The Bermuda Bicycle Association has announced that Anton Gilbert has successfully completed the educational programme required to achieve the designation of UCI Road Elite National Commissaire by the International Cycling Union.

The programme was hosted by the St Vincent & Grenadines Cycling Federation in early December and Gilbert’s participation was funded by the BBA.

This officiating designation is the first step in working towards the UCI International Commissaire title and is a first for the BBA.

Gilbert, a constable with Bermuda Police Service, will now take a leading role in the BBA’s major events and help develop further the cadre of officials.

“Anton’s successful completion of this programme represents a major step forward for our officiating capabilities,” BBA president Peter Dunne said. “Having this resource within our organisation is an asset of great value and will help us deliver even better events. Hopefully with Anton’s assistance we can work to host a similar programme here in Bermuda.”