Cycling news

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Cyclist in a reflective vest with a flashing red rear light on a coastal road at dusk
30 October 2026

Safety on the road: make sure you are seen!

As a cyclist you are vulnerable in traffic. Make sure you are seen: wear light or reflective clothing, make eye contact at junctions, give hand signals and ride no more than two abreast.

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Alba van Tartwijk on her road bike during a training ride, in an orange and blue kit with a white helmet
29 October 2026

Alba van Tartwijk to start at Century El Salvador by AURA and IRONMAN 70.3 San Salvador

Great news: Alba van Tartwijk will ride the Century El Salvador by AURA in El Salvador on 8 November 2026, and the IRONMAN 70.3 San Salvador on 7 February 2027. She has already shared videos about it on Instagram — and you can still sign up.

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Family in Santa hats running along Caracas Baai, with swimmers in the bay
28 October 2026

Jingle Bell Rock Aquathlon: registration is open!

The name is known and you can register: the Jingle Bell Rock Aquathlon on Saturday 12 December 2026 at the Windsurf School Curaçao on Caracas Baai. Three events for children, adults and families — here it is about the fun, not the clock.

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12 Hours of Aruba poster — save the date, Thursday 6 May 2027
21 October 2026

12 Hours of Aruba is back!

Great news from Aruba: after two years, the 12 Hours of Aruba is back! Thursday 6 May 2027, from 12 PM till 12 AM. Put the date in your diary.

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Aquathlon Curaçao poster — Run Swim Run on 12 December
20 October 2026

Save the date: Aquathlon Curaçao on 12 December!

A new Run Swim Run challenge is coming! Tri-Curaçao is organising an Aquathlon for children, adults and families on Saturday 12 December 2026. Registration is now open.

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Kärcher Duo Xtreme on Sunday 15 November 2026
18 October 2026

Kärcher Duo Xtreme 2026: the routes are announced!

Less than a month of training until 15 November! The 45 and 69 km routes are announced: no Seven Hills, but Keienstrand is back. Download the GPX files and register early.

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Participants of the Trick or Tri 2026 at Kokomo Beach
17 October 2026

Trick or Tri 2026: a spookily great day at Kokomo Beach

Trick or Tri 2026 at Kokomo Beach was full of costumes, cowbells and brave participants. 50 athletes took the start and a portion of the proceeds goes to Ronald McDonald House Curaçao. View the results here.

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The Curaçao participants of La Leyenda Aruba 2026
12 October 2026

La Leyenda Aruba: three days of sport, adventure and unforgettable moments!

La Leyenda Aruba is done! Six Curaçao riders completed all three races; Alex Slingerland was the fastest, taking 9th place in his category and 17th in the general classification.

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Ride for the Roses
7 October 2026

Ride for the Roses 2027: cycling together for hope and remembrance

The date is confirmed: on Sunday 28 February 2027, we come together on Curaçao for the annual Ride for the Roses. We remember loved ones and support everyone affected by cancer.

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The start of the MTB race in Sint Joris
5 October 2026

Bellísima Bike Weekend 2026: a fantastic weekend of racing

A fantastic cycling weekend organised by Bellísima: Saturday the MTB race in Sint Joris, Sunday the road race at Porta Blanku. Check the results here.

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Triathletes walk into the sea at sunrise at the Trick or Tri
1 October 2026

Trick or Tri on October 17 at Kokomo Beach

On Saturday 17 October, Foundation Tri Curaçao organizes the Trick or Tri at Kokomo Beach. Swim, bike and run: sign up now for the Sprint or Super Sprint.

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World champion Demi Vollering in the Dutch national team jersey
26 September 2026

World champion Demi Vollering is coming to Curaçao

The newly crowned world champion will start the Kärcher Duo Xtreme in Sint Willibrordus on 15 November.

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Bellísima mountain bikers at the MTB Race course
26 September 2026

Final Bellísima MTB Race route announced

The route for the Bellísima MTB Race on 3 October has been updated. The new final GPX route is ready to download.

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The white WILLIWOOD sign along the road in Curaçao
23 September 2026

New start and finish location for Duo Xtreme Curaçao

On 15 November the Duo Xtreme Curaçao is coming up again! This year with a new start and finish location.

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The pontoon bridge in front of Willemstad's colourful Handelskade
22 September 2026

The pontoon bridge is back in its familiar place

If all goes well, we can cross the pontoon bridge again today. Great for pedestrians, and especially for us cyclists!

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21 September 2026

Explore the Bellísima MTB route on 26 September

On Saturday 26 September at 07:30, Bellísima is hosting a reconnaissance ride on the course of the Bellísima MTB Race on 3 October. The GPX route is ready to download.

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Respect Our Cyclists road sign showing a safe distance of 1.5 metres
21 September 2026

Safe on Curaçao's roads together

Two cyclists have been hit in less than a week. Road safety needs everyone's attention: look ahead, give space and respect every road user.

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21 September 2026

WannaBike KidsClub rides every Saturday afternoon

Children aged 6 to 16 learn cycling skills through play in small groups and explore safe off-road trails in Curaçao.

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11 September 2026

Demi Vollering to ride mountain bike race in Curaçao

Tour and Giro winner Demi Vollering comes to Curaçao on 15 November for the Kärcher Duo Xtreme. This year she won both the Giro d'Italia Women and the Tour de France Femmes.

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News from beyond the ABC islands

Cycling news from outside Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.

Illustration: a group of cyclists led by a rider in a pink jersey climbs an Italian mountain pass with snowy peaks
International · 30 October 2026

Is this the 2027 Giro d'Italia route? Two time trials and a brutal final week

News from outside the islands: on Tuesday 3 November 2026 the 2027 Giro d'Italia route will be presented in Rome. According to the rumours it will be an old-school Giro, with two time trials and a queen stage of around 6,000 metres of climbing.

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Illustration: a cyclocross rider running up a cobbled climb with his bike on his shoulder, spectators along the sides
International · 29 October 2026

Thibau Nys to make his cyclocross comeback on the Koppenberg

News from outside the islands: Thibau Nys will open his cyclocross winter at the Koppenbergcross in Oudenaarde on Sunday 1 November 2026. It is his first cyclocross race of this season, after a road season largely lost to knee problems and toxoplasmosis.

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Official poster for the Caribbean Elite & U23 Road Cycling Championships 2026
International · 7 October 2026

Caribbean cycling’s best compete for titles in the Dominican Republic

On 10 and 11 October 2026, the Caribbean’s top Elite and U23 road cyclists gather in the Dominican Republic. Whether the CWB will send riders is not yet known.

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