Cycling: BBA National Criterium Results
The Bermuda Bicycle Association [BBA] national criterium championships was held this morning [Sept 16] in Hamilton.
“With many of the young guns being overseas the door of opportunity was opened for the older guys in the Male Open category,” the BBA said.
“Darren Glasford took the title after a long escape with Steve Smith who crashed with just a handful of laps to go following a front tire flat. Glasford took the victory solo while Adam Kirk who had been chasing on his own for third place suddenly was catapulted into second following Smith’s demise. The peloton then was left to contest for the final podium spot with Mark Hatherley edging Simon Hanrahan for third.
“In the Female Open race Ashley Cooper finished ahead of the group following some good team tactics with CoraLee Starzomski. Jamie-Lee Wright was able to distance herself from Starzomski but couldn’t close the gap to Cooper, giving first and third to the VT Construction – Madison team and Bicycle Works taking second.
“The Junior Male race was won by Nicholas Narraway after a long battle with Alexander Miller. The two were able to split the race apart, taking Nazarai Fox with them. Fox would eventually fall of the pace but was able to hold on to take third. Miller was out sprinted in the end but demonstrated his progress this season by working with Narraway to establish their lead and then consolidate it.
“The Junior Women saw three competitors take the line, all of them being 14 years old. Zoe Hassellkuss and Liana Medeiros took first and second while Megan Hands was in constant pursuit of the leading duo and finished just over a minute behind the leaders.
“In the Junior A and Junior B categories for younger riders, Jasmine Hassellkuss and Charlotte Millington took the victories, demonstrating the there is a rising tide of young female cyclists for the coming years.”
The National Criterium results follow below [PDF here]:
