In another setting, ACER would be a brand name for computer and printing equipment, but in this case, the acronym stands for Anguilla Cycling Empowerment Ring. It is a new, but seemingly amalgamated group, which, on Sunday, May 3, represented members from several clubs with members of varying ages, in what was an exciting series of races.

Committee members of ACER

The competition, which began opposite LIME’s Telecoms House, in the Valley, involved seniors who travelled several times around the island as well as six laps in the centre of the island; juniors who rode one long lap with them; juveniles (under 12), girls and amateur riders who cycled at shorter distances. They all were drawn from such cycling clubs as V8, VCG, Link, Soualiga, Double Trouble and Stingers.
The available results were: Seniors: 1st Nicholas Dube (VCG); 2nd Freddy Hamlet (Stingers); 3rd Marlial Gene, (Stingers). A-plus: 1st Rockeem Romney (Double Trouble); and 2nd Jadel Carty (Double Trouble); Pewee team: 1st Saleen Romney (Double Trouble); 2nd Quashee Hughes (Double Trouble); Female riders: 1st Monica Ceccon (Soualiga); and 2nd: Lavida Brooks (Double Trouble); Juveniles: 1st Jean Marie Poyo (VCG); 2nd Akeem Sasso (VCG); and 3rd Joseph Hercules (Link).
The sponsors were Cusinart Resort & Spa, JTC Customs Brokerage, Hughes Construction, DLG Plumbing, National Trucking, Astoria Inc, Dungeon Gym, Greig’s Trucking, The Anguillian (publicity), Swat’s HIFI, Superior Industrial Equipment, Dream Makers and Klass FM.

Cyclists ready for competition

ACER’s committee members are George Romney, Gillian Richardson-Bradshaw, Miguel Leverette, Derek Carty and Dylon Heyliger.
“We are a growing team of passionate individuals committed to taking cycling to an unbelievable level, all for the betterment and future development of the cyclists and the sport,” they said. “We would like to highlight that, as per our motto, we are committed to the empowerment of our youth, especially in cycling and athletics. We are proud to come into the picture at a time when the Anguilla population is fully motivated and experiencing high self-esteem which have driven many of our young and old to join the novice and professional cyclists on the island.”
The committee members offered their thanks and appreciation to their valued sponsors, the cyclists, all other road users for their cooperation, the Anguilla Amateur Cycling Association for its support and for working diligently to ensure a smooth and seamless race, and the Royal Anguilla Police Force for its assistance in the area of safety.

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