat

DREADLOCKED cyclist Azikiwe Kellar will be aiming for his third successive title in the kilometre event as the 2003 National Championships pedal off at the Arima Velodrome today from 7 pm.

But Kellar would not have things his own way on the track, as he is expected to face a tough challenge from brother Ako, “2002 Cyclist of the Year” Elisha Greene, Clinton Grant and Ray Phillips. Christopher Sellier will bid for his second straight gold in the juniors’ kilometre time trial, but will have to withstand the likes of Adam Alexander and Haseem McLean. National Over-40 king Richard Ramchand, Gregory Dandrade and Pedro Castellano are in line for the veterans’ kilo crown. Cyclists will use the championships, which will continue at the Arima venue this weekend, to book their places on the national team for the World “B” Cycling Championships in Switzerland in July.