T&T's Gerard "Corkie" de Gannes will be among many Caribbean cyclists who will pedal at the Med Bike Rally, which will be staged in Ponce, Puerto Rico, tomorrow.The non-competitive rally will recognise cyclists from around the Caribbean region who use medical devices to aid in the treatment of conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain and spinal and neurological disorders. Thirteen cyclists are set to be honoured at the event.
The event promotes physical activity and the prevention of control of conditions which affects a person's health.A native of Santa Cruz, de Gannes uses a pacemaker to treat heart arrhythmia.
Barbadian cyclist Christine O'Connor is one of the two female participants. O'Connor uses an insulin pump.The Med Bike Rally offers three categories, 22 miles (35 km) for beginners, 55 miles (89 km) on road bike, or 50 miles (80 km) on mountain bike.