More than 1000 spectators and riders hit the Bacchus Marsh BMX track on Sunday, May 14, for the fourth round of the Auscycling Victorian BMX state series races.
The 450 competitors were split into age groups from toddlers, all the way up to over 55’s to compete in rounds of three-heats followed by a final for the top eight.
The top events for the day were the superclass heats – which run for junior men, junior women, and open men and open women.
In the men’s superclass Bacchus Marsh resident Jai Copland came third, Joshua McDermott was second, and Josh Swiatek took home the gold.
In the women’s superclass Jennifer Alcott was third, Julie Urben Di Giaimo came second, and Bella May took out the top spot.
A number of Bacchus Marsh BMX Club riders placed well in other heats, including Kaitlyn Odgers placing 2nd in the 15-16 girls, Bailey Stewart winning the 25-29 men, and club president Brian Slatter winning the 40-44 men.
Bacchus Marsh BMX Club secretary Juliette Holland said race day was “spectacular” and they “couldn’t have asked for better weather”.
“It went really smoothly… We got a lot of feedback from the participating clubs who said it was a fantastic day and great event,” she said.
“We’d like to thank all of the club members who volunteered and sponsors who kindly donated money.”
The event was the third Auscycling event held at the Racecourse and Recreation Reserve BMX Track since the Bacchus Marsh BMX Club took over its operation in 2019.
Liam McNally
