Topic: Cycling
Muchene quickly got first glow
The running scene is the most open in years because so many newcomers are testing the established order.
Family friendly fitness activities
Cayman's climate makes it easy to incorporate activity into family time, which will improve the family's health and children's concentration and problem solving skills.
Powell relishes Daybreakers rides to start his day
Eddie Powell is so dedicated to cycling as a means of keeping fit and for camaraderie that he has no problem getting up at stupid o’clock every day to ride with fellow Daybreakers for at least an hour.
Cayman names Commonwealth team
The Cayman Islands are ready to compete on one of the world’s biggest international stages.
Proud he kicked football aside
Conrad Proud must be one of the most versatile sportsmen in Cayman as he does so many extremely well.
Forbes in the running to improve on Delhi performance
Four years ago, Ronald Forbes was at the height of his abilities.
Pregnancy and back pain
Local chiropractor Dr. Jemal Khlan gives advice on reducing back pain during pregnancy.
Deysel threw judo out and rode off
Marius Deysel is one of those weekend warriors often in local road runs and cycling events who rarely lands on the podium but whose contribution is invaluable nevertheless.
Connolly has Olympic ambitions
Kevin Connolly is regularly featured amongst the top finishers in local road runs and occasionally cycling events. From being a total non-competitor a couple of years ago to finishing on the shoulders of the more established names is quite an achievement.
Cuffy motivated for Scotland
Tyrell Cuffy is one of many Caymanian athletes focused on Scotland.
Kicking football out, Harvey is happier to get pedaling
The next generation of local cyclists is coming through, thanks to the sport’s increasing efforts to attract newcomers, and women like Ceretta Harvey are finding it a great way of being sporty and staying in shape.
Ameline sets record in tight time trial thriller
The May Classics series got under way with a 5 kilometer time trial and Jerome Ameline won as expected but he had to set a new record to do so ahead of Michele “Mitch” Smith.
Cyclist seriously hurt in collision with truck
A 50-year-old woman suffered serious head injuries after being knocked from her bike by a pickup truck as she cycled along a stretch of road in Savannah early Saturday morning
Fraser: Camaraderie will be key
Brett Fraser knows his way in and around the pool on the some of the world’s biggest stages.
Smith has Classics in sights
Cayman cyclists used last weekend’s duathlon to crank up for the always keenly contested four-part May Classics series that begins on Sunday.
Ramos sprints to duathlon title
Pedro Lopez Ramos achieved his ambition of a first major title as a multi-sport athlete in winning the Genesis Trust Duathlon and marked the changing of the guard in the process.
Roach floats like a butterfly
Open water swimming’s popularity is on the increase since it recently introduced to major tournaments to complement pool competition.
Tour de France puts generations in a spin
Cyclists often train indoors by attending spinning classes on static bikes and Jerome Ameline, owner of Revolutions Indoor Cycling club has introduced a series of spinning classes to coincide with the sport’s premier race, the Tour de France.
Golberg enjoys riding high
Risa Golberg is one of few women regularly seen on the flourishing local cycling scene and from her example she hopes more will join in.
Acker expects tight finish again
Marius Acker has such a competitive streak that he rarely needs extra motivation when preparing to defend one of his many titles.
Cydonie keen on Glasgow props
Cayman’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete sees strength in numbers ahead of this summer’s spectacle.
Lopez focused on duathlon glory
When the annual duathlon is staged next week, there could well be a new champion because Pedro Lopez Ramos has been training obsessively to seize multiple champion Marius Acker’s crown.
Queen’s Baton runs through Cayman
Inclement weather could not stop Caymanian athletes from completing the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
Time trial helps limber up for duathlon challenge
Cycling’s busy schedule continues with a 28-mile time trial on Sunday.
It goes from Bodden Town police station, left into Frank Sound, through North Side onto the Queen’s Highway, through East End and back to the police station.
Baton relay on its way to Cayman
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee will celebrate the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, the traditional curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games, here this week.
Daybreakers spinning forward
Cycling in the Cayman Islands used to be a huge sport, with local riders regularly competing at the Olympics and other major tournaments.
Smith too fast again
Cayman’s fastest cyclists vied for bragging rights once more on Sunday, in a circuit race, and there was no surprise over the winner.
Smith still quicker than newbies
Michele Smith may be 44 years old but he is not ready to be beaten by the next generation of local cyclists, as demonstrated in the 48 Mile Road Race on Sunday.
Ameline was not pushed for time
Time trial specialist Jerome Ameline tested his legs on the first event of the 2014 cycling calendar, the 10-mile individual time trial, knowing that he was overwhelming favorite because his two closest rivals were absent.
Merren returns to lead cyclists
The Cayman Islands Cycling Association held its Annual General Meeting last month and elected new leadership for the year.
Kiwani cyclists prepare to pedal
The Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman hosts its anual bike-a-thon this Sunday.
A Day in the Life: Artist Gordon Solomon
Gordon Solomon offers a sneak peek into his studio and the inspiration behind his works
Alden deserves props for trying
The local sports tourism industry got another boost from the staging of the SteppingStones North America and Caribbean Rugby Association sevens over the weekend.
Heath aims for final fling cheer
Doing an Olympic distance triathlon is one of the toughest challenges in sport and this weekend months of preparation comes together for the most ambitious weekend warriors in the Cayman triathlon.
Beatman is still in their hearts
The Beatman Ebanks Memorial Velo Festival returns to the local cycling calendar this weekend.
Madison, 6, wheely shows talent
Kids emulating their parents in their sport is commonplace but in Madison Ameline’s case she is particularly unusual because at the age of six she is already an accomplished cyclist.
Water Company soaked in the rays for Ribbins ride
Despite drier weather, the roads along Grand Cayman’s western peninsula were again flooded as nearly 70 cyclists, including Premier Alden McLaughlin, poured out of Cayman Water Company’s Abel Castillo Water Works plant, for a 40km ride in celebration of the company’s 40th anniversary.
Handicap excites even the slowest plodders
Cayman’s only handicap road race is back for another three-part series from Wednesday.
Foster’s swim ensures family fun
The open water sea swim starts again with the Foster’s Food Fair IGA 800 meters event.
Testoris push all to their limits
The cycling 25-mile shootout saw Michael and Vico Testori contribute to an amazingly tight race after an hour’s riding.
Murray plans ultra local race
Local ultra-distance runner James Murray has got such a busy schedule ahead of him it sounds exhausting just reading it.
Stand Up ...
Sharn Metz and Joe Curley are undertaking a challenge that has not been attempted before: they will paddle around Grand Cayman over the course of two days, on Stand Up Paddleboards, in order to raise funds and awareness for Feed our Future Cayman.
Online poll Cyclists need paths, but should still follow road rules
Cayman's public roads should have designated bike paths, nearly half of respondents to a Caymanian Compass online poll agree.
Island Games baskets look sparse
As Cayman athletes chase glory in Bermuda, a lingering issue is the absence of local basketball players.
Island Games promise golden time
Confidence is high that Cayman can earn sporting glory in a regional showcase.
Cayman Brits: Andy! Andy! Andy!
Andy Murray’s historic Wimbledon win sent British fans who had waited 77 years for that golden moment into raptures.
Olympic Day was pure gold
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee celebrated their 40th anniversary in conjunction with Olympic Day by showcasing a variety of Olympic sports at Public Beach.
New board at Lions Club
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman appointed a new president and a new board at its 2013-2014 installation ceremony.
Fresh energy attracts raft of new members
The Cayman Islands cycling scene, which is experiencing a rejuvenation of sorts, is having it busiest season in recent years, holding a mixed bag of races.
Olympic Day includes all
Life is better on the beach.
Beach selection will be a ball
Life is better on the beach. The old maxim is as true in sports as it is in life. Several Olympic sports are getting a beachside makeover to help celebrate a major milestone in Cayman Islands history.
Ameline is always in a spin
Cycle champ Jerome Ameline admits his day job may have given him an extra advantage in the race for the Subway title.
Riders cycle for sight
Cyclists took to the road on Sunday to raise funds to buy equipment to check children's sight.
Ameline is stuffed with Subway pride
The 2013 Subway Classic Cycling Series came to a dramatic end with the fourth and final race in the series, the downtown criterium, raced over a one mile loop around the picturesque George Town centre.
Ameline savouring Subway title
For the second week running Barry Jones jumped out of the pack early to try and initiate a break, continuing his aggressive style of riding for the Subway Cycling Classics series so far.
Barry’s cheeky spurt pays off
The latest road cycling series had an interesting result last week with a brave rider catching the established order by surprise in East End.
Abbott seals it in Classic style
The cycling season is at full speed and events throughout this month are keeping riders and spectators busy.
Subway series is tasty option
Cycling returns to competition this weekend and throughout May following the successful staging of the 100-mile Bike Challenge last month.
Psoas muscle: Great deceiver
One of the biggest factors in back and hip pain is frequently the psoas muscle.
Pam has champ's gritty mentality
When it comes to competing in the annual Cayman Islands Duathlon, even the toughest local triathletes admit that it is harder than the three-discipline event.
Acker prevails as gap closes
Marius Acker was not 100 per cent after a two month injury stifled his preparations, but like the veteran champ that he is, he came through adversity to prevail in the annual Duathlon.
Challenge was met by many
The cycling association latest event was the all-inclusive 100-mile Bike Challenge which was a great success.
Responsible travel talk at conference
An expert in sustainable travel is to conduct a presentation at a major tourism conference.
Long ride for the needy
The cycling season is in full pedal and the next event is the all-inclusive 100-mile Bike Challenge.
Smith maintains Abbott habit
In an exciting finish to the GT Criterium or crit as it is known, Michele (Mitch) Smith reigned triumphant, just eking out the win on the line from Steve Abbott, both fresh from their exploits in the Tour of Dominican Republic where Abbott was able to complete the hilly parcours.
Cycling for sight
The Lions Club of Grand Cayman is seeking cyclists to help raise money.
Smith ignored gloom to flourish brightly
The cycling gods held back the rains providing nice cool weather for a time trial as riders headed east for the first official event of the Cayman Islands Cycling Association’s new super series, a five mile individual race against the clock.
Macken always ‘tris’ to excel
Accomplished triathlete and fitness guru Celine Macken fully deserves all the accolades she gets.
Time trial doubled up for fun
The cycling season opened with a Two Person/Team Time Trial from Bodden Town playing field east to High Rock and back.
Nike, Oakley move away from Oscar Pistorius
Two major sponsors, Oakley and Nike, distanced themselves from Olympic
athlete Oscar Pistorius on Monday after the South African sports star
was charged with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend.
West Bay Road closure likely next week
A section of West Bay Road from Governor's Way to Raleigh Quay Drive beside the old Marriott hotel could be closed in the next week, government ministers said.
Wheels resume under Lance cloud
The cycling season starts this weekend and apart from local issues, the whole Lance Armstrong drugs scandal is the main talking point.
