Rules & Regulations, Governance & History
Safeguarding
Review the rules and regulations for all the main disciplines of cycling in Bermuda.
Anti-Doping
The BBA fully supports drug-free sport and efforts to eradicate drug cheating both locally and internationally.
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All athletes, members, support personnel, and individuals under BBA's jurisdiction are bound by the WADA Code, WADA guidelines, and the Bermuda Sport Anti Doping Authority (BSADA) rules. Membership acceptance at any level signifies agreement to these anti-doping regulations, including those of the Union Cycliste Internationale and the Bermuda Olympic Association.
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As a signatory to the BSADA Domestic Programme, BBA adheres to all procedural requirements outlined in the BSADA Standard Operating Procedures to combat the use of illicit drugs in sport.
Cycling should be a safe and positive experience for everybody. All those involved in the sport have a part to play in safeguarding children, young people and adults at risk. To assist with this, the BBA will offer support and guidance, reflective of good practice, to all our members.
International Licenses
International License may be issued to BBA members, who are full-time residents of Bermuda, in accordance with the rules of the Union International Cycliste (UCI). The UCI's rules for licenses can be found in Chapter 1 of the UCI General Organization of Cycling as a Sport. Full-time students studying in the USA should apply to USA Cycling for a license. Students studying in the UK can receive a BBA international license but may elect to obtain one through British Cycling. Under no circumstances may a cyclist hold an international license from more than one country at a time.
BBA Board, Executive and appointed roles.
Our
History
Where we came from
In 2024 the Bermuda Bicycle Association (BBA) celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in the history of cycling on the island.
The BBA was officially established on October 8, 1974, with the Constitution signed by then-President Leopold Kuchler, Vice President Robert Tierney, and the Honorable Lancelot I. Swan, the Minister of Youth and Sport at the time.
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The BBA, then affiliated with the International Federation of Amateur Cyclists (F.L.A.C) and now the Union Cycliste International (UCI), has played a pivotal role in promoting and developing the sport of cycling in Bermuda. The association’s roots trace back to the early 1970s, with notable events such as the Police Cycle Gymkhana and the first time-trial around Harrington Sound in 1973, won by Leopold Kuchler.
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Cycling enthusiasts like Brian Lodge, Delano Ingham, Ross Menzies, Jim Butterfield, Keith Wicheloe, Robert Tierney, Peter Moran, and Robert Lightbourne were instrumental in the sport’s growth, often meeting in Ross Menzies’ garage to discuss the future of cycling on the island. The first cyclo-cross event in 1975 at the Holiday Inn in St. George, won by Jim Butterfield, marked a significant milestone in the sport’s history.
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Despite facing challenges such as the ban on bike races on open roads, the BBA persevered. In 1987, the first May 24th Cycle Race was permitted, with Buddy Ford taking the overall honors. This event has since become the most sought-after title in local cycling.
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Over the years, Bermuda’s cyclists have competed in prestigious events like the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Pan-American Games, and the Caribbean Cycling Championships, amassing an impressive 46 gold, 28 silver, and 31 bronze medals since 2001.