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UPCOMING EVENTSSeptember 19 - Butterfield Bermuda Grand Prix Stage 1 - Morgan's Point Criterium - 9:00AM September 20 - Butterfield Bermuda Grand Prix Stage 2 - Southside Time Trial - 8:00AM September 20 - Butterfield Bermuda Grand Prix Stage 3 - Hamilton Criterium - 2:00PM September 20 - Butterfield Bermuda Grand Prix Awards Dinner - Barr's Bay Park - 6:00PM September 22 - FINAL Mid Week Training Crit - Morgan's Point - 6:30PM September 27 - Bank of Bermuda Foundation Triathlon - Hamilton - 8:30/9:30AM October 4 - Road Race Points Series Race #12 - Southside - 8:00AM October 18 - Capital G Time Trial Series - Bacardi Course - 7:30AM October 25 - Captial G Time Trial Series - Harrington Sound Course - 7:30AM November 1 - Captial G Time Trial Series - Shelly Bay Course - 7:30AM 2009 RACE CALENDAR - Updated File 6/17/09 |
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CYCLING NEWS BUTTERFIELD BERMUDA GRAND PRIX 2009
Time is running out to register to race this weekend. You must register online at BikeReg.com (see link below) before 5:00PM on Thursday, September 17th. Full event details will be available at www.bermudagrandprix.com. For those not racing, we need your assistance with each of the races. Of course you will get a stylish t-shirt for your efforts! Sunday morning's course in Southside goes to the airport roundabout so a few extra bodies are required. Sunday afternoon in Hamilton will need some additional assistance as well. We are greatful to Butterfield for encouraging their employees to assist us with marshalling. Butterfield Bermuda Grand Prix Registration BANK OF BERMUDA FOUNDATION TRIATHLON NEARS For those of you who have honed their TT skills of double as a triathlete, race directors Chris Page and Ian Pilgrim invite you to enter the 2009 Bank of Bermuda Foundation Triathlon. Details on the event and registration can be found at http://bta.bm/pages/2009/27sept.html. If you are looking for a swimmer or runner to round out your team then contact Chris (cp@transact.bm) or Ian (ipilgrim@mayflower.bm) and they will hook you up with some quality athletes. MAINTENANCE CLASSES Chelsea is offering free bike maintenance classes on September 22 and 29 at Bicycle Works starting at 6:15. Learn the basics so you can save your money for important things like a pair of carbon fibre socks with ceramic graphics ($237 per sock). TRUNK ISLAND SWIM Pam Froud has asked us to remind you that the annual Trunk Island Swim will take place on October 11th. You can get all the details and register at raceday.bm |
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RACING MATTERS SUNDAY ROAD RACE - SOUTHSIDE Great racing back at Soutside after a bit of a break. Despite the little refreshing rain all went well. Thanks to the race directors and volunteers for making it come together. Full results are below. If you have an issue with the results please contact Rodney Davies (rodney@rodsfod.com) or Jeff Amaral (jeff@conrads.bm). Sept 13 Southside Road Race Results |
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STUFF FOR SALE OR OTHER JUNIOR BIKE WANTED Karen Madeiros is looking for a road bike for her nephew. 11 year old, 4ft 10" tall, very keen boy looking to purchase a road racing bike urgently! If you have a bike (road or mountain) in working condition but is just sitting there, neglected and unused, please consider donating it to the BBA for use in the schools programs. |
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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. Check us out at |
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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. |
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Picture of the weekChelsea and Chris are back from the Green Mountain Stage Race with tales galore, some taller than others. Mr. Goudge thought that the two pictures below were indicative of the event; bit of blood and plenty of Bloody Marys. If only Front Street was so receptive.
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