Congratulations to Ashley and Jamie Williams, who both represented New Zealand against Australia at Labour Weekend as part of the eight person senior male and female BMX test team. They are the first twins to represent New Zealand in the senior test teams, and this was a huge milestone for the sport. 

The team consisted of the top four 14 and 15-year-old male and female riders selected to represent their country in the Trans-Tasman competition. Both Ashley and Jamie played a pivotal role in the team taking overall victory at the Taupō BMX track.

Ashley rode very well implementing great team riding strategies, which constantly outscored the Aussies over the five race competition.

Race one for Jamie was nothing short of intense rivalry between NZ and AUS as seven of eight riders crashed before continuing to claim a place and gain valuable points for the male team.

Both teams prevailed with a five-point win by the male team followed by a comfortable win for the girls. It was a great spectacle of BMX racing and very entertaining for the crowd. The return test match is in Nerang, Gold Coast Australia from 2-3 January 2016.

Jamie during the crash in his first race.

Jamie during the crash in his first race.

Ashley and Jamie Williams

Ashley and Jamie Williams