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UPCOMING EVENTSNovember 7 - Tokio Youth Mountain Biking Series event at Arboretum - 4:00PM November 8 - Capital G Time Trial Series - Shelly Bay Course - 7:30AM November 21 - Tokio Youth Mountain Biking Series event at Arboretum - 4:00PM November 29 - Conrad's MTB Series Race - Ft. Scaur - 9:00AM December 5 - Tokio Youth Mountain Biking Series event at Arboretum - 4:00PM December 13 - Tokio Youth Mountain Biking Series event at Ferry Readh - 1:30PM December 13 - 4 Hour Endurance Mountain Bike Race at Ferry Reach - 3:00PM December 20- Conrad's MTB Series Race - Admiralty House Park - 9:00AM December 26 - Not The Boxing Day Ride - Hamilton to Dockyard - 9:00AM December 27 - Possible Cyclo-Cross Race Date December 28 - MTB Downhill and social - Lighthouse Hill - 9:00AM |
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CYCLING NEWS TOKIO YOUTH MTB SERIES STARTS THIS SATURDAY
The first of the 2009/10 Tokio Youth Mountain biking Series is at 4:00 this Saturday afternoon at the Arboretum. Please spread the word to your friends, colleagues and neighbors who have children in primary school. The organizers are happy to have older children attend and participate as well. The events include some skills work and age group races. As in the past there will be a raffle at the end of the series for a new bike and each time a child participates his/her name will be entered in the draw. The more you attend, the better your chances of winning. The draw is at the last event on January 30th. Thanks to Tokio Millennium Re for their sponsorship and all of the volunteers they provide. If you would like to come out an assist Ed Jordan then please do so. Volunteers should arrive at the Arboretum by 3:30PM. SUNDAY MTB RIDE - MYSTERY DESTINATION The group MTB ride will depart from the Flagpole on Front St. at 8:00AM and head to ....... who knows? Destination to be determined by the will of the people. Show up, ride hard, then take a nap. |
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RACING MATTERS SHELLY BAY TIME TRIAL FINALE
One more TT left for the year, this Sunday on the Shelly Bay course. Come out for the 7:30 start (get there early to sign in) and set a time to show your progress this year. Thanks to John Whale for all his work in organizing all nine of the TT's this year. CONRAD'S MTB SEASON IS UPON US!
Thanks to Jeff and Charles for their continued support of the mountain biking season with their sponsorship of the race series. There are seven races in the the series utilizing Ft. Scaur, Hog Bay, Admiralty House and Ferry Reach. The series registration should be done in advance (though there are single race entries available before each event) and dropped in the BBA box at either Bicycle Works or Winners Edge. Grant "Chelsea" Goudge is the coordinator of the mountain biking season so we extend our thanks to him for the work he has put into crafting a challenging season. Series rules and the pre-paid form are below. Conrad's MTB Series Registration Form |
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STUFF FOR SALE OR OTHER FARIA'S FELT
Chris is selling his 54 cm Felt F75. $600. Good working condition. Shimano Ultegra components. Contact 538-3848 ZIPP WHEELS GALORE Numerous sets of Zipp carbon Fiber wheels with the CERAMIC bearings. 202’s – 303’s – 404’s and Time trial discs. Most as new . Price 50 % value of new . Note ceramic bearings NOT regular. Think your fast now, try these. Payment plan available if necessary. Contact Ricky 505-7668. CERVELO P3 TT BIKE 58cm Cervelo Time Trial Bike as new. Hardly used . All top of line components . SRM PRO POWER METERS As new, 50% of new price. Contact Ricky 505-7668 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 weekMewett's top speed, 79kph!
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