BMX RISES TO THE TOP

Southlake Sharks BMX riders produced some outstanding results at the recent event which attracted riders from as far away as the ACT. The Sprocket Rocket riders are aged up to 8 years and all had great day of racing.

180 BMX riders from all across NSW and as far away as the ACT, converged on the Southlake Sharks BMX club earlier this month.

The increased interest in the sport comes as no surprise to organisers as BMX is now confirmed as a sport at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The Southlake Club has a membership base of 100 riders ranging in age from five to 55.

The club has a proud history and a recent highlight has been the emergence of Australian representatives. Jake Thaler (11-12 years Cruisers) and Frank Penrose (AA Pro Class) competing in New Zealand last October.

The event was an opportunity to observe first hand the competition that the club will face in May at the Australian Titles held in South Australia.

For the mountain bike enthusiasts out there, dont be alarmed as the club also extends an invitation to join the club and use their great facilities.

Race Results

11 year boys Chad Harlow 1st, Blake Hurry 2nd, Brett Parkinson 5th

16 year boys Adam Thaler 1st, Joe Bell 3rd, Adam Jones 4th, Nathan Harlow 5th & Aaron Turnbull 6th

12-13 year girls Rhiannon Simpson 1st, Hannah Parkinson 2nd & Amanda East 3rd

13-16 year boys Cruisers - Rhys Simpson 1st & Corey Bagnall 7th .?? 17 year boys Dean Simon 2nd & Joshua Haines 3rd.?? 15 year girls Jessica Power 1st, Kate Warren 2nd & Chantel Thaler 3rd

13 year boys Corey Bagnall 1st, Jesse Thistlewaite 3rd & Scott Coleman 4th??

35-44 mens? Paul Simpson 1st, Michael Turnbull 7th & Kevin Brown 8th with Kevins wife Karen finishing 2nd in the Ladies cruisers

45 years and over Simon Kropic 2nd & Steve Hurry 4th with Simons son Ivan finishing 1st in the 18-24 years.