Topic: Cycling
19 Cayman cyclists conquer Panama’s Gran Fondo
Nineteen riders from the Cayman cycling community joined a field of over 5,000 riders to conquer the 2026 Gran Fondo Océano a Océano Panamá.
Ryan Thompson secures third place in Belize Cycling Classic
Caymanian cyclist Ryan Thompson secures a third-place podium finish at the Belize Electricity Limited Junior Cross Country Cycling Classic.
Cyclists to finish last ride of killed colleague as anniversary approaches
Cayman’s cycling community is to come together once again for the annual Per Undheim Memorial Ride in honour of the father-of-two who was killed on an early morning bike ride last Easter Monday.
Roads authority set to install new signs urging drivers to give space to cyclists
The National Roads Authority (NRA) is to roll out the new signs saying "3 FEET – IT’S THE LAW" across the road network as part of its efforts to tackle road safety.
Solomon and Grosshans conquer 500km in single-day cycling challenge
While Cayman slowed down for Christmas Eve, two cyclists geared up for a long ride that would etch their names into the local record books.
Young Caymanian cyclist makes history in Barbados
Ryan Thompson made cycling history by taking second in the juvenile individual time trial race at the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships.
Student cyclist unhurt after collision with teacher’s car
A schoolboy escaped uninjured after his bike was in collision with a teacher's car in a school car park on Wednesday.
Cyclists ride into adrenaline-packed May
With three races left, the anticipation is building to find out which Cayman cyclists will be crowned champions in the annual 2025 May Classics.
Motorist who passed cyclists warned for dangerous driving
The motorist who was filmed passing cyclists participating in the 4 May memorial ride for Per Undheim has been warned for intended prosecution for dangerous driving, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said on Friday.
Cyclists turn out in huge numbers in memory of Per Undheim
The biggest cycle ride Cayman has seen for years took place today in memory of Per Undheim, who was killed while cycling on Easter Monday
Cyclists to ‘finish the ride’ of father-of-two Per Undheim
Cayman's cycling community is coming together for a ride this Sunday to remember their friend and fellow cyclist Per Undheim.
Outpouring of support as community grieves father, 39, killed on bike ride
Cayman's cycling community say that they have been encouraged by the support from drivers in the days after father-of-two Per Undheim, 39, was killed while on an Easter Monday morning bike ride.
Cyclists Bodden and Solomon set for international competition
Cyclists Chris Bodden and Jeremy Solomon have made their way to Punta del Este, Uruguay, to compete in the Pan American Road Cycling Championships.
Another bicyclist struck by car on Cayman’s roads
At around 8:40pm Friday, a bicyclist was hit by a vehicle on South Church Street and transported to the hospital in George Town.
Cyclists ask for safer roads following Easter Monday’s hit-and-run death
Cayman’s cyclists are calling for change following the tragic death of physiotherapist and father-of-two Per Undheim, 39, who was knocked off his bike during an early morning bike ride on Easter Monday.
California dreaming: Cayman’s early contenders for 2028 Olympics
The talent pool for sports within the Cayman Islands is deep and wide, with many, across several disciplines, having the potential to compete on the world stage and, by extension, the Olympic Games in four years’ time, set for Los Angeles in 2028.
Cayman cyclist returns from epic bike ride across Iowa
John Ferguson, who, with his distinctive white beard, can often be seen cycling on local roads as he leads a tour group or commutes from his West Bay home, recently completed the ride of his life.
Caymanian gymnast qualifies for finals at PanAm event
Gymnast Karthik Adapa became the first Caymanian to qualify for the finals in that discipline at the Pan American Championships, with two other local athletes also able to showcase their skills.
Nathaniel Forbes takes third at Jamaica cycling race
Racing under Elevation Cycling Club, Caymanian Nathaniel Forbes placed third among under-23 riders at the Jamaica Cycling International Classic in Montego Bay.
Forbes finishes ahead of 52 riders in the Dominican Republic
Caymanian cyclist Nathaniel Forbes put pedal to the metal in his first competitive appearance for his new squad, Team Gesprom Evolution Colombia.
Caymanian cyclist to race with Colombian team
After completing an apprenticeship in Portugal last year, Cayman’s international cyclist Nathaniel Forbes has etched a deal with Team Gesprom Evolution Colombia.
Cayman’s Jerome Ameline wins at International Cycling Classic
Cayman cyclist Jerome Ameline recorded a top performance at the 2023 Jamaica International Cycling Classic, held 31 March-2 April, in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Cayman cyclists to compete at Jamaica event
A group of Caymanian cyclists will push the pedals at the 2023 Jamaica International Cycling Classic being held from 1-2 April, in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Cayman cyclist Testori claims victory in Abu Dhabi
Cayman Cycling national team athlete, Michael Testori, kicked off his 2023 season in style with an overall victory at the 120-kilometre Al Wathba National...
Cayman completes 2022 Caribbean Cycling Championships
Cayman athletes Victor Magalhaes and Kevin Connolly finished their road-racing competitions at the 2022 Caribbean Cycling Championships on Sunday, 23 Oct.
Forbes crashes out at PanAm Cycling Championships
Cayman Cycling national athlete Nathaniel Forbes returned home from last month’s Pan American Cycling Championships, held in San Juan, Argentina, after a crash led him to completing only 64 of the race’s 120 miles.
Forbes set for Pan American Cycling Championships
Caymanian cyclist Nathaniel Forbes will represent the Cayman Islands at the upcoming Pan American Cycling Championships, in San Juan, Argentina, later this month.
Cayman athletes set personal bests at Junior PanAm Games
As the 2021 Junior Pan American Games wind down, several Cayman Islands athletes are returning home, pleased with the personal records they set at the inaugural event in Cali, Colombia.
May Series Circuit cycles into action
A record 56 cyclists turned out for the start of the May Series Circuit on Sunday, 2 May, held along Batabano Road.
The Great Rush Hour Race
Four commuters, four different modes of transport, two routes, one race. Car vs. bike, kayak vs. bus. To conclude our month-long series investigating causes of, and potential solutions to, the island’s traffic troubles, we wanted to challenge the assumption that the car is still the best way to travel in Cayman. So we put it to the test in a rush-hour race.
Forbes shines on international cycling stage
Nathaniel Forbes is still riding a wave of adrenaline from his international cycling debut.
For cyclists, danger lurks round every corner
Cyclists and runners say they face near misses with reckless motorists on Cayman’s roads on an almost daily basis.
Cyclists complete ride from Cornwall to John o’Groats
Four Cayman-based cyclists – Guy Manning, Chris Smith, Jon Roney and Andy Childe – were among a group of seven who pulled into John o’Groats on Sunday, July 29, to complete a journey that saw them trace the western edge of Great Britain in just seven days.
Novices take on top cyclists in handicap race
Novice riders took on more experienced and faster cyclists in a 27-mile handicap race that started off in Bodden Town Sunday morning.
Cayman cyclist Guy Manning to race across America
After conquering Mount Everest and Denali, Guy Manning is looking to tackle his next athletic feat. This time the Cayman attorney will join a four-man cycling team in the coast-to-coast Race Across America.
Climbing, cycling events this week
The start of March has young people front and center in Cayman Brac, with numerous events catering to kids and youth scheduled over the...
Father and son cycle for Cayman charities
Nine-year-old Alex Dailey has surpassed his goal of fundraising for charities in Cayman after cycling with his dad across the U.S. state of Iowa.
Cyclists gear up for Pete Ribbins Ride along the western peninsula
The fourth annual Pete Ribbins Memorial Ride will be held on Sunday, Aug. 14.
Bike prizes for Sir John A. Cumber students
The last day of school was an exciting one for departing Sir John A. Cumber students, from looking forward to the freedom of summer to starting high school in the fall.
9-year-old cyclist plans to cross Iowa for charity
Nine-year-old Alex Dailey is gearing up to ride for seven days across the U.S. state of Iowa to raise money for three local charities.
PAWS on Wheels spins to success
The PAWS on Wheels fundraiser on Sunday, which drew more than 60 cyclists, raised money for the Protection of Animal Welfare Society, a not-for-profit...
KiwaniBike raises $7K for youth
The annual KiwaniBike event from the Blow Holes in East End to Smith Cove in South Sound on Feb. 28 raised nearly $7,000 for Kiwanis Key Club youths to attend an international convention.
Top stories of 2015: Twelve die in road accidents
Twelve people died in car accidents in 2015, three times as many as the year before.
Cayman's top sporting events draw enthusiastic crowds
A look at some of Cayman's most popular sporting events of 2015.
Intriguing stories continue to run
The biggest local sporting event – the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon – is staged on Sunday and, as always, there are plenty of intriguing athletes’ stories.
Wolves will get bigger and faster
Such is the lure of triathlon and outdoor, individual sports generally, there is always constant growth and evolution.
Injury and pain is part of the 'fun'
The toll exacted on the body by taking part in sport is one reason why non-sporty people claim they do not partake.
Cruz's New York run was inspiring
Jalene Cruz will be involved in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon this weekend, whether she is fit to run or not.
Clarke aims to extend prowess
Wendy Clarke never imagined as recently as last year that she would be fit enough to complete an Olympic triathlon, but that is what she did at the start of this month.
Bailey gets to the Point safely
Chris Bailey completed the fourth of five sporting challenges he set himself on Sunday, in a cycling race he created to help charities.
Mercuryman supports Stroke Warriors of Cayman
Cayman’s only half-Ironman triathlon event, the Generali Worldwide Mercuryman, has chosen as its benefitting charity for next year the Stroke Warriors of Cayman.
Sports journalist's exhibit benefits HospiceCare
Sports photographer and journalist, Ron Shillingford, will be selling his images at an exhibition in Chelsea's Bar this Monday to raise money for Cayman HospiceCare.
Bebarfald came here just to dive
Triathlon may be a mainstream sport now, as witnessed by the hundreds involved in last week’s annual staging of the Cayman Islands event at Public Beach, but years ago it was a tiny affair in Cayman Kai.
Dyer adds triathlon to repertoire
Dominic Dyer has made his name as one of the Caribbean’s fastest schoolboy middle distance runners and on Sunday the 16-year-old speedster added the triathlon to his resume.
Acker focuses on half-marathon title next
Marius Acker finished the Cayman Islands Triathlon in one piece this time, once again triumphant, and now looks forward to defending his half-marathon title.
Personal bests set in blazing heat
The weekend warriors at the 2015 Cayman Islands Triathlon presented by Elian are nursing sore limbs and feet after Sunday’s staging at Public Beach, but many are also glowing from the satisfaction of setting personal bests.
Pink Ladies group donates bike to hospital
The Pink Ladies Volunteer Corps has donated a children's exercise bicycle to the physiotherapy unit at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
Weber's ambitions have no boundaries
Helki Weber was the female winner of Sunday’s gruelling Halloween 10-10-10, yet she had only decided to enter the race the night before.
Hart is all heart
A local athlete whose son was born with a congenital heart defect is so grateful to the medics who treated him that he is raising money for the Cayman Heart Fund by tackling two of the toughest sporting events on the calendar.
Doctor's rides keep medicine at bay
Medical practitioners theoretically know all the healthy habits they should adhere to, but do not necessarily do so. Dr. Rachel Gooden follows her own medical advice, though.
Bailey's mettle to be tested
A local triathlete has just finished the second of five exhausting sporting events to raise funds for literacy projects in Cayman and Guatemala, and this weekend he tackles the next one.
Batabano race is favored as riders have to swerve Cost-U-Less
The cycling community turned up on Lime Tree Bay, beside Governors Square, for the annual Cost-U-Less race, but had to find an alternative route because there was a cancer fundraising walk/run organized along West Bay Road.
Weber's fitness inspires his kids
Laurent Weber grew up in his Switzerland homeland surrounded by snow where he skied morning, noon and night. He absolutely loved it.
Volkwyn early front-runner in handicap series
The Wednesday Night Running Club held its first 3-mile handicap race last week starting from the old butterfly farm on Lawrence Boulevard.
Driver arrested in death of woman cyclist
A 61-year-old female cyclist was killed Friday night after she was struck by a car on Shamrock Road near Savannah Primary School. Police identified the cyclist as Rhonda Marie Ebanks Azan.
Cyclist killed in accident
Police have named the cyclist killed on Friday night as Rhonda Marie Ebanks Azan.
Sutton defies aging process
Chris Sutton is one of the fittest athletes in the Cayman Islands, always one of the fastest finishers in cycling and running events and often a podium figure.
Cummings never stops tri-ing
Triathlon organizers used to boast that their sport is the fastest growing in the world. That may indeed be case in the Cayman Islands as every other athlete seems to be lured into the swim, bike and run event. Daniel Cummings is a typical new convert.
Dailey promotes kids riding more
The vibrant Cayman cycling scene is gradually attracting youngsters into the sport, which was an obvious fact at last week’s time trial.
Volkwyn is as dedicated as a pro
If anyone wants to find Matthew “Sticks” Volkwyn, all they have to do is follow his weekly sporting schedule because he is so devoted to getting in his sessions that he rarely misses one.
Macken adapts as asthma hits
The Cayman Islands Triathlon is approaching, and Celine Macken, the sport’s queen, is preparing as hard as she has ever done since arriving here nearly 30 years ago.
Abbott plans to put time trial record 'out of reach'
Steve Abbott was in a thrilling time trial race with Jerome Ameline on Sunday, losing by a mere second, but at least Abbott has the satisfaction of holding on to the Cayman Islands record.
