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Thursday, October 10, 2024
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Jen and Friends Time Trial Advisory Announced
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The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform motorists that the Bermuda Bicycle Association Jen and Friends Time Trial Road Race will occur on Sunday, October 13th, 2024, between 7:30 am and 9:00 am.
The Long Course commences and concludes at the bus layby located to the West of the entrance to Government House on North Shore Road. The participants proceed East along North Shore Road, traverse around the Blue Hole Hill Roundabout, and proceed back to the finish line using the same route.
The Short Course commences and concludes at the bus layby located to the West of the entrance to Government House on North Shore Road. The participants proceed East along North Shore Road, traverse around the Barkers Hill Roundabout, and proceed back to the finish line using the same route.
All motorists are expected to use caution and to avoid collisions with race participants. The race route will be under the control of Race Marshals. Motorists must follow the instructions from the Race Marshals to assist with traffic control for this event.
There will be no roads closed to traffic while the time trial takes place.
The Ministry of Public Works wishes to encourage the full cooperation of the motoring public and apologizes for any inconvenience that may result. Should there be any questions regarding this event, please direct queries to the attention of the race representative, Jennifer Lightbourne at 777-2477.
In addition, the Bermuda police are hereby authorized to "Close off' streets or portions of streets and authorize parking as the Commissioner of Police decides.
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Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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Arnold Finishes 8th in Kentucky
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Gabriella Arnold competed in the Kentucky Open Road Racing Series 3rd race in Ewing, Kentucky.
Arnold, competing in the Women's Pro race finished 8th crossing the line in a time of 2:07:24.
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Sunday, October 06, 2024
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White Finishes 114th in UCI Gravel World Championships
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After falling short in his defense of the road world title in Zürich a week ago, Mathieu van der Poel from the Netherlands stamped his authority at the UCI Gravel World Championships by winning the Elite Men’s Title with a time of 4:41.23, van der Poel he dropped breakaway companion Florian Vermeersch from Belgium on the final lap of the circuit in Leuven.
Vermeersch was second in 4:42.26, and Quinten Hermans from Belgium was third in 4:45.10.
Conor White competed in the 182 km race which turned into a tactical showdown between Van der Poel and the Belgians’ numerical advantage. White would finish 114th overall, clocking a time of 5:07.39.
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Friday, October 04, 2024
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White to Compete in Gravel World Championships
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While we’re still reliving the thrilling battles for the Road World Championship title from this past weekend, cycling fever continues as we get ready for the third-ever UCI Gravel World Championships in Leuven, Belgium, this weekend.
Those who missed out on the winners' bands in Zurich including Bermuda’s Conor White will get a second chance at a jersey, while Puck Pieterse will be vying for a third world title, over the 182km for the Elite Men.
Pieterse is just one of many WorldTour stars flocking to the start line in Halle. While official start lists have yet to be published, we’ve seen confirmed attendance from Mathieu van der Poel, Greg van Avermaet, Tiffany Cromwell, Marianne Vos, and defending men's gravel world champion Matej Mohorič. Defending women's champion Kasia Niewiadoma has decided to finish her season early.
What makes these gravel world championships unique is that pros and amateurs will compete side by side.
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
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Hopkins Records Did Not Finish in UCI Championships Road Race
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Kaden Hopkins competed in the UCI Road World Championships Elite Men’s Road Race which was to cover a grueling 273.9 km in Zurich, Switzerland,
Tadej Pogacar clinched victory in a thrilling 2024 UCI Road World Championships in Zurich as the Slovenian created another piece of history by completing a remarkable triple crown
The 26-year-old launched a decisive attack with 100km of road remaining and never really looked like relinquishing his lead despite a late wobble, as he added a first rainbow jersey to his impressive collection clocking a time of 6:27:30.
Hopkins recorded a Did Not Finish.
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