Bermuda’s elite men delivered strong performances in the Individual Time Trial at the 2026 Pan American Road Cycling Championships in Montería, with both riders finishing in the top ten against a highly competitive continental field.

Nicholas Narraway finished best of the Bermudians in seventh, recording a time of 51min 23sec in a ride that demonstrated both pace and resilience.

Narraway was tracking in approximately fifth position before suffering a mid-race puncture. Following a wheel change, he completed the remainder of the course with brake rub affecting his effort.

Kaden Hopkins finished ninth, marking an impressive return to competition just one month after sustaining a collarbone fracture. His performance reflects both determination and a strong level of conditioning early in the season.

The Elite Time Trial was won by home favourite Walter Vargas in 48:56, with the Colombian winning the event for the seventh time in his career. Eder Frayre, from Mexico, was second with Uruguay’s Antonio Facundez rounding off the podium.

The result marks a step forward for Bermuda, with two riders placing inside the top 10 in the Americas at a UCI-sanctioned continental championship.

Racing continues this weekend with the Elite Women Road Race scheduled for Saturday and the Elite Men Road Race scheduled for Sunday.