Issue 09/50                   www.bermudabicycle.org                    December 16, 2009

UPCOMING EVENTS

December 20- Conrad's MTB Series Race #3 - Admiralty House Park - 9:00AM

December 26 - Not The Boxing Day Ride - Hamilton to Dockyard - 9:00AM

December 27 - Cyclo-Cross Race - Shelly Bay - 11:00AM

December 28 - MTB Downhill and social - Lighthouse Hill - 9:00AM

January 9 - Tokio Youth Mountain Biking Series event - Arboretum - 4:00PM

January 10 - Conrad's MTB Series Race #4 - Ferry Reach - 9:00AM

January 16 - BBA Awards Dinner - RHADC - Time to be confirmed

January 17 - Tokio Youth Mountain Biking Series event Ferry Reach - 1:30PM

January 17 - 4 Hour Team Endurance Race - Ferry Reach - 3:00PM

CYCLING NEWS

2010 MEMBERSHIP

The 2010 membership forms are now available to download below.  The membership period is from January 1 to December 31 2010 but if you are taking up membership for the first time now the period include the remainder of 2009 plus 2010.  Fees have increased slightly and will be $25 for individual adult, $35 for family and $10 for juniors.  We will also be issuing membership cards this year (hence the increase in fees) but this will help identify members for those businesses that provide BBA members with a discount or added benefit.  Please note that the membership card is not a racing license.  Forms can be dropped at the the BBA boxes at Bicycle Works and Winners Edge for posted to the BBA at P.O. Box 192, Devonshire DVBX.

2010 Membership Form

AGM ROUND-UP

The AGM was held last night and was fairly brief. An ammendment to the by-laws was approved which basically states that the BBA will follow the BCDS ondrug in sport issues.  The Board of Directors was re-elected and they, in turn, apponted the Executive Committee which will remain as was composed last year. A general meeting of the members will be held in February at which time the 2009 financial report will be presented.

For 2010 the Boar and Executive are comprised of:

Board of Directors

Peter Dunne

Elliot Hubbard

Dannielle Bezant

Karl Outerbridge

Kris Hedges

Greg Hopkins

Executive Committee

Peter Dunne - President

Nigel Godfrey - Treasurer

Duncan Simons

Jeff Amaral

Martin Bolton

Thanks to all who came to the meeting.  For those who missed the live version, a copy of the President's Report is below.

2009 President's Report

THURSDAYS AT THE TRACK

Junior cyclists age 14-18 are invited to join the various school clubs at the north field of the National Sports Centre on Frog Lane on Thursday afternoons from 3:45 to 5:00.  There are some skills drills and short races that are designed to be fun.  The BBA has permission to use this paved track for senior school students and we would like to extend this to those who attend schools without  cycling program.  If you have any questions send them to president@bermudabicycle.org.

RACING MATTERS

SECOND MTB RACE AT FERRY REACH THIS SUNDAY

Sunday afternoon saw the Conrad's series contested out at the immaculate Ferry Reach course.  Dry conditions and Tracey Wright meticulous preparation of the trails made for exciting racing in all categories.  Full results are listed below.

This Sunday the MTB action moves to Admiralty House, starting at 9:00AM.  With the weekend weather looking a bit damp extra nobby tires might be necessary.

Conrad's MTB Series Race #2 Results

BBA TO TOUR OF BATTENKILL

This looks like it will be a great trip to New York in early April.  Already 15 riders and 5 or 6 groupies are planning on making the voyage to participate in what is quickly becomming one of the better races in the US.  Details on registration, travel and housing can be otained from Chelsea, either in Bicycle Works or by email at ride@bicycleworks.bm.

CYCLO-CROSS BERMUDA!!!!

This event is now definite and promises to be a great way of working off the excess of Christmas dinner and a quality social event.  Any bike will work for this, just be prepared to dismount, jump barriers, run a few inclines, ride through sand and get bogged down in mud.

Picture of the week

Team Madison has signed two new riders for the 2010 season.  Pictured with Graeme Miller are new recruits Santa and Frosty who were brought on to add some fire power to the boys and girls in black and red. G sends his Christmas greetings to all.

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