On a blustery, crisp morning 34 cyclists elected to test themselves against the menacingly steep driveway to mixed results.

Looby proved his pedigree to be beyond the rest, covering the required distance in one minute, four seconds, which barely beat out Dana Henry and Sinclair Packwood, who were timed in 1:06 and 1:07 respectively.

Equally close was the Veteran's Division, with Vic Ball finishing atop the heat in 1:12, followed by Martin Bolton (1:14) and Louis Muso (1:30).

With leading junior Kris Hedges off the island preparing for the World Triathlon Championships, Duncan Simons looked in for an easy time, however he was almost shocked by Chad Townsell. Simons clocked 1:17, just a second better than Townsell, with Tyler Butterfield next in 1:30.

Kim Mason effortlessly captured the Women's Division in 1:51 followed by Jo Payne 2:34.

Among the Junior Three Division Adam petty was tops in 1:51 to 2:13 for second place finisher Mathew Herring.

BOWLING BOW High scores again permeated results from the Miller High Life Bowling League as the end of round one neared.

League leaders Tools and Equipment proved most punishing as they roasted Thompson's 26-4 behind the prowess of Dean Lightbourne and Conrad Lister, who posted series of 612 and 611 respectively, aiding a third high team game of 971.

Also in a no-nonsense mood were Marlboro as they romped 26-4 over forlorn Terminators, recording a second high team game off 972 and third high series 2,816.

Meanwhile, Casey Burgess spurred Stevedoring Services to a 221 -71 triumph against New Breed, while Clem Lespere's third high individual game 243 and 647 series helped New Mix Ups shock Team Electric 20-10.

Providing the highest game and series of all was Oscar Andrade, whose 248 and 673 enabled Lite Ice to claim a 191 -101 victory over Team Metro.

BASKETBALL BAS Basketball is on the rise in Bermuda and the Bermuda Basketball Association (BBA) are inviting local `hoop fanatics' -- male and female -- to sign up for the BBA Winter Basketball League.

The league will this year feature both a Premier Division and Adult Recreation Division for anyone 18 years and older and will have two venues for matches, with Saltus Gym being made available alongwith BAA Gym.

Action gets underway in January, however the deadline for those wishing to enter a new team or join an existing outfit is November 30.

To sign up call 291-3760 or contact public relations officers Charles Raney (235-2959) or Wanda Poole (292-1831).

GOLF GLF The Bermuda Junior Golf Association will hold their Gilbert (Butch) Lindo fundraising tournament on Saturday, November 18 at Belmont Golf Club. The entry fee is $240 per team for the four ball, two best ball event and entries should be submitted to Mrs E. Parker at 238-3118 by next Wednesday.

SOCCER SOC Two private schools' soccer squads hailing from Canada are currently in Bermuda as guests of Saltus.

Teams from Ridley College and Albert College are set to play six matches against local opposition, starting on Friday, when Saltus tackle Ridley at 2 p.m. to be followed by Albert College versus a BSSF Select.

On Saturday, Saltus play Albert (1 p.m.) and the BSSF Select take on Ridley (3 p.m.); Sunday has North Village's Premier Division outfit hosting Ridley at Bernard Park (noon), while the tour concludes with BAA entertaining Albert on Monday at BAA (11 a.m.).

BSSF Select: Chris Lewis, Ty Smith, Ryan Simmons (Sandys); Tommy Smith, Sri Wilson (Warwick Secondary); Joey Rego (MSA); Jamal Blakeney (Northlands); Desmond Burgess (Saltus); Damon Ming, V.J.Minors, John Barry Nusum, Alalee Furbert, Jensen Bascome (Berkeley); Kaiwon Dill, Gary Dowling (St. George's Secondary); Garon Dowling, Ralph Bean (Warwick Academy).

RUGBY RUG The following have been selected for the second XV to face Palmer old Boys, November 17 at 6 p.m.

Mike Harding, Eddie Tarn, Gordie Benson, Keith Senior, Gary Hepburn, Andy Barrett, Patrick Mchugh, Ben Jewett, Tim Winkleman, Tim Boynton, Nathan Brown, Huw Spears, Jamie Morrison, Robin Hollinsid, Dave Cooke, Peter Norris, Norman Wilson, Dave Roberts, Frank Da Salle, Dave Mulholland, Andy Godwin, Alex Rollin, Bill Zuill, Voss, Rob Stubbs.

CRICKET CRI There will be a training session for all selected BCBC squad members at the Royal Naval field on Saturday starting at 10 a.m. Players should report with full kit.