Tour of the Bahamas

Date:

12/12/2011

Location:

Nassau, Bahamas

Promoter's Website:

By the Stan's NoTubes/AXA Equitable Team

As the 2012 racing season nears, the winter months ahead present a mental and physical hurdle for every cyclist that lives in a colder climate. Based out of New York City and the surrounding region, the Stan’s NoTubes/AXA Equitable Elite Cycling Team understands these challenges first hand. The majority of our competitors are afforded the professional luxury to venture to Tucson, Arizona or Southern California for the next few months to log miles in the warm sunshine. Our difficulties are compounded by the fact that nearly everyone on the Stan’s NoTubes/AXA team owes “The Man” at least 40 hours each week. The extended hours on the trainer and the seemingly relentless weather and darkness can make even the most dedicated rider lose focus.

Last January, we found the perfect remedy to the winter training blues. One Friday afternoon six of us took the afternoon away from our jobs and boarded a Jet Blue flight from Laguardia airport. Three hours later, we were living the island life at The Tour of the Bahamas welcome party. The weekend that followed was a wonderful whirlwind of racing, riding and relaxing on the beach.

The Tour of The Bahamas provides the perfect excuse to get out of the weather and head south for a short time trial and two moderate road races. There are races available for all categories, including Juniors and Women. The largest hill on the island is about as daunting as Harlem Hill in Central Park, and let’s face it, it’s January… so there’s no need to be in peak form. All three races start at the same location, a gentle 15 mile spin from the race hotel. While rental vehicles are available, we opted to ride to the start of each race to maximize our warm weather riding. We capped off our results (2nd prologue, 1st road race and 2nd GC) with an evening of local entertainment and fresh fish at the fish fry (just tell the taxi driver on Sunday evening – “take me to the fish fry”). With the addition of a short spin before boarding the flight back to the frigid north on Monday morning, we netted just shy of 300 miles of “winter” training… and we were back to work by noon.

If the boost in motivation and the added fitness are not reason enough to make the Tour of The Bahamas your first 2012 race, the sun, fun, beach and food should get you there. The flight is reasonably cheap, the logistics are easy and the weather is warm. The promoter has even negotiated a discounted rate at the beachside Wyndham Nassau Resort & Crystal Palace Casino for $109 a room. Hope we will see you there January 27-29, 2012.

Our team had a great time at this race and we wanted to share the experience with everyone freezing their butts off in the North East.

For more info please visit:
www.tourofthebahamas.com

Stan’s NoTubes/AXA Equitable Cycling Team

Full disclosure: the promoter has comp'd free entry and a hotel room to the Stan's NoTubes/AXA Equitable team, but not pending this writeup. The guys liked the race and wanted to get the word out.

Comments

I LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE.

By: SHITSTAIN

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:12pm

0 Up

I think everyone is riding

By: Lukas Stiff

Tue, 01/03/2012 - 9:00pm

I think everyone is riding for BH this year.

Barney Frank to Velo Blue

By: Ayoub Internal Routing

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 8:54pm

Barney Frank to Velo Blue Oyster

Curious

By: Tegghiaio Chainline

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 8:38pm

Don't all Cat 1's look to do NRC stuff? Or what's the point of being a Cat 1?

I heard Adler had a new

By: ...

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 8:20pm

I heard Adler had a new sponsor and a bunch of new Cat 1 riders looking to do the NRC stuff.

Obama to Mengoni

By: Tom Ergopower

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 12:22pm

By: Esteban Locknut

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 4:07am

I'll be riding for a different team this year. There ya go!

loved Adler's kit

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 3:57am

and calling guys switching teams "transfers" is funny.

Moves

By: Luchino Rear Entry

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 3:17am

Plaxico back to the Giants

transfers

By: Mathias Setscrew

Tue, 12/20/2011 - 1:31am

Speaking of transfers, who is riding for who next year? any interesting moves?

Former Adler riders to Team

By: Clement Threadlock

Mon, 12/19/2011 - 4:22am

Former Adler riders to Team Hair Club for Men.

Too bad about Adler. I liked

By: Piero Chainline

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 11:06pm

Too bad about Adler. I liked their kit.

Adler is done. Most of the

By: Schiatuzzo Locknut

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 7:36pm

Adler is done. Most of the guys will be riding for Champion Systems next season.

Staying put now that i've

By: DA

Sun, 12/18/2011 - 6:55pm

Staying put now that i've been assured the team is keeping me in spicy chamois cream and daily massages for another season.

Das Adler?

By: schmalz

Sat, 12/17/2011 - 5:37pm

Who

By: Alexandre Nipple

Sat, 12/17/2011 - 5:30pm

Is DA??

Enough of this Adler fluff.

By: Florian Lube

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:58pm

Enough of this Adler fluff. THE question of 2012 will be: who is DA riding for? Inquiring (and admiring) minds want to know.

Adlerrr!!! OMG!! So HOT!!!

By: Sofiane Torque

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 11:17pm

Adlerrr!!! OMG!! So HOT!!! Gay Guys Say GGGGRRRRRGGGG (gag reflex)

Rumor

By: Judy Garland

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 10:36pm

Must also be a dandy and like show tunes

Tour of The Bahamas update

By: Dan Zmolik

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 9:47pm

We got an email about the prize money from Pablo Santa Cruz who is working for the race

Brent Lube to Team DB

By: Clement Chainline

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 9:12pm

Brent Lube to Team DB presented by Massengill

Dan Zmolik

By: Adrien Dropout

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 8:32pm

I check the Tour of Bahamas website and it does not show a increase in the Overall? Can you tell me what website you was looking at or did this come from Jay Major the promoter?

By: Brent Lube

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 6:25pm

well if the rumor has it right the new Adler (or whatever it's gonna be called) is gonna be bunch of guys who couldn't stay on one team for more then a year, or did not even have a team last year. So that would be an indication that they could not fit anywhere else.

Perfect people don't race

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 3:28pm

Perfect people don't race bicycles, only people that are slightly off do.

Truth.

The Ralpha, of course. Only

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 3:22pm

The Ralpha, of course. Only epic riders need apply.

Else??

By: Corentin Pulley

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 2:43pm

Else would be where? Please tell us where all the perfect people ride. We would love to know.

Is Adler?

Fri, 12/16/2011 - 2:25pm

is Adler the new Foundation. Bunch of dudes who could not fit anywhere else.

Mernit to BH. DONE AND DONE.

By: Jimmy McMillan

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 3:55am

Adler

By: Gunther Rimlichen

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 3:40am

Gavi to Adler. Done.

Gavi to Cuchie Cuchie

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:57am

Gavi to Cuchie Cuchie Presented by Charo

No Gavi on BH

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:42am

Gavi

By: Paul O-Ring

Thu, 12/15/2011 - 12:28am

Gavi to BH?

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 11:26pm

Men's P12 Cash Prize increased to $10,000 and premes for each stage -
$3,500 to the overall winner alone!

Women's Cash Prize increased to $6,000 and premes for each stage -
$1,000 to the overall winner alone!

Please train hard and get the word out – International Caliber indeed,
and we are brining home all their umbrellas and more :-)

Teams and Individuals Confirmed:

Garmin-Cervelo U23
Ivan Dominguez New Pro Team
Hincapie Development
Stan's NoTubes/AXA Equitable
Jamis Sutter Home
Florida Velo Elite
Florida Velo Masters
Texas Road House Masters

this race is perfect

By: karlwithak

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 12:36am

I have done a good bit of flying around and racing my bike. Usually the thing that gets you down is logistical stuff like getting to and from a busy airport and to stages. Plus the added anxiety of a bad sleeping arrangement.

none of that is an issue with this race. Great organizers, excellent hotels, and the stages all start close by. The airport is a breeze to get in and out of, and yes the hotel exceeds my standards.

Also one of the only races you could bring your family to and not have one worry about them while you are out racing.

My winter training is somehow easier knowing i have this race to look forward to when the snow is falling

Karl

Gavi of Chipolte Dev

By: Sander Wave Ring

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 12:34am

Gavi results from Rockleigh and Spring series did not get him another PRO contract ? Back to Foundation or Champion System or Mengoni lets see .

ToB

By: Samuel Fork

Wed, 12/14/2011 - 12:01am

ToB comps almost ANY team with top 10 results in P 1/2 races. my team got an invite november 11... diddnt you guys? if not just ask. seriously. it is run by a bunch of floridiots any ways.

Victor Polished

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:38pm

Sorry,that was funny .

Yea, and they save so much

By: Samuel Lube

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:37pm

Yea, and they save so much money on tubes already. They don't need the extra dough!

Mathis Setscrew

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:36pm

Thank funnnnny!!

Hey Vic since you suck and

By: Mathis Setscrew

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 11:08pm

Hey Vic since you suck and will never be more than pack fodder, yeah, you probably won't get comp'd a room at a race in another country. But, if there's a parking lot P/1/2/3 crit near your parents' house, mommy might offer up a free night on your old twin bed (still might have the wee wee stains on it though) and a big warm yummy bowl of spaghetti o's to carbo load the night before. You'll have to take out the trash and trim your dad's toenails, since after all there's no free lunch. That is, unless you're on Stan's No Tubes.

I'm less likely to go to TOB

By: Victor Polished

Tue, 12/13/2011 - 10:35pm

I'm less likely to go to TOB knowing that the Stan's team gets comped (and I had been considering) I don't want to be talking to those guys there knowing they got to race/stay for free. They're just another amateur team. Sure, it may be jealousy, but it still bothers me.