Emerging Armidale cyclist and Duval High School student Sam Jenner stormed to some of his best career performances just days ago during the Australasian Schools Cycling Cup in Shepparton.
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On the opening day, Jenner 15, won the track and points events and came third in an elimination race.
On day two he finished fifth in the hill climb at 08:06:07 and fourth in the individual time trial in 18:33:18 behind Sam Cox, Tomarsh Loki and Chris Bryan.
To cap an excellent cycling cup, Jenner was just pipped for first in the 49km road race where he finished second behind Great Lakes College’s Chris Bryan in 1:11:25. Jenner completed his first lap in 35:22 and second in 36:03.
Jenner told The Express he was stoked with his efforts in Shepparton.
“I’m pretty happy with how I went in Shepparton,” he said.
“There was excellent competition with lots of good riders.”
Meanwhile, Jenner last Saturday experienced further cycling success after he won a Cycling NSW- sanctioned event, the Orica Kermesse under-17s boys circuit race in Newcastle.
Riders had to complete seven, 7km laps of a designated circuit. Any circuit over 2km is termed a Kermesse.
Another Armidale Cycling Club rider, David Rugendyke, also
finished fifth in C grade at the event.
Jenner has a busy few months ahead.
In coming days, he will go to the Academy Games to represent NIAS. Soon after he will attend a Cycling NSW road camp and hill climb.
He is also set for his second season with Heinrich Haussler’s Racing Kangaroos cycling squad.