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Women's Cross Country Rides
posted (May 11, 2012)
The 23rd Annual Women's Cross Country Classic will be held this Sunday, Mother's Day where 7 female riders will be competing for the title in the 70 mile long ride.

The race may not feature as many riders or be as rich as the men's event, but the title is still prestigious. IT starts at the Columbus Park in San Ignacio Town at 8:30am and travels to Belize City for a finish at Leslie's Imports. Today 7news caught up with one of the organizers who told us that the race will be competetive.

James Muschamp, Organizer
"Sundays' race is slated to start at the Columbus Park in San Ignacio, at the foot at the Hawksworth Bridge, just in front of the police station, and it is scheduled to travel along the Western Highway and finish in front of Leslie's Import."

"To date, we have 7 females who registered for the race. The day is schedule to be a hot day; these females will be contending for the title of female cross country champion and we are expecting the race is going to be somewhat long."

"In previous races, we had up to 15 riders riding the race. Over the last couple years, the numbers of female have been declining somewhat. Over the last two years I've seen between 7 and 10 females riding the race. To see the numbers of females riding the race - they are still competitive; they just as competitive as the guys in the big cross country. It's just that females take on more than one role."

"Some of these females are moms; some are students. They all have different hats that they wear and on top of that, they are riding against each other for the coveted title."

Kaya Cattouse, C-Ray Cyclist
"Right now, cycling is all I do. I mean, we have an early morning that we go out, and ride after that you go to work, make sure that you get home early in the evening to rest up - early to bed and hold it down to the next day."

Monica Bodden
"How you think you gonna do this year?"

Kaya Cattouse, C-Ray Cyclist
"We are going in it to win it, and so hopefully we can come out of it win a victory."

James Muschamp, Organizer
"Prizes for this year; the first place winner gets $800 and a trophy garland plus a $500 phone package for BTL and two hot stone massage."

"Second Prize is $600, trophy plus lunch buffet for two at Biltmore. Third is a $400 prize plus a trophy. Fourth is $125 and trophy. Fifth is $75 and a trophy and sixth and seventh is a medal."

"Station prizes are very low in count."

The riders are expected to arrive in the City by mid-day on Sunday. And if you would like to support the female cross country this year you can do so by contacting James Muschamp at 670-9881.

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