Two Gagebrook brothers rode up a storm late last year at the BMX Championships 2023 in Victoria, representing their home state of Tasmania.

Tylah and Blaine took up the sport several years ago, both racing for Southern City BMX Club in Hobart. Thanks to community support, including a donation from Jen Butler MP which assisted the brothers to travel to the championships, Tylah and Blaine enjoyed their first year at the competition.

“Without the support of the community, Tylah and Blaine would not have been able to pursue their goals,” said their mother, Jandi Speakman.

Tylah and Blaine would like to further their racing and are eager to make the 2024 BMX Championships even more successful. Another goal they share is to introduce BMX riding to other teens so that it can be as positive an influence for others as it was for them. “They would love to see more youth off the streets, joining this amazing sport; to encourage more children to get involved in the sport,” said Jandi. All the best boys!