ST. JOHN’S, Antigua, (CMC) – THE 2024 National Time Trial champion, Tahje Browne, will lead Antigua and Barbuda’s junior cycling team at the Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships in Barbados later this month.
Meanwhile, veteran rider and reigning National Road Race champion, Jyme Bridges Jr, will spearhead a four-man squad preparing for the Caribbean Elite Road Cycling Championships in Belize this October.
The selections were confirmed by St Clair Williams, President of the Antigua and Barbuda Cycling Federation (ABCF).
Browne, currently training in Italy with professional club Zappi, will partner with Aiden Tonge to represent the nation in Barbados on August 30-31.
“We recently finalised our junior team, which includes Tahje Browne and Aiden Tonge. These two will compete in the Junior Caribbean Cycling Championships at the Graeme Hall Course in Barbados.”
For the elite competition in Belize on October 12, Antigua and Barbuda will be represented by a seasoned lineup: Jyme Bridges Jr, Alexander Whittaker, Jaheim Telemaque, and Newell Mack.
The event, organised by the Caribbean Cycling Union and COPACI (Pan American Cycling Confederation), is expected to draw over 130 elite riders from across the region.
Williams explained that selection was based on rigorous performance metrics, including training data, race results, and fitness levels.

“We monitor athletes through the Strava app, tracking their distance, speed, heart rate, and overall progress. We also assess their performances in local and regional races to ensure they’re in peak condition for these championships.”