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AusCycling BMX National Series Rounds 4 and 5 - Alice Springs

It's on from the second the gate opens! Riders frantically pedal their way down the six meter start ramp in 2.5 seconds before prepping for the first double all eight riders vying for the ideal line into the first berm! They go around the first berm and some have to grab a handful of brake not to get pushed off it, or boxed in as they line up for the second straight, jostling all the way to the next berm and aiming for the fastest line into the third and most demanding straight before a third berm to seal the deal and all pedaling as hard as they can trying to keep their bikes and bodies moving smoothly through the fourth straight and the finish line.

 

Have a chat to Kit Williams, Reece Cole, Caleb Nichol, Andrea Gailey, DJ Brooks and Dave Atkins about the feeling as they hurtle through the Red Centre BMX Course aiming to better their times and to get into the final Moto to have a run at the podium. My heart rate is getting faster just thinking about it!

 

During the two days of racing, St Philip's was well represented and even sponsored one of the categories.

 

Round 4 of the National BMX Series was conducted at the Red Centre BMX Club on Saturday 27 August - Results of students. staff and parents below

 

Check out the live stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTMImpZBT7I

  • Caleb Nichol 13 Boys 20" - 2 place - breaking the 40sec barrier at 39.878sec!
  • Reece Cole 15 Boys 20" - 7th place - 40.156sec. Reece qualified for the World Titles in France earlier this year and has only just returned to the bike after breaking both wrists.
  • Reece Cole - Jnr Superclass 20" - 9th place - 43.251 (Superclass is like Top Gun for BMX the best of the best in junior divisions).
  • Andrea Gailey - 12 Girls 20" - 4th place - 60.248
  • Dave Atkins (Staff) - 40-44 Men 20" - 6th place - 44.941
  • Kit Williams - 17-24 Men 20" - 6th - 40.136 in a super tough group with loads of excitement.
  • Dave Atkins (Staff) - 40-44 Men Cruiser 24" - 4th place - 44.780
  • Brad Bellete (Parent) - 55-59 Men 20" - 6th place - 52.026
  • Adrian Gailey (Parent) - 55-59 Men Cruiser 24" - 2nd place - 47.223
  • Brad Bellete (Parent) - 55-59 Men Cruiser24" - 4th place - 50.988

Round 5 of the National BMX Series was conducted at the Red Centre BMX club on Sunday 28 August

 

Check out the live stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1uMMF4a724

  • Caleb Nichol - 13 Boys 20"  -  2nd place
  • Reece Cole - 15 Boys 20" - 6th place 
  • Reece Cole Jnr - Superclass 20" - 7th place
  • Andrea Gailey - 12 Girls 20" - 4th place 
  • Dave Atkins (Staff) - 40-44 Men 20" - 6th place 
  • Kit Williams - 17-24 Men 20" - 5th - 39.866 lightning fast
  • Dave Atkins (Staff) - 40-44 Men Cruiser - 24" 4th place 
  • Brad Bellete (Parent) - 55-59 Men 20" - 5th place 
  • Adrian Gailey (Parent) - 55-59 Men Cruiser 24" - 3rd place
  • Brad Bellete (Parent) - 55-59 Men Cruiser 24" - 4th place

Unfortunately, DJ Brooks was incredibly unlucky and was sick as a dog and was taking antibiotics leading up to these events in his hometown, and was unable to compete in these National Rounds.

 

Riders really fought it out to get to these rounds and some have been training on and off the track by riding kms on the road bike, doing specific gym and spin sessions and even doing repeats of Anzac Hill just to squeeze a few more seconds off their times. There are some super proud parents (mums and dads) behind all of these athletes and we thank you for your dedication and passion

 

If you want more BMX in your life come ride with Red Centre BMX https://www.facebook.com/redcentrebmxalicesprings check out their feed for more photos.

 

~ Dave Atkins

Head of Outdoor Education