Young and old cycling for gold

GOING FOR GOLD... Myles Higgins (pictured) and Jack Edwards from Shepparton Cycling Club have won two gold medals this month. Myles in the 75+ age group and Jack in the U17s. Photo: Supplied

By Deanne Jeffers

THE Shepparton Cycling Club is having a fantastic start to the year, with several of its members finding success at various state and national championships.

Jack Edwards won two gold medals over the weekend competing at the Juniors State Championships at DECA in Melbourne.

“Jack is one of our little champions. Every competition he goes to he always wins one or two medals,” commented club president, Wendy Abbott.

Jack won first place in the U17 500m Time Trials and the U17 Sprint Match.

GOING FOR GOLD… Myles Higgins (pictured) and Jack Edwards from Shepparton Cycling Club have won two gold medals this month. Myles in the 75+ age group and Jack in the U17s. Photo: Supplied

Also representing the Shepparton Cycling Club, Myles Higgins who competes in the 75+ age group, won two gold medals at the AusCycling Mountain Bike Nationals held in Thredbo earlier in February.

The Shepparton Cycling Club train at the Shepparton Velodrome on Tuesday nights. The club is open to anybody interested in cycling competitively or leisurely. New riders and all skill levels are always welcome.

To enquire visit their Facebook page or website www.sheppartoncyclingclub.com