Bermuda was proudly represented at the demanding 24 Hours of Summer Solstice mountain bike festival and relay, held just outside Toronto, Canada. The island's team, aptly named "Older than Dirt" – comprising James Holloway, Curtis Mitchell, Ian Port, Craig Ferguson, and Chris Nusum – showcased remarkable endurance and teamwork in the five-person Age Group 200-249 (Average 40s) category.
Racing a challenging 17.3km loop, the quintet rotated riders in the order of Nusum, Mitchell, Ferguson, Port, and Holloway. They battled through both day and night, enduring the gruelling demands of a full 24 hours on the trails to finish an impressive 6th in their category. Their final time of 24 hours, 53 minutes, and 55 seconds (24:53:55) highlighted the incredibly tight competition, with them finishing just 4 seconds behind 5th place and a mere 16 seconds ahead of 7th after a full day of riding.
Team captain James Holloway vividly described the relentless nature of the event: “We had about 4 hours between finishing one lap and starting the next, but by the time you’ve cooled down, eaten, checked over your bike, sat down and thought about life… It was time to get ready to race again. Total sleep time was maybe 1.5 hours spread over the whole 24 hours!”
With over 2,500 riders competing in various formats – solo, duo, quad, and larger teams – the 24 Hours of Summer Solstice is a true test of endurance, strategic teamwork, and a celebration of mountain biking spirit. Bermuda's "Older than Dirt" team certainly embodied that spirit, delivering a highly commendable performance against a deep international field.
Sunday, June 22, 2025
White Claims Thrilling National Road Race Title in St. David's
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The 2025 Bermuda National Road Race Championships delivered a spectacular day of cycling today on the challenging St. David's course. Strong headwinds and fierce competition across all categories created a thrilling showcase of endurance, tactics, and raw speed, with several national titles decided by the narrowest of margins.
In the highly anticipated Open Men’s category, Conor White (Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck) emerged victorious in an epic sprint finish, edging out his long-time rivals Kaden Hopkins and Nicholas Narraway. After over two and a half hours of intense racing, just one second separated the top three. White was clocked at 2 hours, 32 minutes, and 1 second (2:32:01), with Hopkins also finishing in 2:32:01, and Narraway just a second behind at 2:32:02. White's tactical prowess and sprint power proved decisive in a race that went down to the wire.
The Open Women’s Category saw Karen Bordage ride a strong, consistent race to claim her first national road race title. Bordage completed the course in 2:00:37, finishing well ahead of Karen Smith, who clocked 2:08:46, and Panzy Olander, who secured third place in 2:17:01.
In the Junior Men’s Division, Jackson Langley (V.T. Construction) continued his dominant form. Building on his recent time trial victory, Langley also claimed the road race title, completing the challenging course in 1:43:40. Jacob Wright finished second with a time of 1:50:25, and Jens Drea rounded out the podium in 1:50:43.
The Junior Women’s field was commanded by Charlotte Millington (V.T. Construction), who delivered a powerful solo ride to take first place in 1:27:48. Naomi MacGuinness secured second in 1:35:01, with Skye Ferguson finishing third just behind her at 1:35:24.
The Masters Men’s Division witnessed a coordinated team effort, resulting in a clean sweep for V.T. Construction. Will Drea, Steven Smith, and Philip Mace crossed the line together, all clocking 1:43:00, showcasing their collective strength and tactical awareness.
The 2025 Bermuda National Road Race Championships once again proved to be a highlight of the cycling calendar, underlining the depth of talent and competitive spirit within the island's cycling community.
Narraway Powers to First Elite National Time Trial Title
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A new era in Bermudian cycling was heralded today as 23-year-old Nicholas Narraway claimed his maiden National Elite Time Trial Title at the Bermuda Bicycle Association's 2025 National Time Trial Championships. Competing on the fast yet challenging Southside course, Narraway, who rides for Tenerife–Bike Point–La Sede, completed the four-lap, 18.8-mile course in a blistering 36 minutes and 38 seconds.
Narraway's dominant performance saw him comfortably best his long-time rivals. Conor White (Muc-Off-SRCT-Storck) finished in second place with a time of 37:37, while defending champion Kaden Hopkins (Uni Sport Lamentinois) took a distant third, clocking 40:01. The victory marks a significant breakthrough for Narraway in the local elite category.
In the Open Female division, Hanah Cannon celebrated her first national time trial crown in her debut year. Cannon rode to a confident victory in 43:41, with Panzy Olander securing second place in 44:27, and Marna Louw finishing third with a time of 48:43.
The future of Bermudian cycling also showcased its talent. The Junior Male Championship title went to Jackson Langley, who crossed the line in 31:44. In the Junior Female Championship, Charlotte Millington continued her impressive form, winning the crown with a time of 36:25.
The championships, held on a newly adapted course, delivered exciting racing across all categories, with Nicholas Narraway's breakthrough victory a definite highlight.
Top 3 Finishers by Category:
Open Male
36:38 Nicholas Narraway 37:37 Conor White 40:01 Kaden Hopkins
The Bermuda Junior Cycling programme hosted a thrilling Bermuda Bicycle Association Road Race today along the picturesque yet punishing South Shore loop. Elite and amateur cyclists alike rose to the challenge of one of the island’s most technical courses.
Starting and finishing at Gulfstream Restaurant in Southampton, each lap featured the steep, defining ascent up Lighthouse Hill – a climb that proved decisive in breaking up the field in both the A/B and C/Women's races.
In the highly anticipated A/B Category (4 laps / 36.4 miles), it was Conor White (Muck-Off-SRT-Stork) who surged ahead in the final stretch, claiming victory with a time of 1 hour, 28 minutes, and 55 seconds (1:28:55). He was followed closely by Kaden Hopkins (Uni Sport Lamentinois) and Matt Boys (Winners Edge), both of whom were given the same time after a tight group finish. The race saw strong tactical efforts and strategic climbing up the challenging Lighthouse Hill.
In the C & Women’s Category (3 laps / 27.3 miles), Gianluca Bortoli (Independent) claimed first place in 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 53 seconds (1:16:53), outpacing Daniel Ringer (Winners Edge) who also recorded the same time. Neil MacGuinness (BRCC) finished a well-fought sprint in third, clocking 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 55 seconds (1:16:55).
Naomi MacGuinness (Winners Edge) led the Women’s field with a commanding performance on the challenging terrain, clocking a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes, and 43 seconds (1:21:43). Karen Smith (Winners Edge) was the second female finisher, stopping the clock in 1 hour, 25 minutes, and 54 seconds (1:25:54), and Arlene MacGuinness (Winners Edge) finished third with a time of 1 hour, 35 minutes, and 2 seconds (1:35:02).
The event, hosted by the Bermuda Junior Cycling programme, provided a rigorous test for all participants and another exciting day of racing on Bermuda's roads.
A&B Race
1:28:55 Conor White - Muck-Off-SRT-Stork 1:28:55 Kaden Hopkins - Uni Sport Lamentinois 1:28:55 Matt Boys - Winners Edge 1:28:59 Nicholas Narraway - Tenerife–Bike Point–La Sede 1:28:59 Jackson Langley - VT Construction 1:35:32 Steve Smith - VT Construction 1:35:52 Thomas Quarterly - Independent 1:40:45 Stephen Ryan - BRCC 1:41:55 Alan Mooney - BRCC 1:42:02 Clifford Roberts - Bicycle Works 1:42:11 Andrew Thomas - Winners Edge 1:42:20 Grant Goudge - Bicycle Works 1:44:40 Chquan Richardson - Bicycle Works 1:47:39 Sam Bullen - BRCC 1:54:16 Darren Glasford - Winners Edge 1:54:16 Forrest Chris Nusum - Winners Edge 1:58:12 Dylan Eiselt - Winners Edge DNF Will Drea - VT Construction DNF Toby Wright - VT Construction DNF Keon Stevens - Winners Edge
C/Women’s Race
1:16:53 Gianluca Bortoli - Independent 1:16:53 Daniel Ringer - Winners Edge 1:16:55 Neil MacGuinness - BRCC 1:16:56 Jonah MacGuinness - BRCC 1:16:57 Kavin Smith - Independent 1:17:03 Sanchez Smith - VT Construction 1:17:09 Tracy Wright - Winners Edge 1:17:37 Jens Drea - VT Construction 1:20:18 Mark Anthony Domingo - Winners Edge 1:20:39 Frank Ming - Bicycle Works 1:21:43 Naomi MacGuinness - Winners Edge 1:21:49 Yan Leclerc - VT Construction 1:21:53 Craig Ferguson - Winners Edge 1:22:20 Ethan Smith - Independent 1:25:01 Dirk Hasselkuss - BRCC 1:25:51 Kareem Johnson - Winners Edge 1:25:51 Lucas Bule - Independent 1:25:54 Karen Smith - Winners Edge 1:32:36 Zach Moniz - VT Construction 1:35:02 Arlene MacGuinness - Winners Edge 1:36:50 Sofia Leclerc - VT Construction 1:38:23 Jacob Leclerc - VT Construction 1:42:09 Skye Ferguson - Winners Edge
Sunday, June 08, 2025
Narraway Edges White in BRCC's Unique Challenge
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The Bermuda Rouleurs Cycling Club (BRCC) delivered a unique and demanding challenge this weekend, combining a Stage One Hill Climb with a Stage Two Flat Sprint course in St. David's to determine the overall fastest cyclists.
The innovative format tested riders' versatility and power, drawing participation across various youth and adult divisions within Bermuda's cycling community.
In the hotly contested main event, Nicholas Narraway emerged victorious with a combined time of 3 minutes, 45.48 seconds (3:45.48), narrowly edging out fellow competitor Conor White by less than a second. Jackson Langley rounded out the podium in third place.
Narraway's winning performance saw him clock a Stage One Hill Climb time of 1:49.64, followed by a Stage Two Flat Sprint time of 1:55.84.
Conor White, who pushed Narraway to the wire, finished with a combined time of 3:46.37. His Stage One time was 1:50.43, and his Stage Two time was 1:55.94.
Jackson Langley's third-place finish came with a combined time of 3:52.85, consisting of a Stage One time of 1:53.46 and a Stage Two time of 1:59.39.
In the Women’s Division, Hanah Cannon claimed the victory, finishing 27th overall with a combined time of 5:28.84.
The B Division race was won by Rhys Pearce, who secured 8th place overall with a combined time of 4:34.37. Meanwhile, Neil MacGuinness was the winner of the B Division, clocking a combined time of 4:28.52 and finishing an impressive 5th overall in the entire competition.
The BRCC's innovative time trial format provided a dynamic racing experience and a true test of Bermuda's cycling talent.
