Bermuda Cyclists Targets Gold in Regional Championships
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The Bermuda Bicycle Association (BBA) is preparing to field a formidable squad at the 2025 Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championships in Belize, looking to build on a record-breaking medal haul from the previous year.
Scheduled to run from October 9th to 13th, the championships in Belize City and Burrell Boom will see Bermuda rely on a mix of reigning champions and proven medal winners to secure crucial qualifying spots for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games.
Time Trial Specialists Lead the Way
Bermuda's four-person team is packed with quality, particularly in the Individual Time Trial discipline, where the island has established regional dominance.
The team is spearheaded by Conor White, who arrives in Belize as the reigning Caribbean Time Trial Champion, having successfully claimed gold at the 2024 event in Guyana. He is joined by Kaden Hopkins, his fierce domestic rival and the 2024 Elite Time Trial silver medallist, cementing Bermuda's reputation as the region's powerhouse against the clock.
Adding to the men's strength is Nic Narraway, the current Bermuda National Time Trial Champion. Narraway brings his own pedigree, having earned a silver medal in the Under-23 Time Trial category last year before making the step up to the Elite ranks.
In the women's event, Gabriella Arnold will look to repeat her stellar performance from 2024, where she secured two silver medals—one in the Women’s Time Trial and another in the Road Race—confirming her place among the Caribbean elite.
The squad will be managed by BBA President Peter Dunne, with technical and race-day support provided by Darren Glasford.
Momentum from Five-Medal Haul
Bermuda’s confidence stems from its outstanding performance at the 2024 Championships in Guyana, where the team secured a remarkable five medals:
Conor White: Elite Men’s Time Trial Gold Kaden Hopkins: Elite Men’s Time Trial Silver Nic Narraway: U23 Men’s Time Trial Silver Gabriella Arnold: Elite Women’s Time Trial Silver Gabriella Arnold: Elite Women’s Road Race Silver
The events around Belize City will test the riders’ endurance with a combination of rolling terrain and tropical heat, with the results being key in the push for qualification to the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games.
Thursday, October 02, 2025
Presidents Cup Preview – White & Hawley Titles on the Line
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One of the most challenging and prestigious events on the cycling calendar, the Bermuda Bicycle Association's (BBA) Presidents Cup Cycling Road Race, is set to return this Sunday, October 5th. The grueling multi-parish course will test the island's best riders as they compete for one of the most coveted titles in local cycling.
The pressure will be on the defending champions, Conor White and Olympian Erica Hawley, who both braved challenging conditions in 2024 to claim their respective victories. Their absence or presence will heavily influence the race dynamics, setting the stage for a fiercely contested Elite Men's and Women's competition.
The 2025 race covers a vast section of the island, demanding both endurance and tactical brilliance. The race starts with a neutral rollout from Front Street by the No. 1 parking lot.
The official racing commences near Black Watch Pass on North Shore Road. From there, the route takes riders on a demanding loop that includes:
A challenging eastern section from Flatts through Blue Hole Hill, crossing The Causeway and navigating the intricate roads around Cooper's Island and St. David's.
The mid-section features a long stretch of Southside Road before re-crossing The Causeway and turning onto Wilkinson Avenue and Harrington Sound Road.
The final third is an epic journey west, turning onto South Road and continuing through Collectors Hill and Trimingham Hill. The course then heads across Somerset Bridge and through Dockyard for a crucial U-turn in front of the Clocktower.
The riders return east via Middle Road before taking a final turn onto South Road for the finish line at Southlands Park.
The inclusion of the steep climbs, the long, open stretches susceptible to wind, and the technical sections near Dockyard ensure that this year's Presidents Cup will once again be a decisive proving ground for Bermuda’s elite cycling talent.
Sunday, September 28, 2025
BBA National Criterium Champions Crowned
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The Bermuda Bicycle Association (BBA) crowned its 2025 National Criterium Champions following a fast and well-marshalled day of racing in the City of Hamilton, using a Front Street start and finish on the downtown circuit.
In the Elite Men’s race Matt Boys (Winners Edge) took the national title ahead of Alexander Miller (Winners Edge) with a time of 42:54.7, while Miller clocked 43:08.8 and Che’quan Richardson (Bicycle Works) was third in a time of 44:01.8.
Gabriella Arnold (LA Sweat) secured the women’s Elite crown stopping the clock in 29:35.8 with Panzy Olander (V.T. Construction) in second in 29:37.3.
The Masters Men Division was won by Darren Glasford (Winners Edge) , while Wayne Scott (Winners Edge) was second and Clifford Roberts (Bicycle Works) finished third.
Junior Women: Naomi MacGuinness (Winners Edge) won ahead of Sofia Leclerc (V.T. Construction) and Zara Bule (Independent).
Junior Men: Jackson Langley (V.T. Construction) took the top step, with Dylan Eiselt (Winners Edge) second and Keon Stevens (Winners Edge) third.
Junior Female U12: Iris Duda (Independent) won from Izzy Stevens and Bethany Davidge.
Junior Male U12: Niklas Bock (Independent) prevailed over Lukas Eiselt (Winners Edge) and Feargal Murphy.
Junior Male 13–14: Ronan Davidge (Independent) took the category win.
Cyclist Conor White continued his ambitious transition from road to track, competing for only the second time on the velodrome at the prestigious 3 Days of Aigle event, held at the World Cycling Center—a facility known for developing elite Swiss and European talent.
The event provided a demanding test for White, who has only recently taken up the discipline with a long-term goal of becoming Bermuda's first track cyclist at the Olympic Games.
White faced steep competition across the Men Elite category, which saw him battling against established track specialists. He struggled to complete two of the demanding endurance races:
Men Elite Scratch Race: White unfortunately did not finish (DNF) the event. Men Elite Omnium Race: White again recorded a DNF in the multi-discipline event, underscoring the tough physical and technical jump required to succeed in top-tier track cycling.
Despite the setbacks in the endurance events, White showed his competitive spirit in the Men Elite Points Race, where he managed to cross the line, finishing in a respectable 15th place.
The event marks another crucial step in White’s learning curve. While the DNFs highlight the immediate challenge of the elite track circuit, the experience gained at a world-class facility like the World Cycling Center is invaluable as he continues to build his foundation in the highly technical discipline.
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Hopkins Dominates to Win Winners Edge Time Trial
Kaden Hopkins
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Kaden Hopkins has claimed the overall and A Division titles at the Bermuda Bicycle Association Winners Edge Time Trial, after a dominant performance saw him clock a winning time of 21:27.2, smashing the record by over a minute over the 16.85 kilometer course.
A total of 14 riders competed under the watchful eyes of Race Director Chris Roque and Chief Referee Deborah Narraway. Hopkins's time was nearly six minutes faster than his closest competitor, highlighting his formidable form.
Stephen Ryan finished second overall with a time of 27:08.8, while Justin Brigham rounded out the podium and claimed the B Division title, clocking 27:19.2.
In the Women's Division, Panzy Olander was crowned champion with a time of 29:58.5, with Naomi MacGuinness finishing second in 32:02.4.
Hannes Swart was the lone competitor in the 11-12 Age Group, clocking a solid time of 32:27.0. The event, a true test of a rider's individual power and endurance, sets a strong benchmark for the rest of the season.
Bermuda Bicycle Association Winners Edge Time Trial
21:27.2 Kaden Hopkins 27:08.8 Stephen Ryan 27:19.2 Justin Brigham 27:57.8 Tracy Wright 28:42.0 Paulo Medeiros 28:42.9 Jonah MacGuinness 28:51.2 Neil MacGuinness 28:55.4 Keon Stevens 29:18.3 Darren Glasford 32:07.7 Frank Ming 35:33.8 Visudha Senarath
