On Sunday morning, the Virgin Islands Cycling Federation held its first race of the 2021 season. Twenty-five cyclists participated in the Divi-to-Ha’ Penny Individual Time Trial, which was held on St. Croix’s South Shore Road. Newcomers and veterans alike completed the 9-mile course in “the race of truth,” where winning depends on each rider’s strength and endurance and not on the help and support of teammates or other riders as in a road race.
The winner of the 2020 race, Danielky Cedeño, traded places in Sunday’s event with Mikey Dizon-Bumann, who finished 10 seconds behind Cedeño last year. This time, Dizon-Bumann finished 13 seconds ahead of Cedeño and crossed the line in 21:34. Cedeño was second in 21:47, while VI Cycling Federation President David Morales was third in 22:40.
In the Expert category, Jerry Remie was the fastest in a time of 24:34. More than a minute later, Ralph Bartlett was the second-place winner, and third place went to Miguel Cruz.
The large Sport group was led by newcomer Drew Stoken in a time of 26:22. Veteran triathlete John Hourihan was second and Alvin Thomas was third.
In tribute to Monday’s International Women’s Day, three female cyclists also showed their strength and endurance. Catherine Seguin took the gold in a time of 27:06; Laverne Fredericksen was second, and Judy Gario was third.
The next race, a two-person time trial, will be held at 7 a.m., Sunday, March 21. The course will go from Ha’ Penny to the Divi Carina Bay Hotel and back.
For more information, call 643-6420.
Virgin Islands Cycling Federation 2021 Events Schedule
Date/ Race/ Distance (miles)
Feb 15 President’s Day Group Ride – Cheeseburger’s – East End Loop 13 miles
Mar 7 Individual Time Trial – Divi to Ha’ penny 9 miles
Mar 21 Two-Person Time Trial – Ha’ penny to Divi and back – 18 miles
Apr 8 DVSAC Ride Out – Sion Farm at 6 p.m. – 10 miles
Apr 11 Triple Bypass Road Race – Café Kaleidoscope – 12/24/36 miles
May 2 MTB – course TBD – miles TBD
May 23 Anything Goes – Fort Christiansvaern to Fort Frederik – 15 miles
May 30 Memorial Day Group Ride – Sunny Isle Annex – 30-60 miles
Jun 13 National Guard Loop – VING Armory – 18/31/44
Jul 4 Frederiksted Road Race – Fort Frederik to King to Strand to Creque Dam – 15.6/26/36.4 miles
Jul 11 East End Road Race (including Pt. Udall) – Cramer’s Park – 15/34/51 miles
Jul 25 Donald’s Challenge – South Shore Dolphin Tail – Ha’ penny – mixed cat. team – 20/30/50 miles
Aug 14 Championship Time Trial – Airport Loop – 12/24 miles
Aug 15 Championship Road Race – Suzie Q – Kaleidoscope – big loop around SS loop – 15/25/50 miles
Caribbean Cycling Championships – TBA – 40K/130K
*All cycling races begin at 7 a.m. sharp unless otherwise announced and will have Pre-Juniors (13 and under), Women, Masters (50+), Sport, Expert and Elite categories. Registration closes promptly at 6:50 a.m.
*The distances noted are for Women, Masters and Sport (C), Expert (B), and Elite (A), respectively.
For more information, send an e-mail to vicfsecretary@gmail.com or call 332-6282.
