NCAS Cycling Squad Exceeds Expectations at State Titles

Small photos clockwise from top left: Asher gritting teeth and getting the job done; Alani & Olive in the pack alongside Western Region Academy riders; Olive in the lead; Oscar lighting up the podium with a bronze. Photo credits: Stuart Jakeman & Aaron Virieux.

The Cycling NSW Junior Road State Titles were held over the weekend with windy and cold conditions hosted by Hunter District Cycling Club, marking the end of the NCAS Cycling 2018-19 program and Team Banana Arms did not disappoint. Athletes represented NCAS in both the U15 and U17 age groups with Alani Cockshutt (Port Macquarie) and Asher Fawle (Coffs Harbour) stepping up to bottom age U17 and holding it with some of the state’s best competitors.

Hard work and good preparation throughout the year really showed as individual and overall squad efforts over the weekend turned into brilliant results.

Congratulations to all athletes, families and Head Coach Aaron Virieux.

ITT
U15 – Oscar Jakeman 9^thU17 – Olive Tutt 4^th– 1 sec off Bronze
U17 – Alani Cockshutt 9^th (1^st Year)
U17 – Asher Fawle 14^th (1^st Year)

Road Race
U15 – Oscar Jakeman 4^thU17 – Olive Tutt 6^thU17 – Alani Cockshutt 7^th (1^st Year)
U17 – Asher Fawle 7^th (1^st Year)

Criterium
U15 – Oscar Jakeman – Bronze
U17 – Olive Tutt 5^thU17 – Alani Cockshutt 7^th (1^st Year)
U17 – Asher Fawle 4^th (1^st Year)

Head Coach Aaron Virieux noted most athletes came away with position PB’s when compared to state selection races.

Athlete applications are currently open for the 2019-20 Cycling Program and can be found here with the Trials and Development Camp set for the 14 & 15 September 2019 at Coffs Harbour Velodrome.