Joseph snags win at Meridian Bank Great Valley Criterium Hastings

James Joseph after Sunday's race

We Stand United Cycle Club’s, James Joseph kept the Golden Arrowhead flying in the USA last weekend when he won the Master Men 65+ category race at the Meridian Bank Great Valley Criterium in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Joseph, topped a field of ten riders in his category, clocking one hour, 22 seconds (1:00:22) to win ahead of Paul Korner (ActiveYards /Trek) who was timed at 1:00:24, the same time as the third-placed Mark Hastings (QCW Cycling p/b Cadence Cycling).

Combining the 55+ and 65+ categories, Joseph placed eighth overall.

Meanwhile, another Guyanese, Jamaul John (CRCA/Foundation Elite Team) placed eighth in his category, crossing the line in 1:51:23. This race was won by Dylan Bibic (Premier Tech u23) in 1:50:46 with second place going to Clever Martinez (Miami Blazers) 1:50:47.

John’s teammate, Jamol Eastmond took the final podium spot in 1:50:48. A total of 102 riders contested this category with 13 not completing the distance.