WELCOME TO INNER CITY CYCLING CONNECTION, INCORPORATED

www.innercitycycling.org

Also known as IC3, which represents City, Cycling, and Connection

IC3 is a non-profit organization developed to expose and promote the sport of cycling in the inner cities of the United States of America and to under-represented people in the sport worldwide.

**All donations are tax deductible under the IRS 501(C3) tax code**

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November 3, 2025

 

Nicholas Paul Wins Pan Am Gold One Year Ago

TOUR DE FRANCE 2026 PROMO

THE NETHERLANDS WINS - SANTIAGO, CHILE 2025

Thursday October 23, 2025

CYCLING IN JAMAICA

CYCLING IN GUYANA, SOUTH AMERICA

Cycling is much more than just a mode of transport. It is a significant global industry, with the size of the international bicycle market forecast to be over 60 billion U.S. dollars in 2025. It is also an elite professional sport, and leading cycling competitions rank among the most followed in world sport: in 2024, the Tour de France’s European TV audience amounted to around 150 million viewers. With plenty to offer both on and off the saddle, cycling is likely to remain a key part of the global sports market for years to come.

A record 112 million Americans — 35% of those ages 3 and older — rode a bike at least once in 2024. Youth ridership saw the biggest surge, reversing a steady decline since 2018.

Campeonato de Ciclismo Elite del Caribe 2025 en Belice, Centroamérica.

DERRICK CHAVARRIA TIME TRIALS ROLL OUT AT THE CARIBBEAN ELITE CYCLING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025 IN BELIZE. THIS IS THE ROLL OUT THAT ENABLED OUR CHAMPION TO MAKE HISTORY!!

MORE PICTURES OF OUR CHAMPION AS HE MAKES HISTORY!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CARIBBEAN ELITE 2025 ROAD CYCLING RACE MALE WINNERS!! CONGRATULATIONS TO MR. DERRICK CHAVARRIA, HIS FATHER JOSLYN CHAVARRIA, MR. DON HARRIS, IC3 PRESIDENT, AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY FOR ANOTHER EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE CARIBBEAN ELITE 2025 ROAD CYCLING RACE FEMALE WINNERS!!

Campbell Dominates Caribbean Women’s Cycling Time Trial

Trinidad and Tobago’s Teniel Campbell delivered a commanding performance to win the Women’s Individual Time Trial (ITT) at the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships, clocking 28 minutes, 39.4 seconds to claim gold in the elite category on Sunday.

Campbell, the region’s top female cyclist, finished well ahead of Jamaica’s Llori Sharpe, who took silver in 31:58.0, while Bermuda’s Gabriella Arnold earned bronze with a time of 32:14.4.

Cuba’s Liannis R. Mesa Silveira was the standout among the Under-23 women, placing fourth overall in 32:15.6 to secure the U23 title.

She finished comfortably ahead of Bahamas riders Kami Roach (42:45.7) and Sieanna Mackey (44:45), who placed second and third respectively in that division.

Other finishers included Bérénice Paul of Guadeloupe (32:33.0) and Gabrielle Lovell of Belize (40:33.7).

Campbell’s victory reinforces her dominance in regional women’s cycling and sets the tone for upcoming international events.

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THE THREE BIG WINNERS FROM THE UNDER 23 CATEGORY OF THE CARIBBEAN ELITE 2025 CHAMPIONSHIP ROAD RACES IN BELIZE

From The Belize Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports & Diaspora Relations

Congratulations to All Female Caribbean Elite Championship 2025 Cyclists!

The Ministry of Tourism, Youth, Sports & Diaspora Relations extends warm congratulations to the outstanding female athletes who competed in the Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championship 2025, held at the John Smith – Burrell Boom Circuit in Belize.

Overall Elite Women’s Winners:

Teniel Campbell (Trinidad & Tobago) — 1st Place

Gabriella Arnold (Bermuda) — 2nd Place

Evelyn Diaz Matos (Cuba) — 3rd Place

Under-23 Women’s Category Winners:

Melsey Yamely Perez Vega (Dominican Republic) - 1st Place

Flor Espiritusanto Estevez (Dominican Republic) - 2nd Place

Lianis Mesa Silveira (Cuba) - 3rd Place

We proudly commend all female cyclists for their endurance, strength, and sportsmanship — and salute Team Belize’s athletes, including Gabrielle Lovell, Nathalie Lovell, Patricia Chavarria, and Paulita Chavarria, for their dedication and representation on home soil.

The Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championship 2025, hosted in Belize from October 10–12, 2025 brought together participants from 17 Caribbean nations, showcasing unity, resilience, and the growing excellence of regional cycling.

Chavarria Trio at the Carribbean Cycling Championships 2025 we are proud of you all brave hearts and soul that compete against some extremely top contenders yesterday and Today!

Chavarria Derrick

Paulita Chavarria

Paulita Chav

Men Elite Road Race Highlights | 2025 UCI Road World Championships | Tissot

Sunday September 28, 2025

Corey Williams From Belize Representing All of Us On The International Stage In August 2022

Corey Williams helped in the development of Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. (IC3) during our early years because of his participation in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Bicycle Classic Race and Health Fair Expo in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is the brother of Justin Williams, one of the past winners in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Bicycle Classic Race and Health Fair Expo. Our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Bicycle Classic and Health Fair Expo occurred before the annual King Day Parade in Los Angeles, California, USA every January.

PRESIDENT DAY 2026 CYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA PROMO VIDEO

IC3 PRESIDENT DON HARRIS PROMOTION OF THE 2026 LOS ANGELES PRESIDENT DAY CYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA

IC3 VICE PRESIDENT REV. CLARENCE "BABA E" WASHINGTON PROMOTION OF THE 2026 LOS ANGELES PRESIDENT DAY CYCLING EXTRAVAGANZA

CYCLING AND DEMENTIA

A new study suggests that cycling may play a role in protecting brain health and lowering the risk of dementia.

Researchers analyzed long-term data from nearly 480,000 participants and discovered that those who regularly cycled had a 19% lower risk of developing dementia overall, and a 22% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In contrast, individuals who relied on less active modes of travel, such as driving or using public transportation, did not see the same benefit.

The study also highlighted that cycling was linked to larger volumes in the brain regions associated with learning and memory. However, experts caution that this was an observational study, meaning it cannot prove cause and effect. It only shows a strong association between cycling and reduced dementia risk. The findings were published in JAMA Network Open, adding to growing evidence that active transportation may do more than improve fitness it could also support long-term brain health.

Source-The Cycling Week

MISSION STATEMENT

Promoting Bicycles, Cycling, Bike Safety, Health, Fitness, And A Green Environment In Our Inner Cities!!

OVERVIEW

The Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. (IC3) organization grew out of a request by the community leaders organizing the Martin Luther King Jr. parade and celebration in Los Angeles, California, USA. For the benefit of the community, IC3 created an exciting bicycle race that took place before each parade. IC3 is a non-profit organization under IRS 501(c)3.

IC3 believes every child deserves a chance to strive for a positive future filled with endless opportunities regardless of their circumstances. Many inner city youths are not being given that chance. They are focusing their energies on drugs, gangs, and other caustic behavior early in life.

IC3 Easter Monday 2025 Cycling Race Entire Video

 

IC3 Easter Monday 2025 Race - PRIZE GIVING AND CLOSING CEREMONY

 

Don Harris Easter Monday 2024 Post Cycling Race Interview

 

IC3 Easter Monday 2024 Promotional Commercial

 

IC3 Easter Monday 2023 Race

 

IC3 Easter Monday 2023 Race Promotional Commercial

 

MORE CYCLING!!

 

Derrick Chavarria training. He is one of our up-and-coming young cyclists.

 

CHIEF MASTERS RACE 28 SEPT 2025 - BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA

 

IC3 INSPIRING YOUNG WOMEN TO ENTER THE SPORT!!

 

 

ANOTHER UPCOMING INNER CITY CYCLING CONNECTION, INC. CYCLING EVENT

EASTER MONDAY RACE 2026 IN BELIZE, CENTRAL AMERICA

PLEASE VISIT OUR EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS EVENT AND OTHER EVENTS. VISIT OUR FORM LINK FOR ALL REGISTRATION FORMS INCLUDING THOSE FOR VENDOR BOOTHS AND CYCLISTS.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL THOSE THAT HELPED MADE OUR EASTER MONDAY 2024 RACE A SUCCESS!!

 

 

Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. and Chavarria Cycling Club Eastern Monday Race 2024 In Belize, Central America event video

 

Ordonez Bike Shop is live! ALFRED PARKS KETCH THE BULL RACE 25 FEB 2024

 

Community Ride Sunday September 8, 2024. Showing a continuous black and Latin cycling presence in the streets of Los Angeles, California

Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. (IC3) Goals and Objectives:

1) Promote the healthy and natural sport of cycling in the inner city starting with schools (children age 10 and up).

2) Be a conduit for inner city youths to focus on education, self discipline, and spiritual awareness.

3) Develop inner city schools bicycle racing teams by 2020.

4) Enlist help from public, business, and community organizations (police/fire/school district, etc).

5) Reintroduce safe, healthy, bicycling to the community.

6) Incorporate cycling in inner city schools through intra-mural participation and after school programs.

7) Increase the number of children participating in cycling athletic programs.

8) Give up and coming minority cyclists a portal in which to help brand themselves.

9) Promote the inclusion of women cyclists in the sport.

10) Assist in the establishment of a women division inside Cycling Federations globally.

11) Increase the number of Latins participating in the sport of cycling at an international level.

By accomplishing these goals and objectives, Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. (IC3) offers a healthy alternative sport activity that encourages physical fitness and safety. In addition, it teaches the youths of today integrity, moral commitment, and a sense of value to the overall community.

PLEASE NOTE: THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC SLOWED DOWN MANY OF THE INITIATIVES OF IC3. WE ARE FINALLY NOW GETTING EVERYTHING BACK ON TRACK.

ABOUT US

The Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. (IC3) organization grew out of a request by the community leaders organizing the Martin Luther King, Jr. parade and celebration. Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. has been active in Los Angeles for over 20 years thanks to Don Harris. Don loved the sport so much that he joined a cycling club and competed in many races. He wanted to share his love of cycling with others so he formed the Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc., a non-profit organization, which focuses on developing cycling in our inner city schools and educating our youths in the inner city on maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Don, a devoted Christian and a Vietnam combat veteran, has been a member of Wilshire United Methodist Church since 1979. He is presently the president of the Wilshire United Methodist Men’s Fellowship congregation. The social agenda for this group includes developing programs that address aggression and domestic violence, teen pregnancy, juvenile mentorship, STD’s, HIV/AIDS, other serious health and wellness issues, physical fitness, high unemployment, and life stress related issues.

Don Harris has been very interested in the life and works of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. From this passion, in 2001, Don formed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Classic Bike Races which was held on Martin Luther King Jr. holiday before the parade in Los Angeles, California. Highlights from the classic were captured by local TV stations in L.A. Each year, the classic was presented as the centerpiece to a Cycling Bike Festival held in the South Los Angeles community of Leimert Park. The all day affair includes various class category competitions - males, females, and pros; a street festival with emphasis on the bicycle industry and its advocates; and a community recreational cycling challenge. Visit the upcoming events portion of this website for the exact time and date of the next Martin Luther King, Jr. Classic Bike Races and Cycling Bike Festival.

Don has many goals. He has long been a strong advocate of promoting cycling in our inner city communities and schools. He plans on fulfilling this objective by providing our inner city schools with financial grants and equipment to promote cycling.

Secondly, with help from the business community leaders, Don intends to open a cycling club where youths can be trained for events such as the Watts summer programs, the Amgen Tour of California, the Olympics, the Tour de France, and other cycling events. Don is presently employed and is in management at the Los Angeles Water Reclamation Department. He has been there for the past nine years.

Below is a video introduction to Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. by its founder Mr. Don Harris

. Video created on January 17, 2020.

PROMOTING BICYCLE SAFETY TO CHILDREN

Keeping children cycling safely in the streets is very important!!

This commercial ran on Belizean television and on social media to promote the race.

Some of our riders working out on a Sunday morning. The reporter is Joslyn Chavarria from the Chavarria Cycling Club in Belize, Central America.

Martin Luther King Jr. Bicycle Classic Promotional Video

Community Cycling 2019

Health And Fitness Animation

This is one of the commercials that was produced to promote the annual MLK Classic Race in Los Angeles, California.

Each Sunday our riders are visible in our community.

Youtube Health Fitness Animation

Covid 19 Testing and MLK 2021 Event Highlights

Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. Information Commercial

Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. Martin Luther King Jr. Bicycle Race Classic Video

Check out the great video below. It is a highlight video of the Martin Luther King Jr. bike ride to promote testing for the Covid-19 virus which took place on January 18, 2021 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Promotional informational about IC3 activities.

Below is the full 2008 MLK Classic Race.

 

The America's Classic is a professional bicycle race from Los Angeles, California to the end of Argentina and Chile in South America. The idea is still on the drawing board. Please let us know your thoughts.

PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!

The North, Central, and South America Bicycle Race Classic is the concept of Don Harris, Founder and President of Inner City Cycling Connection, Inc. This race is design to help foster and strengthen the relationships among the nations in this hemisphere so that good will toward neighbors can prevail, and to ease regional local tensions. Additionally, the event will be a cultural exchange among nations and will help in increasing the understanding of each country's culture. The diplomatic core from each nation will be involve heavily from planning to implementation. Thirdly, this event will shed a positive light on the city and county of Los Angeles, which will result in a tourism boost.

 

Rev. Clarence Eziokwu Washington, a Vietnam Veteran and a retired engineer, has worked both national as well as internationally. Internationally, he worked as the West Coast Senior Engineer for Tele Media International headquartered in Rome Italy. He then shifted to a Business Solution Engineer for the Society of International telecommunications and Aeronautics in Geneva, Switzerland.  

Reverend Washington was principal and part business owner of CS3 Computing Services Support & Solutions, and was a Senior Engineer for EMLAC Communications. He is Co-founder and Vice President of the WE CAN Foundation, a supplemental educational service provider. The Foundation was established in 1995 for the sole purpose of educating minorities in the inner-city computer technology and information technology.  

Today the foundation is engaged in the effort to increase the academic performance of the students in 106 school districts in the State of California. The organization sponsors various program to engage and encourage the children in the community to participate in critical thinking. The We CAN Foundation hosted many events in the historical Black Town of Allensworth to raise scholarship funds for High School students. Their current project is producing the first Global Cultural Family Fair, introducing the Performing Arts and Folkloric Dance to the Central Valley and Allensworth Historical Park.  

He has had membership in various organizations including the Black Business Association (BBA), the Asian Business Association (ABA), the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber (GLAAC), the Latin Business Association (L.B.A), and the California Business Council. He is a current member of Recycling Black Dollars. He has served on the committee for Building Bridges Black and Brown in conjunction with and Loyola Marymount University. He is a community activist and a member of the South Central Organizing Committee.

Other experience’s included a member of the Inner City Computer Society and a member of Maxine Waters Advisory Committee for Telecommunications. Mr. Washington is an ordained minister, a Spiritual Akan High Priest, a member of the Inter Religious Council, a President for the Allensworth Community Volunteer Association, and a Mediator & Dispute Resolutions for the District Attorney Office dealing with race relations. He is the executive producer and director for a local cable show lecturing on Blacks & Economics and on Black Culture.

 

 

COMMUNITY LEADERS

 

The 2026 Inner-City Cycling Extravaganza proudly recognizes Dr. Michael Batie—Professor, cyclist, and visionary leader—for his groundbreaking journey “Cycling for Math Across America.” Dr. Batie pedaled from Los Angeles to Galveston, Texas, not just for the love of cycling, but to spotlight a critical issue: math literacy in underserved communities. His ride in 2001 was more than a physical feat—it was a call to arms, a rallying cry for engineers, scientists, educators, and professionals across disciplines to join the fight against the math achievement gap that continues to hold back too many of our youth. We are honored to welcome Dr. Batie as a collaborative partner in the production of our 2026 Inner-City Cycling Extravaganza. Together, we will combine the power of cycling, education, and community engagement to inspire new generations and address the pressing need for STEM empowerment in our inner cities.