Avid fans packed the city circuit last Sunday to witness both young and seasoned riders in the 2025 Independence Criterium.
The energy was palpable as competitors displayed their grit and enthusiasm before a crowd that has long celebrated the beloved ‘inner-city’ cycle races, which are making a strong comeback.
Among the standout performers was Denver Alphonse, a young rider making waves in Martinique and other regional events. Merkelan Dornelly and Gillan Moses also demonstrated remarkable talent, particularly in the long-distance routes.
The results are as follows:
200 Metres BMX 10 and Under
1st Place: Angus Jules – 25.15 secs
2nd Place: Daniel Jules – 25.18 secs
3rd Place: Tuhryus Jules – 25.36 secs
MTB 5 Laps
1st Place: Merkelan Dornelly – 8 mins 34.95 secs (27.96 KM/hr) 2nd Place: Simon James – 8 mins 50.91 secs
3rd Place: Kivanni Mercier – 8 mins 54.39 secs
4th Place: Daelan Magloire – 9 mins 53.53 secs
Road 10 Laps Juniors
1st Place: Denver Alphonse (U19 M) – 15 mins 08.80 secs (31 km/hr)
2nd Place: Gideon Louis (U15 M) – 16 mins 12.92 secs (29.62 km/hr)
3rd Place: Adjola Duncan (U15 F) – 16 mins 45.38 secs (28.65 km/hr)
4th Place: Merkelan Dornelly (U17 M) – 17 mins 08.28 secs (28.02 km/hr)
5th Place: Khalil Maraj (U15 M) – Same Time (28.02 km/hr)
6th Place: Kyle Michel Francois (U15 M) – 20 mins 03.65 secs (19.2 km/hr)
Road Open 30 Laps
1st Place: Gillan Moses (Elite M) – 42 mins 40.38 secs (37.46 Km/hr)
2nd Place: Denver Alphonse (U19 M) – 43 mins 07.03 secs
3rd Place: Mathew Louis (U23 M) – 43 mins 27.89 secs
4th Place: Kirby Anthony (Elite M) – 44 mins 18.47 secs
5th Place: Eltus Joseph (U12 M) – 45 mins 41.28 secs
6th Place: Gideon Louis (U17 M) – 46 mins 57.23 secs
7th Place: Leo Serieux (Elite M) 8th Place: Jason Tameh (Elite M)
8th Place: Jason Tameh (Elite M)