MARIGOT:--- Friday, 15 March 2013 - The excitement is beginning to kick in for the 1st Annual NAGICO to NAGICO Cycling Race taking place this weekend Saturday March 16th and Sunday March 17th. The main event is on Sunday at 8am, with the 'Start' at the NAGICO Office in Philipsburg and the 'Finish' at NAGICO Assurance in Marigot.
The event which is planned in two phases will have the time trials on Saturday at the Post Office in Grand Case and ending at the NAGICO office in Marigot. It promises to be an exciting race as professional riders from France and Guadeloupe have arrived on the island to participate in this event. These professional riders include: Ludovic Turpin from France, who is the official 2012 winner of Tour Guadeloupe, Champion of France, Tour de France, Italy and Spain. Nicolas Dumont; the 2009 winner of Tour Guadeloupe is also among the delegation with other professional riders like Damien Maroni, Steeve Chaider and Christian Thibois.
Well known local riders from St. Martin, like Jean Maire Poyo and Edward Benitez will be racing in this event. NAGICO extends an invitation to entire community to come out and witness this milestone event. NAGICO Insurances is a proud sponsor of this event and hopes to make this NAGICO to NAGICO Cycling Race and annual event.