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Thursday, June 25, 2026
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Narraway and Arnold Crowned National Time Trial Champions
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Nicholas Narraway and Gabriella Arnold claimed the ultimate bragging rights against the clock, storming to victory at the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s National Time Trial Championships.
On a day where aerodynamic precision and sheer mental fortitude were pushed to the absolute limit, the island's elite cyclists locked horns in a tactical battle where victory was measured in mere seconds.
The Open Male division produced an absolute classic, with three of Bermuda’s heavyweights separating themselves from the rest of the field in a blistering exhibition of power.
Nicholas Narraway claimed the prestigious national jersey, stopping the clock at a spectacular 37 minutes and 10 seconds. Narraway’s pacing strategy proved flawless, allowing him to hold off a ferocious challenge from professional compatriot Kaden Hopkins.
Hopkins emptied the tank on the return leg but had to settle for the Silver medal, crossing the line just 40 seconds adrift in 37:50. Conor White ensured a star-studded podium, secure in third place with a highly competitive time of 38:07, while Stephen Ryan showed immense grit to complete the grueling course in 47:15.
In the Open Female division, Gabriella Arnold put on an absolute masterclass to assert her total dominance over the local circuit.
Arnold flew across the tarmac, registering a phenomenal time of 35 minutes and 28 seconds to comfortably secure the national title. Her nearest challenger, Panzy Olander, pushed hard through the crosswinds to take second place in 37:44, while rising talent Charlotte Millington completed the top three with a strong 38:35 performance.
The veteran divisions proved that age is just a number, delivering some of the most competitive times of the entire championship weekend.
In the Masters Female race, Marie Dore turned heads with a breathtaking ride, stopping the clock in a rapid 36 minutes and 15 seconds to take the gold. Regular podium finisher Ashley Couper secured second place in 38:43, with Caroline Black locking down the bronze medal position in 42:46.
The Masters Male crown belonged to Steven Smith, who managed his energy reserves perfectly over the undulating course to cross the line in 45:35. Mark Robinson took home a well-earned Silver medal in 48:07, while Ian Henderson rounded out the championship podium, stopping the clock at 51:33.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 Bermuda Bicycle Association’s National Time Trial Championships Results
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
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Arnold Braves Elements in Bruising 206-mile Flint Hills epic
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Bermudian cyclist Gabriella Arnold produced a monumental display of physical endurance and mental fortitude to conquer the grueling 2026 Life Time UNBOUND Gravel event—affectionately dubbed a "mudbound" epic by riders—in Emporia, Kansas.
Testing herself in the showpiece Elite Women’s 200-mile division, which ultimately tracked at a punishing 206.9 miles, Arnold crossed the finish line in 43rd place overall. She navigated the treacherous off-road course in a chip time of 12 hours, 36 minutes and 10 seconds, maintaining an impressive average pace of over 16.4 miles per hour.
The Flint Hills region threw its absolute worst at the elite international field, making the already taxing course a war of attrition. Riders had to contend with a chaotic cocktail of weather systems that shifted violently throughout the day.
"I took a second to process this one," Arnold admitted after recovering from the grueling journey. "An insane day racing through thunder, lightning, torrential downpours, brutal winds and then sunshine to end the day.
"Probably one of the most mentally challenging days I’ve ever had on the bike, made better ending celebrating with my Velocio-ENVE teammates."
Having pushed her body to the absolute limit in Kansas, the top-tier Bermudian rider is utilizing a brief competitive intermission to reset before launching into a packed schedule of late-summer programming.
"Some time off post-Unbound was good for the soul," Arnold added. "With a little bit of weight training in the form of moving boxes before the second half of the season kicks off."
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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Stars Align for Bermuda’s Ultimate Week of Racing
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The battle for Bermuda's most prestigious cycling titles is almost here as the Bermuda Bicycle Association prepares to host the 2026 National Championship Week.
The island's elite overseas professionals—including local powerhouses Kaden Hopkins, Conor White, and defending time-trial champion Nicholas Narraway—are set to return to home soil, setting the stage for a spectacular four days of high-octane racing.
The action gets underway on Thursday, June 25th, with the National Time Trial Championships at Clearwater, Southside. The ultimate individual test of truth returns as riders tackle the clock, completely exposed to the coastal winds.
The first rider will roll off the ramp at 6:00 p.m., navigating a flat but demanding one-lap loop.
The Course: Starting on Southside Road just west of the police station, riders will head east onto Tommy Fox Road, making a sharp 180-degree turn just before the Texas Road junction. They will trace their steps back down Southside Road all the way west to the baseball field before Double Dip, executing a second 180-degree turn before sprinting back to the start/finish line.
National Champion jerseys will be awarded to the fastest Bermudian men and women, with fierce championship battles also taking place across the Open, Masters, Junior,
Just three days later, on Sunday, June 28th, the focus shifts to St. David's for the grueling National Road Race Championships. Starting at 8:00 a.m., fields will collide in a true test of tactics, positioning, and sheer determination.
The Open Men face a punishing 62-mile battle (six laps of the course), while championship jerseys are also up for grabs in the Open Women, Masters Men, Junior Men, and Junior Women divisions.
The circuit promises to test the riders' limits, combining technical corners with the exposed, windy expanses of the Causeway.
1.The Launch:Clearwater Beach.
Riders line up on Coopers Island Road, just past the Clearwater Beach parking lot, heading north toward the first roundabout.
2.The Loop Circuit:St. David's Road.
The peloton proceeds onto Pepper Hall Road, turning left onto Tommy Fox Road before hanging a right at the roundabout to climb up onto St. David’s Road.
3.The Long Haul:The Causeway & Blue Hole Hill.
Riders will push through the roundabout onto Kindley Field Road, attacking the full length of the Causeway. They will climb Blue Hole Hill to the roundabout, execute a full turn, and hammer right back across the Causeway.
4.The Finish Approach:Return to Clearwater.
The field retraces their path via St. David's Road, turning right at Pepper Hall Road (by Clearwater School), right onto Tommy Fox, and left back onto Pepper Hall before hitting Coopers Island Road for the final sprint.
With national pride on the line and professional jerseys awaiting the top Bermudian male and female finishers in the Open and Junior fields, Bermuda's cycling elite are primed for an unforgettable week on the tarmac.
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Bostock wins on Square Mile - White Secures top-25 Finish
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Manx sprinter Matt Bostock captured a thrilling victory for Rapha Cycling Club as elite domestic criterium racing made a spectacular, floodlit return to the Square Mile for the City of London Nocturne.
Weaving through a technical 1.3km street circuit framed by the Bank of England and St Paul's Cathedral, the high-octane race marked the end of an eight-year hiatus for the marquee event, drawing a star-studded field under the capital's evening skies.
The elite men's open race rolled away with no shortage of intrigue. Rapha CC duo Matt Bostock and Ollie Wood, national champion Cameron Mason, Rapha Super-League leader Tom Armstrong, and former WorldTour rider Ryan Gibbons were among the names giving the grid a mouth-watering edge.
The pace was unrelenting from the gun, with repeated accelerations out of the sharp corners quickly splintering the peloton. A decisive four-man break emerged early on, featuring Bostock, cyclocross star Thomas Mein, local favourite Alec Briggs, and the tenacious Cameron Mason.
As the streetlights took hold and the finish banner illuminated the night sky, a phoney war settled over the leaders. Despite being forced to launch his effort from the front with more than a kilometre remaining, Bostock was not to be denied.
The 2022 national circuit champion unleashed a trademark, powerhouse sprint as he rounded the final corner, stopping the clock in 50 minutes 32 seconds to narrowly hold off a late surge from Mason and secure a famous victory.
The attritional nature of the central London circuit took a brutal toll on the chasing pack, which fractured into small, isolated groups fighting desperately to stay on terms with the blistering pace up front.
Among those turning in a highly resilient shift in the main chase was Bermudian international Conor White. Navigating the constant positioning battles and the tight, physical corners with great discipline, White managed to stay clear of the late-race chaos.
White crossed the line in 25th place overall, clocking a highly commendable time of 51:26. Finishing just 54 seconds adrift of a rampant Bostock, the gritty performance caps off a strong showing for the island rider against some of the finest criterium specialists on the British domestic circuit.
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Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Narraway Leads Strong Field at STARR Time Trial
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Cyclists of all ages and abilities turned out today for the STARR Bermuda Junior Cycling Time Trial, hosted by Bermuda Junior Cycling, proving once again that time trials offer one of the most accessible and rewarding forms of bicycle racing.
Riders tackled a challenging course that started at Harrington Sound Public Dock, headed to the Swizzle Roundabout, and then faced a strong headwind along North Shore before returning to Harrington Sound Road. Rather than finishing at the start line, competitors faced a final test with a hill climb up Harrington Hundreds Hill, rewarding those who still had strength left in their legs after the demanding route.
While Bermuda's leading international cyclist Nic Narraway posted the fastest overall time of the day, the event showcased much more than elite performance. From experienced racers to first-time competitors and young riders, participants raced against the clock, themselves, and the course, highlighting the unique appeal of time trialling. Strong performances were recorded across all categories, with close competition throughout the field and an encouraging mix of youth, recreational, and competitive riders taking part.
The overall podium saw Narraway take victory ahead of Matt Boys of Winners Edge in second place and Dylan Eiselt of Winners Edge in third.
The timed climb up Harrington Hundreds Hill provided a separate challenge within the event, with the day's fastest climbers being Nic Narraway (1:28), Matt Boys (1:31), and Alexander Miller (1:32).
Category winners were:
A Category: Nic Narraway (Competitive Edge Racing)
B Category: Stephen Ryan (BRCC)
C Category: Neil MacGuinness (BRCC)
Women's Category: Naomi MacGuinness (Winners Edge)
Youth 13–14: Iris Duda
Youth 11–12: Austin Carr
Time trials remain one of the best entry points into cycling competition, allowing riders to challenge themselves in a supportive environment without the complexity of bunch racing. Today's event demonstrated that success can be measured not only by finishing first, but also by setting a personal best, testing fitness, and enjoying the challenge of the course.
Bermuda Junior Cycling, with the support of title sponsor STARR, provides free training opportunities for young cyclists aged 14 to 18, helping them develop skills, build confidence, and discover a lifelong love of cycling in a safe and welcoming environment.
Beyond competition, cycling offers significant physical, mental, and social benefits. Whether riding for fitness, friendship, personal achievement, transportation, or racing success, cycling is an activity that can be enjoyed at every age and stage of life. Events such as today's time trial provide an opportunity for riders to challenge themselves, set personal goals, and experience the satisfaction that comes from pushing their own limits.
Click Here to see the Full 2026 STARR Bermuda Junior Cycling Time Trial Results
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