The Andre K. Simon Inaugural Memorial Race Was a Major Success

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The Andre K. Simon Inaugural Memorial Race Celebrates Road Safety and Resilience

The cycling community gathered to honor the legacy of Andre K. Simon in a successful inaugural memorial race, celebrating Simon’s passion and advocating for road safety.

Cyclists of all ages competed, cheered on by supporters, family, and friends who attended the event in large numbers.

The organizers extend heartfelt thanks to Alistair Savoury, affectionately dubbed “Superman” for his dedication, along with the Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation, the event’s planning team, and all those who contributed to making the day a memorable success.

The Simon family expressed profound gratitude for the overwhelming support, especially acknowledging the strength of Andre’s mother and the unity of family near and far. They also extended a warm invitation for others to join their ongoing efforts in promoting road safety awareness.

The race featured several categories, with spirited performances across the board:

  • Fun Race (3 Laps): 1st – Trevor Henry Jr., 2nd – Jemoul Francis, 3rd – Tabari Moore
  • Cadets (3 Laps): 1st – Elite Thomas, 2nd – Benjamin Carl
  • Juniors (8 Laps): 1st – Tahje Browne, 2nd – Jayeonte Joseph, 3rd – Dejaun Francis
  • Masters (5 Laps): 1st – Edward Henry, 2nd – Vaughn Gomes, 3rd – Tiziano Rosignoli
  • Elite (8 Laps): 1st – Robert Marsh, 2nd – Jahiem Telemaque, 3rd – Marcus Ozuna
  • Last Man Standing (Andre’s Signature Race): 1st – Tahje Browne, 2nd – Robert Marsh, 3rd – Conroy Thomas

The event also recognized the contributions of sponsors, including the Antigua Barbuda Cycling Federation, Hutchinson Antigua Ltd, Finance and Development Company Ltd., Twin Island Media, Chris Ann Dover, the Antigua Barbuda Red Cross, Caribbean Pharmaceutical Supplies Ltd., Inet, PIC Insurance, Know Label, Cool Island Treats Ice Company, Wendell Roberts & Associates (Gold Sponsor), Antigua State College, Observer Radio, ABIIT. Special appreciation was extended to the Police Force for their assistance.

With hopes of continuing Andre’s legacy and strengthening road safety initiatives, the Simon family and organizers look forward to future events, uniting the community in remembrance and proactive safety efforts.

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5 COMMENTS

  2. Thanks to the wonderful organizers and sponsors who helped to bring this to fruition. I was there and here’s my constructive observation. There were so many riders, so many sponsors, so many races and other activities, the master/mistress of ceremony were exceptional, relatively stable weather, masterful organization for a first time event, so many prizes, BUT, poor crowd support. Where were the wives, girl friends, siblings, children, of the cyclists? Ministry of sports representatives maybe?? One female cyclist in the whole of Wadadli??There were more riders than spectators. Thanks to the Simon family. It’s a pity I didn’t have a bike, or that the joints prevented me from being a part of the walk race, but kudos once again to the organizers and sponsors. Keep Andre’s cycling contribution to this nation alive. Come out next year. Make it a family affair.

  3. I was there. I want to thank the organizers, sponsors and others who helped to make it a success. Here’s my constructive observation though. There were so many races, so many prizes, so many cyclists. The weather was okay. The MC’s were excellent, BUT, where were the wives, girlfriends, siblings, friends of the cyclists?? There were more cyclists than spectators. Next year, friends of Andre Simon and cycling, come out and support. Make it a family affair. One female cyclist in the whole of Antigua?? No man. May Andre’s legacy live on.

  4. Sounds like a great community or family event. Wish I could have attended. We need more truly family-friendly events in this country. Perhaps the support will increase each year.

  5. Many people like to go out and enjoy themselves on a Saturday afternoon and stay home and chill or relax on a Sunday afternoon. Also, events are more accessible to more people on Saturdays than Sundays. So, perhaps they should change the day next time and persons might more happily support them.

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