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Saturday, August 22, 2026
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Bermuda Claim Two Silver Medals in Opening Time Trials
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Bermuda’s young riders delivered an impressive opening display at the 2026 Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships in Belize, capturing two silver medals in Saturday's individual time trials.
Dylan Eiselt and Jacob Wright led the charge against the clock, with the four-strong contingent producing top-ten finishes across both the juvenile and junior divisions.
Eiselt Takes Silver on Debut
Making his debut at the regional championships, Dylan Eiselt claimed silver in the 15-kilometre Juvenile Men's time trial, crossing the line in 21 minutes 23.72 seconds.
Belize’s Ahmaad Cherrington took gold on home roads in 20:41.24, with Matthew Briggs-Legall of Barbados taking bronze in 21:56.91. Bermuda's Jens Drea narrowly missed out on joining Eiselt on the podium, finishing fourth in 22:15.25.
Wright Builds on Regional Pedigree
In the 20-kilometre Junior Men's event, Jacob Wright added to his burgeoning regional record by securing Bermuda’s second silver of the day in 26:44.95. The ride marked Wright's second consecutive time-trial medal at the championships, following his juvenile bronze in Barbados last year.
Cayman Islands rider Ryan Thompson took the junior title in 26:03.44, while Barbados' Jonah Kelly rounded out the podium with bronze in 27:05.27. Bermuda's Keon Stevens finished ninth with a time of 33:06.94.
'Proud of All Four Riders'
"We are extremely proud of all four riders," said Peter Dunne, President of the Bermuda Bicycle Association.
"Dylan and Jacob delivered excellent rides to earn their silver medals, while Jens came very close to the podium in fourth. Keon showed determination to complete a demanding time trial. They represented Bermuda well, and the entire team can take confidence from today into the road races."
Road Races Await on Sunday
The championships conclude on Sunday with the road race events.
Wright and Stevens will contest the 93.6-kilometre Junior Men’s road race, while Eiselt, Drea, and Jonah MacGuinness take to the start line for the 62.4-kilometre Juvenile Men’s event.
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Caribbean Junior Cycling Championships 5 head to Belize
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A five-rider squad will represent Bermuda at the 2026 Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships in Belize this weekend, blending podium pedigree with emerging talent.
Jacob Wright and Keon Stevens will lead the charge in the Junior Men’s category, tackling both the individual time trial and the road race. The pair bring continental experience to the side after making their international bows in Barbados twelve months ago.
Wright returns with high hopes after claiming bronze in the Juvenile Men’s time trial last year, while Stevens looks to build on an impressive debut campaign that marked his first race meeting outside domestic competition.
The Juvenile Men’s division sees Bermuda field a three-man contingent, featuring championship debutants Dylan Eiselt, Jens Drea, and Jonah MacGuinness. Eiselt and Drea are scheduled to contest the double across both disciplines, with MacGuinness targeting Sunday’s road race.
Action gets under way on Saturday, 22 August with the individual time trial, before the championships conclude on Sunday, 23 August with the road race.
The squad will be backed by an experienced support crew comprising Darren Glasford, Chequan Richardson, and Bermuda Bicycle Association president Peter Dunne.
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Saturday, August 08, 2026
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Bravery & Heartbreak for Hopkins after Crash Costs Victory
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Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins faced agony and pride in equal measure after a dramatic crash denied him a second stage victory at the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, resulting in a broken collarbone for the second time this season.
Hopkins was producing a sensational ride in the individual time-trial, setting a blistering pace that looked certain to secure him the stage win. However, disaster struck on a fast downhill corner when the Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo Continental Team rider went down heavily.
Refusing to let the spill end his effort on the road, Hopkins remounted a spare bike from his team support car and fought valiantly to the finish line, incredibly missing out on the winning time by a mere two seconds.
The extent of his injuries became clear shortly after the stage, as Hopkins was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where scans confirmed a broken collarbone.
Despite the painful setback, the Bermudian powerhouse remains typically defiant. Speaking from his hospital bed, Hopkins confirmed he will travel back to Spain for surgery and expects to be back training on his bike just a week after the procedure, mirroring his swift recovery from the same injury earlier in the year.
The rider’s team and support staff expressed immense gratitude to the race medics, the local Guadeloupe supporters who have backed Hopkins throughout his years competing in the event, and his support team both on the ground and back in Spain.
Hopkins’ display of sheer grit and determination under immense physical pain cements his reputation as one of the most resilient riders in the peloton as he begins his road to recovery once again.
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Wednesday, August 05, 2026
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Double Puncture Costs Hopkins on Guadeloupe Stage 6
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Bermuda's Kaden Hopkins endured a nightmare day in the saddle as the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe continued with a gruelling 136 km sixth stage from Orange Moudoung to Goyave.
Representing the Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo team, Hopkins crossed the finish line in 103rd place after clocking a time of 3 hours, 52 minutes, and 42 seconds—a performance heavily impacted by a brutal run of bad luck on the road.
Hopkins was plagued by two separate flat tyres during the stage. The initial puncture forced him into an unideal wheel change from a neutral support vehicle. Despite the setback, the Bermudian produced a ferocious chase to battle his way back into the main field.
However, his recovery was short-lived. Shortly after rejoining the race, Hopkins struck a deep pothole and suffered a second flat tyre. Although this time he was able to secure a replacement from his own team car, the heavy exertion of his earlier chase left him unable to bridge the gap back to the peloton.
Showing remarkable resolve, Hopkins toughed out the remaining miles solo to ensure he completed the stage.
Up front, the stage victory went to France's Clément Sanchez, who produced a dominant breakaway ride to stop the clock at 3:17:49—leaving a battle-worn Hopkins 34 minutes and 53 seconds adrift.
Following his brave effort into Goyave, Hopkins now sits 67th overall in the general classification with a cumulative time of 18 hours, 37 minutes, and 54 seconds as the multi-stage event heads into its final stretch.
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Tuesday, August 04, 2026
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Mixed Fortunes for Bermuda Pair in Tour de la Guadeloupe
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Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins stayed inside the top 40 overall as compatriot Nicholas Narraway was forced to abandon Stage 5 of the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe.
The 154km route from Karucoco to Sainte-Anne brought contrasting fates for the Bermudian riders in the Caribbean peloton.
Hopkins, competing for the Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo Team, crossed the finish line in 37th position with a time of 3 hours, 35 minutes, and 53 seconds. He ended just 30 seconds behind Belgian stage winner Johan Meens (Aarco Cycling Team).
For Narraway, the stage ended prematurely after he recorded a Did Not Finish (DNF), ending his general classification hopes.
The Bermudian rider will now shift his focus to supporting his team from the feed zones and roadside technical stations for the remainder of the 10-stage race.
Following Stage 5, Hopkins sits 36th in the Grand Championship Qualification standings with a cumulative time of 14 hours, 45 minutes, and 24 seconds.
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