REEFATHLON NEWS

New Format for the next Reefathlon Event

The Reefathlon event is set to return in September, this time featuring a road race starting with a 'no man (or woman or child) left behind' first loop of the 19 mile Reefathlon circuit. This will take place at a social pace to allow everyone to take part. This will be followed by a second lap completed at racing pace, with the ladies and juniors sprinting it out for their categories at the end of the second lap. The open and veteran men (as well as anyone else keen on doing so) will then continue to complete a third lap of the circuit, with the open men and veteran men sprinting for positions at the end of the third lap.

Stiff competition at the latest Reefathlon!

Sunday, May 30th saw the latest Reefathlon event take place at The Reef. This event was the closing race to the Cayman Classic Series of road race’s organized by the Cayman Cycling Association. With the Cayman Series Title being so close after the first four races – the Reefathlon 19 mile time trial was the title decider!

The event saw 49 cyclists take part and the local course record broken twice in one day! In November’s Reefathlon Jerome Ameline set the local course record at 42:46, on Sunday Jasper Mikkelsen broke it with a time of 42:38, however his victory was short-lived when Michele Smith came flying through the finish line with a time of 41:51 clearly smashing Jerome’s old record. A great day was ad by all and the next event will be September 26th 2010 – more details to follow soon.

Save these dates

The next Reefathlon event is going to be a 19 mile time trial around the East End loop – starting and finishing at theReef. This event on May 30th 2010 will also be the closing event to the Cayman Classic.

We have also set the date for our third event of 2010. Please save the date in your diary for September 26th 2010. The format for this Reefathlon is yet to be decided – so stay tuned!

Next Reefathlon Sunday May 30th to be Closing Event of the Cayman Classic

The next Reefathlon event is now confirmed for Sunday May 30th, and more importantly it is set to be the closing event of the 4th annual Cayman Classic Cycling Series! The Cayman Islands Cycling Association hosts a series of races across Grand Cayman, which is the highlight of the racing calendar for Cayman cycling enthusiasts. The Reefathlon will be last race in a series of six. More details to follow soon! Find out more at www.cicycling.com.

Next Reefathlon Sunday May 30th to be Closing Event of the Cayman Classic

The next Reefathlon event is now confirmed for Sunday May 30th, and more importantly it is set to be the closing event of the 4th annual Cayman Classic Cycling Series! The Cayman Islands Cycling Association hosts a series of races across Grand Cayman, which is the highlight of the racing calendar for Cayman cycling enthusiasts. The Reefathlon will be last race in a series of six. More details to follow soon! Find out more at www.cicycling.com.

A new format to Reefathlon 3!

The Reefathlon will follow a new format.

For the Reefathlon we want EVERYONE to GET INVOLVED! We will be doing two loops of the East End, the first being a casual warm up ride for everyone to join in. Just bring your bicycle and helmet down theReef and enjoy the scenery as you ride! The second loop will be at race speed for our cyclist enthusiasts, there will be loads of random prizes and fun to be had so get yourself involved!

Pete Stetina breaks the course record – all local riders step up their game!

Our second Reefathlon proved more popular than ever with our ‘celebrity’ cyclist Pete Stetina causing quite a stir! Our local cyclists relished in the chance to cycle alongside the U23 time trial champ of States. On the day, or local riders stepped up their game and it was looking to be quite a close contest for the $1000 prize. Pete Stetina did break the course record in a time of 38.33 but Michael Joanisse, a surprise entry from Canada brought some serious competition to the race finishing just 2 minutes behind Pete. Jerome Ameline took the US$250 for being the first local rider across the line. Jerome also beat his time from last Reefathlon by a whole minute. Our local Cayman riders really did step up the challenge so well done!

Check out Peter Stetina's Bio!

Top Pro to claim the $1000 prize!

We are excited to announce that Peter Stetina has confirmed his entry to the November 22nd Reefathlon event, where he will be gunning for the $1000 prize for breaking the open course record.

Cayman cyclists are reminded that not only are we offering $1000 for breaking the open course record, but if the Cayman course record falls, the local record holder will also receive a special prize. Always seeking to motivate the top local cyclists, and by popular demand, the prize for breaking the local course record will be a) a one night VIP stay at theReef, along with b) US$250 cash.

Peter will be staying at theReef for the weekend on his own “beach bike break” and will take part in a relaxed and social group ride around the course at 3pm on Saturday November 21st, all Reefathlon guests and friends of cycling are invited to join in!

Check out Peter Stetina's Bio!