Narraway and White Lead the Charge at Caribbean Championships

This month, Bermuda’s current National Champion cyclists, Nicholas Narraway and Conor White, will go head-to-head with the best riders in the region at the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships, proudly wearing the national champion’s jersey on their backs. With both riders claiming national titles earlier this year, Narraway in the Time Trial, and White in the Road Race, the stage is set for a powerful showing on behalf of Bermuda.

Nicholas Narraway: TT Specialist with Global Ambitions

At just 23, Nicholas Narraway has already established himself as one of Bermuda’s most improved performers against the clock. Originally introduced to the sport through the Fat Tire Massive mountain bike series, he transitioned to the road in his early teens and hasn’t looked back since.

Winning this year’s National Time Trial Championship was “a relief,” he admits, after months of focused preparation. “I spent a lot of time on the TT bike, did heat training, and worked on getting comfortable in position. My strategy was to push on the climbs and stay smooth on the flats. The u-turns really favoured my lighter build.”

But for Narraway, this win was about more than a medal, it was a reminder of why he rides. “Wearing the national champion’s jersey overseas means a lot. People ask about Bermuda, and I always take pride in representing where I’m from.”

When asked who has supported him most along the way, Nic reflects with deep appreciation:“I feel incredibly lucky for the support I’ve received from the Bermuda Bicycle Association and Peter Dunne, the Bermuda Olympic Association, and the Department of Youth, Sport & Recreation, who’ve provided key opportunities over the years. Winners Edge and the Miller School of Albemarle played a big role in helping me grow as an athlete and gain experience.

Then there are the cyclists who’ve made me chase them while generously sharing their knowledge, like Dominique Mayho and Kaden Hopkins and my coach, Josep Codinach Terrades, who continues to guide my development. And of course, my family they’ve been there through it all: every crash, every comeback, every airport drop-off.”

With his sights firmly set on the Caribbean Championships, he’s clear on his goal: “Big goals, especially in the TT.” His advice for young riders? “Do everything you can. Be consistent. The results will follow.”

Conor White: Sprint Power and Track Focus

While Narraway thrived in the solo effort this year, 25-year-old Conor White is making his mark in road racing and the velodrome, with a growing reputation for sprint finishes and an expanding focus on track cycling.

His National Road Race win was the result of a well-executed strategy. “I knew I wanted it to come down to a sprint,” says White. “I’d tested that approach the week before nationals and came away with a win, so I stuck with it.”

Race day played to his strengths. He followed moves rather than initiating attacks, staying composed and saving energy for the final effort. “Once we cleared the last climb on the final lap, I knew it was going to be a sprint. That’s where I had my best shot.”

White credits his success to structure, mindset, and a focus on performance over perfection. “I’ve stopped obsessing over hitting a certain weight and started listening to my body. If I feel good and I’m recovering well, that’s what matters most.”

“Track cycling has opened a whole new world for me,” he says. “There’s still a lot to learn, but it’s been exciting and motivating.”

His biggest supporters? “Definitely my parents,” he says. “They’ve been behind me from the start and understand what it takes to pursue cycling seriously. I also have to thank Peter Dunne, he introduced me to road cycling, organised trips abroad, and constantly pushes us to compete at the highest level. We all appreciate how much he does behind the scenes.”

Now looking ahead to the Caribbean Road Cycling Championships, Conor will be defending his Caribbean Time Trial title, while aiming to add the Caribbean Road Race Championship to his growing list of achievements. As the current Bermuda National Road Race Champion and reigning Caribbean TT Champion, he’s in top form and fully focused on performing at his best across both events.

A win by any one of the three, Conor White, Nicholas Narraway, or Kaden Hopkins (who will also compete at CCC), in either the time trial or the road race will secure a qualification spot for Bermuda at the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games. With all three international elite riders, two of whom are Bermuda National Champions, lining up at the Caribbean Championships, Bermuda’s chances of earning a place on the regional stage have never been stronger.

Flying the Flag with Pride

Both Narraway and White emphasise the significance of wearing Bermuda’s colours abroad, not just for personal achievement, but to show the world what athletes from a small island can accomplish on the international stage.

“Wins like this don’t come around often,” says White. “You soak it in and use it as fuel for the next challenge.”

Narraway echoes the sentiment: “Cycling’s tough. But when it comes together, when you get that win or have a breakthrough performance, it makes every early morning and every setback worth it.”

Quickfire Round: Narraway vs. White

Support From the Ground Up

The Bermuda Bicycle Association (BBA) continues to invest in elite athlete development while also nurturing the next generation of cyclists. Through free coaching for youth 13+, bike exchange programmes, and subsidised international opportunities, the BBA is working to ensure Bermuda’s success today and tomorrow.

Narraway and White will be joined by Kaden Hopkins as they take on the Caribbean Championships this October, they carry with them the hopes of a community, the strength of a nation, and the drive to put Bermuda on the cycling map, one pedal stroke at a time.

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