Falkirk Junior Bike Club enjoyed a busy – and successful – weekend of action across a number of events, including a special trip to Glentress that marked the maiden away day session during what are the club’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

The popular Falkirk club relocated their Saturday classes to kick off the weekend in style. And the move gave many riders their first chance to experience the world-class off-road facility near Peebles, while also bringing together riders from across the club’s weekly sessions to enjoy a day on the trails in the spring sunshine. Feedback from riders and coaches was extremely positive, with plans already being discussed to repeat similar trips in the future.

Following the successful Glentress away day on Saturday, FJBC riders were back in action across Scotland on Sunday with an excellent set of race results.

At Aberfoyle in the Kids Wee Grav, the club enjoyed a standout day with every rider finishing on the podium. Owen McLaughlin won the 5–7 Boys category, while Xander McKay took victory in the 8–9 Boys with Angus Dobie in third. Eilidh McLaughlin won the 8–9 Girls category, and Theia McKay claimed first place in the 12+ Girls, also taking overall race victory.

FJBC superstars earned medals across the weekend at various events (Photo: Submitted)

placeholder image — FJBC superstars earned medals across the weekend at various events (Photo: Submitted)

In the Gravelfoyle Ten, Ella McQueen teamed up with Emie Smith (Stirling BC) to win the Female Pairs category.

At Fife’s final Scottish Crit test ahead of YTOS, Alexander Mullen and Henry Lockett dominated that race to finish first and second respectively in the sprint finish, while Gregor McNaught delivered a strong ride to take third in his category. Innes McAusland also made the podium after a tough multi-stage effort.

Elsewhere, Evan Howson competed at the East Fortune Duathlon, finishing 11th in the Tri Star 3 category. Isla Reekie represented Scotland at the British Schools Cross Country Championships, helping the team secure a superb silver medal finish overall.

It’s been a medal-laden couple of weeks for FJBC with riders also impressing at the recent SXC Young Gunz at Cathkin Braes.

Lily Brown finished third in her race, taking home the U8 Girls victory in the process while Lucy Dixon and Ella McQueen also earned top three finishes in their respective events, with many other stars earning top 10 places.