Grenada's Red Walters claimed the OECS Elite Men's title as Antigua and Barbuda riders secured several podium finishes across multiple categories at the 2026 ABWU Invitational and OECS Cycling Championships. According to Antigua News Room, the event brought together competitors from across the Eastern Caribbean in a day of competitive regional racing.
Walters delivered a commanding performance on the 19.046-kilometre circuit, completing the five-lap Elite Men's race in 2:21:40.790 and recording the fastest lap of the day at 44.29 kilometres per hour. Antigua and Barbuda's Jyme Bridges finished second, with Tahje Browne claiming third. Dominica's Kohath Baron narrowly missed the podium, crossing the line less than a second behind Browne.
The result underscored the strength of regional cycling, with competitors from Grenada, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines all featuring prominently among the top finishers.
Antigua and Barbuda riders swept the Invitational Elite Men's race podium. Robert Marsh of East Side Riders claimed first place, followed by Abbiel Fleming in second and Jaleel Cannonier in third.
Grenada's Tristun Viechweg won the OECS Junior Men's Championship, finishing ahead of Anguilla's Kamari Ruan and Ephraim Hughes-Hodge. In the Masters A division, Samuel Talbot of the British Virgin Islands took victory, with Desron Bynoe of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in second and Antigua and Barbuda's Jason Adams finishing third.
Anguilla controlled the Masters B category, with Craig Emmanuel capturing first place and Patrick Niles securing second. Antigua and Barbuda's Paul Smith rounded out the podium in third.
Grenada also earned top honours in the OECS Juvenile Championship through William Meyerer, while Antigua and Barbuda's Elite Thomas finished second after completing all three laps of the course. In the Cadets 11-14 division, St. Vincent and the Grenadines rider Sage Williams won as the lone competitor to complete the two-lap event.
Antigua and Barbuda riders again featured prominently in the Sports Class category. Eldon Farquharson claimed first place and Dexter Simmons finished second, with Anguilla's Carl Thomas placing third.
Cyclists from Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Dominica, Anguilla, the British Virgin Islands, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and St. Lucia contested honours across several age groups and divisions on the challenging circuit.
The Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation said the championships showcased the growing depth of talent across the region and the competitive spirit driving Caribbean cycling forward. The federation also extended thanks to the Antigua and Barbuda Workers' Union, sponsors, officials, volunteers and all participating teams for their role in staging the event.
