WBHS Cycling

It’s been some time since our last Facebook post. While we’ve had a break here it’s clear that the boys have been busy over the summer with some impressive form being shown at training camp last weekend.

Always a highlight, Cambridge turned on the weather to allow us to enjoy 3 solid days of riding. Back by popular demand, the ITT gave us some excellent data. Many of the boys delighted in the huge gains they have made when comparing to their ITTs from previous years.

Camp is a fantastic opportunity for us to welcome the new boys. Great to see the fleet of Meridas out and clocking up the kms. For the vast majority of the new boys this was all very new with many not having ridden any significant distance. Not only did they master important skills, have a go on the velodrome but they all conquered the gruelling Maungakawa climb. We are enormously grateful to EC Cycles in Northcote for their ongoing support of our programme. They were under some pressure to service, allocate and fit the school bikes.

Similarly, we are grateful to the many old boys that so generously assist at camp. This talented bunch of guys includes a number of NZ title holders. At the velodrome we were fortunate to have a visit from old boy Luke Blackwood. While through the camp, Andrew, Liam, Matthew, Matt & Arthur all willingly sacrificed time to help the 2026 squad and ensure a successful camp.

Traditionally we announce our captain at camp. We did so again but this time on the summit of Maungakawa. Congratulations Borynt Em Ream on your appointment as captain for 2026. We know you will do a fantastic job and will be well supported by the other boys in this role.

We do encourage full attendance at camp as we realise it’s significance to our programme. A couple of boys had very legitimate excuses as they were away racing. Ethan Rawson (WBHS Junior Sportsman of 2025) claimed 2nd at the National MTB cross country championships in Rotorua. Racing as one of the younger riders in his age group, this is yet another formidable achievement.

Formidable too was Harry Shannon’s achievement in Australia. Harry claimed 1st place in the General Classification of the Q Tour (Tour of Queensland) for U19 riders. This race involves 3 stages and attracts the best riders from Australia. Congratulations Harry, yet another stunning achievement.

Lastly, do follow us on Instagram, we’ve recently launched a club page wbhs_cycling_club