FRANKSTON Sharks BMX Club has seen three riders crowned Australian Champions, with the club taking home the 2026 AusCycling BMX Racing Nationals Club Champion title.
The GWM BMX Racing National Championship took place in Shepparton from 16-18 April and brought together top riders from around Australia. The Sharks managed to separate themselves from 112 clubs and brought home the title.
“[The title] was a really nice surprise. It just goes to show the breeding ground we have for elite level riders in the Peninsula area,” club spokesperson Mick Sinclair said. “We’ve got great coaches. We’ve got a really good facility down there. And the club is super active with training nights and race nights that just help the riders perform their best.”
Sinclair said the club’s success was thanks to a team effort, and several impressive rides, but individual performances stood out. Three riders were crowned Australian Champions across their respective divisions.
Among them was 11-year-old Harla Sinclair, who won the 11-12 Girls 24” Australian Championship against 35 competitors. This marks her second national championship, adding to a collection that already includes six state championships.
Fellow teammate and friend, Maya Ellis, took home the 15 Girls Australian Championship. She produced a near-perfect final lap to win her third national championship, adding to her resume of eight state championships, and one World Champion title.
Rounding out the individual awards was Miller Nelson, who won the 15 Boys Australian Championship. His win secured his first national title after being a member of the club for the past six years and winning three state championships.
Frankston Sharks BMX Club President Kate Carroll said the result is a reflection of years of hard work from riders, families, and volunteers.
“This is an incredible achievement for our club and our community,” Carroll said. “To see our riders perform at this level on the national stage, and to be recognised as the top BMX club in Australia, is something we are extremely proud of.”
The club is located in Seaford and welcomes new riders of all ages and abilities, with weekly training sessions held every Wednesday night.
“The future for the Frankston Sharks BMX Club is very bright. We have the largest membership base in Victoria,” Sinclair said.
“We have a strong and committed committee with the priority of growing the club and growing it at a grassroots level to keep BMX racing alive.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 28 April 2026