Issue 09/19                                                                        May 13, 2009

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 17 - Road Race Series #4 - Southside Road Race - 8:30AM

May 19 - Mid Week Training Crit - Morgan's Point - 6:30PM

May 25 - Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race - Somerset - 9:00AM

May 31 - Handicap Road Race - Southside - 8:30AM

June 2 - Mid Week Training Crit - Morgan's Point - 6:30PM

June 7 -  Road Race Series #5 - Hamilton - 8:00AM

June 9 - Mid Week Training Crit - Morgan's Point - 6:30PM

June 13 - Queen's Birthday Stage Race, Road Race - Morgan's Point - 8:30AM

June 14 - Queen's Birthday Stage Race, Crit & Hill Climb - Southside & St. David's - 8:30AM

June 16 -Mid Week Training Crit - Morgan's Point - 6:30PM

June 21 - Father's Day Rolling Road Race - Hamilton start - TBA

June 23 -Mid Week Training Crit - Morgan's Point - 6:30PM

June 27 - Bank of Bermuda Foundation National Time Trial Championships - Southside - TBA

June 28 - National Road Race Championships - Southside - 8:30AM

2009 RACE CALENDAR

CYCLING NEWS

SATURDAY AM "FINISH LINE"

For those who are regular participants in the 6:15AM ride on Saturdays, you may have noted that the group is getting bigger and riding very well.  It has been suggested that for the conclusion of the fast part of the ride (notice that I'm avoiding saying "end of the race" as it is not a Race), participants use the Aberfeldy sign on The Lane and cool down along East Broadway and Front Street.

RACING MATTERS

SOUTHSIDE ROAD RACE THIS SUNDAY

The 4th race of the points series events is this Sunday at Southside starting at 8:30AM.  The course will start at Pizza House and head up to the White's roundabout, back down the hill, turn right before tennis courts, around roundabout to Clearwater Beach, through the parking lot and back the way you came.  Number of laps for each category will be advised at the start.

Race directors are Tab Froud, Pam Froud, Phil Trussell and Nick Greet.  If you are able to volunteer then please contact Tab at  tfroud@brcl.bm.   Remember, all racers are required to prvide two volunteers to the points series races in the season.

SINCLAIR PACKWOOD MEMORIAL RACE

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS, INVITES, REQUESTS  & SPONSORS

QUALIFYING

As always, there is a limit of 60 riders for this prestigious  race and if you want to be a part of it then make sure you meet the standard.

First, the race is open only to those who are BBA members.

Second, you must be racing in any of the adult categories or Junior A.

Third, you must have finished 2 of the 2009 road race series races.  The Tuesday training crits do not count towards the number of races.

If we have open spots after taking all those who have met the three criteria and want to ride the race directors (BBA Executive Committee) will offer spots to others who express an interest in racing the event at their discretion.  If you want to enjoy the thrill of this event and don't want to be subject to the whims of 5 grumpy guys then get racing.  The remaining event that will get you qualified is the road race on May17th.

INVITATIONS & REQUESTS

Invitations have now gone out to those who have qualified and there and many more who can qualify this weekend.  If you will not meet the standards above but want to participate then you need to send your request to info@bermudabicycle.org right away.  As of today the following individuals have qualified and been sent invitations:

Jonathan Herring, Scott Williams, Graeme Miller, Garth Thomson, Arthur Pitcher, Neil de ste. Croix, Mark Lombardi, Mark Hatherley, Darren Glasford, Phil Trussell, Alex Godfrey, Aaron Place, Chris Faria, Dave Collins, Edwin Jordan, Jason Piney, Paul Jacks, Manny Packwood, Nigel Godfrey, Spike Tomlinson, Nick Greet, Chris Harkness, Ondray Hill, Carlos DeSilva, Everton Dawes, Arthur Glasford, Ricky Smith, Wayne Scott, Kevin Topple, Elliot Hubbard, Grant Goudge, Andrew Steel, John Narraway, Vic Ball, Norbert Meyer, Joey Richardson, Paulo Medieros, Martin Bolton, Barry Brewer, Shannon Lawrence, Scott Mello, Rickai Lightbourne, Anthony Seaman, Maryellen Goodwin, Sarah Bonnett, Nichole Mitchell, Heather Cooper, Sarah Jordan, Mark Godfrey, Tre-Shun Correia, Dominique Mayho, Justin Ferreira, Sophie Adams, Elizabeth Jordan

Entry fee for the race is $10 for adults and $5 for juniors

SPONSOR

This event is again being sponsored by Jim & Debbie Butterfield and race numbers will carry the Butterfield & Valis name in recognition of this generous support.

BACARDI TIME TRIAL RESULTS

Thanks to John Whale for organizing another successful Capital G Time Trial Series.  50 riders came out for the race of truth and some found the truth painful.  Miolly Doyle, Kim Day and Carlton Adams assited John and their help is greatly appreciated.  Full results are below.

Bacardi TT Results May 9, 2009

Picture of the week

Sarah Bonnett has developed a new technology for creating the lightest bike possible.  She has completely eliminated the wheels in an effort to gain an advantage.  This design has yet to be road tested.

But really, Sarah skipped the crit on Tuesday and wound up doling out wheels as riders came in with flats.  Wayne Scott got the front and Chequan Richardson took the back wheel.  Good news is that she didn't have to spend an hour cleaning her bike like 32 others who raced at Morgan's Point last night.

If you want to submit a picture or two for the next newsletter then please forward the image to newsletter@bermudabicycle.org.