world's best masters riders when he departs for Bromont in Quebec at the end of the month to contest the Mountain Bike World Masters Championships 2000.

Sterritt was in a class of his own last year during the Bermuda Bicycle Association (BBA) Mountain Bike Series and National Championships, sweeping both as he went undefeated throughout.

The former motocross rider put his bike handling skills to full use in moving from motorised cycles to the pedal version. And while the quiet Irishman prefers to play down his chances at the upcoming competition, his fitness level and preparation indicate that he has the potential to perform well in the 35-39 age group.

World governing body Union Cycliste Internationale held the first installment of the championships last year to rave reviews and expect an even larger entry list this time around, especially with mountain biking taking on status as an Olympic sport only this year.

Brompton, the site for the event, is located an hour from Montreal and has been the site for various top international sporting competitions, including skiing and equestrian.

Sterritt has previously represented Bermuda in road racing at the Commonwealth Games, Small Countries World Championships and World B Championships.

MIXED FORTUNES FOR SQUASH TEAM SQU Mixed fortunes for squash team Bermuda's junior boys squash team endured a day of mixed fortunes during the team competition at the Junior Caribbean Squash Championships yesterday, while the girls lost their lone affair.

The morning session at Devonshire courts saw Barbados prove too strong for the Island's young males, with the Cumberbatch family leading the tourists to a 4-1 triumph.

Bryant Cumberbatch, the under-13 champion, defeated Andrew Stout 3-0, while brother Rhett came back from two games down to outlast Andrew Robinson and Gavin Cumberbatch downed Michael Stout 3-0. In between Bermuda's James Stout managed to get past Fabian Goodridge, although Stephen Smith went down to Shawn Simpson 3-0.

However, the local quintet rebounded to edge Jamaica 3-2, with wins coming off the racquets of Andrew and James Stout, along with Andrew Robinson. Stephen Smith and Michael Stout both lost.

Meanwhile, the girls struggled against Guyana going down in five straight matches, with Laura Robinson falling to Kristina King, Anna Forbes beaten by Andrea King, Jessica Mitchell losing agauinst Tiffany Solomon, Claire O'Connor succumbing to Chantelle Fernandez and Melissa Harney failing to get past Nicolette Fernandez.

Other match-ups saw Jamaica's boys down Bahamas 5-0, while Barbados maintained their good run with a narrow 3-2 victory over Guyana.

Barbados' females were likewise in good form, downing Jamaica/Guyana 4-1.