The Virgin Islands Cycling Federation kicked off its championship weekend on Saturday with the Time Trial Championship, held on the familiar airport course. Riders tested their endurance and speed against the clock, setting the stage for Sunday’s road race finale.
In the Elite division, Stephen Swanton was the lone competitor over the 18-mile distance, completing three laps in commanding style. He powered through the course in 44 minutes, 6 seconds, setting a strong benchmark for the day.
The 12-mile Expert category delivered one of the closest finishes of the morning. Ted Prosper narrowly edged out veteran Jerry Remie by just two seconds, claiming victory in 32:40. Remie followed at 32:42, while James Bates secured third place in 33:54.
The Sport category also brought excitement, with the corrected results confirming Olani Vanterpool as the winner in 35:50. Newcomer Eliezer Hernandez impressed with a strong second-place finish in 36:22, and Joseph Bramble rounded out the podium in 38:45.
In the Women’s division, Robin Seila delivered a stunning performance. Not only did she win her category, but she also recorded the fastest overall time on the 12-mile course—an eye-catching 31:18, more than a minute ahead of the men’s Expert winner. Kat Brownsdon took second in 35:11, followed by Enid Francis in 43:41.
The Masters category, featuring riders aged 55 and older, saw Ralph Bartlett take top honors in 36:09. Chris Dorsey finished close behind in 36:35, with Nelson Rojas securing third in 39:54.
With strong performances across all categories, the Time Trial Championship set an exciting tone for the weekend as the cycling community looked ahead to Sunday’s VI Road Race Championship.
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