Miller Masterclass as Criterium Drama Unfolds at Southside
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Alexander Miller secured a commanding victory at the Southside Motor Sports Park as the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Criterium circuit delivered a morning of high-speed drama and tactical brilliance.
Hosted by the BRCC, the event saw the island’s elite riders tackle a fast and winding layout that tested both technical handling and raw power. In the premier A/B Category, Miller, representing Winners Edge, proved to be the class of the field over the twenty-one-lap contest. He crossed the line in 38:47, establishing a comfortable gap over teammate Dylan Eiselt, who secured the second spot in 39:11. Dominique Mayho of VT Construction rounded out the podium with a resilient effort to finish in 40:04.
However, the elite race was overshadowed by a distressing incident on the final lap involving Tracy Wright. The veteran rider went down in a heavy crash as the pack jockeyed for position in the closing stages. Race organizers and the local cycling community have since extended their best wishes to Wright for a full and speedy recovery following the fall.
The Category C race provided the most frantic finish of the day, leaving officials to consult the cameras after fifteen laps of relentless racing. In a remarkable three-way sprint for the line, independent rider Lucas Bule was awarded the win by the narrowest of margins over Peter Tadman and Frank Ming. All three riders were officially clocked at 30:34, showcasing the incredible parity within the division as they navigated the final technical turn onto the straight.
There was a similarly thrilling conclusion in the Under 12 division over seven laps. Austen Carr and Niklas Bock were inseparable as they lunged for the finish, with Carr ultimately taking the top spot in a photo finish after both youngsters recorded a time of 17:02. Isaac Wookey followed closely behind to claim the third podium position in 17:17, capping off a day that highlighted the promising depth of Bermuda’s junior cycling ranks.
Category A/B 21 Laps
38:47 Alexander Miller - Winners Edge - 38:47 39:11 Dylan Eiselt - Winners Edge - 39:11 40:04 Dominique Mayho - VT Construction - 40:04 39:14 Forrest Chris Nusum - Winners Edge - 1 lap 39:26 Jens Drea - VT Construction - 1 lap 39:26 Clifford Roberts - VT Construction - 1 lap 39:26 Stephen Ryan - BRCC - 1 lap 39:35 Darren Glasford - Winners Edge - 1 lap 38:00 Tracy Wright - Winners Edge - 2 laps 38:48 Panzy Olander - VT Construction - 5 laps
Category C 15 Laps
30:34 Lucas Bule - Independent 30:34 Peter Tadman - BRCC 30:34 Frank Ming - Winners Edge 31:52 Gordon Smith - Independent 32:07 Neil MacGuinness - BRCC 32:23 Kareem Johnson - Winners Edge 30:39 Nicole Mitchell - Winners Edge - 1 lap 30:39 Kyle Godfrey - Independent - 1 lap 30:39 Kaleb Harris - Bermuda Junior Cycling - 1 lap 31:11 Henry Paddison - Independent - 2 laps 31:52 Jeremy Shrubb - BRCC - 2 laps 32:19 Kent Richardson - Winners Edge - 2 laps 32:29 Lawrence Joseph - Independent - 2 laps
