‘Bike Doctor’ revives schools cycling

THE INTERSCHOOL Cycling Championships, organised by Anthony “Bike Doctor” Commis-siong Sport and Culture Promotion, has been revived. Since it was last held in 1996, junior pedallists have been forced to compete in senior events in order to test their skills against one another. But they can take their wheels to the concrete track at Skinner Park, San Fernando on June 28 where, from 1-5 pm, they can face off in a variety of races for BMX, Mountain Bikes and Ten-Speed Racing Bikes. According to chief organiser “Bike Doctor” Commissiong the interschool competition, which started in 1984, “was the breeding ground for many of our top national cyclists, including the Kellar brothers (Ako and Azikiwe), Richard Dickie, Clinton Grant, Emile Abraham, Mario Joseph and others.” And this year’s event will be held in honour of former national wheelsman Noel Luces for his outstanding contribution to the sport, in particular the youths. A registration fee of $10 will be charged to interested beginners and experienced juniors while medals and trophies are at stake in the day-long programme. And cyclists need not worry about treatment for injuries, as the Red Cross ambulance will be in attendance while safety measures will be in place, including mandatory helmets for all riders.