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Hello Cyclists!

Enjoy!Cycling Club Bahamas does not endorse cycling solo!

Upcoming Events:

Saturday April 26th, 2014 –Grand Bahama -Pollo Tropical -5th annual ‘Ride for Charity’. This year The Beacon School has been selected as the recipient of the proceeds from the event. Participants of the event bike from four locations on the island; Elite cyclists will bike from McLean’s town, Intermediate from High Rock and beginners from Balao Circle to all convene at Pollo Tropical for the award Ceremony and Fun day. Additional information/any questions contact Cleopatra Russell at 351-6320 or email rideforcharityfpo@gmail.com.

Sunday April 13th, 2014 -Road Race# 5 - 42 miles start/finish at Oasis Restaurant on Adelaide Road, Nassau starting at 7:20am Contact Barron Musgrove @425-1057 or call or text email: npcyclingassociation2013@gmail.com

June 7th, 2014 - Pineapple Man Triathlon in Eleuthera

July,6th 2014 Independence Road Race-Nassau

September 13th, 2014 - Give a Child a Ride- bike ride in Nassau

September 20th, 2014 - The Potcakeman Tri http://www.baarkbahamas.com/potcakeman-2014-triathlon/

October 2014 – UWC Tri, Nassau (TBC)

November 1st 2014 - Conchman Tri- Taino Beach, Grand Bahama

Morning Rides West Goodman’s Bay, West Bay Street–@20 mile ride route: Headed west to Lyford Cay & return. @1 hour duration- All Level Cyclists welcome – (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

Contact Shantell the day before: shorelinecargo@gmail.com

*Afternoon Rides West Tuesday’s and Thursday’s Leaving 5:30pm sharp- parking lot next to Lyford Cay Gas Station. 18 or 24 miles depending if you do second loop. This is an advanced cyclist’s ride. The pace will range from 20+mph

Morning Ride East

Wednesday’s Leaving 5:30am sharp- Harbour Bay Shopping Centre –@26 mile ride route: East to east end, west on Prince Charles to Marathon Mall to East/West Highway, to Milo Butler Hwy, north to 6 leg roundabout to JFK to Baha Mar roundabout to Baha Mar, head east on West Bay St. to Harbour Bay. @1 hour duration- Advanced Level Cyclists -The pace will range from 20+mph (advanced cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

Afternoon Rides East

Tuesday & Thursday Leaving 6:00pm & 6:30pm Sharp- Super Value, Winton: @1-11/2 hour duration (until nearly dark)- All Level Cyclists welcome- Please have lights attached to your bike.

Weekend Rides

Saturday–Leaving 6:00am Sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank 30 miles. In order to complete this ride it is recommended that you have done some recent cycling! Leaving P/I Bridges optional at the beginning/end!!! The pace will range from 18mph – 20+mph, @2 – 3 hour duration

Sunday -Leaving 6:00am Sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank 40 - 50 miles. This ride is not recommended if you have not cycled recently or first timers!P/I Bridges optional at the end!!! The pace will range from 18mph – 20+mph, @3 - 3 1/2 hour duration (intermediate & advanced cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

We will ride in light rain. The Ride will be cancelled in medium to heavy rain or lightening.

Basic Rules for all rides

1. You must wear a helmet.

2. Bike should be roadworthy and inspected before the ride.
   

3. Allow yourself a few minutes to get organized before the ride (if you need to prepare in any way) – rides should leave promptly.

4. Bring your water (at least 2 bottles).

5. Bikes must have a Front & Rear Light (especially early morning/evening rides).

Hope you can join us! Like us on facebook @ Enjoy! Cycling Club Bahamas