The Tribune

Cycling Club Bahamas. - On Saturday morning, we will ride in support of the Bahamas Aids Foundation. We should be prepared to leave Goodman’s Bay by 6am (those East can park at Harbour Bay and leave by 5:30am for GB) and complete our regular route, with the exception of the return. On return, we will turn on to Baha Mar Blvd. instead of the six-legged roundabout and proceed to the finish at Goodman’s Bay. Please bring a $20 donation and your completed registration form (emailed previously).

Weekend rides: Sunday leaving 6am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank (Starbuck’s) 40 - 50 miles headed east. 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 17–20+mph, 3-3.5 hour duration (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

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 18 mph + for 1 hour. Lights are essential.

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 18mph+ for one hour. 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. (Faster group leaves North Side Lyford Cay roundabout) This ride is 18miles (23 miles, faster group) . Lights are essential. Recommended for Strong Riders capable of 20mph+ for 1-1.5hrs. Intermediate Riders 17-22mph -see Spyda.

Upcoming events:

December 3, Enjoy! Cycling Club holiday get together & Social, Humidor at Graycliff, 5pm.

January 17, Marathon Bahamas, http://www.marathonbahamas.com/

February 18, Ride For Hope, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera http://www.rideforhopebahamas.com.

Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas. – Continuing its efforts to support family island communities in combating breast cancer, the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas (RCOB) presented a cheque of $5,000 to the One Eleuthera Foundation in support of their cancer screening initiative in Eleuthera.

Assistant governor Tim Ingraham and assistant governor Mario Smith made the presentation to Shaun Ingraham, CEO of the One Eleuthera Foundation. Mr Ingraham thanked Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas for their support and donation which will assist with the organisation’s cancer screening and imaging programme.

Mr Ingraham said the purpose of the Eleuthera Imaging Programme is to provide mammogram and ultrasound services on the island. It will provide a level of convenience to those women in particular who are unable to afford to travel to Nassau for breast cancer screening and examinations.

Tim Ingraham acknowledged that the funds donated were part of an ongoing partnership between the Rotary Clubs of The Bahamas and the One Eleuthera Foundation and that Rotarians are always willing to assist wherever there is a need in the community. Mario Smith said he hoped the donation would encourage others to donate to this worthy cause as cancer has been one of the leading causes of death in The Bahamas and has touched almost every family especially on the island of Eleuthera.

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information visit www.rotarybahamas.com.