Miami Blazers’ Cory Williams (center) won the 2025 KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic. Photo Credit: William George Ysaguirre
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The 35th Annual KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic will roll out on Thursday with one of the strongest and most diverse fields. A total of 65 Elite riders, 26 Juniors, and 12 Women have been confirmed by the Cycling Federation of Belize, setting the stage for a fast and fiercely contested New Year’s opener.
Williams Returns to Defend His Crown
Reigning champion Cory Williams returns to defend his title, this time riding with the powerful L39ION of Los Angeles squad. He is joined by his brother Justin Williams, along with teammates Jyven Gonzalez and Jalen Briceño, forming one of the most formidable units in the race.
Miami Blazers’ Cory Williams (center) won the 2025 KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic, Valvoline’s Oscar Quiroz (left) was 2nd, and Mexican Miguel Angel Cendales López (right) was third. Photo Credit: Ordonez Bike Shop
Belizean Teams Bring Depth and Firepower
Local teams are equally stacked and ready to challenge the American powerhouse.
SPD Cycling fields
- Phillip Leslie
- Kent Gabourel
- Kenroy “Smokes” Gladden
G‑Flow Cycling arrives led by Derrick Chavarria, supported by
- Dylan Leiva
- Kenyon Stanford
- Kaden Sutherlans
Valvoline returns with the 2025 Sub‑Champion
The Valvoline Cycling Team is anchored by 2025 runner‑up Oscar Quiroz, joined by
- Leon Leslie
- Carlos Leslie
- Mykal Morris
- Christopher Waight
The Wateva Boyz bring four riders:
- Shane Jones
- Josue Rivas
- Jairo Campus
- Jaheim Simpson
PMA Racing lines up with
- Shawn Codd
- DeJuan Hyde
- Devahn Usher
- Delton Rojas
- Adiel Olivarez
One of the strongest Belizean outfits, A. Mahler DIGI Alliance, features
- Carlton Robinson
- Fernando Rosado
- Tarique Flowers
- Darien Anderson
- Goran Gabourel
- Byron Pope
- Henry “Henno” Moreira
Phoenix Cycling brings
- Joslyn Chavarria Jr.
- James Alford
- Sherwin Budna
- Kevin Gentle
M&M Engineering fields
- Gianni Flores
- Brandon Morgan
- Jamar Murray
- Renan Matus
- Roque Matus
Rolling Shattaz Cycling Team features
- Hollis Baptist
- Efrain Mencias
- Benito Gutierrez
- Elwin Humes
- Richard Rosado
- Gary Bennett
- Dwight Lopez
Running Rebels line up with
- Athlee Lozano
UTR Budget Rent‑A‑Car fields
- Alan Auil Jr
Independent Riders
Riding unattached are
- Abimael Sanchez
- Kian Baptist
- Orson Butler
- Robert Liam Stewart
International Contingent
The foreign challenge includes:
Mexico – Canel’s Java
- Ignacio Prado
- Kevin Jiménez
Guyana – United Management
- John Burrowes
- Horace Burrowes
USA – Town Cycling
- Engelbert “Al” Smith
Total Skyline (USA)
- Michael Reidenbach
- John DeLong
- Timothy McGee
Mexico – Atomic Living
- Christian Hernández
G-Flow’s Devyn Major (center) won the 2025 KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic Junior Category, Valvoline’s Keith Enwright Jr (left) was 2nd, and Griga Cycling’s Tamron Lewis (right) was third. Photo Credit: William George Ysdaguirre
Junior Category: 26 Riders Confirmed
The Junior/Youth division is deep and competitive, featuring 26 riders across multiple clubs.
G‑Flow Cycling
- Devyn Major – 2025 Junior champion
- Keith Enwright Jr
- Ahmaad Cherrington
- Jashawn Aldana
Top Flight
- Carmine Smith
- Jaheem Lewis
Griga Cycling Club
- Jamaal Tablada
Team Misfits Cycling
- Arren Pope
- Stefan Pelayo
Rolling Shattaz
- Joseph Lamb
- Jahroy Gladden
- Andre Enrique
Watev Boyz
- Kaleb Ortega
- Gian Morris
- Patrick Joseph
- Karym Crawford
Team G Cycling
- Rajahan Simpson
- Wilford Green
- Vincent Galvez Jr.
- Moses Robinson
Chavarria Cycling Club
- Johan Choto
- Kyle Mckoy
- Tristan Mckoy
Independent Riders
- Kian Tench
- Ashriel Belisle
- Wilbert Guerra
- Joshua Frampton (USA) – the lone American in the junior field
Blazers’ Mary Joyce Monton (center) won the 2025 KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic Women’s Category, Francine Gigli (left) was 2nd, and Norman Nunez (right) was third. Photo Credit: Ordonez Bike Shop
Women’s Field: 11 Riders Confirmed
The Women’s race will feature 11 riders, led by defending champion Mary Joyce Monton of L39ION of Los Angeles.
Also confirmed:
- Kaya Cattouse (Loans 2 Go)
- Francine Gigli (FJ’s Cycling Team)
- Nathalie Lovell (Lovell Cycling Team)
- Gabrielle Lovell (Lovell Cycling Team)
- Irene Baki (Williams Racing Development) – 2025 Junior winner
- Celina Baldera (Troyer Treats)
- Lianni Choto (Troyer Treats)
- Chelsy Gillett (Top Flight)
- Kedisha Francis (Imani Cycling Team)
- Kelsey Castillo (Unattached)
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Miami Blazers’ Cory Williams (center) won the 2025 KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic. Photo Credit: William George Ysaguirre By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The 35th Annual KREM New Year’s Day Cycling Classic will roll out on Thursday with one of the strongest and most diverse fields. A total of 65 Elite riders, 26 Juniors, and
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