Kaden Hopkins Wins Guadeloupe Stage 9
Bermudian cyclist Kaden Hopkins delivered a thrilling finish to the 73rd Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe, winning the final stage in a blistering sprint finish.
With 95 riders remaining in contention, the 153.6-kilometer route between Pointe-à-Pitre and Baie-Mahault culminated in a dramatic dash for the line. Hopkins, representing Vendée U, powered ahead to cross the finish line first with a time of 3:21:22. He edged out Enrico Dhaeye of Philippe Wagner Bazin and Philgy Marc Junior Palmiste of Convergence S.C. Abymienne.
The overall Grand Championship title went to Kevin Castillo, who finished with a combined time of 32:44:33. Hopkins concluded the tour in 27th place overall, 55:55 behind Castillo, with a total time of 33:40:28.
Hopkins’ consistency throughout the tour earned him a significant accolade – the Green Jersey, awarded to the rider with the most points.
Additionally, Hopkins and his Vendée U teammates achieved a commendable 13th place finish in the team classification, recording a combined time of 99:16:57.
Congratulations Kaden! Keep climbing to the pinnacle. Remember you as a youngster competing in road races on the island and saw your world class abilities. You have skill focus and determination.
You have the gene watched your Dad race back in his day and am glad you are carrying on the tradition