Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2024. 3:40 pm CST.
Photo Credit: Dwayne Wade
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Derrick Chavarria and Kaya Cattouse won the Men’s Elite and Women’s races, respectively, in the 5th Bernice Wade Memorial Cycling Classic in Bermudian Landing on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Chavarria clocked two hours, ten minutes, and nine seconds (2:10:09) for the 50-mile race riding at a speed of 23.0 miles per hour.
“The 2024 edition of the Bernice Wade Memorial Cycling Race and Back-to-School event was a resounding success, marking the 5th edition of this cherished tradition in the beautiful Belize River Valley community,” said organizer Dwayne Wade.
“In addition to the races, the main event known as ‘The Big Dance’ saw us distribute over 250 backpacks and provide complimentary lunches for 150 cyclists.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this year’s event memorable. We hope all participants enjoyed the experience as much as we did organizing it,” Wade said.
The race is held annually in memory of Wade’s mother, Mrs. Bernie Wade.
“My mom was one of the most loving, sharing, and caring individuals. Unfortunately, she passed away at the tender age of 64 on September 3, 1999,” Wade said. “She was known in the River Valley Community for her spirit of love, her spirit of sharing and caring for everyone. That was what we were most proud of and that’s kind of the spirit that we carry on for this event.”
“Thanks to the Wade family for organizing a great family fun day of racing,” the Belize Cycling Federation said. “Thanks also to the race officials, police support, and all the community members who came out to support the race.”
Wade said the Men’s Junior prize and trophy were given in memory of cyclist Mateo Cruz, who passed away recently.
Here the complete list of the different category winners. Photos courtesy of Dwayne Wade shown in the first photo receiving his 50-59 Category 4th place prize.
Dwayne Wade receiving his 50-59 Category 4th place prize.
Men’s Elite
- Derrick Chavarria – G-Flow Cycling
- Jyven Gonzalez – G-Flow Cycling
- Giovanni Lovell – Lovell Cycling
- Dylan Levy – Valvoline
- Athlee Lozano – Valvoline Cycling
Women Open
- Kaya Cattouse – LA Sweat
- Francine Gigli – Team Lovell
- Irene Baki – unattached rider
- Mya Bennett – unattached rider
- Ariel Gordon -Griga Cycling Club
Men’s Junior
- Devin Major – G-Flow Cycling
- Jaheem Lewis – Valvoline Cycling
- Tamron Morris – Griga Cycling
- Tyler Tejeda – Valvoline Cycling
- Keith Enwright, Jr. – G-Flow Cycling
30-39 Category
- Giovanni Choto
- Oton Olivarez
- Brandon Cattouse
- Byron Pope
- Phillip Leslie
40-49 Category
- Henry Moreira
- Windell Vernon
- Vallan Symns
- Quinton Hamilton
- Jose Choto
50-59 Category
- Roque Matus
- Fred Usher
- Kenneth Butler
- Dwayne Wade
- Warren Coye (doesn’t appear in photo)
- Roydel Reneau (appears in photo)
60-69 Category
- Barney Brown
- George Lovell Sr.
- Isaiah Willacey
- Ricky Usher
- Will Savery
Special Prizes
– Oldest Rider: George Lovell Sr.
– 1st Club Rider: Tyrin Tasher
Station Prizes Winners
– Jyven Gonzalez
– Giovanni Choto
– Derrick Chavarria
– Kenroy Gladden
– Dwayne Wade
– Barney Brown
– Devin Major
– Kay’s Cattouse
– Arielle Gordon
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Posted: Tuesday, August 20, 2024. 3:40 pm CST. Photo Credit: Dwayne Wade By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Derrick Chavarria and Kaya Cattouse won the Men’s Elite and Women’s
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