Vendée U Pays de la Loire announced six cyclists including Kaden Hopkins who are respectively heading towards new challenges in 2025..
Vendée U Pays de la Loire posting on social media, “Good luck to you for the rest of your career.”
www.islandstats.com has been able to confirm information as posted on the official Vendée U Pays de la Loire Web Pageas they announced training has resumed for all of our riders, the perfect time to take stock of the 2025 team, where Eight riders were retained.
Hopkins earlier this year was named as a team leader of Vendée U Pays de la Loire.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Fat Tire Massive MTB Race Series Race Day 2
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The second race of the One Comm BDA Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Race Series took place at the Coney Island course, challenging riders with hilly terrain, technical sections, and windy conditions.
Jackson Langley emerged as the winner of the Open 60 Male Division, completing 12 laps in a time of 1:03:18. Dylan Eiselt secured second place with a time of 1:05:39, followed by Jens Drea in third place at 1:16:33.
Charlotte Millington claimed victory in the Open 60 Female Division, finishing 9 laps in 1:02:55. Jennifer Wilson took second place with a time of 1:00:50 for 8 laps, and Skye Ferguson placed third, completing 8 laps in 1:04:29.
In the Open 30 Male Division, Sherman Darrell secured the win, finishing 5 laps in 34:40. Enrico Escolastica placed second with a time of 36:51 for 5 laps, while Kareem Johnson took third, completing 4 laps in 30:06.
Open 60 Male Division
1:03:18 Jackson Langley 1:05:39 Dylan Eiselt 1:16:33 Jens Drea 1:02:50 Brian Steinhoff 1:00:08 Chris Nusum 1:00:15 Che'quan Richardson 1:00:16 Gordon Smith 1:00:54 Rhys Pearce 1:01:22 Michael Terceira 1:03:46 Mcquinn Burch 1:03:52 Daniel Ringer 1:04:29 Justin Brigham 1:05:18 Philip Worboys 0:59:55 Will Drea 1:01:53 Dennis Fagundo 1:02:38 Sanchez Smith 1:02:41 Andrew Thomas 1:04:07 Dominic White 1:04:27 Manning Smith 1:04:44 Benjamin Mushokoza 1:07:21 Christopher Smith 1:00:03 Mark Da Ponte 1:00:06 Holger Eiselt 1:00:28 Oliver Riihiluoma 1:00:42 Justin Horsfield 1:02:50 Rupert Henagulph 1:04:17 Edwin Bento 1:00:10 Craig Ferguson 1:05:20 Julian Fletcher 0:13:32 Robin Horsefield
Open 60 Female Division
1:02:55 Charlotte Millington 1:00:50 Jennifer Wilson 1:04:29 Skye Ferguson
Open 30 Male Division
0:34:40 Sherman O. Darrell 0:36:51 Enrico Escolastica 0:30:06 Kareem Johnson 0:30:40 Charles Dunstan 0:30:59 William Coatesworth 0:31:28 Otis Ingham 0:31:34 Mike Belvedere 0:37:22 Mark Richardson 0:37:30 Rui Moniz 0:39:30 Ray Richardson
0:30:24 Jonah MacGuinness 0:30:44 Rory Shepherd 0:33:22 Ethan Smith 0:31:15 Jasper Lau 0:33:15 Caelan Cabrial 0:30:35 Mathis Stevens
13 - 16 Female Division
0:33:03 Kelise Wade 0:30:10 Zara Bule
9 - 12 Male Division
0:18:10 Hannes Swart 0:18:14 Trystan Thompson 0:18:17 Isaac Wookey 0:15:36 Alfie Jansma 0:16:55 Austen Carr 0:17:17 Kaleb Camara 0:18:59 Calvin Haldeman 0:19:06 Hudson Pitcher 0:19:10 Lukas Eiselt 0:19:30 Evan Nappee 0:19:32 Kingsley Travis 0:19:44 Rio Wookey 0:15:23 Feargal Murphy 0:16:06 Tatem A Carr 0:16:12 Owen Davis 0:18:13 William Anderson 0:19:29 Knox Roberts-Dunkley 0:20:44 Ethan Adelsberg
9 - 12 Female Division
0:17:22 Naomi MacGuinness 0:18:46 Holly Cook 0:20:12 Ava Swart 0:21:42 Abigail Coatesworth 0:22:07 Bethany Davidge 0:16:19 Savannah Lee
Sunday, November 03, 2024
Caribbean Championships & Fattire Massive Season Opener
Arnold on the Podium
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Day Two of the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships saw the Bermuda riders put up an impressive fight in the Road Race under intense heat.
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.
Saturday, November 02, 2024
Bermuda’s Explosive Start at Championships
White on top of the Podium
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Guyana's roads are burning rubber under the scorching pace set by Bermuda's cycling sensations! Day One of the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships witnessed an eruption of Bermudian dominance, snatching a jaw-dropping four medals in the Time Trials.
Conor White spearheaded the Men's assault, obliterating the competition with a blistering Gold Medal time of 41:33. Hot on his heels, Kaden Hopkins scorched the asphalt to seize Silver in 42:08, a mere 35 seconds adrift. Belize's Cory Williams fought valiantly, securing Bronze in 43:08. White said, "I came here with the goal of winning the Time Trial and defending my title from last year. Happy to have pulled of a decent race considering the hot conditions and take the win! Big challenge for us in the road race t tomorrow but we are ready for it!"
Gabriella Arnold injected a dose of adrenaline into the Women's race, igniting her way to a Bronze Medal with a sizzling 25:48. Cuba's Daymelin Perez narrowly edged out the competition for Gold in 25:36, while Guadeloupe's Bérénice Paul clinched Silver in 25:43.
The Under-23 Men’s Time Trial witnessed Nicholas Narraway unleash a fiery performance, capturing Silver with a scorching 43:19, a mere two seconds behind Puerto Rico's Gold Medalist, Christopher Morales.
Bermuda's cyclists have sent a clear message: they're here to conquer. This medal haul is just the first strike in a storm of Bermudian dominance. The competition better brace itself for the heatwave to come!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Bermuda Caribbean Championship Team Announced
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The Bermuda Bicycle Association has announced a strong team of athletes to represent the island at the upcoming Caribbean Road Cycling Championships in Guyana. The championships, hosted by the Guyana Cycling Federation from November 1st to 4th, will see top cyclists from across the Caribbean compete for regional titles.
Bermuda's delegation features a blend of seasoned veterans and rising talent. Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, and Olympian Tyler Smith will contest the Elite Men's Division, while Nic Narraway will represent Bermuda in the Under-23 Men's Category. Gabriella Arnold will be Bermuda's sole representative in the Elite Women's Division.
The team will be supported on-site by Peter Dunne, President of the Bermuda Bicycle Association, and Darren Glasford, who will provide logistical and technical expertise. Dunne, who also serves as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member of the Caribbean Cycling Union, will attend the Union's annual Congress held in conjunction with the championships.
All cyclists, with the exception of Smith, will participate in both the Individual Time Trial and the Road Race. Due to a limitation of two Time Trial entries per category per country, Smith will focus solely on the Road Race, where his experience and tactical acumen will be invaluable assets to the team.
The Bermuda Bicycle Association is confident that this talented team will represent the island with distinction at the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships, showcasing their dedication and competitive spirit on the regional stage.
