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VI's Darel Christopher Jr joins pro cycling team in France

- National cyclist arrived in Nice, France on January 21, 2022
Riding on the shoulders of support from only family, Virgin Islands star cyclist Darel Christopher Jr arrived in Nice, France on January 21, 2022, to compete for a professional cycling team as his dream of competing in the world-renown Tour de France inches closer to becoming a reality. Photo: Internet Source/File
Darel Christopher Jr, right, with the coach of Sprinter Nice Metropole, on his arrival in Nice, France. Photo: Team of Reporters
Darel Christopher Jr, right, with the coach of Sprinter Nice Metropole, on his arrival in Nice, France. Photo: Team of Reporters
NICE, France- Riding on the shoulders of support from only family, Virgin Islands star cyclist Darel Christopher Jr arrived in Nice, France on January 21, 2022, to join a professional cycling team as his dream of competing in the world-renown Tour de France inched closer to becoming a reality.

Christopher Jr, who has represented the Virgin Islands on the international stage on several occasions, will compete for Sprinter Nice Metropole.

The French club, in October 2021, had offered Christopher Jr the opportunity due to his dedication to cycling and his accomplishments in the sport.

Sprinter Nice Metropole is seeking to qualify for the pinnacle of cycling championships, the Tour de France, in 2022.

Christopher Jr has raced with several cycling teams in the past including SCC, Pharmaco Deep South, EPTC and Evolution Cycling in the United States.

Exploits of Christopher Jr

According to the BVI Cycling Federation (BVICF), Darel Christopher Jr left the Virgin Islands for the United States in 2010 to pursue the dream of becoming a professional cyclist.

It added that over the years Christopher Jr has trained tirelessly and competed in both road races and indoor track (velodrome) races.

On three different occasions, Christopher won the George State Velodrome Championship; however, his premier event is road racing.

Darel has competed in several South American road races including the Pan-American Road Cycling Championship.

During all his races, according to the BVICF, he had to compete as an individual cyclist without any team support; whereas other countries had teams comprising of up to eight cyclists.

“Although placed at a disadvantage from the onset he was able to rack up some remarkable finishes over the years that led The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to recognise him as a pro cyclist in 2018. He also competed in the UCI Road World Championship in Inns Brooks, AUSTRIA in 2018,” the BVICF had stated in October 2021.

12 Responses to “VI's Darel Christopher Jr joins pro cycling team in France”

  • … (23/01/2022, 12:33) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    You good boy we with you!!
  • Village (23/01/2022, 12:49) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Proud of you young man keep on shinning
  • Goose Bumps (23/01/2022, 14:33) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Awesome. This here makes goosebumps stand on my skin. Do your best and put God in the mist. Don't mind the negativity. You have this. Support all around.
  • hm (23/01/2022, 16:46) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Google this young man..congrats btw.
  • Ronald (23/01/2022, 17:08) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    This must be history he will need all the support from home and out sport minister need to invest in this champion worker from tortola . Put bvi on the map too congratulations star
  • Chupesss (23/01/2022, 17:40) Like (2) Dislike (14) Reply
    Boi go look real work your hear me wasting ppl time and news ....... BROKESSSSS
  • Sam (23/01/2022, 17:54) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep on pedalling Darel - great news!
  • fish (23/01/2022, 19:18) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    We are so proud of this youth
  • the rock (24/01/2022, 09:15) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    The minister for the 3rd should be ashamed of himself, you got this young stalwart in your district and allow him to be cast aside by the powers in sports, Darryl keep pushing its yours for and claim it!
  • Dadopestpedaler (01/02/2022, 15:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Daryel!!
    I’m Proud of You!
    #repersentation


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