{"id":514111,"date":"2026-04-05T11:26:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T11:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/514111\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T11:26:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T11:26:12","slug":"wrexham-youngster-impresses-in-national-cycling-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/514111\/","title":{"rendered":"Wrexham youngster impresses in national cycling competition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>                                <a href=\"https:\/\/wrexham.com\/news\" rel=\"category tag nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a> \u2022<br \/>\n                                April 5, 2026 at 6:00 am                            <\/p>\n<p>A 10-year-old cyclist from Wrexham is being tipped for future success after impressing in national competition.<\/p>\n<p>Ethan, from Summerhill, recently finished ninth in the under-12 category at an event at Newport Velodrome, competing against riders up to two years older.<\/p>\n<p>The young rider, who trains with Wrexham Cycling Club, has been cycling since the age of two and now competes across multiple disciplines, including road racing, cyclocross, mountain biking and track.<\/p>\n<p>This is Ethan\u2019s second year competing internationally and in the summer he will head to the Netherlands to take part in the European Junior of Assen. After finishing fourth in last year\u2019s competition, Ethan has set his sights on a podium finish this year.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEthan is very clear about his ambition \u2014 he wants to become a professional cyclist and to say we\u2019re proud of him would be an understatement,\u201d explained Ioan, Ethan\u2019s dad.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat makes us proudest is the way he supports younger riders and encourages his peers. At school he serves on the school council, is part of the ethos committee, and acts as both a sports ambassador and reading ambassador.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs he continues to develop across multiple cycling disciplines, we\u2019re incredibly excited about the next 18\u201324 months.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLike many young athletes who are still growing, the equipment and travel costs can be significant, so we are always keen to hear from organisations that may wish to support his journey and be part of what we hope will be a very exciting period ahead.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>North Wales MS Sam Rowlands praised Ethan\u2019s achievements.<\/p>\n<p>He said: \u201cEthan\u2019s record is truly impressive for someone so young and his determination and talent seems to hold no bounds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIoan is now looking for sponsors so that his son can continue to climb up the rankings and compete against the very best.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am delighted to highlight Ethan\u2019s achievements and wish him all the success for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>                                Spotted something? 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