sun, scooter, booze and 10 speedin'

Sun, scooters, booze and 10-speedin, a lethal mix of fun and speed in sunny Bermuda. The Conyers Dill and Pearman GP kicked off September 23rd with a wicked 45min crit that had $500 and $1000 U.S primes lighting up the action in downtown Hamilton. With teams represented from France, England the U.S and Canada, the pace was fast and furious. Taking the $500 prime with three laps to go Tim Lefebvre was not about to go home empty handed. Winning was Dutchman Harm Jansen the 2004 Superweek champion.
The next day had the riders facing a 700m ITT along a cobbled laneway, with three tight corners and a hill. With only mere seconds to gain, it was purely a spectators delight.

The 105km road race on the Saturday had a moderately hilly course combined with the blazing heat, proving difficult for many. A early breakaway of ten moved clear for half the race with JetFuel's Jeff Hansen represented, but taken out with a flat later on. As the move was brought back two riders a local tri-athlete who represented Bermuda in Athens and a French rider moved clear to eventually seal the day and the two top spots in GC. Tim jumped over the last climb and managed to secure third and some valuable time bonuses to move into the top ten.

The final crit at the Dockyard was a tight sketcky affair with no less than eight corners per lap. The field stayed together with only the time bonuses being contested. In the final gallup, JetFuels train was de-railed as Harm Jansen decided to make Jeff Hansen part of the sidewalk (twice). Tim Lefebvre placed 2nd ahead of his brother Dan with Jeff coasting in for 11th.

Overall the second place moved Tim up to 5th on GC behind the overall winner Travis Butterfield of Bermuda.

The folks in Bermuda know how to throw a final banquet as the riders tasted delicious steaks on the beach under a full moon, warm winds and plenty of Bacardi. If you do one race next year, make it this one!