SheROX Triathlon Traffic Closures on Sunday
There will be a series of road closures for South Road, Southampton, Warwick and Paget for the SheROX Bermuda Triathlon Bicycle Race event on Sunday, 14th November from 7.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m.
The section of South Road that will be affected by the closure includes the junction at Middle Road, Southampton to the junction of St. Michael’s Road, Paget.
Motorists will not be allowed in the westbound or east bound traffic lanes on South Road from Middle Road Southampton to St. Michael’s Road. As such, motorists are asked to avoid this closed road section and to use alternative routes for the duration of this event.
Traffic control will be under the direction of the Bermuda Police Service. Access along this closed section of the roadway will be permitted for emergency vehicles and public buses only.
Runners will be using the section of South Road from the Horseshoe Bay entrance to Tribe Road No.3, Southampton. The running event is to take place from 7.30 a.m. until 11.00 a.m. and this section of road will remain closed to traffic.
Hosted in conjunction with the Bermuda Department of Tourism, SheROX Bermuda will take place at the Fairmont Southampton. More than 220 women, 150 of which are traveling from the United States, will take part in the sprint distance triathlon consisting of a .8K swim, 20K bike and 5K run.
Athletes will compete alongside Triathlon Hall of Famer Karen Smyers and other top amateur elites who will be racing on Sunday.
“The BDOT is proud and excited to sponsor the inaugural SheRox Bermuda Women’s Triathlon,” said William Griffith, Director of Tourism. “It is our privilege to partner with such a well known triathlon brand as it enhances Bermuda’s sport tourism product for our visitors. We would like to thank all of the volunteers that will help with this event and wish the organizers and the competitors much success this weekend.”
“With one of the most beautiful race courses in all of triathlon, we’re excited to bring the SheROX experience to Bermuda this weekend,” said Barb McKeever, SheROX Series Director. “By providing an inclusive race experience, the SheROX Series has encouraged more than 10,000 women to participate in triathlon and live an active and healthier life style. We want to thank the Bermuda Department of Tourism and the people of Bermuda for their hospitality and for agreeing to the partial closure of South Road for a few hours on Sunday morning so we can showcase this beautiful island to our SheROX athletes.”
Local Race Director and President of the Bermuda Triathlon Association Neil de ste Croix commented that once again Bermuda would be at the forefront of the triathlon world by hosting this important event.
He said, “During Bermuda’s golf and spa season it is vitally important that the community come together to welcome over 150 overseas athletes to our shores. The Bermuda Department of Tourism realizes that sports tourism is a vital part of our economy and having so many athletes come to Bermuda in the shoulder months is vital, as many of the athletes are travelling with other family members and friends.”
