Kaden Luke Hopkins conquers the opening stage of the Tour de la Guadeloupe

Kaden Luke Hopkins (ATOM 6 BIKES - CYCLEUR DE LUXE - AUTO STROO TEAM) claimed victory in the opening stage of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe 2026, imposing himself with a time of 14:03.75 in the first stage of the Caribbean race.The rider from the ATOM 6 BIKES - CYCLEUR DE LUXE - AUTO STROO TEAM squad crossed the line ahead of Bogdan Zabelinskiy (AARCO), who finished second with the same time, and Bradley Perkins, third with the same clocking. Sten Verzijl also recorded the same time in fourth place, as did Nicholas Narraway (COMPETITIVE EDGE RACING) in fifth.Stage result1. Kaden Luke Hopkins (ATOM 6 BIKES - CYCLEUR DE LUXE - AUTO STROO TEAM) — 14:03.752. Bogdan Zabelinskiy (AARCO) — s.t.3. Bradley Perkins — s.t.4. Sten Verzijl — s.t.5. Nicholas Narraway (COMPETITIVE EDGE RACING) — s.t.A select group therefore decided the opening stage, with the top five finishers all locked on the same time and no significant gaps to report.General classificationAs this was the inaugural stage, the general classification is led by Hopkins himself, who dons the first leader's jersey of the race thanks to today's success, followed on the same time by Zabelinskiy and the other riders who arrived in the same group.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, which will offer further opportunities for the contenders of the Tour Cycliste International de la Guadeloupe to make their mark on the standings.