Narraway Competes in Dramatic Gran Premio New York City
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Costa Rica’s Sebastián Brenes Mata produced a stunning late surge to win the Gran Premio New York City, snatching victory in the final 50 meters of a grueling elite race.
The Canel's-Java rider timed his sprint to perfection, launching an explosive acceleration on the outside line to pip Colombia's Wilmar Paredes (Team Medellín-EPM) to the line in a breathless finish.
Brenes Mata crossed the line in 3 hours, 7 minutes and 42 seconds to secure his second victory of the season.
The challenging 135km route provided a spectacular backdrop for the one-day classic, rolling out across the iconic George Washington Bridge.
The peloton faced a demanding journey following the western banks of the Hudson River, before tackling the punishing climbs of Harriman State Park. The relentless terrain wore down the field before the riders turned back toward New Jersey for a high-speed finish in Fort Lee.
A select front group managed to break away during the closing stages, setting up a tactical and ferocious tactical battle into the final kilometer. Paredes looked poised to take the crown, but Brenes Mata’s extraordinary late kick data-altered the script just ahead of the line.
The frantic pace of the finish was highlighted by the depth of the leading group, with Bermuda’s Nicholas Narraway putting in a stellar performance for Competitive Edge Racing. Gran Premio New York City — Top Results
1st: Sebastián Brenes Mata (Canel's-Java) — 3:07:42 2nd: Wilmar Paredes (Team Medellín-EPM) — Same time 22nd: Nicholas Narraway (Competitive Edge Racing) — Same time
Narraway showed superb grit to stay with the main protagonists over the climbs and put himself right in the mix for the final dash.
In a reflection of just how tight the final bunch sprint was, Narraway crossed the line in 22nd place, credited with the exact same time of 3:07:42 as the victorious Brenes Mata. His strong showing caps off a highly competitive day of racing in the Big Apple.
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Langley Dominates South Shore Winners Edge Time Trial
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Jackson Langley showcased his credentials as the island's premier time-trialist this morning, clocking the fastest time of the day at the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Winners Edge Time Trial.
Under a clear sky and favourable morning conditions, 36 riders descended on South Shore to face the ultimate test of individual strength: the race against the clock. Starting at Stonington Avenue in Paget, competitors tackled a 10.55-mile course that pushed them west to the Church Bay turnaround before a gruelling return leg to the finish.
In the elite A Category, Jackson Langley of VT Construction produced a masterclass in pacing and aerodynamics. Starting at a 30-second interval, Langley effectively "blew the doors off" the course, finishing in a blistering 23:18.
His nearest rival, Dylan Eiselt of Winners Edge, put in a valiant effort to secure second place in 24:47, while his teammate Gianluca Bortoli rounded out the podium in 26:29. Langley’s winning margin of nearly a minute and a half serves as a definitive statement of intent for the remainder of the racing season.
The B and C categories provided some of the most closely contested times of the morning. Stephen Ryan (BRCC) claimed the B Category honours with a disciplined ride of 26:57, fending off challenges from Geoff Smith and Forrest Chris Nusum.
The C Category saw Ian Henderson (BRCC) record a remarkably fast 26:43—a time that would have seen him competitive in the higher divisions—to take the win ahead of Matthew Kenny and Neil MacGuinness.
In the Women’s Category, the experienced Ashley Couper (VT Construction) demonstrated her class once again. Couper navigated the South Road rollers with precision to stop the clock at 28:04, securing the top spot. Naomi MacGuinness followed in second, with Annabelle Miller taking third.
The Youth Division also provided a glimpse into the future of Bermudian cycling. Madeleine Friend delivered a standout performance in the 11–12 category, proving that the next generation is ready to embrace the rigours of the "race of truth."
Cyclists Struggle in Lincoln as White Battles Attrition
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Ollie Wood claimed a historic victory in the 70th edition of the Rapha Lincoln Grand Prix, mastering the brutal Michaelgate climb to win a race defined by high-speed crashes and relentless attrition.
With defending champion James McKay absent, the 145-rider field in Lincoln was wide open, packed with National Road Series heavyweights and UCI-level experience. The atmosphere was electric as the peloton rolled out in front of massive crowds, but the beauty of the setting soon gave way to the harsh reality of one of Britain’s most punishing one-day classics.
The early tactical moves saw Cameron McLaren, Matthew Webber, Ethan Squires, and Joseph Turnbull bridge a 40-second gap by the second lap. However, the race was soon thrown into chaos.
A significant crash on lap two briefly blocked the road, leaving a Cycling Sheffield rider down and forcing officials to consider a neutralisation. Among those caught in the carnage was Bermudian specialist Conor White, representing JAKROO Handsling Racing.
While the crash forced several riders out immediately—including early breakaway member Ethan Squires—White managed to remount and rejoin the front group. However, the physical toll of the incident, combined with the repeated ascents of the infamous Michaelgate cobbles, began to narrow the field sharply.
"It was a tough day out on the bike," White reflected on social media. "I was in the front group until three laps to go, then the lights went out. A big old crash on lap two took some of the cyclists out of the race—I hope everyone involved is alright."
By the final hour, the 145 starters had been whittled down to a fraction of their original number. A late four-rider move dictated the closing stages, but as is tradition in Lincoln, the race was decided on the final steep, cobbled ramp of Michaelgate.
Ollie Wood, representing the Rapha Cycling Club, showed superior timing and explosive power, attacking from the reduced leading group to take the chequered flag. Such was the severity of the pace that only 44 riders were officially classified at the finish.
White, who had fought valiantly to stay in contention following his earlier crash, was ultimately ruled a Did Not Finish (DNF) after falling back in the closing circuits.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Mayho Returns to Winning Way in Criterium
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The VT Construction Criterium delivered fast racing, with strong fields across the A, B, C and Youth categories producing close finishes throughout the day.
In the C Category race, Peter Tadman of BRCC sprinted to victory after 27 laps in a time of 51:50, narrowly edging Anthony Smith of Winners Edge, with Frank Ming taking third just two seconds back.
The B Category produced another tightly contested race, with Jonah MacGuinness of BRCC securing the win in 51:41. Panzy Olander of VT Construction crossed at the same time for second place, while Stephen Ryan completed the podium.
In the A Category, Dominique Mayho of VT Construction claimed victory clocking 0:51:41 ahead of Dylan Eiselt from Winners Edge who was clocked across the line in 0:52:53 after a fast-paced 26-lap contest.
The Youth races also showcased Bermuda’s next generation of cyclists. Iris Duda won the Youth 13–14 division, while Lukas Eiselt captured the Youth 12 & Under title ahead of Feargal Murphy.
Brutal Greek Terrain Ends Hopkins’ Tour of Hellas Ambitions
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Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins faced another afternoon of disappointment on Friday as his ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas campaign came to a sudden halt during a punishing third stage through the Greek heartlands.
Stage Three was always earmarked as the queen stage of this year’s tour—a marathon 207.3km route from Volos to Lamia. While the distance alone was enough to test the peloton, it was the staggering 4,200 metres of elevation gain that proved decisive.
The route featured relentless climbs including the categorised ascents of Agios Georgios and Chania, both exceeding 10 kilometres in length with gradients touching nearly 8%. Coupled with treacherous wet conditions on the descent into Lamia, the stage transformed into a race of attrition.
Hopkins, representing the Atom 6 Bikes – Cycleur de Luxe – Auto Stroo Continental Team, had started the day in high spirits. Following an aggressive opening two days where he secured 10th and 26th place finishes, he sat well within the competitive fold of the general classification.
However, as the peloton fractured on the final major climb toward Anavra, officials pulled cyclists off the course after they deemed that they had fallen off the pace. The 26-year-old was one of the cyclists and he was eventually ruled a Did Not Finish (DNF), marking his fourth consecutive event where he has failed to reach the final timing mat.
While the DNF is a significant blow to Hopkins' immediate momentum, his aggressive breakaway on Stage One—where he led the field for nearly 50km—remains a highlight of his spring campaign in Europe.
The tour continues without its premier Bermudian representative, as Jelle Johannink of the Unibet Rose Rockets takes the overall lead into the final weekend. For Hopkins, the focus now shifts to recovery and breaking the cycle of frustration as he prepares for the next leg of the European continental circuit.
