Sport
11 November, 2024
Local BMXers pedal to the medal
THE Atherton BMX Club has just about wrapped up what can only be described as a successful year of competition, with many of their riders competing and placing at State and National level events.
The Atherton club had five riders bring home a total of 10 Top 8 plates, earning them awards and State or National rankings, with numerous other club members competing.
AusCycling QLD BMX 2024 State Series - Riders need to attend 5 of 7 state series rounds across Queensland over the year to qualify for a ranking.
• Blake Henderson - 6th (15 Boys) and 2nd (15-16 Boys Cruiser)
• Chloe Eakin - 6th (10 Girls)
AusCycling QLD BMX 2024 State Championships - Held at Nerang BMX Club in September
• Cayden Gauci - 2nd (17-24 Men Cruiser) and 11th (17-24 Men)
• Amelia Dayes - 4th (8 Girls)
• Chloe Eakin - 7th (10 Girls)
• Joel Nobelius - 11th (14 Boys) and (20th Junior Superclass)
• Aiden Eakin - 12th (8 Boys)
• Jonte Yates - 20th (14 Boys) and (18th Junior Superclass)
• Matt Yates - 9th (50-54 Men) and 4th (50-54 Men Cruiser)
• Kevin Busch – 7th (Sprocket Boys - non-competitive junior class)
2024 GWM BMX National Championships - Perth’s Westside BMX Club in October
• Matt Yates - 8th (50-54 Men) and 8th (50-54 Men Cruiser)
• Jonte Yates - 18th (14 Boys)
• Aiden Eakin - 10th (8 Boys)
• Chloe Eakin - 20th (10 Girls)
2024 Oceania BMX Racing Championships - Held in Brisbane in February
• Chloe Eakin - 8th (10 Girls)
• Aiden Eakin - 11th (8 Boys)
The club only has a couple of weeks of club racing left before their final presentations on 1 December.
BMX is an individual sport for riders aged two- 60-plus, and the Atherton club have members across the age groups.
They train twice per week and race Friday nights. Spectators are always welcomed.
Visit Atherton BMX Club on Facebook for more information.
