Round 1 of MTB comp kicks off at Dromana

Newhaven College's MTB team were excited to be back at the Auscycling Victorian Schools XC MTB Series for 2024, with Round 1 kicking off at Dromana Secondary College.

The cross-country mountain bike event drew participants representing their respective schools from various age groups and skill levels from around Victoria.

The beautiful weather, challenging course and enthusiastic crowd set the stage for a memorable day of competition and camaraderie.

With 12 first time racers amongst them, 21 Newhaven College students had a fun and challenging day out, with a standout performance from Hamish Dakers-Hock who managed a place on the podium by securing a commendable third place.

Despite the tough competition in the U15s, Hamish displayed exceptional determination, navigating the demanding course.

Miss consistent, Lucy Thompson held off her rival from the last series to clinch the top spot with an impressive performance.

Her first-place finish not only highlighted her athleticism but also served as an inspiration to her peers and the next generation of female mountain bikers coming through Newhaven College.

The next round of the series will be held at Lysterfield MTB Park on July 14.