Cyclists ride to state success

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Cyclists ride to state success

Agroup of Mount Gambier junior cyclists burned up the track at the 2025 SA State Track Titles at the Adelaide Superdrome over the weekend.


The nine riders delivered outstanding performances, with the event showcasing not only seasoned competitors but also the incredible potential of newcomers, highlighting the club’s growing talent pool.


Miles Kroon, having joined the club just eight weeks ago, made an impressive debut in his first-ever competition on the boards.


Competing in the Under 15 division, Miles narrowly missed the podium in the 500m time trial, finishing just two seconds off the gold medal pace – a remarkable achievement for a newcomer.


Racing alongside Miles in the Under 15 category, Molly Opperman solidified her status as a top competitor, clinching podium finishes in every event.


Her standout performance was a gold medal in the sprint, an event in which she claimed a national bronze earlier this year.


GOLDEN GIRL: Molly Opperman claimed gold in the Under 15 sprint category.

In the Under 17 division, first-year rider Xavier Farmilo proved his strength in the team pursuit, contributing to a bronze medal win in a highly competitive field.


Amali Judd, a recent addition to the club, made her mark in the Under 19 division, competing with confidence alongside teammates Ethan McKenny and Jesse Tull.


Ethan showcased his versatility, taking home two medals across multiple events, while Jesse impressed with a silver medal in the sprint.


Amali took home a gold in the team sprint event.


The club’s elite riders Niel Van Niekerk, Kai Arbery and Sarah Dally demonstrated why they are considered among the best in the state.


ELITE: Neil Van Niekerk won the elite time trial, closely followed by fellow Blue Lake city rider Kai Arbery who finished second.

Niel excelled in the 1km time trial, earning a well-deserved gold medal and further cementing his reputation as a top-tier competitor.


A club spokesperson said the weekend’s results reflect the hard work and dedication of both the riders and their support teams.


“With promising newcomers like Miles and Amali and the consistent excellence of competitors like Molly and Niel, the Mount Gambier Cycling Club continues to strengthen its presence on the state and national stage,” the spokesperson said.


“We thank Rob Mann, Matthew Opperman, Mike Bakker and Dave Tye for their assistance in getting our riders ready to race.


“The Limestone Coast Regional Sporting Academy play a pivotal role in the development of our junior riders as well.


“Congratulations to all riders for their incredible efforts and achievements – your hometown club is proud.”

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