2020 TOUR OF GUAM CONVERTED TO "VIRTUAL" EVENT
Because of the ongoing uncertainly of the COVID19 situation, the Guam Cycling Federation has made the necessary decision to convert this year's Tour Of Guam into a virtual event.
The event will be free to all GCF members and $10 for non-GCF members. All participants must have a Strava account and use a Strava compatible GPS device when recording their performance. There will be a two-week window to record your best time on either the long course or short course.
There will be a 200 person limit for participation (150 for members, 50 non-members) and all verified official Virtual TOG finishers will receive a finishers medal and event shirt. To register click on our events page.
The event will be free to all GCF members and $10 for non-GCF members. All participants must have a Strava account and use a Strava compatible GPS device when recording their performance. There will be a two-week window to record your best time on either the long course or short course.
There will be a 200 person limit for participation (150 for members, 50 non-members) and all verified official Virtual TOG finishers will receive a finishers medal and event shirt. To register click on our events page.
OCEANIA CHAMPIONSHIPS ATHLETE SELECTION CRITERIA 2019/2020
For those interested in participating in the 2020 Oceania Championships (road and mountain bike), please review the selection criteria below.
- Athlete must be a current GCF (Guam Cycling Federation) member in good standing.
- Athlete must meet all current residency requirements as dictated by the GNOC (Guam National Olympic Committee).
- Athlete must submit a letter of intent to qualify for Oceania Championships (road and/or mountain bike) prior to the deadlines below:
- Tour Of Guam / Guam National Road Championship - Event date: December 15, 2019. Submission deadline: October 1, 2019
- Guam MTB National Championship - Event date: March 15, 2020. Submission deadline: January 10, 2020
- Athlete must compete in the qualifying events and earn the title of Guam National Champion (road and/or mountain bike).
- Athlete must conform to all regulations regarding anti-doping policies as outlined by WADA (World Anti-Doping Authority) as adopted by the GNOC, and agree to testing if such tests are offered and warranted.
- Athlete must inform the GCF of any and all medical conditions that may affect his or her performance in the intended Oceania Championship events, as soon as the athlete is aware of the conditions.
- Athlete must agree to represent the GCF and the GNOC in the utmost professional manner and capacity while competing for the federation and Guam, and that any behavior contrary to this may result in immediate revocation of athlete credentials, dismissal from competition, and could affect participation in future competition.
Please send all inquiries regarding this announcement to info@guamcycling.com
GCF Awarded Development Grant From UCI
Tamuning, Guam— 10 September 2019 — In mid-July 2019, the Guam Cycling Federation (GCF) received communications from UCI President, David Lappartient, that the federation had been awarded a grant for the development of the sport in Guam as part of the UCI Solidarity Programme. "The development of cycling remains one of the fundamental objectives of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). For this reason, we have created the UCI Solidarity Programme to provide technical skills, financial support and professional advice to assist in the development of our National Federations." said Lappartient. “Last year I was appointed by the OCC (Oceania Cycling Confederation) to represent our region on the Solidarity Program Commission" said Eric Tydingco, President of the GCF and Vice President of OCC. "The consensus of the developing OCC member countries is that BMX cycling should be a focus for the growth of the sport. It’s no different for Guam. Not only is it an Olympic discipline, but we believe it is the perfect way to engage younger cyclists to compete in a closely monitored environment. Plus, we feel it is a pathway to either mountain bike or road cycling" said Tydingco.
"The idea is to roll out the introduction of BMX cycling in a few schools, with training offered by instructors who have completed the Pacific Cycling coaching certification program held in December 2018" said Monessa Horton, Secretary General of the GCF. "We are aware that there is a perception of danger while cycling on the open roads on Guam, which is why this BMX program makes sense. Additionally, having a BMX track is spectator-friendly and friends and family will be able to watch their favorite riders in a designated track free from motor vehicles." While the federation admits that there is no existing BMX track facility on island, the program will start by using open spaces, such as vacant parking lots and fields for this first phase of the development.
The federation expects to receive nearly $7,000USD from the UCI which will be directed toward the purchase of BMX bikes and transport equipment. Long-term plans include the construction of competition grade BMX track facility.
"The idea is to roll out the introduction of BMX cycling in a few schools, with training offered by instructors who have completed the Pacific Cycling coaching certification program held in December 2018" said Monessa Horton, Secretary General of the GCF. "We are aware that there is a perception of danger while cycling on the open roads on Guam, which is why this BMX program makes sense. Additionally, having a BMX track is spectator-friendly and friends and family will be able to watch their favorite riders in a designated track free from motor vehicles." While the federation admits that there is no existing BMX track facility on island, the program will start by using open spaces, such as vacant parking lots and fields for this first phase of the development.
The federation expects to receive nearly $7,000USD from the UCI which will be directed toward the purchase of BMX bikes and transport equipment. Long-term plans include the construction of competition grade BMX track facility.
Expert BMX riders compete in the 2019 Oceania BMX Championship in Te Awamutu, New Zealand.