Norman Island Challenge Mountain Bike Event and Cadets Race
Press release - Wednesday, May 30th, 2012 at 4:19 AM
The BVI Mountain Bike Club is pleased to announce our second annual Norman Island Challenge and Cadets Race on Sunday 10th June 2012. All are welcome to participate on mountain bikes or come along on the boat for a half day excursion to Norman Island. We will have our usual categories including juniors, women, experts, veterans, masters, senior masters and grand masters.
The main challenge will be along the off road traffic free trails of Norman Island which will comprise laps of a course of approximately 16 miles in total. The Cadets race will be along the beach trails around Pirate’s Bight Bar & Restaurant with laps according to age categories.
The boat will leave Road Town ferry dock at 6:30am and return at 12 noon.
Race entry is free for Juniors and Cadets. Members race entry is $5 on production of a valid membership card and non members $15 (CASH ONLY) This includes water and Gatorade on the course, free refreshments at the end of the race and medals for winners. This entry fee does not include the boat ticket.
In order for us to properly cater for the event, please indicate your participation in the main challenge or cadet race by emailing [email protected]
The BVI Mountain Bike Club is a non-profit organization run by volunteers for the promotion of mountain biking for all in the BVI. Without dedicated volunteers who give up their free time your club and it’s events would not happen.  The recent popularity and increased interest in the club is very much welcomed however the demands on the key volunteers has also increased to the extent that they are unable to efficiently operate and organize club events without additional assistance. Members, participants and supporters are kindly requested to lend a hand where they can to ensure the continuation of your club. If you can help in any of the following areas please contact us by email. The Norman Island Challenge and Cadets Race requires the following volunteers:
1. Timekeeper & assistant(s)
2. Advance Course Recce Team (experienced mountain bikers) (contact Jim 496-6846)
3. Course Markers
4. Food preparation – (food costs will be covered by the club)
5. Water stop volunteers
6. Cadets Race assistants
Please stay alert for more information concerning this event. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or suggestions at [email protected] or call Jim Cullimore, President on 496-6846
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