Every year CycleSport Victoria hold the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships, with well over 1200 students taking part.

Numerous riders who have competed in the VSCC have gone on to represent Victoria and Australia at major championships and also attract scholarships from the VIS, or gone on to win prestigious races such as the Austral Wheelrace. Such riders who have competed include Australian representatives Mark French, Sean Finning, Tess Downing and Leigh Howard.

The Eltham Tri Club was proudly represented by Simon Carey who competed in the East Metro Zone Final at Bayswater on Thursday 28th August. Simon was one of 12 Under 19 years Male competitors in a field of exceptionally talented and experienced riders, many much older than himself.

The race was great to watch, with all riders displaying a high level of racing skill and tactics. Simon road a fantastic race, holding his own right to the line where he finished in 6th place. Even though Simon had entered the championships representing his school, CycleSport Victoria and all spectators on the day knew he was a member of the Eltham Triathlon & Open Water Club.

Well done to Simon who rode a well controlled race, and no doubt this years tri results will show us that again!