 Arnold on the Podium IslandStats.com
In the Elite Men’s Road Race, the team executed a solid plan, with Tyler Smith providing critical support. Kaden Hopkins made a promising break for the podium, but after he dropped out, Conor White’s group rallied hard.
Only 15 out of 74 riders managed to finish the grueling 9-lap, 155 km course, with White doing much of the work and securing a commendable 6th place overall with a time of 3:46:08. Corey Williams from Belize who is a renowned sprinter took a well-deserved victory one second ahead of White.
In the Women’s Road Race, the course was shortened to 4 laps covering 85km, setting up a sprint finish where Gabriella Arnold placed 5th overall and 2nd in the Elite Women’s Category just 7 seconds behind the winner Llori, Sharpe of Jamaica.
Arnold was clocked at 2:07:14, the Medal for Arnold saw her pick up 2 Silver Medals over the two days.
Fat-Tire-Massive Bermuda Mountain Bike
The 2024/25 Fat-Tire-Massive Bermuda Mountain Bike Series got underway with the South Shore Beach Trails.
National Mountain Bike Champion Robin Horsfield won the Open 60 Minutes Male race clocking a 11 lap winning time of 1:02:35, Jackson Langley was second after 10 laps with a time of 1:00:16, and Dominique Mayho finished third with a 10 lap time of 1:05:13.
Charlotte Millington won the Open 60 Minutes Female Division race clocking a 8 lap time of 1:04:50, Jennifer Wilson also completed 8 laps to finish second with a time of 1:08:39, and Skye Ferguson finished third with a 7-lap time of 1:04:36.
In the Open 30 Minutes Male race Maceo Dill clocked a 4 lap winning time of 31:51, Sherman Darrell was second also completing 4 laps with a time of 32:22, and Kareem Johnson finished third stopping the clock in a time of 32:59.
Zina Jones won the Open 30 Minutes Female race which saw her cover three laps in a time of 30:01.
William Coatesworth road to victory in the Novice 30 Minutes Male race clocking a 4 lap time of 34:46, David Brown was second in 34:48, and Alexander Roque finished third with a time of 43:16.
Sonja Seng won the Novice 30 Minutes Female race with a time of 38:23, Arlene MacGuinness was second in 40:43, and Philippa Mello finished third with a time of 30:50.
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