Bermuda Bicycle Association gave a resounding thumbs up to using Dockyard for events.

The Association has been trying to hold events at the West End facility for several years. Finally, last weekend, it was able to stage a series of short trial races which showed the lay-out was ideal for the fast, technical and exciting criterium style of cycling.

Association president Greg Hopkins said the area had tremendous potential for bike racing that could prove to be a popular draw for spectators.

"The races we held were very exciting to watch and the riders really enjoyed the challenging courses,'' he said. "They could prove to be very popular, especially if we can secure evening events.'' SIX SET FOR DARTS WORLD CUP DRT Six set for darts World Cup Bermuda will send a team of six to the Darts World Cup in South Africa in the autumn.

Two women, Terry Cartwright and Liz Hickmott, will join four men, Vernon Daniels, Gregor McQueen, Dave Griffin and Steve Hickmott, to fly to the event, staged in Durban in early October.

The men's team reached the last 16 in the corresponding tournament two years ago after getting the better of Japan.

The Bermuda Darts Association is also planning to send a team to the Caribbean Cup in Barbados next June.

The domestic season will open on September 13.

"It's thick and it's nasty. The cows are going to eat very good this year, very good.'' -- American Payne Stewart, commenting on the state of the rough at Carnoustie, scene of this week's British Open golf championship.