The Bermuda Bicycle Association (BBA) has unveiled its 2025 award winners, celebrating a year of historic regional dominance and domestic growth across the local cycling community. At the heart of the celebrations are Nicholas Narraway and Gabriella Arnold, who have been named Male and Female Riders of the Year following standout campaigns on the international stage.
Narraway’s transition into the Elite category was nothing short of spectacular. In October, he stormed to victory at the Caribbean Elite Time Trial Championships in Belize, clocking a time of 39:25 to secure gold ahead of teammate Conor White. Earlier in the summer, he claimed his maiden senior national time trial title, ending the two-year reign of Kaden Hopkins. His regional success was particularly significant as it secured a qualification spot for Bermuda at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games.
Gabriella Arnold similarly cemented her status as a regional powerhouse. At the same championships in Belize, Arnold secured two medals: a silver in the road race and a bronze in the time trial. Her tactical performance in the road race, where she pushed world-class competition to the limit, also guaranteed Bermuda’s entry into the next CAC Games.
In the junior ranks, Charlotte Millington took home the Junior Rider of the Year award. Competing in her final season as a junior, Millington captured gold in the Junior Female Time Trial and silver in the road race at the Caribbean Junior Championships in Barbados. These results brought her career medal tally at the regional championships to seven. She was also selected to represent the island at the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay.
The year also highlighted the sport’s generational appeal, with the MacGuinness family completing a unique double. Neil MacGuinness was named Most Improved Adult, while his son, Jonah MacGuinness, received the Junior equivalent, reflecting their measurable progress across the mountain bike and road seasons.
The BBA also recognised those who underpin the sport’s infrastructure. Adam Hopkins was named Club Person of the Year for his "behind-the-scenes" leadership as BBA Treasurer, ensuring national athletes and international campaigns receive vital funding. Charles Thresh received the Race Official of the Year award for his calm and professional presence on the course.
Volunteers and organisers were equally celebrated:
Volunteer of the Year: Chequan Richardson, recognised for his dual role as a coach and mechanic supporting teams abroad.
Race Organiser of the Year: Bermuda Rouleurs Cycling Club, cited for introducing engaging new race formats to the local calendar.
Spirit Awards: Nyon Steede (Adult) and Keon Stevens (Junior) were honoured for their positivity and teamwork, with Stevens particularly noted for his resilience following injury setbacks.
The 2025 season will be remembered as a milestone year for Bermuda cycling, with the island consistently punching above its weight in regional competition while fostering a dedicated and safe environment at home.
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