Topic: Cycling
Ameline's input worth every second
Jerome Ameline went to the most ridiculous lengths to prepare for Sunday’s 10-mile time trial from the Paradise Seaside Grill on South Church Street.
Macken is Cayman's tri queen
Celine Macken has been an integral member of the Cayman Islands triathlon scene for nearly 30 years, and in that time she has seen the sport flourish, particularly in the post-Hurricane Ivan years.
Weekend warriors bounce back
The summer break is over for Cayman athletes as vacations come to an end and schools reopen. The weekend warriors are primed for another epic series of races up to December.
McKinney came here to be sporty
Cayman is the ideal place to indulge in sporting activity, which is partly why Jennifer McKinney ended up living here in the first place.
Ameline wants time trial title back
Jerome Ameline thought he had a good chance of winning the last cycle road race, the 48-mile one around East End, a couple of weeks ago.
Loughnane became super-fit fast
Imagine being barely able to swim and never running more than a short distance in your life and within two years you had the satisfaction of tackling a gruelling Ironman event.
Triathlete helps literacy projects
A local triathlete has just finished the first of five extremely challenging sporting events to raise funds for literacy projects in Cayman and Guatemala.
Brown enjoys marathon trips
When Phil Brown’s landmark 40th birthday was approaching, he made the monumental decision to train for a marathon, even though he had not been the least bit sporty all his life.
Connolly strives to reach Olympics
Local athletes such as Kevin Connolly have embraced every aspect of triathlon, spending most of their spare time aspiring to be champions.
Ameline loves life in the fast lane
Jerome Ameline has been a regular competitor on the local cycling circuit for many years and considering he runs his own cycling fitness gym, the lively Frenchman is likely to feature in many races in the future too.
Pete Ribbins Memorial ride to benefit HospiceCare
The cycling community will gather for the annual Pete Ribbins Memorial Ride on Sunday.
Cruz drops cigs to get more puff
Jalene Cruz is one of many Filipino athletes now a regular face on the sporting scene and like her compatriots she is vying to reach the top in her chosen sport, which is triathlon.
Ramos outdistances the chasing pack
Pedro Lopez Ramos won the 48-mile Road Race on Sunday in another hard-fought, exciting cycle ride.
Ameline's in shape to ride high
There is a 48-mile road race for cycling enthusiasts this Sunday and Jerome Ameline is confident he can win it after returning from two weeks training in France.
Ramos needs another fast ride
The busy cycling season resumes this weekend with a 48-mile road race.
More cruise passengers: Their impact on Cayman
The proposed cruise berthing facility in George Town Harbour could bring half a million more cruise passengers annually, but can Grand Cayman handle such an increase in visitors?
Speedy duo barely break sweat
The two fastest riders in the Cayman Islands at the moment teamed up to enter a time trial race on Sunday and won comfortably.
Larner grabs double silver this time
When Derek Larner formed the Middle Distance Running Club five years ago to teach talented youngsters, he thought his track career was over - yet last weekend, aged 51, he won two silver medals at a masters meet to prove the veteran legs are not completely gone yet.
Ramos back to his best in long haul
The busy cycling season continued with Championships 57 Mile Road Race around Frank Sound and East End on Sunday.
Ebanks focuses on Flashy double
The Island Games commence in Jersey next week and had there been a boxing competition Kendall Ebanks would have entered.
Try-This-Tri is worth a shot
Anyone interested in trying out a mini triathlon gets another chance on the next public holiday, the Queen’s birthday.
Busy month to hone and tone
June is one of the busiest months for sports events in the Cayman Islands, before things start to wind down for the summer.
Ramos wants duathlon repeat, but it won't be easy
One of the most exciting annual sporting events in Cayman is the Genesis Trust Duathlon, and this year’s staging could be one of the best ever.
Smith reels in gutsy Creasey
The Dew Cycling Classics staged its fourth race of the month with 49 riders competing on Sunday morning.
Visitor wins race in classic style
The third event of the May 2015 DEW Classics went well with 45 competitors taking part in the cycling road race around East End on Sunday.
Fab five boast Ironman status
Weekend warriors are solely motivated by new challenges, pushing their bodies to new limits and on Saturday five Cayman residents had the satisfaction of completing their first Ironman.
Cycling group helps Feed our Future
More than 100 cyclists completed the Cayman Islands Cycling Association Century Ride, raising $4,000 for Feed our Future.
Earth Month survey asks about cycling to work
A survey from the Department of Environment wants to know what stops people from riding a bicycle to work.
Road dangers focus of memorial walk
Saturday morning walkers and joggers will gather on South Sound Road to remember a walker killed last week and highlight problems with drunk driving and road safety.
Pedestrian was seventh victim this year on Cayman's roads
A woman pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed on South Sound Road early Saturday morning.
Bailey benefits from late start
Kym Bailey is one of the fastest female road runners in Cayman and at 43 is evidently getting swifter.
Although she used to be a good runner at school and college in England she really only got seriously into her running since moving to Cayman a few years ago.
Revived time trial a hit
The cycling association revived a two-man team time trial event on Sunday, starting and finishing at the Clifton Hunter School in Frank Sound which turned out to be extremely popular.
Scotland to co-host European Sports Championships in 2018
Scotland and Germany are to co-host the first European Sports Championships in 2018.
Rivers's vast talent runs deep
Judy Rivers enjoys participating in sport so much that it’s a wonder if anyone manages to spot her standing still for more than a minute.
Riders ramping up
The cycling scene is attracting more riders with successive events as the Genesis Duathlon approaches in May.
Acker blessed with ability and spirit
Marius Acker’s devotion to sporting excellence is so strong that when he was knocked over by a negligent motorist at the Cayman Islands Triathlon last year and briefly blacked out, he immediately got back up and continued running despite bleeding from a deep elbow gash, in a state of shock and disoriented and not sure whether he was seriously injured.
Smith dominant again, but women take it to the wire
Cycling champ Michele “Mitch” Smith won the Cost U Less Circuit Race comfortably on Sunday, two weeks after easily winning the time trial along South Sound.
Ramos aims to stay duathlon champ
Pedro Lopez Ramos was the proud winner of the Genesis Trust Duathlon last year, his first major victory in Cayman - and he is determined to hold onto the title when it returns next month.
Smith is in Paradise after timely ride proves he is still champ
Cycling’s busy calender continued with the 10 mile time trial from Paradise Restaurant and Bar, along South Sound to Hurley’s and back on Sunday.
Charities benefit from Beaten Track event
Off The Beaten Track is not just an unconventional race for the super-fit, it also generates funds for charity.
Kanuga's ultra bid will help Hannah
Starting Saturday morning, ultra-distance athlete Kerri Kanuga plans to swim 6 miles across North Sound before running four marathons spanning 106 miles non-stop.
McLean is on a crest of a wave
Championship jet ski racing is one of the most physically demanding sports out there and having won several titles against some of the world’s best, Jordan “JJ” McLean, can testify to that.
Mercuryman made pros high five
The Mercuryman Triathlon is only three years old but already established enough to attract top pros. Now it is going to be staged in South Africa as well.
Mercuryman attracts top pros
Mercuryman, Cayman’s unique half iron distance triathlon, is on this weekend at The Reef Resort, East End and some of the biggest names in the sport will be vying for the coveted podium places.
Plenty on offer to get fit again
Numerous sports events and activities are coming up in the Cayman Islands for those who want to stick to their New Year’s resolution to get healthier and exercise more.
Kimpton hotel taking shape in Grand Cayman
The new Kimpton hotel on Seven Mile Beach is beginning to take shape. Construction workers completed the fifth story of the 10-story hotel this weekend.
Broderick launches new workout
Fitness coach Tersh Broderick is launching a new workout focusing on hand-to-eye coordination through ball skills.
Maxathon workouts comprise of six disciplines for a minute each, in a circuit training fashion.
Mercuryman will test athletes
Determined athletes at home and abroad are currently training hard for one of the most exciting tests of athletic endurance taking place in the Cayman Islands.
Acker abdicates after accident
The annual Cayman Islands Triathlon Association has a new king of the Olympic distance in Patrick Harfield, an overseas visitor, but at least second placed Marius Acker retains the satisfaction of still being undefeated by any local in the decade he has been competing here.
Williams duo set for long walk
Walking a road race has become perfectly acceptable in recent years, and that is the message from organizers of next month’s half-marathon.
Evans glad for Mexico experience despite aborted finish
Darrel “DJ” MacLaren Evans is one of a band of Flashy Nation athletes preparing for the Cayman Islands Triathlon and because he is the fastest knows his colleagues are anxious to beat him.
Abbott opting to go solo paid off
Cycling is enjoying its busiest season for years and that was reflected at the Cost-U-Less Circuit race from Governor’s Harbour on Sunday.
Smith still tops as Filipinos join in
Michele “Mitch” Smith is still the dominant cyclist in the Cayman Islands but novice Pedro Ramos Lopez is closing the gap.
Credit Union boosts HospiceCare
The 2014 Credit Union’s 5K Walk/Run added to Derek Haines’s campaign to raise funds for Cayman HospiceCare on Saturday.
Brander rapidly reaches top row
Cayman can proudly claim that Fiona Brander is one of the best in the world at the moment in her chosen sport - which she only took up a year ago.
Saunders badly hurt in bike crash
Jason Saunders is one of the top middle distance runners in Cayman, but he will not be competing for a while after a cycling accident two weeks ago left him battered and unable to walk.
Smith not getting off the bike
As cycling pedals forward, Michele Smith will continue to be a top figure.
Games provided Scottish memories
The story of the Cayman Islands at the XX Commonwealth Games would seem to be complete.
Evans is Flashy Nation’s pick
The Cayman triathlon scene is evidently in fine shape, judging by one of the relative novices already qualifying for international competition.
Nibali’s success heralds new era
Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali, who won the Tour de France on Sunday, became the first Italian to secure cycling’s greatest race in 16 years and he instantly becomes the new poster boy for anti-doping.
Duke of Edinburgh issues roll call
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award committee needs informaton to update records on people in Cayman who have received awards.
Glasgow set for Commonwealth show
As the Commonwealth Games approach, Scotland is set to dazzle its visitors.
Ramos finds perfect pain relief
Emerging cycling star Pedro Lopez Ramos had to tough it out as he won the 57-mile Road Race Championship in pain on Sunday.
Sprinters on track for Glasgow
Athletics hopes to reach former glory for the Cayman Islands in Scotland.
Local athletes enjoy send-off
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee celebrated the departure of Cayman athletes to major meets this summer.
Doak pins down local spirit
Jaime Doak is helping Cayman’s cause in Scotland.
Squash crew aim to serve upsets
For all of their recent exploits, Cayman’s squash players head to Glasgow as major underdogs.
Young’s steely resolve helped tackle hectic schedule
Samuel Young is a former bodybuilder now budding triathlete who wore a Superman top in the New Day Flashy Nation run on Sunday.
The day before he won the inaugural Pirates Trail Mud Run 5k so the Superman imagery was appropriate.
Dikau aiming to stick her routines in Glasgow arena
Bethany Dikau figures to be under heavy scrutiny.
Jamal Walton: A Cayman athlete going places — fast!
Anytime you see someone posting a better time than Usain Bolt, it's a head-turning, eye-popping, stand-up-and-cheer achievement.
Crowe keen to tri for Olympics
Marlon Crowe Jr. is one of a bunch of aspiring athletes who hopes one day to represent Cayman at the Olympics.
