Bravery & Heartbreak for Hopkins after Crash Costs Victory
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins faced agony and pride in equal measure after a dramatic crash denied him a second stage victory at the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, resulting in a broken collarbone for the second time this season.
Hopkins was producing a sensational ride in the individual time-trial, setting a blistering pace that looked certain to secure him the stage win. However, disaster struck on a fast downhill corner when the Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo Continental Team rider went down heavily.
Refusing to let the spill end his effort on the road, Hopkins remounted a spare bike from his team support car and fought valiantly to the finish line, incredibly missing out on the winning time by a mere two seconds.
The extent of his injuries became clear shortly after the stage, as Hopkins was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where scans confirmed a broken collarbone.
Despite the painful setback, the Bermudian powerhouse remains typically defiant. Speaking from his hospital bed, Hopkins confirmed he will travel back to Spain for surgery and expects to be back training on his bike just a week after the procedure, mirroring his swift recovery from the same injury earlier in the year.
The rider’s team and support staff expressed immense gratitude to the race medics, the local Guadeloupe supporters who have backed Hopkins throughout his years competing in the event, and his support team both on the ground and back in Spain.
Hopkins’ display of sheer grit and determination under immense physical pain cements his reputation as one of the most resilient riders in the peloton as he begins his road to recovery once again.
Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Double Puncture Costs Hopkins on Guadeloupe Stage 6
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Bermuda's Kaden Hopkins endured a nightmare day in the saddle as the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe continued with a gruelling 136 km sixth stage from Orange Moudoung to Goyave.
Representing the Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo team, Hopkins crossed the finish line in 103rd place after clocking a time of 3 hours, 52 minutes, and 42 seconds—a performance heavily impacted by a brutal run of bad luck on the road.
Hopkins was plagued by two separate flat tyres during the stage. The initial puncture forced him into an unideal wheel change from a neutral support vehicle. Despite the setback, the Bermudian produced a ferocious chase to battle his way back into the main field.
However, his recovery was short-lived. Shortly after rejoining the race, Hopkins struck a deep pothole and suffered a second flat tyre. Although this time he was able to secure a replacement from his own team car, the heavy exertion of his earlier chase left him unable to bridge the gap back to the peloton.
Showing remarkable resolve, Hopkins toughed out the remaining miles solo to ensure he completed the stage.
Up front, the stage victory went to France's Clément Sanchez, who produced a dominant breakaway ride to stop the clock at 3:17:49—leaving a battle-worn Hopkins 34 minutes and 53 seconds adrift.
Following his brave effort into Goyave, Hopkins now sits 67th overall in the general classification with a cumulative time of 18 hours, 37 minutes, and 54 seconds as the multi-stage event heads into its final stretch.
Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Mixed Fortunes for Bermuda Pair in Tour de la Guadeloupe
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Bermuda’s Kaden Hopkins stayed inside the top 40 overall as compatriot Nicholas Narraway was forced to abandon Stage 5 of the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe.
The 154km route from Karucoco to Sainte-Anne brought contrasting fates for the Bermudian riders in the Caribbean peloton.
Hopkins, competing for the Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo Team, crossed the finish line in 37th position with a time of 3 hours, 35 minutes, and 53 seconds. He ended just 30 seconds behind Belgian stage winner Johan Meens (Aarco Cycling Team).
For Narraway, the stage ended prematurely after he recorded a Did Not Finish (DNF), ending his general classification hopes.
The Bermudian rider will now shift his focus to supporting his team from the feed zones and roadside technical stations for the remainder of the 10-stage race.
Following Stage 5, Hopkins sits 36th in the Grand Championship Qualification standings with a cumulative time of 14 hours, 45 minutes, and 24 seconds.
Monday, August 03, 2026
Hopkins & Narraway Cross together on Grueling Stage 4 Test
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Bermudian duo Kaden Hopkins and Nicholas Narraway finished side-by-side on Stage 4 of the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, completing a demanding 155.1km route from Deshaies to Lamentin.
Hopkins, riding for Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo, was officially ruled 32nd across the line, stopping the clock in 3 hours, 38 minutes, and 19 seconds.
Competitive Edge Racing’s Narraway recorded the exact same time, placing 70th in a large split group as the peloton fractured over the final climbs.
Stage victory went to Germany's Tobias Nolde, who broke clear to stop the clock in 3:33:14—five minutes and five seconds ahead of the chasing Bermudian pair.
Despite the gap to the front, Narraway’s consistent ride keeps him inside the top 35 of the general classification standings heading into the mid-stage phase of the 10-day tour.
Narraway now occupies 31st overall with a cumulative time of 11 hours, 5 minutes, and 35 seconds, while Hopkins sits 55th with a total time of 11:09:51.
Sunday, August 02, 2026
Narraway Recovers from Crash to Finish 15th on Stage 3
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Bermudian cyclist Nicholas Narraway produced a resilient ride on Stage 3 of the 75th Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, placing 15th just a day after suffering a heavy crash.
The 149.4km road race from Le Gosier to Capesterre-Belle-Eau posed a stern physical test, but Narraway shook off hand and leg abrasions sustained in the closing 40 kilometres of Stage 2 to finish alongside the leading bunch.
Narraway stopped the clock in 3 hours, 28 minutes, and 57 seconds, a performance that saw him make significant gains in the overall standings.
Fellow Bermudian Kaden Hopkins, riding for Atom 6 Bikes - Cycleur de Luxe - Auto Stroo Team, crossed the line in 73rd place with a time of 3:33:59, unfortunately for Hopkins he was riding a soft tubeless tires for the last 40k and no chance of changing wheels due to the high speed of the peloton.
Narraway’s hard-fought finish rewarded him with a jump up the general classification leaderboard. He now sits 24th overall with a cumulative time of 7:27:16.
Hopkins, who claimed victory in the opening individual time trial of the 10-stage race, slid down the overall standings to 50th place with a total time of 7:31:03.
