he event brought together precision, endurance, and fierce determination from teams vying for top honors along the scenic Roche Caiman–Airport stretch.
Early Start, High Energy
Participants and fans gathered early, with registration opening at 6:30 AM and the first departure at 7:00 AM sharp. The route, starting from Roche Caiman, pushed riders through a challenging triple loop up to the airport roundabout and back, before finishing where it all began — a true test of synchronization and stamina.
Route Highlights
Start & Finish: Roche Caiman
Midpoint: Airport Roundabout (looped 3x)
Total Distance: 40.8 km
Format: Team Time Trial – strategy, pacing, and coordination were key
Official Results: Race No. 17
The 40.8 km team time trial saw intense performances from Seychelles’ most competitive cycling clubs. Here’s how they placed:
| Position | Team | Time | Margin | Average Speed (km/h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | VCDL | 55:02 | 00:00 | 44.482 |
| 2nd | OMCC | 56:15 | 01:13 | 43.520 |
| 3rd | OSPCC | 1:02:02 | 07:00 | 39.463 |
| 4th | VCDL ACC | 1:07:55 | 12:53 | 36.044 |
VCDL once again proved their dominance, finishing with an impressive average speed of 44.48 km/h over the full distance.
Behind the Race
Commissaires: Francis Louis, Hedson Mathieu
Officials: Raoul Gome, Graham Bristol
Timekeepers: Maureen Payet, Lahdra Louis-Marie
