 |
|
|
|
UPCOMING EVENTSJuly 12 - Road Race Series #8 - Southside - 8:30AM July 14 -Mid Week Training Crit - Morgan's Point - 6:30PM July 19 - Captial G Time Trial Series - Shelly Bay - 7:30AM July 21 - Mid Week Training Crit - Morgan's Point - 6:30AM July 25 - Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships Time Trial - Middle Road, Paget - 7:00AM July 26 - Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships Road Race - Hamilton - 8:00AM 2009 RACE CALENDAR - Updated File 6/17/09 |
|
CYCLING NEWS JUNIOR CARIBBEAN CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2009 - BERMUDA
You will see from the calendar above that we are hosting the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships this July 25 and 26. At this point it looks like there will be 70 participants from 13 countries, including about 10 juniors representing Bermuda. We will require a huge number of volunteers for these races and it is hoped that all BBA members will come out to support the events. Nigel Godfrey is coordinating the time trial which will use a similar structure to the Escape to Bermuda cycling leg. With traffic closed in one direction for the duration of the TT we need about 150 volunteers along the course to make it as safe as possible. The good news is that the TT starts at 7:00AM and will only take until 8:30 for all of the participants to finish. If you live along Middle Road in Paget, Warwick and Southampton (to Barnes Corner) or South Road from Barnes Corner to Bermuda College then all you would need to do is step outside in your bathrobe and cover an intersection. The road race will use the Hamilton course we ran for the Bermuda Grand Prix last year, including Corkscrew Hill. Jeff and Martin are getting this organized and support within this closed circuit will be needed. This is a major undertaking and will require the assistance of all BBA members and friends. Please support this BBA event as best as you can. JUNIOR CAMP UPDATE
Geri Mewett and Brad Spears (unsure of relation to Britney) are running the cap this week out in Southside to the delight of a dozen young cyclists. Word is that is has been great fun, especially the core strengthening exercises! |
|
RACING MATTERS ROAD RACE THIS WEEKEND The road race poinst series resumes this Sunday at Southside. With a course designed by Rodney Davies you can be assured that it will be one for the strong. A full description and route map are attached below . Please note that the start/finish will be at Carter House so those arriving by car should park in the White's parking lot. Laps and distances are as follows: Male A/ Female A = 11 Laps = 40.7 Miles Volunteers are needed, as always, and your help would be greatly appreciated. If you can assist then please contact Rodney Davies at rodney@rodsfod.com |
|
STUFF FOR SALE OR OTHER Not a thing. |
|
GENERAL ITEMS GROUP RIDES/TRAINING Looking for some training partners or just someone to listen to your cycling woes? Check out this list of group rides. If you have one to add then please let us know at newsletter@bermudabicycle.org RIDER LIAISONS Got issues with race formats? Questions on start times? Just looking for someone to talk to? Jeff Amaral is your contact and he can be reached at jeff@conrads.bm RESULTS
If you are looking for BBA results then check out our web site (www.bermudabicycle.org) or visit www.islandstats.com where Earl Basden has archived most of our events plus photos. VIDEO Bermuda Sports Network is the latest entry to the online space for local sports coverage and they have been eager to come out and cover BBA events. Check them out at www.bermudasportsnetwork.bm ONLINE COMMUNITY
The BBA has a presence in a few scattered locations, including Blogger and Facebook. Visit the group at http://bermudacycling.blogspot.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28058784893 |
|
ADDED MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Don't forget that BBA members get a 10% discount on sales at Winners Edge and Bicycle Works. See each shop for details. |
|
Picture of the weekIntrepid photographer, bike camp leader and father of the Teagan, Geri Mewett leads the pack home from the Tuesday evening thrash at Morgan's Point.
If you want to submit a picture or two for the next newsletter then please forward the image to newsletter@bermudabicycle.org. |
If you have received this e-mail in error or no longer wish to be on the distribution list, please contact us and we'll make sure you are removed. Also, if there is a preferred email you wish to use to stay in contact with you then please let us know. Feel free to distribute this newsletter to friends, family and anyone interested in cycling or Bermuda.
We would be glad to publish your cycling news, whether it be bike for sale or your latest event results. Send all things cycling to us and we'll include it in the next issue.