Off the back of her 2nd National MTB Round Win in the Womens 4X division, Caroline Buchanan has officially announced she will be riding for Commencal Bikes. The new bike sponsor comes as a reward for Caroline's extreme dedication and great results across both disciplines of Mountain Biking and BMX Racing.

Australia's Commencal distributor Bill Phillips commented that "Commencal have spoken about looking at possible young riders for the future that COMMENCAL could support and bring into the Family. Caroline fitted the characteristics: a strong rider, a great competitor, professional in the way she approaches sport and competition, with a focus on her goals and direction. When I first met Caroline I knew immediately she was the person we were looking for. She spoke easily, expressed her self capably and confidently. She is multi disciplined and skilled both in MTB and BMX. Moreover, she told me about her achievements, which are many, her goals for the future, her passion for women in our sport and being a role model for younger girls."

Back to news on Caroline's 2nd National 4X victory in as many weeks, Caroline commented on the amazing track prepared by the Greater Shepparton organisers. The hot and dry conditions made racing tough, but Caroline got a great start and lead from start to finish. With a commanding series lead only after 2 rounds, Thredbo will see the next National round in 2 weeks time.

In the meantime Caroline will be running an all girls coaching clinic at Mt Buller, Victoria. Congratulations again on the great results, and new team Caroline.

• By Allan H