Cycling Club Bahamas. - The Viva! Bahamas Cycling Invitational event is this weekend. Come down to Jaws Beach parking lot to view the races.

Food will be on sale and there will be lots of shade and water.

At least five visiting top ranked teams will participate with our local teams.

All volunteers are asked to sign in prior to all events at the Clifton Heritage Northern parking lot next to the Start/Finish Line near to Jaws Beach.

At this time you will be issued your equipment and water. You will be given a vest to wear for safety and to identify you as part of the cycling support crew.

Safety vests must be worn throughout the entire race.

Please use your equipment.

Please make yourselves visible to oncoming traffic.

Please make sure traffic has stopped before you step out, if you can, tell them what’s going on!

Finally, remember, we are there to protect the cyclists. So stay alert, monitor traffic safely and enjoy the race.

Items you may need to bring with you: sunblock, hat, chair, umbrella, cooler.

Saturday morning - The junior Time Trial starts at 8am. Volunteers need to sign in by 7am and be in position by 7:45am.

Saturday afternoon - The road race starts at 4pm. Volunteers need to sign in by 3pm and be in position by 3:45pm.

Sunday morning - The big road race starts at 7am. Volunteers need to sign in by 6am and be in position by 6:45am.

Weekday rides, east - morning, Tuesday & Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive. This ride is a 17-mile loop to the Northbound Paradise Island Bridge and back again (both bridges are sometimes incorporated depending on available time). Open to riders capable of 18mph + for 1 hour. Lights are essential.

Weekday rides, west - morning, Wednesdays & Fridays leaving 4:45am sharp from Fidelity Bank Parking Lot (opposite Cable Beach Police Station), West Bay St. This ride is a 20-mile loop. The route is varied. Open to riders capable of 18 mph + for 1 hr. Lights are essential. Contact Shantell to confirm your attendance.

Afternoon - Tuesdays & Thursdays leaving 5:30pm sharp from Old Fort Shopping Center east of Solomon’s Fresh Market. This ride is 18-20 miles depending on whether you choose to do a second loop. Recommended for Strong Riders capable of 20mph+ for 1-1.5hrs. Intermediate Riders 18-22mph -see Spyda

Upcoming events:

Youth Cycling Developmental Programme, each Saturday at the tracks. Contact Barron on 552-5128 for more information.

August 20 BASRA Marathon Swim, Grand Bahama.

September 11-18 ITU World Triathlon Grand Final Cozumel, Mexico http://cozumel.triathlon.org/event/schedule.

September 24 Potcakeman main event triathlon, Nassau, Bahamas.

November 5 & 6 Conchman Triathlon 30th Anniversary Race & Party, Grand Bahama.February 4 - 2nd Annual Bahamas Medical Center Dri Tri.

February 18 - Ride For Hope, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera.

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