The Dominica Cycling Association (DCA) will host its final race of the year on Monday, December 26, 2016, DCA President, Ronald Charles, has announced.
In an interview with Dominica News Online, on Thursday, Charles described the route of the race, which will begin at 2:00 pm on the Dame Eugenia Charles Boulevard, in Roseau.
“The race starts in Roseau, Bay Front, to Layou and back. This time around, the race will have a little twist to it,” he explained. “So, on the way back, the cyclists approaching Roseau, near the NAGICO Insurance building would be going up to Goodwill, and then going down the back road to go at the back of the stadium, and then the home run to the stadium passing at the front of the police station.”
Charles stated that the race is open to adults and juniors with either mountain or professional (racer) bikes.
While the DCA is working with the Police to ensure a secure route, Charles asked that all motorists be mindful and exercise caution.
“We are looking forward to a wonderful race…” he said. “We are taking this opportunity to advise all motorists that the race will be on from two in the afternoon, so look out for the cyclists.”
The DCA President asked that all who plan to partake in the event have the necessary gear, and are registered by 12:00pm on Saturday, December 24, 2016. Interested persons may register by contacting the DCA at 276-2421, or by visiting the office of Ronald Charles & Associates on Cross Street, in Roseau.
Meantime, Charles stated that the DCA hopes to raise awareness for cycling as a serious sport, and said that the association has planned several activities for the upcoming year.
Among these activities will be a training workshop facilitated by President of the Caribbean Cycling Federation, Trevor Bailey.
“He will be visiting us sometime in March, and we will have a seven-day training program, and that will incorporate education, coaching, how to ride… and some of the fundamental techniques as it relates to the International Cycling Federation,” Charles divulged.
He also revealed that Dominica will host the OECS Cycling Competition, in November 2017.
Very good activity to keep our children out of the streets.
But bro. where do the kids go and race their cycles if not on the street?
wow
Keep up the good work you are doing in promoting cycling.
What Dominica needs, both for residents and visitors, are dedicated cycle trails. Such trails are economical to construct and would reap their investment many times over in terms of safety, a healthy lifestyle and visitor attraction.
we have passed on some of the Waitukubuli National Trails and hoping to pass on all , Bicycles can pass on some of them, but a lot of work have to be done on most of them.
The West Indies should create something similar to the Tour de France for cyclists in the region. It could have a stage on each island to give each stage an individual flavour. If it was an open international competiton, then with the right marketing it would attract the necessary sponsorship to create a respectable event that will generate the tourism that we need.
The cycling associations of the region need to get this sorted asap. Put some of that Olympic money to good use and start developing some proper grass roots for sport in the region. In fact, we got great terrain for cross country motorbiking too.
These type of events make me very happy!!! Best of luck to all participants …
A marvelous idea. I think Dominica is ideal for an international cycle cross race, using roads and tracks , across rivers and up slopes. that would really draw some serious international attention to our island and give exposure to our nature. And when that works we could arrange an iron man competition as well. We have all the attributes to make this work and it would not demand a lot of capital investment.