Kaden Hopkins
The 6 Days of Crédit Agricole concluded with a sprint finish in Stage 6, a 153.8-kilometer race between Gosier and Les Abymes. Paul Daumont (Guidon Sprinter Canalien Cycling Team) emerged victorious, clocking a time of 3 hours, 30 minutes, and 32 seconds.
The stage finish was a tight battle, with Daumont edging out Kévin Le Cunff (Team Madras Capesterre Belle-Eau) and Yannis Agricole (US Lamentin), who both finished with the same time as the winner.
Kaden Hopkins (US LAMENTIN) crossed the finish line in 19th place, with a time of 3 hours, 32 minutes, and 46 seconds. He finished 2 minutes and 14 seconds behind the stage winner, Daumont.
Overall Race Conclusion
The 2025 British Cycling Open National Road Series kicked off with the East Cleveland Classic, and the event delivered a memorable start to the season. The race took place on a challenging 25km circuit, with the start and finish line located in Saltburn by the Sea.
The race culminated in a dramatic sprint finish, with Adam Howell (MUC-OFF-SRCT-STORCK) emerging victorious. Howell secured a National Road Series win to remember, narrowly out-sprinting George Kimber (Spirit Racing Team) in a photo finish, both riders clocking a time of 3 hours, 45 minutes, and 03 seconds.
The close finish highlighted the intensity of the competition and the determination of the riders.
Bermudian cyclist Conor White, also riding for MUC-OFF-SRCT-STORCK, completed the race in 50th place. White's time was 3 hours, 54 minutes, and 02 seconds, placing him 8 minutes and 59 seconds behind his victorious teammate.
While White's finishing position was further down the field, participation in the British Cycling Open National Road Series provides a valuable platform for riders to compete at a high level and test their abilities against some of the country's best.
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