In March, the 2024 AusCycling Mountain Bike National Championships took place at Awaba, inland from Newcastle in New South Wales. The popular downhill and cross-country courses had a complete refresh for the event, and new courses for the adaptive downhill and cross-country as well. Our full reports went live on AMBmag.com.au during the event – but here’s a snapshot from some of the newly crowned National Champions.
“To compete in those events and see what it could be in Australia, and come and compete in the first one that they’ve had … to see how many athletes are here with a disability, is just incredible – and so many more people that [will] come next year.” Daniel McCoy, 1B Adaptive Downhill National Champion.
“It’s great to be recognised. The sport’s only in its infancy. There’s just more and more people getting adaptive bikes and it’s just going to keep growing.” Renee Junga, 2B Adaptive Downhill National Champion.
“It’s something that’s pretty special and meaningful because it’s
