As the search for the first ever Anguillian winner of the John T memorial race continues, Mr. George Lake president of the Link Cycling Club of Anguilla (LCCA) has been busy cultivating talent to do just that.

The aforementioned cycling club was established in 2006 with the express desire to cultivating a passion for cycling and seeing the sport grow from strength to strength. However, most important to the club is its intent on encouraging school children and youngsters to participate in cycling and helping achieve any goal they desire. The club’s aim is to have every Anguillian on a bicycle.

The club has evolved from a membership of 4 to 15 persons. Amongst the rank and file are two potentially talented youngsters who are presently training for their age group. The club has not been blind to the development of female sports in other areas. Consequently efforts are afoot to train two young promising female for upcoming competitions.

Ever community conscious, the club has several outreach programs to aid in community development. However, these plans are on hold as more members and finances are dearly needed. If more cycling clubs are formed throughout the island, and if the Cycling Association encourages more collaborative efforts, then more can be achieved in Anguilla. One such community-oriented project is the “EXPLORE ANGUILLA ON YOUR BICYCLE”. Persons from all across the island have been engaging in a scenic ride through the western section of Anguilla on Saturday mornings commencing at 5:00 am at the roundabout at the Webster’s Park.
The LCCA is in the process of organizing training sessions for youngsters in high school so they can continue the much beloved sport of cycling.

These sessions are focused on:
a) Mental and physical preparation
b) Safety on the bike
c) Usage of our streets
d) Bike handling
e) Bike adjustment
f) Posture and formation on the bike
g) Discipline.

The LCCA is the dominant cycling club on the island. Recently, members of the club participated in a three-stage race in Guyana against top quality opponents and garnered a third place. This has motivated LCCA to extend the field of competition so the local skill level can be further enhanced.

Listed below are the goals, aim, and mission of the Link Cycling Club of Anguilla:
Vision
Creating a better community through cycling
Mission
The LCCA is dedicated to providing bicycle activities to promote individual health and recreation, education and advocacy to promote a more bicycle friendly environment and a more livable community for members, cyclists and the community at-large.
Goals
1. To get more people riding more often more safely.
2. To increase the voice and visibility of the LCCA and the cycling community to improve facilities and the environment for cyclists.
3. To promote the fun of spirited cycling with a group of friendly people.
4. To provide education of essential cycling skills including road safety, maintenance and on-the-road repairs.
5. To schedule tours and group riding opportunities for local and visiting cyclists.
6. To publish regularly a newsletter of comprehensive information concerning cyclists.
7. To encourage cycling as an energy efficient and healthful means of transportation.
VALUES
Cycling in Anguilla and the Caribbean at large is:
• Member-based, service oriented and volunteer-driven;
• Conducted in a safe, fair, ethical and harassment free environment regardless of age, race, gender, ability or disability;
• Organized effectively, with collaboration and accountability;
• A contributor to community life throughout the community (Anguilla);
• Professional in the way it creates and organizes technically sound programs and events;
• Structured to encourage partnerships;
• Influential in the growth and development of the sport within Anguilla;
• A facilitator of opportunities for all people in Anguilla to discover the thrill, rewards and challenges of cycling, and to experience personal growth and success through participation.

The Link Cycling Club of Anguilla wants you to become a part of the team. You can join the executive as a builder, and as a participant. We need your knowledge to strengthen and encourage. We want to encourage good healthy competition through cycling.

No matter your age, culture or ethnicity we welcome you on board. Our plan is to arrange training sessions regularly and host a day of cycling extravaganza periodically. Let us make good use of our chopper, mountain and road racing bikes.

Let us use our bikes to enhance our health and competition. We welcome people from the ages of thirteen (13) to sixty (60) years old.

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