Darel Christopher Sr, the father of national cyclist Darel Chrostopher Jr, has formed a cycling club that has attracted international membership. The name of the club is Albiono Cycling Club. Photo: Facebook/File

Albiono Cycling Club Ltd was formed in October 2023, by Virgin Islander Darel Christopher Sr, right, and will take part in the Union of Cyclists International (UCI) cycling season that begins in late January 2024. Photo: Provided

Darel Christopher Sr has served as President of the BVI Cycling Federation for the past 15 years and has now created another way to promote the sport of cycling in the territory. Photo: Facebook

Albiono Cycling Club Ltd was formed in October 2023 and will take part in the Union of Cyclists International (UCI) cycling season that begins in late January 2024.

Team Albiono, under Darel's leadership, boasts a roster of cyclists from diverse corners of the globe.

Christopher has served as President of the BVI Cycling Federation for the past 15 years and has now created another way to promote the sport of cycling in the territory.

According to Mr Christopher Sr, the UCI 2024 season beckons, with professionals hailing from the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), Antigua, Anguilla, Italy, France, Colombia, South Africa, Ivory Coast, and Spain set to compete for Team Albiono.

He also said 2 trainee positions offer aspiring cyclists an unprecedented opportunity to join the team during the latter half of the cycling season.

Team Albiono

The professional staff steering Team Albiono, led by manager Luciano Fondrieschi and Director Andrea Peschi, encompasses Two Assistant Directors, a Technical Director, Mechanic, Doctor, Secretary, and Hospitality person.

To understand more about this transformative project and contribute to Darel's visionary cycling initiative, reach out to President Darel Christopher or Team Representative Clifton Forbes at 284-440-3111 and 284-499-3816, respectively.

More details to follow.