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BVI’s Darel Christopher Jr. competed in UCI World Racing Austria

- BVI now official member of Union Cyclist International
Darel Christopher Jr. at the Union Cyclist International (UCI) World Road Racing Championships in Austria. Photo: Team of Reporters
Father Darel Christopher Sr., President of the BVI Cycling Federation. Photo: Team of Reporters
Father Darel Christopher Sr., President of the BVI Cycling Federation. Photo: Team of Reporters
Darel Christopher Sr. received a certificate making the BVI an official member of the UCI. Photo: Team of Reporters
Darel Christopher Sr. received a certificate making the BVI an official member of the UCI. Photo: Team of Reporters
INNSBRUCK, Austria, EU: BVIslander and proud son of the soil Darel Christopher Jr., competed in the 2018 Union Cyclist International (UCI) World Road Racing Championships in Austria, this week.

His historic participation marked another first for the Territory, with Christopher Jr. already being the first local cyclist to compete in the sport on the international level.

In terms of performance, Christopher Jr. suffered mechanical problems and lost valuable time. However, he still managed to hit the finish line at 56/61 in the competition.

Mr. Christopher lived at Sea Cows Bay on the main Island of Tortola before moving to the United States of America to pursue his cycling career. 

BVI a Member of UCI

Meanwhile, his father Darel Christopher Sr., the President of the BVI Cycling Federation attended the UCI meeting in Innsbruck, Austria on September 28, 2018.

He received a certificate making the BVI an official member of the UCI.

5 Responses to “BVI’s Darel Christopher Jr. competed in UCI World Racing Austria”

  • 1 (29/09/2018, 15:04) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    Good stuff
  • Me (29/09/2018, 15:39) Like (30) Dislike (0) Reply
    Awesome going Darrell Jr. Proud of your determination. Keep striving. We are all rooting for you.
  • R. Fonseca (29/09/2018, 18:42) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Proud of you Darrel jr. we will get them nextt time!
  • mom (01/10/2018, 13:42) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Way to go Junior Congratulations are still in order you did your best and you have put us on the map yet again. Congratulations Darel Sr. for making us an Official member of the UCI.
  • PinoyFren (02/10/2018, 10:14) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to both of you!!! More to come!!!


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