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Cyclists Roll In For BOB Family Fun Ride

Big Wheels Turning - Pro cyclists of the Coco's Racing Team from Florida lead the group of cyclists participating in the BOB Family Fun Ride held on Saturday, January 28. Cycling enthusiasts were invited to take part in the non-competitive 10-mile ride in association with the 9th Annual Tour of the Bahamas. The route started at Caves Point and headed east to Saunders Beach and back. Pictured are pro cyclists from the Coco's Racing Team, and those who ride for the sport, fun and good health of cycling, including BOB, Bank of The Bahamas Managing Director Paul McWeeney, (rear left) and local couple Sylvia and Larry Russell. (Photo by Derek Smith Jr. for DP&A)

Cycling enthusiasts rolled into Caves Village Shopping Centre for the BOB Family Fun Ride held Saturday, January 28. The non-competitive Family Fun Ride, held in conjunction with the 9th Annual Tour of the Bahamas, invited cycling enthusiasts to participate in a 10-mile ride beginning at Caves Point, heading east to Saunders Beach and back.

Amateur cycling enthusiasts rode along with pros, including the Coco’s Racing Team out of Florida.

BOB Fun Ride Riders & Volunteers - Riders in a Row - BOB volunteers turned out in droves to support the BOB Family Fun Ride cyclists on Saturday, January 28. BOB and Tour of the Bahamas cyclists pictured in the front row are Jay Major, Tour of the Bahamas competitor (third right), Paul McWeeney, BOB Managing Director (centre), Jeffrey Burnside, BOB Messenger (seventh right), Meka McWeeney (second from right) Michael Basden, BOB Marketing Manager (far right). (Photo by Derek Smith Jr. for DP&A)

“BOB, Bank of the Bahamas, is proud to sponsor events that promote healthy lifestyles for Bahamian families,” stated Michael Basden, BOB Marketing Manager. “The Family Fun Ride provided a rare and exciting opportunity for local cycling enthusiasts to ride side-by-side with professional cyclists.”

BOB executives and cycling enthusiasts who rode the circuit included Paul McWeeney, Managing Director; Vaughn Delaney, Deputy Managing Director; Ian Thompson, Retail Sales Manager and Jeffrey Burnside, Messenger.

Bahamian Olympic hopeful 17-year-old Jay Major, who finished 3rd in Category 3 of the 42-mile Tour of the Bahamas circuit road race, also participated. All the cyclists completed the 10-mile circuit in less than 90 minutes. More than 100 riders participated in the competitive Tour of The Bahamas that attracted more spectators than ever before to the official time trials and races with starts at the Clifton Heritage Park Saturday and Sunday.

Diane Phillips and Associates

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