Langley & Olander Triumphant in Sinclair Packwood Memorial
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Cyclists took to Bermuda’s roads as the 2026 Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race (SPMR) and SPMR Youth Classic formed part of Bermuda Day and Heritage Day celebrations, with races starting at 8:20am and finishing on Cedar Avenue in Hamilton.
The SPMR Youth Classic for riders aged 9–14 started from Red Hole in Paget, while the Open and Junior categories raced from Somerset to Hamilton in what is known as the fastest and shortest road race on the Bermuda cycling calendar.
It was a true “Bermudiful” morning for racing, with clear skies, enthusiastic crowds, and roads cleared on time thanks to the cooperation of the public and Bermuda Police Service, allowing the races to start promptly at 8:20am.
Riders were cheered on throughout the course, with spectators lining the roads and calling cyclists out by name as they sped toward Hamilton in high-speed tactical racing and sprint finishes.
In the overall men’s standings, Jackson Langley of VT Construction claimed victory in a time of 26:56 after making his move fairly early on White’s Hill Field and never needing to look back. He was followed by six-time winner Dominique Mayho of VT Construction in second and Dylan Eiselt of Winners Edge in third.
Panzy Olander of VT Construction won the overall women’s title, followed by Caitlin Conyers of Winners Edge in second and Nicole Mitchell of Winners Edge in third.
Sinclair Packwood Memorial Race – Top Three by Category
Open Male Dominique Mayho – VT Construction Darren Glasford – Winners Edge Che’quan Richardson – Bicycle Works
Junior Male Jackson Langley – VT Construction Dylan Eiselt – Winners Edge Jacob Wright – VT Construction
Female Open Panzy Olander – VT Construction Caitlin Conyers – Winners Edge Nicole Mitchell – Winners Edge
Boys Under 11 Austen Carr Matteo Bortoli Feargal Murphy
Boys 12–14 Lukas Eiselt
Girls 12–14 Madeleine Friend Sloane Wright
The Bermuda Bicycle Association extended sincere thanks to the many volunteers and officials who helped make the event possible.
Special thanks were given to the amazing volunteer marshals positioned throughout the course assisting with crowd and traffic control to help keep riders and spectators safe. The BBA expressed gratitude to the many volunteers who step forward each year to support Bermuda Day cycling.
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Anthony Untouchable as Arnold 3rd in Rule of Three Battle
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Crystal Anthony has successfully defended her title in sensational fashion, storming to victory in the Women's 115-mile SOLO race at the prestigious Rule of Three regatta in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Known as one of the most grueling and unique tests on the off-road calendar, the event pushes riders to their absolute limits across three distinct surfaces—tarmac, gravel, and singletrack—all tackled on a single bike. Anthony proved to have the perfect formula for the relentless terrain, crossing the finish line in a blistering time of 7 hours, 2 minutes, and 59 seconds.
From the drop of the green flag, Anthony looked every bit the defending champion, navigating the fast tarmac sectors and punchy gravel climbs of the Ozark Mountains with immense tactical composure.
As the technical singletrack sectors began to take their toll on the field in the final third of the race, Anthony's elite bike-handling skills shone through. She kept the power down to continuously gap her rivals, ultimately soloing to the finish line to secure back-to-back victories on her home turf.
While Anthony checked out at the front, a fierce battle for the remaining podium places unfolded on the dusty Arkansas roads.
Gabriella Arnold, putting in a monumental shift for the Velocio // Exploro team, showed incredible grit to master the brutal climbs and chossy terrain. Arnold paced her effort beautifully over the grueling seven-and-a-half hours of racing, crossing the line in 7:43:03 to lock up a well-deserved third-place finish.
The clinical performances from both Anthony and Arnold reinforce their status among the elite tier of mixed-terrain racers, capping off a spectacular weekend of grassroots cycling culture in the cycling hub of Bentonville.
Monday, May 18, 2026
Narraway Competes in Dramatic Gran Premio New York City
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Costa Rica’s Sebastián Brenes Mata produced a stunning late surge to win the Gran Premio New York City, snatching victory in the final 50 meters of a grueling elite race.
The Canel's-Java rider timed his sprint to perfection, launching an explosive acceleration on the outside line to pip Colombia's Wilmar Paredes (Team Medellín-EPM) to the line in a breathless finish.
Brenes Mata crossed the line in 3 hours, 7 minutes and 42 seconds to secure his second victory of the season.
The challenging 135km route provided a spectacular backdrop for the one-day classic, rolling out across the iconic George Washington Bridge.
The peloton faced a demanding journey following the western banks of the Hudson River, before tackling the punishing climbs of Harriman State Park. The relentless terrain wore down the field before the riders turned back toward New Jersey for a high-speed finish in Fort Lee.
A select front group managed to break away during the closing stages, setting up a tactical and ferocious tactical battle into the final kilometer. Paredes looked poised to take the crown, but Brenes Mata’s extraordinary late kick data-altered the script just ahead of the line.
The frantic pace of the finish was highlighted by the depth of the leading group, with Bermuda’s Nicholas Narraway putting in a stellar performance for Competitive Edge Racing. Gran Premio New York City — Top Results
1st: Sebastián Brenes Mata (Canel's-Java) — 3:07:42 2nd: Wilmar Paredes (Team Medellín-EPM) — Same time 22nd: Nicholas Narraway (Competitive Edge Racing) — Same time
Narraway showed superb grit to stay with the main protagonists over the climbs and put himself right in the mix for the final dash.
In a reflection of just how tight the final bunch sprint was, Narraway crossed the line in 22nd place, credited with the exact same time of 3:07:42 as the victorious Brenes Mata. His strong showing caps off a highly competitive day of racing in the Big Apple.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Langley Dominates South Shore Winners Edge Time Trial
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Jackson Langley showcased his credentials as the island's premier time-trialist this morning, clocking the fastest time of the day at the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Winners Edge Time Trial.
Under a clear sky and favourable morning conditions, 36 riders descended on South Shore to face the ultimate test of individual strength: the race against the clock. Starting at Stonington Avenue in Paget, competitors tackled a 10.55-mile course that pushed them west to the Church Bay turnaround before a gruelling return leg to the finish.
In the elite A Category, Jackson Langley of VT Construction produced a masterclass in pacing and aerodynamics. Starting at a 30-second interval, Langley effectively "blew the doors off" the course, finishing in a blistering 23:18.
His nearest rival, Dylan Eiselt of Winners Edge, put in a valiant effort to secure second place in 24:47, while his teammate Gianluca Bortoli rounded out the podium in 26:29. Langley’s winning margin of nearly a minute and a half serves as a definitive statement of intent for the remainder of the racing season.
The B and C categories provided some of the most closely contested times of the morning. Stephen Ryan (BRCC) claimed the B Category honours with a disciplined ride of 26:57, fending off challenges from Geoff Smith and Forrest Chris Nusum.
The C Category saw Ian Henderson (BRCC) record a remarkably fast 26:43—a time that would have seen him competitive in the higher divisions—to take the win ahead of Matthew Kenny and Neil MacGuinness.
In the Women’s Category, the experienced Ashley Couper (VT Construction) demonstrated her class once again. Couper navigated the South Road rollers with precision to stop the clock at 28:04, securing the top spot. Naomi MacGuinness followed in second, with Annabelle Miller taking third.
The Youth Division also provided a glimpse into the future of Bermudian cycling. Madeleine Friend delivered a standout performance in the 11–12 category, proving that the next generation is ready to embrace the rigours of the "race of truth."
Cyclists Struggle in Lincoln as White Battles Attrition
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Ollie Wood claimed a historic victory in the 70th edition of the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, mastering the brutal Michaelgate climb to win a race defined by high-speed crashes and relentless attrition.
With defending champion James McKay absent, the 145-rider field in Lincoln was wide open, packed with National Road Series heavyweights and UCI-level experience. The atmosphere was electric as the peloton rolled out in front of massive crowds, but the beauty of the setting soon gave way to the harsh reality of one of Britain’s most punishing one-day classics.
The early tactical moves saw Cameron McLaren, Matthew Webber, Ethan Squires, and Joseph Turnbull bridge a 40-second gap by the second lap. However, the race was soon thrown into chaos.
A significant crash on lap two briefly blocked the road, leaving a Cycling Sheffield rider down and forcing officials to consider a neutralisation. Among those caught in the carnage was Bermudian specialist Conor White, representing JAKROO Handsling Racing.
While the crash forced several riders out immediately—including early breakaway member Ethan Squires—White managed to remount and rejoin the front group. However, the physical toll of the incident, combined with the repeated ascents of the infamous Michaelgate cobbles, began to narrow the field sharply.
"It was a tough day out on the bike," White reflected on social media. "I was in the front group until three laps to go, then the lights went out. A big old crash on lap two took some of the cyclists out of the race—I hope everyone involved is alright."
By the final hour, the 145 starters had been whittled down to a fraction of their original number. A late four-rider move dictated the closing stages, but as is tradition in Lincoln, the race was decided on the final steep, cobbled ramp of Michaelgate.
Ollie Wood, representing the Rapha Cycling Club, showed superior timing and explosive power, attacking from the reduced leading group to take the chequered flag. Such was the severity of the pace that only 44 riders were officially classified at the finish.
White, who had fought valiantly to stay in contention following his earlier crash, was ultimately ruled a Did Not Finish (DNF) after falling back in the closing circuits.
