The Atom 6 Cycleur de Luxe Cycling Team from Belgium has completed its roster for the 2026 season, announcing the signing of all-round Bermudian talent, Kaden Hopkins, as their 17th and final rider.
Hopkins joins the continental team as a versatile rider with a proven winning instinct, bringing significant power, adaptability, and race intelligence.
The team highlighted his ability to perform when it matters, noting his multiple stage victories across his career. His skill set is expected to benefit the team in various scenarios, whether "pushing hard on the climbs, controlling the pace on the flat, or striking at the perfect moment". The team concluded that his mentality and consistency make him a perfect fit for their ambitious goals.
Hopkins himself expressed his excitement about the move to a higher level of European cycling.
“I am really excited and motivated to start this journey with Atom 6 - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo Continental Team,” Hopkins said. “The opportunity to race at this higher level in Belgium has always been a dream of mine, and I am looking forward to playing my part towards the team success and having a great season with the rest of the team”.
The move places Hopkins on the Belgian continental circuit, a key proving ground for professional cyclists.
Thursday, December 11, 2025
White Signs with JAKROO Handsling Racing
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Conor White has secured a new ride for the 2026 season, signing with the British race team JAKROO Handsling Racing, an elite squad with ambitions to compete both domestically and on the international stage.
JAKROO Handsling Racing announced that White brings significant international pedigree to the squad. The move comes after the team White rode for in 2025 disbanded.
White's résumé features success against world-class fields. He reclaimed his Bermuda national road race title in 2025 and holds multiple national time-trial crowns. The 26-year-old cyclist is also a proven winner with five UCI victories and has secured a medal at the Pan American Games.
White is determined to make the most of this chance. His new team will target the National Road Series and National Criterium Series, alongside selected UCI 1.2 and 2.2 races in Europe from 2026.
Looking ahead, White is setting his sights on major international events, with his focus shifting to include track cycling. White will head to Santiago for the Pan American track championships in February, where he will be the first cyclist to represent the island in the velodrome at the continental level.
The Commonwealth Games in Glasgow is also on the agenda, with the Scottish city retaining the track events in its pared-down format. White has previously made his debut in a UCI track event in 2025, showing versatility in endurance events.
Monday, December 08, 2025
Leaders Emerge in Mountain Bike Series After Three Rounds
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After three highly competitive rounds of the current mountain bike season, the top three finishers in each division have established themselves, with several close battles shaping up across both the Open and Junior categories.
In the premier Open 60 Minute Male division, Che'Quan Richardson currently leads the standings with 59 points. He holds a narrow advantage over Brian Steinhoff, who is in second place with 58 points, promising a tight contest for the overall title. David Byrne rounds out the top three with 49 points.
The Open 60 Minute Female division sees a clearer leader, with Wendy-Ann Thomas accumulating 62 points. Jennifer Wilson is currently in second place with 47 points, followed closely by Ashley Robinson on 42 points.
In the Open 30 Minute Male category, William Coatesworth has established a healthy lead with 72 points. Manning Smith follows with 62 points, and Sherman O. Darrell holds third with 45 points.
The Open 30 Minute Female division features the closest battle of the series, with Olivia Bishop and Kelise Wade currently tied for the lead, both sitting on 47 points. Zina Jones trails in third with 25 points.
The Novice Male leader is Chris Jansma with 75 points. The second and third places are tied, with Sean Dickinson and Kevin Stokes both on 42 points. Similarly, the Novice Female division is led by Arlene Macguinness with a dominant 75 points. Philippa Mello is second with 62 points, and Katrina Carr is third with 60 points.
In the junior categories, Hannes Swart leads the 13-16 Male division with 67 points, ahead of Alfie Jansma (57 points) and Isaac Wookey (45 points). Lauren Simons leads the 13-16 Female category with 50 points, followed by Paige Noseworthy (47 points) and Ruby Cook (42 points).
Monday, December 08, 2025
White & Teammates Named Domestic Team of the Year
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Conor White's team, Muc-Off–SRCT–Storck, has been crowned The British Continental’s Domestic Cycling Team of the Year for 2025. The accolade recognizes an outstanding season of dominance and efficiency, made poignant by the team's impending disbandment due to funding issues.
Muc-Off–SRCT–Storck, which features Bermuda's Conor White, delivered one of the most impressive seasons in recent memory, achieving immense success despite operating on a tiny budget (reported around £8,000) and with a small roster of only seven riders. Their accomplishments were secured through grit, talent development, and a strong team spirit.
The team's dominance saw them secure several key achievements:
They won the National Road Series (both individual and team titles).
They claimed two Premier Calendar wins.
They achieved a notable 1-2 finish at the Reservoir.
Four of their riders finished in the top four of The British Continental's national rankings.
The team's success is bittersweet, as their brilliant 2025 season will be their last. The disbandment is a direct result of funding issues, making their Team of the Year award a tribute to their successful project and a symbol of the fragility of domestic cycling funding.
The team showcased exceptional talent and strategy, proving that success is not solely dictated by budget size.
Sunday, December 07, 2025
Mass Bike Failures Overshadow Mountain Bike Race
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The Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike Race Series, presented by ONE Communications, saw 95 competitors brave blustery conditions at Coney Island Park, but the event was dominated by a high rate of mechanical failures rather than pure racing, as sharp rocks exposed by recent heavy rain led to a record number of broken bikes.
With the impending motocross event looming, the mountain bikers tested the Coney Island course, a challenging one-mile circuit featuring 70 feet of climb, cool curves, and technical rocky sections.
However, heavy late-evening rains exposed sharp rock edges at a critical dip in the track, turning the course into a mechanical minefield. The attrition rate was unprecedented, with the record set at 15 broken bikes, 12 of which were due to flat tyres. The high number of withdrawals meant that several riders achieved personal best finishes simply by completing the race. The course development group extended their regrets to those affected and took immediate steps to ensure the issue would not be repeated.
Despite the chaos, National Champion Robin Horsfield claimed victory in the Open 60 Minute Male race, completing 12 laps in a time of 1:00:17. Jackson Langley finished second, also completing 12 laps in 1:04:02, and Brian Steinhoff took third after completing 11 laps.
Ashley Robinson won the Open 60 Minute Female race, clocking a 7-lap time of 1:07:40.
In the Open 30 Minute Male race, William Coatesworth secured the win, completing four laps in 29:46. Charles Dunstan was second, also completing four laps in 33:42.
Zina Jones won the Open 30 Minute Female race, completing three laps in a time of 30:46.
