Arnold Wins 2nd Medal in Caribbean & Boys Wins Locally
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Bermuda’s strong performance at the Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championships in Belize concluded with another medal, as Gabriella Arnold secured silver in the Women’s Road Race.
Arnold’s podium finish came after a grueling 108km race, where she clocked a time of 3 hours, 6 minutes, and 51 seconds (3:06:51). She finished 31 seconds behind Trinidad & Tobago’s dominant Teniel Campbell (3:06:20), who claimed her second gold medal of the championships. Evelyn Diaz Matos of Cuba took the bronze medal in 3:07:59.
The silver adds to Arnold’s Bronze from the earlier Time Trial event, making it a highly successful championships for the rider.
In the longer 156km Men’s Road Race, the Bermudian contingent secured three top-20 finishes, with Kaden Hopkins leading the charge.
Hopkins crossed the line in fifth place with a time of 3:50:40, finishing 42 seconds behind the champion, Rudy Alexander Germoso Gomez of the Dominican Republic (3:49:58).
Teammates Nicholas Narraway, the Time Trial gold medallist, and Conor White were close behind, finishing 12th (3:53:15) and 17th (3:53:27) respectively.
Local Racing: Matt Boys Triumphs in Thrilling Chase Race
Back on the island, the Bermuda Roulants Cycling Club (BRCC) delivered another innovative and exciting event this weekend with its Chase Race at Clearwater.
The unique format saw four categories (Women, C, B, and A) start at staggered intervals on the fast 3.25-mile circuit. The B group started three minutes after the leading groups, with the A category waiting a full five minutes before beginning their high-stakes pursuit.
The tactical and thrilling race culminated in a dramatic finale, with the catch of the leading group made less than one kilometre from the finish line.
Ultimately, Matt Boys powered to the overall victory, finishing six seconds clear of the fast-closing bunch. Jackson Langley claimed second place, narrowly ahead of Clifford Roberts in third, and Sam Bullen in fourth.
The creative format kept riders challenged and spectators entertained, cementing the BRCC's reputation for fresh local racing.
